Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Waterbury, CT
Mr Wendell F. Mckennerney
Nov 24, 2018
Waterbury- Mr. Wendell F. McKennerney, 93, of died on Saturday, November 24 at the LiveWell Center in Plantsville. He was the husband of Marjorie (German) (Goodson) McKennerney. Wendell was born November 5, 1925 in Waterbury son of the late Francis and Catherine (Wendel) McKennerney. He lived in Waterville for most of his early years until locating to his present...
Isabel Simons
Nov 24, 2018
Isabel Simons, 83, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Isabel was born in Luquillo, Puerto Rico on November 5, 1935 to Juan and Eugenia (Carmona) Simons. She was a member of St. Cecilia Church, where she taught Catechism for over 40 years. She enjoyed bingo, traveling, and sewing. Isabel is survived by her brother, John Simons, and his wife,...
Mr Joseph T. Griffin
Nov 19, 2018
Waterbury - Joseph Thomas Griffin, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, after several courageous battles with cancer, surrounded by the people he loved most in the world and listening to beautiful music that made him happy. Joe was born March 25, 1940 in Waterbury, the son of Thomas and Mary (Tata) Griffin. He was a 1958 graduate...
Hector Mangual Jr.
Nov 11, 2018
Waterbury - Hector Mangual, Jr., passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be held privately.
Carolyn M. Nothnick
Nov 3, 2018
Waterbury – Carolyn M. Nothnick, 77, passed away on November 3, 2018. Carolyn is survived by her two sons, Scott Laudati; and Richard Armstrong; her two daughters, Nancy Rivera, and her husband, Pablo; and Sharon Ann Armstrong; her brother, Carl Armstrong; her 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her parents, Rudolph and Sarah (Larson) Nothnick; and...
Griselle Segarra
Oct 29, 2018
Waterbury, Griselle Segarra, 67, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. She was the wife of Luis Segarra. Griselle was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on October 27, 1951 to the late Monserate and Rosalina (DeJesus) Rodriguez. Griselle was a loving and caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend; and will be missed dearly. She is survived by her...
Oscar Caraballo
Oct 26, 2018
Waterbury - Victor Caraballo, 67, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at Abbott Terrace in Waterbury. Calling hours are Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
Sarah Baker
Oct 13, 2018
Naugatuck – Sarah Baker, 95, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Baker, Sr. Sarah was born in Waterbury on June 10, 1923 to Nicholas and Angelina (Toma) DeVito. She is survived by her son, Ronald Baker; her grandchildren, Lisa SanAngelo and husband Gary; Robert Baker III; Eric Baker; Brian Baker...
Rosario Ortiz
Oct 5, 2018
Waterbury – Rosario Ortiz, 55, of Waterbury, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at the VITAS Innovative Care Unit at St. Mary's Hospital. Rosario was born on July 8, 1963 in Waterbury, daughter of Hermanio Ortiz of Penulas, PR and the late Noelia Roman-Ortiz. Rosario loved music, dancing, and singing. She will be remembered as a loving person with...
Harriet Ann Gow
Oct 4, 2018
Waterbury - Harriet A. Gow, age 91, died at the Vitas Hospice Unit at St. Mary's Hospital on October 4, 2018, after a brief illness. Harriet was born in Derby, CT, daughter of the late Andrew & Mary Ellen (Burke) Gow on May 4, 1927. She is survived by her brother Harold Gow and his wife Patricia (Sullivan) Gow. She...
Ms Carmen Nieves
Oct 3, 2018
Waterbury – Carmen Nieves, 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, at Vitas Innovative Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of Jose Cruz. Carmen was born October 2, 1942 in Utuado, Puerto Rice, daughter of the late Jose and Adelaida (Rodriguez) Nieves. She is survived by two sons, Jose Cruz of Waterbury and Edwin Cruz of...
Elisabet Sofroni
Sep 27, 2018
Watertown – Mrs. Elisabet Sofroni, 88, passed away on September 27 at Abbott Terrace.
Calling Hours are Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 E. Main St., Waterbury. Burial will follow in New Pine Grove Cemetery.
Joseph W. Gasparri
Sep 25, 2018
Waterbury – Mr. Joseph W. Gasparri, 97, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, at the Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lucy (Donofrio) Gasparri. Joseph was born November 16, 1920 in Waterbury, son of the late Desiderio and Clotilda (Fiore) Gasparri. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and was a graduate of Leavenworth High School....
Mrs Sabija Umer
Sep 5, 2018
Waterbury – Mrs. Sabija Umer, widow of the late Vedat Umer, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 5th at Waterbury Hospital. Sabija was 64 years old, born in Ohrid, Macedonia, daughter of late Raim and Adifet (Dika) Sali. She is survived by her son Senol Umer of Waterbury, her daughter Senaj Nasit and her husband...
Luis A. "Moca" Ortiz
Aug 24, 2018
Waterbury - Luis A. "Moca" Ortiz, 57, passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital following an extended illness. Family and friends may call on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., Waterbury. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Burial will be held at the convenience...
Mr Zaim Kica
Aug 18, 2018
Oxford – Mr. Zaim Kica, 82, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 18. He was the husband of Misret (Qira) Kica. Mr. Kica was born December 19, 1935 in Veleshta, Macedonia, son of the late Aki and Ilmije (Doka) Kica. Zaim was an educator for five years in Macedonia and in 1970, he emigrated to the United...
Robert D. Quinn
Aug 15, 2018
Waterbury - Robert D. "Bobby" Quinn, 71 of Waterbury, unexpectedly passed away on Aug.15, 2018 at his home. He was the beloved child of Patrick F. and Edith Lewis Quinn of Hartford. Bob was born in Hartford but having been diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth, has spent the major part of his adult years living in Waterbury, most recently...
Jesus Pilar Gautier
Aug 13, 2018
Beloved Husband and Father Waterbury – Jesus Pilar Gautier, 64, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 surrounded by his family at Smilow Cancer Hospital after a courageous fight. He was the husband of Lidia A. Paredes De Gautier for 39 years. Jesus was born in Sabana de la Mar, Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic on January 25, 1954 to...
Mr Frederick J. Mrazik
Aug 6, 2018
Waterbury – Mr. Frederick J. Mrazik, Jr, 91, passed away on Monday, August 6. He was the husband of the late June (Reed) Mrazik. Fred was born October 3, 1926 in Waterbury, son of the late Frederick J. and Elsie (Barnes) Mrazik, Sr. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and was a graduate of Leavenworth High School. He...


