Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Waterbury, CT

Petra Cecilia Garcia Uraga

Petra Cecilia Garcia Uraga

Apr 21, 2020

Waterbury - Petra Cecilia Garcia Uraga, passed away on April 21, 2020 in Waterbury. She was born on November 18, 1960 in Oaxaca, Mexico. Private funeral services will be held in New Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterbury.

Mrs Gladys Torres

Mrs Gladys Torres

Apr 21, 2020

Waterbury - Mrs. Gladys Torres, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, at the Cheshire House in Waterbury. Gladys was born April 18, 1933 in Isabela, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Juan Jose Torres and Gloria Velez. She is survived by her sons, Alfred Roldan, Jr, William Roldan, Alvin Roldan, Joel Roldan and Samuel Roldan; her daughters, Noemi...

Rafael Ruiz

Rafael Ruiz

Apr 20, 2020

Waterbury - Mr. Rafael Ruiz, 81, passed away on Monday, April 20, at Vitas Innovative Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Maria Retamar Ruiz. Rafael was born April 21, 1938 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of the late Antonio Ruiz and Angela Almodovar. In addition to his wife he leaves his sons, Rafael, Jonathan and...

Mrs Dominga Rodriguez

Mrs Dominga Rodriguez

Apr 19, 2020

Waterbury – Mrs. Dominga Rodriguez, 85, passed away at Abbott Terrace on Sunday, April 19. She was the widow of Angel L. Rodriguez. Dominga was born November 11, 1934 in Guanica, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Juan Rodriguez, Sr and Juana Irene Cruz. She moved to Waterbury in 1958 and had worked as a manager at the Waterbury...

Mr Melvin Hammond Brown Jr

Mr Melvin Hammond Brown Jr

Apr 18, 2020

Melvin Hammond Brown Jr, 65, entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 18 2020, in Waterbury, CT. Born January 29, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA, to Dorothy (McKinney) Rivera and the late Melvin Hammond Brown, Sr, he moved early to West Atco, NJ where he was raised with his beloved grandparents, parents, siblings, and other famliy. This is a community where...

Dennis J. Ruano-Andino

Dennis J. Ruano-Andino

Apr 18, 2020

Danbury – Dennis J. Ruano – Andino, 30, formerly of Waterbury, passed away on Saturday, April 18, at St. Mary's Hospital. Dennis was born in Danbury on June 13, 1989, son of Ana Andino of Margate, FL and Jose Ruano of Guatemala. Dennis had been employed as a tow truck driver, most recently working for Megan's Towing Service. In...

Mr Raymond Labonte

Mr Raymond Labonte

Apr 16, 2020

Waterbury – Mr. Raymond LaBonte, 84, passed away on Thursday, April 16, at Regal Care in Waterbury. Raymond was born July 4, 1935 in Kent, son of the late Joseph and Anita (Pelletier) LaBonte. Raymond proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. He was a member of the Franco American Club and worked...

Robert F. Galante

Robert F. Galante

Apr 15, 2020

Waterbury – Mr. Robert Francis Galante, 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, at St. Mary's Hospital. Robert was born September 22, 1928 in Waterbury, son of the late Frank and Blanche (Burbe) Galante. A lifelong resident of Waterbury, he attended local schools and was a graduate of Leavenworth High School and had served honorably in the United States...

Lucinia Cintron

Lucinia Cintron

Apr 9, 2020

Lucinia Cintron, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 9, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lucinia was born December 9, 1930 in Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Emilio Irizarry and Lillia Figueroa. Due to restrictions currently enforced because of the COVD-19 Pandemic a private graveside service will be held at the All Saints Cemetery

Elpidio Betancourt

Elpidio Betancourt

Apr 7, 2020

Waterbury – Elpidio Betancourt, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born in Riopiedras, Puerto Rico on February 25, 1933 to the late Casimiro and Petrona (Carrasquillo) Betancourt. Elpidio leaves behind his children, Casimiro Betancourt; David Betancourt; Anival Betancourt; Daniel Betancourt; Pura Betancourt; Elizabeth Betancourt; and Adam Junior Betancourt. He was predeceased by his son, Elpidio....

Mrs Lois H. Larkin

Mrs Lois H. Larkin

Apr 6, 2020

Middlebury – Mrs. Lois H. (Schaefer) Larkin, 81, passed away on Monday, April 6, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of John F. "Jack" Larkin, Jr. Lois was born August 13, 1938 in Waterbury, daughter of the late John and Anela (Baranoski) Schaefer. Raised in Oakville she attended local schools and was a graduate of Watertown High School....

Humberto Rodriguez

Humberto Rodriguez

Apr 3, 2020

Services will be private.

Brian C. Welch

Brian C. Welch

Mar 24, 2020

Thomaston – Mr. Brian C. Welch, 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, at the Charlotte Hungerford in Torrington. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Terry) Welch.

Brian was born September 6, 1941 in Bristol, son of the late George W. and Audrey (Garrett) Welch. Raised in Plymouth, he attended local schools and was a graduate...

Mrs Hazel L. Craft

Mrs Hazel L. Craft

Mar 22, 2020

Waterbury – Mrs. Hazel (Lawlor) Craft, 96, passed away on Sunday, March 22, at Regal Care of Waterbury. Though she was 96, her family feels she gradually left as Alzheimer's took her over many years before. She was the widow of George A. Craft. Hazel was born September 4, 1923 in Waterbury, daughter of the late John and Helen...

Mr William A. Nardozzi

Mr William A. Nardozzi

Mar 22, 2020

Watertown – Mr. William A. Nardozzi, 72, passed away in his sleep due to natural causes, at his home on Sunday, March 22. He was the husband of Meg (Gilland) Nardozzi. Bill was born July 18, 1947 in Waterbury, son of the late William and Emma (DeLeo) Nardozzi. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and was a graduate...

Lori Lisa Rusanen

Lori Lisa Rusanen

Mar 21, 2020

Waterbury – Our beloved sister, Lori Lisa Rusanen, 56, formerly of Lake Worth, FL, returned to God's glory on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Lori was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 31, 1963 to the late Raimo and Miriam (Ahti) Rusanen. She was a graduate of Valhalla High School in Westchester, NY. She had recently moved to Waterbury after...

Madeline Cacci

Madeline Cacci

Mar 19, 2020

Waterbury – Madeline Cacci, 82, formerly of 13 Cherry Ave., passed away on March 19, at Grove Manor in Waterbury. Madeline leaves no known survivors. All funeral services are private.

Mrs Elizabeth Marie Dattilio

Mrs Elizabeth Marie Dattilio

Mar 17, 2020

Wolcott – Elizabeth M. (Chizmas) Dattilio, 93, passed away on March 17, at Autumn Lake Healthcare. She was the widow of Joseph Dattilio. Elizabeth was born January 24, 1927 in Thomaston, daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Chizmas. She was raised in Thomaston and attended local schools. She had been employed for many years as a secretary at...

Jose G. Torres-Lopez

Jose G. Torres-Lopez

Mar 13, 2020

Waterbury – Jose G. Torres-Lopez, 63, of Abbott Terrace in Waterbury, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital. Jose was born on Nov 6, 1956 in Puerto Rico, son of Aurelio Torres-Lopez and Angelina Torres. He is survived by his sisters, Lizette Torres, and Sonia Donato of Waterbury; brothers, Miguel, Walberto, and Billy Torres all of...