Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Waterbury, CT
Edwin Rodriguez
Jan 7, 2022
Cheshire - Edwin Rodriguez passed away on January 7, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital. Calling hours are Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St. Waterbury.
Edith J. Fusco
Jan 4, 2022
Waterbury – Edith Johanna "Joanie" (McQuinn) Fusco, 91, died peacefully at home with her loving daughter Phyllis by her side on Tuesday morning, January 4. She was born on April 5, 1930 in Dublin, Ireland, daughter of the late Thomas and Edith (Furniss) McQuinn. Edith came to United States in 1952 in hopes of living the American dream. She...
Mr Michael A. Martorelli
Jan 2, 2022
Waterbury – Michael A. Martorelli, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 2, at the Waterbury Hospital. Michael was born October 18, 1957 in New Haven, son of the late Anthony and Louise (DeCola) Martorelli. Raised in New Haven he graduated from St. Francis Catholic School. He will be remembered as an avid football fan and a supporter of the...
Maria Borrero
Dec 13, 2021
Waterbury - Maria Borrero, 48, os Waterbury, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at St. Raphael Hospital. Maria was born on January 17, 1973 in Puerto Rico to the late Edwin and Delia (Irizarry) Borrero. She leaves behind several loving family members. Calling hours are Monday, December 20, 2021 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290...
Mr Santiago Vasquez Jimenez
Dec 9, 2021
Santiago Vasquez Jimenez, 65, passed away on December 9, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Puerto Plate, Dominican Republic.
Mr Roberto Perez
Dec 7, 2021
Waterbury - Roberto "Chicky" Perez, 55, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, at Autumn Lake Health Care in New Britain. Roberto was born February 10, 1966 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, son of the late Santos and Rosa Julia Velez Perez. Raised in Waterbury he was a graduate of Crosby High School, class of 1984. He had worked for...
Mr Xhevdet Shehu
Nov 3, 2021
Waterbury – Mr. Xhevdet Shehu, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Hildegard (Habel) Shehu. Mr. Shehu was born September 14, 1927, in Korce, Albania, son of the late Sabri and Mine (Ajche) Shehu. Xhevdet escaped Communist Albania on September 21, 1950, after the government threatened to seize his...
Mary V Ferrari
Nov 3, 2021
Torrington – Mary V. Bierce-Ferrari, 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Mary was born in Waterbury on June 28, 1958, daughter of the late George Bierce Sr. and Elisabeth (Haslam) Fitzmaurice. She was actively involved in mental health and recovery and volunteered for the crisis hotline. Mary's grandchildren and great grandchildren, who fondly knew her as "Meme," were...
Juan D Rodriguez
Oct 17, 2021
Waterbury – Juan D. Rodriguez, 62, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was the husband of Isabel (Urgiles) Rodriguez for 38 years. Juan was born in Azoguez, Ecuador on April 10, 1959, son of Victor and Maria Rodriguez. In addition to his wife Isabel, Juan leaves behind his daughter, Isabel Mendez, and her husband, Nelson; his son,...
Virginia A. Venditti
Sep 22, 2021
Waterbury – Virginia A. (Gilmore) Venditti, 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, at her home. Virginia was born February 13, 1937 in Waterbury and raised in Newport, RI, daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Griffin) Gilmore, Sr. Virginia was a proud longstanding member of the LAOH and a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church. She had retired...
Arjune Kissoon
Sep 21, 2021
Calling hours are Friday, September 24, 2021 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Masks and social distancing are required.
Rogelio Santiago Jr
Sep 17, 2021
Waterbury - Rogelio "Bronco" Santiago Jr., 56, passed away on September 17, 2021. Rogelio was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico on November 27, 1964, son of Rogelio Santiago Sr. and Virginmina (Negron) Santiago. He leaves behind many siblings and extended family. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 23 at the Shrine of St. Anne...
Angel Nieves
Sep 7, 2021
Waterbury – Angel L. Nieves, 77, of Waterbury, passed away on September 7, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the loving husband of Luz (Mendoza) Nieves. Angel was born on June 10, 1944 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of the late Pedro and Aurora (Reyes) Nieves. Angel enjoyed music, dancing, laughing, and spending time with family. Besides his...
Robert Russell Overton
Sep 4, 2021
Morris – Robert Russell Overton, 42, of Morris passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2021. Robert was born on June 20, 1979 in Waterbury, son of Karen (Overton) and Skip Gelati. Robert enjoyed cooking and worked as a line cook for several years, a job that he loved. More recently, he worked as an Iron Worker. Robert was an...
Delia Borrero
Aug 29, 2021
Waterbury – Delia Borrero, 76, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2021. Delia was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico on March 22, 1945, daughter of Ramon and Marina (Irizarry) Borrero. She leaves behind her children, Angel Luis Cales; Roberto Cales; Carmen Cales; Wanda Cales; Maria Borrero; Edwin Borrero; and Gerardo Berrero; her siblings, Carmen Borrero; and Freddie Borrero; and...
Vicente Pagan
Aug 22, 2021
Vicente Pagan age 66 passed away courageously after a long battle with cancer. Vicente was born May 5,1955 in Puerto Rico. The son of the late Eduardo Pagan and Maximina Crespo. Vicente who was called Shorty by many friends and family enjoyed listening to music, dancing and fishing. But most importantly enjoyed spending time with his family. Vicente will be...
Sharon L. Knight
Aug 4, 2021
Waterbury – Sharon L. Knight, 54, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, in Southington as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Sharon was born September 2, 1966 in Middletown, CT, daughter of the late Pete and Clementine (Cuttino) Vereen. She was married to Earl Knight Sr of Waterbury, CT. Sharon is survived by her children, Shaquenda E. Knight...
Mr Vernon Caraway
Aug 2, 2021
Vernon - Mr. Vernon Caraway, 63, formerly of Waterbury, passed away on Monday morning, August 2, at the Westside Care Center in Manchester. Vernon was born February 21, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland, son of the late Lloyd Scott and Naomi (Chapman) Caraway. Raised in waterbury he attended local schools and Kennedy High School. He was a ember of Zion...
Ana Rosario
Aug 1, 2021
Ana Rosario Loving mother, aunt, and sister. Waterbury – Ana (Martinez) Rosario, 90, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Abbott Terrace with her devoted son by her side. Born on April 3, 1931 in Guanica, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Rosa (Mojica) and Hipolito Martinez; and wife of the late Francisco Rosario. Ana is survived...


