Obituaries

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,...

Jul 13, 2019

Waterbury – Virginia Sotomayor, 87, passed away on July 13, 2019. She is survived by her son, Dennis Sotomayor; her daughter, Myrna Ruiz; brothers; sisters; nieces; nephews and other beloved family and friends. Services will be held privately.

Jun 30, 2019

Waterbury – Mrs. Hildegard (Habel) Shehu, 86, passed away on Sunday morning, June 30, at her home. She was the wife of Xhevdet Shehu. Mrs. Shehu was born October 10, 1932 in Vaterstetten, Germany, daughter of the late Leopold and Anna (Fraken) Habel. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Karl Shehu of Waterbury; one...

Jun 21, 2019

Waterbury – Mrs. Gladys M. (Townsend) McKenna O'Brien, formerly of River Edge, New Jersey, passed away on Friday June 21. Born Gladys Mildred Townsend on February 26, 1913 in Fosterdale, New York, daughter of the late Lillie and George Townsend. How do I begin to tell you about this remarkable woman, my mother? She was a simple and honorable lady,...

Jun 20, 2019

Mary Ellen "Mel" (Phelan) Bergin, 90, passed away on Thursday morning, June 20, at the Cheshire House in Waterbury. She was the widow of Edward K. Bergin. Mel was born March 20, 1929 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph T. and Helen (Dechon) Phelan, Sr. Raised in Waterbury, she was a graduate of Saints Peter and Paul Grammar...

Jun 15, 2019

Port St. Lucie, FL - Julia M. Azukas, 67, formerly of Waterbury, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Azukas. Julia was born in Waterbury on July 24, 1951 to Eugene and June (Judd) Dionne. She enjoyed playing bingo, especially with her sister, Annette, with whom she shared a home. Julia...

Jun 14, 2019

Waterbury – Mr. Hector Crespo, 72, of Waterbury, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Raquel Crespo. Hector was born on January 25, 1947 in Puerto Rico. He worked for 42 years at Whyco Chromium in Thomaston until his retirement. Hector loved to do carpentry work in his spare...

Jun 7, 2019

Kassie M. Melwood, 36, beloved daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, at the Waterbury Hospital. Kassie was born October 1, 1982 in Waterbury, daughter of Joyce K. Melwood and John A. Catallani. She was raised in Waterbury, attended local schools and had worked in landscaping. In addition to her parents, Kassie is survived by...

May 29, 2019

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 1 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Bergin Funeral Home.