Francis Joseph Porto
May 29, 2019
Waterbury – Mr. Francis J. "Frankie" Porto, 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Angeline (Fornito) Porto. Mr. Porto was born on February 17, 1926 in Waterbury, son of the late Frank and Marie (Ezzo) Porto. Raised in Waterbury, he attended local schools and Leavenworth High School until...
Kathleen M. Casivant
May 29, 2019
Waterbury – Kathleen M. Casivant, passed away May 29, 2019. She is survived by her children, Paul Welch; John Tuohy; Florence Boyle; Christine Tuohy; and Kathleen Dalton; and her sister, Maureen Laudatti. Predeceased by her sons, James and Daniel Tuohy. Services will be held privately.
Mrs Olga M. Candelaria
May 20, 2019
Olga M. Candelaria, 84, passed away on Monday, May 20, at Autumn Lake Health Care. She was the wife of Jose Candelaria. A private visitation was held in Waterbury. Funeral and burial will be in SanJjuan, Puerto Rico.
Mr Anthony Cruz
May 18, 2019
Waterbury – Anthony Cruz, 42, passed away on Saturday, May 18. Anthony was born March 12, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Raymond Cruz and the late Maria D. (Pizaro) Cruz Aponte. He was a graduate of Crosby High School and had worked in Construction. He is survived by one son, Xavian Anthony Cruz; one daughter,...
Mr John B. Orsini Jr
May 17, 2019
Waterbury – Mr. John B. Orsini, Jr, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, at Atria of Litchfield Hills in Torrington, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Sharon (Readel) Orsini. John was born October 17, 1939 in Waterbury, son of the late John and Rose (Ponzillo) Orsini, Sr. Raised in Waterbury, he was a...
Angel G Perez
May 11, 2019
Waterbury - Angel G. Perez, 80, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 14 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main Street, Waterbury. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
Mr Felix G. Martinez
May 10, 2019
Waterbury – Felix Martinez, 45, passed away on May 10, 2019. Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290 E. Main St. Waterbury.
Mrs Lelia Jane Schuster
Apr 27, 2019
Waterbury – Mrs. Lelia Jane (Alderson) Schuster, 86, formerly of Middlebury, passed away on Saturday morning, April 27, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of George A. Schuster. Lelia Jane was born in Waterbury on February 5, 1933, daughter of the late Idris R. and Lelia (Scott) Alderson. Raised in Naugatuck she attended local...
Mr Francis Thomas Zappone
Apr 25, 2019
Waterbury – Mr. Francis Thomas Zappone, 80, of Waterbury and Palm Beach, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 25, at the Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Carol A. (Shea) Zappone. Mr. Zappone was born October 29, 1938 in Waterbury, son of the late Nicholas and Marie (Genova) Zappone. Raised in Waterbury, he attended local schools and...
Francisco J. Cortes
Apr 19, 2019
Waterbury - Francisco J. Cortes, 34, passed away in Friday, April 19. 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital. He leaves behind his large loving family and many friends. Calling Hours are Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9:00 to 12:00 P.M. at the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., Waterbury. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
Alex James Kelsey
Apr 16, 2019
Avon - Alexander James Kelsey, 45, died unexpectedly at home on April 16. He was a beloved son to Calixta Ramirez Kelsey and the late James Kelsey and proud father to two amazing sons, Dylan and Jacob. Born in Hartford on October 4, 1973, Alex spent his early years in Plainville before moving to Farmington. Alex worked as a...
Mr Bernard J. Simaitis
Apr 5, 2019
Waterbury – Mr. Bernard J. "Bernie" Simaitis, 78, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Friday, April 5. He was the husband of Jane (Nirka) Simaitis. Bernie was born February 24, 1941, in Waterbury, son of the late Bernard P. and Christine (Paukstis) Simaitis. Raised in Waterbury, he attended local schools and was a graduate of Crosby High School,...
Mrs Theresa M. Tatro
Mar 28, 2019
Waterbury – Mrs. Theresa M. (Nadeau) Tatro, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 28, at her home. She was the widow of Lawrence J. Tatro. Theresa was born July 27, 1929 in Claremont, NH, daughter of the late Wilfred and Elise (Chiquette) Nadeau. She is survived by three daughters, Claire Plank of Waterbury, Rosemarie DeFeo of FL and Laura...
Mr Robert L. Butler
Mar 25, 2019
Guilford – Robert Lewis "Bob" Butler, 84, formerly of Waterbury and Harrington, DE, passed away on Monday morning, March 25, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Ann (Murray) Butler. Mr. Butler was born October 10, 1934 in Providence, RI, son of the late Nathaniel and Blanche (Belanger) Butler. Bob proudly served...
Nancy Fanning Rabbott
Mar 24, 2019
Cheshire – Nancy Fanning Rabbott, 89, died peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Hamden, CT. Wife of the late John P. Rabbott, Jr., mother to the late Nan E. Rabbott. Nancy was a Waterbury native and the daughter of Helen Cassin Fanning and Raymond J. Fanning, former editor of the Republican American. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa...
Lillian Hernandez
Mar 17, 2019
Waterbury – Lillian Hernandez, 44, passed away on Sunday, March 17, at Vitas Innovative Hospice Care at St. Mary's Hospital. Lillian was born February 6, 1975 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, daughter of Lourdes Rivera of Waterbury and Efrain Hernandez of NJ. Lillian will be remembered for the joy she found in singing and dancing and making her family laugh....
Mr Kevin R. Deleon
Mar 13, 2019
Waterbury – Mr. Kevin R. DeLeon, 63. Passed away on Wednesday, March 13. Kevin was born September 25, 1955 in Waterbury, son of the late Rodney and Marion (Nowie) DeLeon. Raised in Middlebury, Kevin attended local schools and was a graduate of Pomperaug High School, class of 1972 and received his BA Degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut....
Robert M. Hartigan
Mar 10, 2019
Wolcott – Robert M. Hartigan, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Hartford Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of June (Post) Hartigan for 36 years. Robert was born in Middletown on August 20, 1943 to the late James and Nanetta (Canata) Hartigan. He worked for various manufacturing companies, including Airpax, before retiring from...
Hector L. Pabey
Mar 8, 2019
Waterbury – Hector L. Pabey, 68, passed away on March 8, 2019. He was born in Penuelas, Puerto Rico on September 7, 1950 to the late Nazario and Angela (Velasquez) Pabey. Hector is survived by his children, Evelyn Pabey; Madeline Pabey; Jeanette Pabey; and Dario Pabey; his step-son, Irad Hernandez; his siblings, Maria Morales; Irma Pabey; Bethzaida Pabey; Elia Pabey;...
Mrs Fetije Muarem
Mar 5, 2019
Waterbury – Mrs. Fetije (Sinani) Muarem, 79, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 5, at Vitas Innovative Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of Mustafa Muarem. Mrs. Muarem was born April 12, 1939 in Struga, Macedonia, daughter of the late Sulo and Shaqe (Rapo) Sinani. She is survived by five sons, Petrit Muarem, Xhevair Muarem and...
