Obituaries

Oct 28, 2019

Waterbury – Mrs. Julia Ann Bertrand, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, at her home surrounded by her family. She was an avid negotiator, homemaker and loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren. She is now joined with her lifelong partner, Wilbur Speaks, Sr, daughter Sherry Speaks and son Wilbur Speaks, Jr. In her departure she leaves...

Oct 26, 2019

Waterbury – Mrs. Gloria Matias, 90, passed away on Saturday morning at Autumn Lake at Bucks Hill. Gloria was born July 28, 1929 in Aguada, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Evangilista Miranda and Gumercida Morales. She had worked as a seamstress until her marriage, she then found the joy of motherhood and raised her children. She is survived by...

Oct 25, 2019

Waterbury- Jose Gonzalez Jr., 102, passed away on Fri., Oct. 25, 2019. He was the husband of the late Ida (Hernandez) Gonzalez. Calling hours will be held on Wed., Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., Waterbury. Burial will be held in Garrison Forest Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland at a later date.

Oct 21, 2019

HARWINTON – John Robert Bolinski, 72, of Harwinton, passed away on October 21, 2019 at the West Haven VA Medical Center after a fierce battle with glioblastoma. John was born on February 28, 1947 in Wechscheidt, Germany, son of the late Sylvester W. and Wanda B. (Ogrodnik) Bolinski. He served honorably in the United States Navy, including service on...

Oct 19, 2019

Edward J Payton, 95 passed away peacefully on October 19, 2019 at his home with his loving and caring family by his side. Edward was born November 7, 1923 in Waterbury CT to the late James Payton and Mary (Barrett) Payton. He was the loving husband of Alice (Fuller) Payton for their 68 years of marriage. In addition, his...

Oct 2, 2019

Waterbury – Mercedes R. "Dicey" Lewan, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 02, 2019 at Abbott Terrace. She was the widow of Mr. Stephen J. Lewan. Mercedes was born on July 7, 1926 in Old Town, ME., daughter of the late Israel and Anne Ayotte. Mercedes moved to Waterbury as an infant, went to St. Anne's School, Wilby High...

Oct 1, 2019

Sep 21, 2019

Waterbury – Marta Estrada, 86, passed away on Saturday morning at the Cheshire House. She was the widow of Pedro Estrada. Mrs. Estrada was born August 9, 1933 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Ramon and Ramona Perez Garcia. She enjoyed cooking and took great pride in sewing all her clothes by hand. She leaves on daughter,...

Sep 17, 2019

Waterbury - Carmen Desuss, of Waterbury, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the VITAS Innovative Care Unit in St. Mary's Hospital. Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. A funeral home service will be held at 6:30 P.M. Burial is private.

Sep 4, 2019

Waterbury - Mrs. Mary Desmond Keating, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She was the widow of Joseph Anthony Keating. Mrs. Keating was born on January 29, 1933 in Cork, Ireland, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mollie (O'Leary) Desmond. She was a graduate of St. Angela's College,...

Aug 23, 2019

Waterbury – Israel Segarra, 61, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Margarita (Rivera) Segarra. Israel was born September 23, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York, son of Alicia Velez Segarra of Waterbury and the late Rene Segarra. He moved to Waterbury in 1972 and was a member of the...

Aug 22, 2019

Waterbury – Mrs. Margaret M. (Collins) Belval, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Paul C. Belval with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Margie was born July 15, 1936 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Christopher W. And Kathleen (Griffin) Collins...

Aug 14, 2019

Waterbury - Vicente Lake, 48, passed away unexpectedly, on August 14, 2019 at his home. Calling Hours are Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290 E. Main St., Waterbury. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at New Pine Grove Cemetery, 850 Meriden Rd., Waterbury.

Aug 14, 2019

Oakville – Mr. Richard L. "Rick" Chambers, 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 14. He was the husband of Virginia (Losee) Chambers. Rick was born in Waterbury on June 15, 1946, son of the late Dorothy (Parker) and John G. Chambers. He had served honorably in the U.S. Navy from August 17, 1965 until his discharge on July 15,...

Aug 10, 2019

Waterbury – Mrs. Loretta B. (Gorzelanczyk) Truscinski, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 10, at the Cheshire House in Waterbury. Loretta was born November 11, 1930 in Manticoke, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Klimitski) Gorzelanczyk. She is survived by three sons, Edward Kordoski of Liaocheug, China, Jesus Lozada of Clearwater, FL and Anthony Lozada and his wife...

Aug 2, 2019

Waterbury – Luis Alberto Vazquez, 43, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019. He was the loving husband of Cherie (Walker) Vazquez, of 14 years. Luis was born in Puerto Rico, son of Luis Alberto and Lydia Sanchez. He worked for UConn Health in the Central Sterile department. He loved basketball and football and was a UConn and Chicago Bears...

Jul 25, 2019

Waterbury - John Robert Grenier Sr. 38, of Waterbury passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

John was born on June 26, 1981 in Port Clinton, OH, son of Lisa Grenier and the late John Hresko. John was an avid New York Giants fan, enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. He cherished the time he was able...

Jul 20, 2019

Trumbull – Mr. Abdulla Lumani, 87, passed away on Saturday evening, July 20, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport. He was the husband of the late Senieje (Shemshedini) Lumani. Abdulla was born in Kranje Prespa, Macedonia, son of the late Rushan and Najle (Banushi) Lumani. He is survived by two sons, Mazar Lumani and his wife Nevruze and Bedri...

Jul 17, 2019

Waterbury – Susan J. Leary, 64, of Waterbury passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Regal Care in Torrington. Susan was born on March 1, 1955 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Madec) Leary. Susan cherished the time she was able to spend with her loving family and friends. She will be missed by...

Jul 14, 2019

Waterbury - Duy Ngoc Truong, 30, transitioned from this life into the next, in a tragic accident on Sunday, July 14, 2019 while fishing at Hancock Brook Lake in Terryville. He was the loving son of Toai Kim Truong and the step-son of former State Senator Robert G. Dorr. Duy was born in Rach Gia, Vietnam, on December 5,...