Obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

Waterbury - Sixto Ramos, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2021. He was born in Bronx, New York on November 10, 1965. He was a graduate of Kennedy High School and worked for Allegheny Ludlum as a machine operator for over 20 years. He was an avid sports fanatic with the love of baseball and for many years...

Apr 7, 2021

Luis Molina, 45, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Nelly Rodriguez. In addition to his wife he leaves his children, Gabriella Molina, Daniela Molina and Erick Molina and a large extended family.

Apr 3, 2021

Waterbury – Bethzaida Rivera, 47, passed away on Saturday, April 3, at the Waterbury Hospital. Bethzaida was born July 7, 1973 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, daughter of Rosa Alicia of Waterbury and the late Cartalino Rivera. The family moved here when she was 17 and she was a graduate of Kennedy High School. She is survived by her children, Kaysha...

Mar 29, 2021

Waterbury - Octavio Velazquez, 63, passed away on Monday, March 29, at his home. He was born July 1, 1957 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of the late UlpianoVelazquez Merenguely and Sofia Segarra. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mar 16, 2021

Waterbury - Jane Keliher Healey, wife of the late Frank T. Healey, Jr., with whom she shared 65 years of marriage, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT, after a brief illness. Born in Waterbury on April 22, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Garceau) Keliher. She was...

Mar 3, 2021

Watertown – Mrs. Rose Marie "Dolly" Roncarti, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at the Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Herbert H. Roncarti. Dolly was born January 14, 1932 in Oakville, daughter of the late Crecenzo and Mafalda (Pietrorazio) Barbieri. Raised in Oakville she attended local schools and was a graduate of Watertown High School....

Feb 28, 2021

Michelle Cobb (Carroll), 60, passed away on Sunday, February 28, at her home. Michelle was born February, 14, 1961 in White Plains, New York. She had served honorably in the United States Army. A graveside Service with full military honors will be held privately at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown.

Feb 28, 2021

Waterbury – Ycelsa (Gonzalez) Diaz, 66, passed away on Sunday, February 28, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of Rafael E. Diaz. Ycelsa was born April 8, 1954 in Santiago, Dominican Republic, daughter of the late Victor and Rena Gonzalez. For many years she was the owner of Sabor Latino Restaurant. She will be remembered for the...

Feb 20, 2021

Waterbury – Edward Mahoney, 83, died on Saturday, February 20, at Regal Care at Waterbury. Edward was born February 12, 1937 in Waterbury and was lifelong resident. Funeral services will be private. Please visit www.berginfuneralhome.com

Feb 15, 2021

Waterbury - Mary A. Gorman-Benson, 80, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Summit in Plantsville. She was the widow of the late Ernest Benson. Mary was born on February 29, 1940 in Waterbury, daughter of the late James and Katherine (Kearney) Gorman. Mary was proud of her Irish Heritage. She enjoyed Irish tea, Irish music and...

Feb 14, 2021

Waterbury – Mrs. Patricia "Pat" (Sullivan) Gow, 89, of Waterbury passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of 65 years of Harold "Hank" Gow. Pat was born on January 25, 1932 in Waterbury, daughter of the late John F. and Frances (Gannon) Sullivan. She graduated from St. Thomas Grammar...

Jan 29, 2021

Waterbury - Diogenes Diaz (also known as Radame) 71, passed away on Friday January 29, 2020 in Waterbury, CT.

Diogenes was born May 4, 1949 in Santiago, Dominican Republic, son of late Pablo Rodriguez and Obdulia Diaz.

He will be remembered for his kindness, love of music and dance. He enjoyed playing pool and socializing...

Jan 15, 2021

Waterbury – Mr. John T. Garrity, 64, born in Waterbury on December 8, 1956, passed away peacefully at the Hartford Hospital on January 15, 2021. John loved to cook, was always ready for a smile and a joke and was very friendly. John had worked at Waterbury Hospital as a supervisor security guard for many years. John leaves behind...

Jan 9, 2021

Calling Hours were held at the funeral home on Friday, January 15. Funeral services and burial will be in the Dominican Republic.

Jan 7, 2021

Waterbury – Mr. Patsy Anthony Guarino, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, January 7, at the Vitas Inpatient Hospice Unit of St. Mary's Hospital. He was the loving husband of Paula (Nardozzi) Guarino. Pat was born in 1943 in Waterbury, son of the late Anthony and Lucy (Fasano) Guarino. Raised in Waterbury, he had attended local schools and...

Jan 5, 2021

Oxford - Peter M. Polstein died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 5, after a long illness and dementia. He was born on July 24, 1931 in New York City to Victor I. Polstein and Eleanor Seligman Polstein. The family moved to New Rochelle in 1938 and Peter graduated from New Rochelle High School. After obtaining his Business Degree...

Jan 2, 2021

Waterbury – Mrs. Frances (Jones) Pickett, 97, passed away on Saturday, January 2, at the Waterbury Hospital. Frances was born June 26, 1923 in Bennettsville, SC. She was a long time resident of Waterbury. She had been employed at Uniroyal in Naugatuck for many years and had attended the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. She is survived by her...

Dec 26, 2020

Waterbury - Zoraida (Velez) Maldonado, 51, passed away on Saturday, December 26, at Apple Rehab Hewitt in Shelton. Zoraida was born May 5, 1969 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Anibal and Nereida (Planas) Velez. Zoraida loved to cook, travel and spend time with her family. She spent the last few years traveling to Las Vegas, Arizona and Mexico....

Dec 20, 2020

Wolcott – Mr. Edmund J. Hogan, 79, passed away on Sunday, December 20, at Vitas Innovative Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital. Ed was born October 12, 1941 in Waterbury, son of the late Howard J. and Catherine (Purcell) Hogan. Raised in Waterbury, he attended St. Francis Xavier Grammar School and was a graduate of Croft High School. He had...

Dec 19, 2020

Waterbury – Mehmetali Xhuti, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was the husband of Sadet Xhuti. Mehmetali was born in Zvezde, Albania on March 27, 1932, son of Bexhet and Zarife (Kutro) Xhuti. He worked in construction and farming in Albania before moving to America in 2000. Mehmetali was a hardworking, family man with a good heart....