Obituaries

Mar 4, 2019

Waterbury - Antonio D. Cassetta, 63, passed peacefully Monday morning March 4, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Kathleen (Jarceau) Cassetta.

Antonio was born in Waterbury on August 24, 1955 son of Antonietta (Capozzi) Cassetta and the late Frank Cassetta and was a lifelong resident. He was...

Mar 4, 2019

Middlebury - George H. Tracy Jr., 92 ½ , son of the late Marion and George Tracy, passed away at the home he and his wife Joan built together. "Porge," as he liked to be called, and Joan had been together for almost 71 years. Porge went to Crosby High School, then Yale University before being drafted into the U.S....

Feb 28, 2019

Waterbury – Mrs. Sharon A. (Pettit) Hanlon, 69, passed away on Thursday, February 28, at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by those that loved her. She was the wife of David C. Hanlon. Sharon was born July 23, 1949 in Waterbury, daughter of the late William D. and Helen (Byrnes) Pettit. A lifelong resident of Waterbury she was a member...

Feb 26, 2019

Waterbury - Betty Stevens Judge, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 26th 2019 at her home in Waterbury, CT. Betty was born on April 13, 1926 in Connersville, Indiana, to Seymour Oscar Stevens and Margarita Hald Stevens, a Danish immigrant. While in her mid teens, the family moved to Louisville, KY, where she graduated from high school. A...

Feb 24, 2019

Formerly of Waterbury Georgetown, TX– Frank R. Genova, 40, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Frank was born in Waterbury on May 24, 1978 to Anthony Genova Sr. and Karen Kaliss. Frank spent most of his life in Waterbury, recently moving out to TX to help his mother with her cleaning business. However, he always looked forward to...

Feb 13, 2019

Waterbury – Faustino Mercado Quinones, 90, of Waterbury passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 surrounded by family. He was the husband of Isabel Hernandez. Faustino was born on February 15, 1928 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, son of the late Ceferino Mercado and Carmen Quinones. Besides his wife, Faustino is survived by his daughter Maria Rivera; his grandchildren,...

Feb 12, 2019

Waterbury – Niazi Bylykbashi, 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was the husband of the late Azbije (Seitaj) Bylykbashi, a beloved father and grandfather. Niazi was born in Pilur, Korce, Albania, son of Arif and Nasibe (Pasholli) Bylykbashi. Niazi survived the communist regime and the 23+ years of political imprisonment, and dedicated his life to justice, politics...

Feb 9, 2019

Waterbury – Jason Anthony Melwood, 1, passed away on February 9, 2019. Jason was born on September 19, 2017 in Waterbury, son of Kassie Monique Melwood and Jeffrey Adam Barsaleau. Family and friends may call on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., Waterbury. A funeral service will...

Feb 7, 2019

Mother Perpetua (née Laura) Giampietro, 69, died on February 7, 2019, after a long illness. She had a great love for monastic liturgy and Gregorian Chant and for many years served as Mistress of Ceremonies to which she brought her natural grace and love of dance. She was an accomplished potter who apprenticed under masters such as Emanuele Rondinone...

Feb 2, 2019

Funeral services are private. Burial will be in the Dominican Republic.

Jan 30, 2019

Waterbury – Flor Rivera, 84, passed away January, 30 2019. He was the husband of Maria Rivera. Flor served honorably in the United States Army. He is survived by his children, Flor Rivera Diaz, Gilberto Rivera Diaz, Osvaldo Rivera Diaz, and Elsie Navarro all of Puerto Rico; siblings Jose Rivera, Carmen Delia Rivera, Luz Maria Rivera, and Carmen Lydia...

Jan 26, 2019

Waterbury – Jose M. Burgos, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Neida Casiano for 42 years. Jose was born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to Jose M. Burgos Sr. and Marcelina Torres. Including his wife, Neida, Jose is survived by his sons, Victor Fuentes; Miguel Burgos; and Jose...

Jan 20, 2019

Waterbury – Ramona (Santo Reyes) Nazario, of Waterbury, passed away on her 86th birthday, Sunday, January 20, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Mr. Juan Nazario Mendez. Ramona was born on January 20, 1933 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Crescencio Santos Torres and Dolores Reyes Ortiz. Ramona loved cooking,...

Jan 19, 2019

Bridgewater, Connecticut – Dr. Richard Beauvais, 80, of Bridgewater, Connecticut, died on Saturday, January 19. He was the husband of Dr. Phyllis Masek Beauvais. Richard was born on July 31, 1938, in West Springfield, Massachusetts, son of the late Edouard and Dorothea Beauvais. He graduated from West Springfield High School in 1955 and went on to receive a B.A. in...

Jan 12, 2019

Ocala, FL – Mr. Jose A. "Jumbo" Olivera, 68, formerly of Waterbury, died on Saturday, January 12. He was the husband of Elizabeth Rosado Olivera. Jose was born July 7, 1950 in Puerto Rico, son of the late Jose A. and Leonilda Irrizarry Olivera, Sr. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Ana and Elizabeth...

Dec 14, 2018

Waterbury – Mrs. Agnes (Murphy) Carey, 96, died of natural causes at Meridian Manor in Waterbury. She was the widow of Thomas Carey. Agnes was the daughter of the late Patrick and Brigid (Flynn) Murphy. She worked as a phone operator at Chase Brass and Copper for many years. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She will...

Dec 12, 2018

Waterbury – Mr. Gerald R. Nole, Sr, 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, at Apple Rehabilitation in Watertown. He was the husband of the late Annette E. (Rankin) Nole. Mr. Nole was born June 8, 1938 in Waterbury, son of the late Lucien and Lillian (DeVito) Nole. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and was a graduate...

Dec 11, 2018

Waterbury – Mrs. Lois (Edwards) Sheehan, 91, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 11, at Meridian Manor in Waterbury. She was the wife of Spencer F. Sheehan. Lois was born September 3, 1927 in New York, NY, daughter of the late Alfred and Lillian (Treble) Edwards. She was raised in Harlem and moved to Waterbury as a teenager and graduated...

Dec 7, 2018

Waterbury - Mrs. Sadija Ibraim, 67, died on Friday, December 7, at St. mary's Hospiatl. She was the wife of Milaim Ibraimov. Sadija was born May 5, 1951 in Skopje, Macedonia. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 12, at the Bergin Funeral Home. Burial and prayers followed in the New Pine Grove Cemetery.

Dec 6, 2018

Calling hours are Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Bergin Funeral Home.