Obituaries

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...

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

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 18, 2020

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...

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...

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

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....

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....

Apr 3, 2020

Services will be private.

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...

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...

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...