Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Waterbury, CT

Murteza Shira

Murteza Shira

Jun 9, 2020

Waterbury - Murteza Shira, 64 years old of Waterbury, was called to his eternal home on June 9, 2020. Murteza was born in Veleshta, Macedonia on Aug. 6, 1955. He is survived by his wife Ferida (Asan) Shira of 46 years; his oldest daughter Dile (Shira) Thompson of Waterbury; his son Muharem Shira of Naugatuck; his daughter-in-law Kimberly Shira...

Segundo Alfonso Maza Guallan

Segundo Alfonso Maza Guallan

Jun 8, 2020

Waterbury - Segundo Alfonso Maza Guallan, 47, passed away on June 8, 2020 in Hartford. He was born on September 21, 1972 in Riobamba, Ecuador. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., Waterbury. Prayers of committal will follow at 12:30 P.M. in All...

Nevrije Avxhiu

Nevrije Avxhiu

Jun 6, 2020

Wolcott – Mrs. Nevrije Avxhiu, 90, of Wolcott, passed away on June 6, 2020. She was the wife of the late Sadik Avxhiu who passed away in 2016. Nevrije was born on July 21, 1929 in Albania. She is survived by her son Albert and his wife Ilda, his son Shkelqim and his wife Anila, his daughter Fillareta and her...

Mr John L. Corbett

Mr John L. Corbett

May 22, 2020

John L. Corbett passed away at his home on Friday, May 22, 2020. John was born in Waterbury on January 18, 1945 to the late Thomas F. Corbett and Patricia (Sullivan) Corbett. He was the second of their five children. John is survived by his brothers F. David Corbett and Thomas F. Corbett and his sisters Janet M. Lauer (Gene)...

Demetria Ramos

Demetria Ramos

May 19, 2020

Waterbury- Demetria Ramos passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Waterbury.

Demetria Ramos was born on December 22, 1930 in San German Puerto Rico. Demetria a devoted wife of her late husband Juan Ramos who passed away in 1995.

Demetria Ramos will be remembered for how loving,caring, and how dedicated she was to her...

Ilkah Gotay

Ilkah Gotay

May 16, 2020

Waterbury – Ilkah Gotay Ferrer (Hernandez) 56, of Waterbury passed away in her home, on the early morning of Sunday, May 17, 2020. Ilkah was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on June 5, 1963 to parents Gladys Ferrer Gotay and the late Mario Agustin Gotay Lopez. She graduated from Adolfo Grana Rivera High School in Penuelas, P.R. She studied...

Mrs Lorette Ingraham

Mrs Lorette Ingraham

May 16, 2020

Waterbury – Lorette Ingraham, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at The Cheshire House in Waterbury. She was the devoted wife of the late Paul Ingraham who passed away in 2013. While our family is grieving, we are comforted knowing they have been reunited in heaven.

Lorette was born on Nov. 10, 1928 in...

George Palmer

George Palmer

May 15, 2020

Waterbury - George Michael Palmer, loving son, father, and brother passed away at the age of 58. He was known for his quick wit, creativity, love of music & fishing. George was preceded in death by his father George W. Palmer, Step-Father John Donaldson, and his sister Debra Lee. He is remembered with love by his mother Susan Donaldson;...

Carlina Rosa

Carlina Rosa

May 14, 2020

Waterbury - Carlita (Carla) Rosa, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 in Waterbury. Carlita was the best person anyone could know. Her heart was overflowing with warmth and love for everyone she met. She would give you the best hugs that you could feel. She did her best to make sure that everyone was happy. She was always smiling...

Edwin Rosado

Edwin Rosado

May 13, 2020

Waterbury - Edwin Santiago Rosado, 65, of Waterbury, CT passed peacefully into eternal life at his home on May 13, 2020. He graduated from Crosby High School in Waterbury CT. Edwin was Leader of Troop 214 with The Boys Scouts of America. He then Founded The Troop 214 Precision Drill Team. Their popularity grew rapidly, and their presence was requested...

Mr Ah Li Sha

Mr Ah Li Sha

May 13, 2020

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Mr Jorge Alberto Barralga-Mendoza

Mr Jorge Alberto Barralga-Mendoza

May 12, 2020

Waterbury – Jorge Alberto Barralaga Mendoza, 24, passed away on May 12. Jorge was born May 6, 1996 in Honduras, son of Jorge Adalberto Barralaga Espinoza and Jessica O. Mendoza Villeda. In addition to his parents he leaves his step-father, Roberto Torres Machado; his brothers, Bayron Isaac Barralaga Mendoza, Daniel Enrique Barralaga Mendoza and Nun Isai Caceres Mendoza and...

James D. Szynkiewicz

James D. Szynkiewicz

May 10, 2020

James D. Szynkiewicz, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 10, at his home. He was the husband of the late Djamila (Hertzog) Szynkiewicz. He was born October 18, 1928 in Wilno, Poland, son of the late Jacob and Lydia (Talkowski) Szynkiewicz. Before immigrating to the United States, he resided for many years in Cairo, Egypt where he completed his...

Mrs Gertrude L. Person

Mrs Gertrude L. Person

May 8, 2020

Waterbury - Mrs. Gertrude Lynette (Byars) Person, 66, passed away on Friday, May 8, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the wife of Charles Person of Waterbury.

Gertrude was born September 29, 1953 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Albert R. and Lommie L. Byars.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her...

Paul D Kerwin

Paul D Kerwin

May 8, 2020

Paul Daniel Kerwin of Waterbury, passed away on May 8, 2020, following a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born on December 23, 1951, to Daniel V. Kerwin and Mary C. (Shea) Kerwin. Paul is survived by his brother, Dr. Cornelius Kerwin, and his wife, Ann, of Bethesda, Maryland; his nephew, Michael Kerwin, his wife, Kara, and their daughter, Violet;...

Manuel Guerrero

Manuel Guerrero

May 7, 2020

Waterbury – Manuel Guerrero, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Manuel was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, on February 27, 1932, son of Gauino Guerrero and Josefina Martinez. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, and worked as a chef before his retirement. Manuel enjoyed fishing and listening to Frank Sinatra. Manuel leaves behind his daughter,...

Mrs Lorena R. Mcdonald

Mrs Lorena R. Mcdonald

May 6, 2020

Lorena "Lori" McDonald, 76, of Southbury, passed due to complications from coronavirus on May 6. She bravely faced her Parkinson's Disease with grit, humor and grace from 2004 onward. Born in Washington, DC, in 1944, to Elva Ruth (Bibb) and Woody Brown, Lori grew up in Holbrook, Arizona and attended the University of Arizona. She earned a Masters in...

Jauna Lopez

Jauna Lopez

May 1, 2020

Waterbury - Juana Lopez, 85, passed away at her home on Friday Morning, May 1. Juana was born February 24, 1935 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late, Florentino Lopez and Agripina Arce. She is survived by her son and caregiver Edilberto "Eddie" Cordova of Waterbury

Sharon Genovese

Sharon Genovese

Apr 25, 2020

Waterbury – Sharon Genovese, 68, passed away of Saturday, April 25, at St. Mary's Hospital. Sharon was born in Waterbury on April 3, 1952 and was a lifelong resident. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Crosby High School. Sharon will be remembered as a loving and devoted person and will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Benjamin Macrelli

Benjamin Macrelli

Apr 24, 2020

Waterbury - Mr. Robert Macrelli, 77, passed away on Friday, April 24, at Autumn Lake at Bucks Hill. He was the husband of the late Nancy Macrelli. Bob was born February 7, 1943 in Waterbury, son of the late Benjamin and Margaret Grasso. All funeral services will be private.