Obituaries

Nov 29, 2017

Waterbury – Mr. Evaristo Pinto, 87, died on Wednesday, November 29, at St. Mary's Hospital. Evaristo was born March 30, 1930 in Vila Pouca De Aguiar, Portugal, son of the late Jose Avelino and Emelia (Concalves) Pinto. He had worked in construction for many years. He is survived by four sisters, Beatriz Pipa of Waterbury, Libania Leite of Waterbury,...

Nov 28, 2017

Waterbury – Herbert A. Smith, Jr., 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, after battling cancer for several years. Herbert, a.k.a. Buddy, was raised along the banks of the Connecticut River with his twin sister, Barbara, in Portland, Connecticut. During his youth he walked across the Portland Bridge every day to work. As a celebrated cold chef he developed...

Nov 27, 2017

Wolcott – Mr. Qemal Lami, 89, passed away on Monday evening, November 27, at his daughter's home in Southington. He was the husband of Luzia (Habel) Lami. Qemal was born June 10, 1928 in Bitincke, Albania, son of the late Ismail and Zenep (Shehu) Lami. He immigrated to the United States in 1956 from Germany after leaving communist controlled...

Nov 26, 2017

Watertown - Maureen (Connors) Bourassa (82) passed away peacefully on November 26th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert ("Lefty") Bourassa for 57 years. Mrs. Bourassa was born in Waterbury on December 26, 1934, daughter of the late Maurice & Mary (Kelly) Connors and was a graduate of SS Peter &...

Nov 16, 2017

Waterbury - Annette (Rankin) Nole passed away on November 16, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital after battling various illnesses. Annette was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, class of 1957, where she excelled in her studies. She graduated from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing at the top of her class, going on to practice Nursing at Fairfield Hills.  She...

Nov 14, 2017

Devoted Wife and Mother Waterbury – Marion Strohecker, 73, departed this life and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with ALS. Marion was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, to the late John MacIver, Sr. and Marion (French) MacIver. She loved spending time with loved ones, knitting, crocheting, and crafting, playing...

Nov 10, 2017

Waterbury – Mr. Richard J. Commerford, 88, passed away on Friday, November 10, at the Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Geraldine D. (Callahan) (Cugno) Commerford. Richard was born November 4, 1929 in Waterbury, son of the late Bernard and Mary (Ryan) Commerford. He had retired from the Ansonia Brass and Copper Company and will be remembered for...

Nov 10, 2017

America Arroyo, 90 years of age passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday morning November 10, 2017. America was born on August 14, 1927, in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. She was the loving daughter of the late Ramon and Jacobina Rodriguez and the widow of the late Antonio Arroyo, her husband of 39 years. She was a devoted...

Nov 9, 2017

Dover, DE – Formerly of Waterbury, Norma Elizabeth Young Connor was born December 16, 1919 in Flushing, Long Island, to parents Clarence Young and Carolyn (Carrie) Ann Young-Craig. She attended elementary and high school in New York. Norma had two beautiful children (Cynthia A. Massey-Maia and Lynwood (Ricardo) Massey-Cardoza with her first marriage. She moved to Waterbury, Connecticut where...

Oct 30, 2017

Waterbury – Mrs. Lucy (White) Stevens, 87, formerly of, died on Monday evening, October 30, at Abbott Terrace. She was the widow of Frederick Stevens. Lucy was born November 14, 1929 in Waterbury daughter of the late Robert G. and Lucy Mae (Smith) White. She had lived most of her life in Watertown before moving to Waterbury. She was...

Oct 30, 2017

Waterbury – Thomas H. Druan, 83, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Hughes) Druan for 56 years. Thomas was born in Waterbury, on April 30, 1934 to the late Edward and Anna (Doolan) Druan. He worked for Risdon Manufacturing as a machinist for over 20 years before retiring. He was a Yankees...

Oct 26, 2017

NAUGATUCK – Kathleen Bradley Sweeney, 71, died Thursday, October 26, 2017. Kathy was born September 6, 1946, the second of five children, to Edward F. and Kathleen (O'Connor) Bradley, at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Growing up in Bunker Hill, Kathy was a member of the first graduating class of Blessed Sacrament School before graduating from Waterbury Catholic High...

Oct 25, 2017

Oct 24, 2017

Waterbury – Mr. Adalberto Nunez, 66, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Nilda Quinones. Adalberto was born July 6, 1951 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, son of the late Andres Nunez and Milagros Valentin. He was a published poet and artist, under the name of El Poeta De La Montana Negro...

Oct 23, 2017

Waterbury – Ramona "Monchita" Rodriguez Santiago, 89, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2017. She was the widow of Mr. Hector Rodriguez. Ramona was born on June 7, 1928 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Florentino and Rosalia (Torres) Santiago. She worked as a seamstress for over 27 years before her retirement. Ramona was a...

Oct 16, 2017

Waterbury – Irene S. Yarosh, 65, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. She was the loving wife of John Yarosh for 41 years. Irene was born in Waterbury on July 7, 1952 to the late Phillip and Mary (Snowden) Nirka. She worked as a CNA for Park Manor Nursing Home for 22 years, and had recently been working part...

Oct 13, 2017

Waterbury - Mrs. Ada hernandez, 85, died on Friday, October 13, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of Vincente Hernandez. Ada was born March 6, 1932 in las Villas, Cuba, daughter of the late Bernardo and Georgina (Machado) Marrero. She had retired from Uniroyal. She is survived by her son, Jorge Hernandez. A private graveside service will...

Oct 7, 2017

Marguerite A. (St. Louis) Hebert, 54, died on Saturday, October 7, at her home. She was the wife of Brian L. Hebert. Marguerite was born September 17, 1963 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Evertt St. Louis and Marguerite A. (Bertrand) Hawk of Waterbury. In addition to her husband and mopther, she is survived by three sons, Garmould Mumley...

Oct 4, 2017

Wolcott – James Maurice Whalen, 84, passed away on October 4, 2017. James was born on December 29, 1932 in Waterbury, son of the late Francis and Margaret (McArdle) Whalen. He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1950 and shortly after joined the United States Navy in 1951, serving until 1955. James remained active in the Navy Reserves and advanced...

Oct 4, 2017

Waterbury – Isaias Estrada Sr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was the husband of the Carmen (Santiago) Estrada. Isaias was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on April 18, 1935 to the late Isaias and Ramona (Pacheco) Estrada. Including his wife, Carmen, Isaias is survived by his children, Isaias Estrada Jr., amd his wife, Gladys; Wilson...