Obituaries

Jan 11, 2025

Loving Mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

WOODBRIDGE, CT – The family of Barbara Joan (Donovan) Ruggiero shares the news of her peaceful passing at her home that she made with her daughter and son-in-law surrounded by their love and comfort on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving a profound legacy of love, learning, and service. She was the...

Jan 10, 2025

 Loving Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Sister 

OAKVILLE - It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah (Onofreo) Ciccio, 73, of Oakville, formerly of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on January 10, 2025, after a brief illness. 

Deborah was born in Waterbury on September 15, 1951, daughter of the late Edward and Josephine (Rubino) Onofreo. She...

Jan 9, 2025

Loving father son and brother

 WATERBURY, CT - It is with profound sadness that the family of Achille Millien Jr, age 50, of Waterbury, announce the unexpected passing of their cherished son, father, and brother on January 9th, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital.

 Achille was born August 18th, 1974, in New York City, the son of Achille Millien Sr and Betty Toureaux. He...

Jan 8, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Nicholas “Nicky” Adrian Sangster, share the news of his unexpected passing at his home on Wednesday, January 08th, 2025, at the age of 49. Top of Form

 Nicholas was born on September 7, 1975 in Fort Charles, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica the beloved son of Doxie and Ives (Fair) Sangster. Nicholas...

Jan 8, 2025

All services for Eleuterio will be held privately at the convenience of his family.

Jan 7, 2025

Dedicated Registered Nurse

SOUTHBURY- The family of Mary Ellen Griffin, age 85, of Southbury, share news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John E. Griffin.

Mary was born on April 22, 1939, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary...

Jan 6, 2025

A member of the greatest generation

THOMASTON - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Harry Peresada share the news of his peaceful passing at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family on January 06, 2025, at the age of 98. Harry was the beloved widower of Jean (Miller) Peresada to whom he was...

Jan 6, 2025

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother

OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Shirley E. (Dyer) Giordano, age 93, of Oakville, share the news of her peaceful passing on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was the wife of the late Martin Giordano, enjoying 49 wonderful years together.

Shirley was born in...

Jan 2, 2025

A Man of Faith, Love and Leadership

Robert Emil Muckle Sr.

April 1, 1931 – January 2, 2025

Robert Emil Muckle Sr., a lifelong resident of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. He was 93 years old. Born on April 1, 1931, to the late Joseph and Agnes (Connelly) Muckle. 

Bob was a proud graduate of Sacred Heart High School,where he...

Dec 30, 2024

St. Kitts- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Viola Perlita Grant, age 75, of Saint Kitts and Nevis, share the news of her passing on Monday, December 30th, 2024. Viola Grant died at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut surrounded by the comfort of her loving and supportive family. 

Viola was born and raised in...

Dec 29, 2024

Devoted Mom, daughter, and caregiver 

WATERBURY—It is with profound sadness that the family of Andrea “ AJ” Sherman, age 46, of Waterbury, share the heartbreaking news of her unexpected passing on Sunday, December 29th, 2024 as a result of a tragic accident. God decided it was time to call home another angel.  

AJ was born in Bridgeport on March 7, 1998...

Dec 28, 2024

Proud Waterburian

AVON, CT – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joseph Zibell Jr. shares the news of his peaceful passing in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love and care of his family on December 28th, 2024, at the age of 74, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Joe was the beloved husband of...

Dec 27, 2024

Sunrise July 1, 1950 - Sunset December 27, 2024

WATERBURY - Verletha Simmons., age 74, fondly known by all as; lovi Bea, Nema and Memo, a longtime Bridgeport resident, transitioned peacefully on December 27th, 2024, with her loving family by her side. 

Verletha was born in Ocala, Florida, on July 1, 1950, the daughter of the late Louis (LJ)Simmons and Minnie Raiford...

Dec 27, 2024

“Beloved wife, mother and Omi” 

WATERBURY – It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that the family of Helga (Morro) Barrere, age 84, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing of their beloved wife and mother on Friday, December 27, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted...

Dec 25, 2024

Proud veteran and local businessman 

MIDDLEBURY - Michael, “Mickey” “Scup”, J. Lucas of Middlebury, passed in the comfort of his home on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2024. He was 94. He was the husband of Barbara (Korner) Lucas, who predeceased him in May of 2024.  

Mickey was the son of the late Philip Lucas, Sr. and Rose (DiSapio) Lucas. A loving...

Dec 24, 2024

 

Devoted to his faith 

MIDDLEBURY, CT – It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Kenneth Ballard Donnelly Jr, age 49, announce Kenneth was called home to be with our Lord on December 24th, 2024. He was the former husband of Michele (Biela) Donnelly. 

 

Ken was born on May 7th, 1975, in New Haven, CT, the son of...

Dec 23, 2024

Devoted to the family and her faith 

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Luz Celenia Molina, age 76 of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the widow of William Davila.

 Mrs. Molina was born on December 19, 1948 in Arecibo Puerto Rico the...

Dec 22, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

 Devoted to her family and her faith 

 WATERBURY—It is with profound sadness that the family of Louise M. Hoban, age 88, of Waterbury, shares the news of the unexpected passing of their beloved mother, sister, and grandmother on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by the love of her family after a brief illness. She...

Dec 21, 2024

Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother

WOODBRIDGE - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Sandra Lee (Farina) Viscosi, age 77, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Charter Senior Living in Woodbridge. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Vincent Viscosi Jr.

Sandra was born in Waterbury,...