Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Waterbury, CT

Mr Lawrence B. Dunn

Mr Lawrence B. Dunn

Oct 27, 2015

Waterbury – Mr. Lawrence B. "Larry" Dunn, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, at Autumn Lake at Bucks Hill with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Judith A. (Gill) Dunn. Larry was born January 30, 1937 in Waterbury, son of the late Bernard and Ann (Simon) Dunn. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools...

Mr Lawrence M. Andrews

Mr Lawrence M. Andrews

Oct 23, 2015

Waterbury – Lawrence Moye Andrews, 71, of Waterbury, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Mrs. Barbara Andrews. Lawrence was born on October 6, 1944 in Wareham, MA, son of John Andrews and Rose Perry. Lawrence served honorably and proudly in the United States Army where he was a...

Mrs Farije Z. Kala

Mrs Farije Z. Kala

Oct 23, 2015

Middlebury – Mrs. Farije Kala, wife of Nebi Kala, emigrated with her family in 1969 from Macedonia. In addition to her husband she is survived by her three children: Verdat Kala, Makbule Latifi, and Anife Kala-Vejseli and their spouses. She also leaves 7 grandchildren: Argjent Kala, Skender Kala, Verdita Komoni, Melisa Latifi, Ardian Latifi, Brendon Vejseli and Dillan Vejseli, as...

Joan Wagner

Joan Wagner

Oct 23, 2015

Joan (Grady) Wagner, 93, of Naugatuck, passed away on Friday, October 23. She was the widow of Edward J. Wagner. Joan was born on April 13, 1922, in Waterbury, to Dr. James Grady and Elizabeth (Houlihan) Grady. Joan was very involved in church, driving from Naugatuck to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception every Sunday. She loved playing cards at...

Mr John F. Phelan

Mr John F. Phelan

Oct 19, 2015

Waterbury – Attorney John F. Phelan died peacefully at his home in Waterbury after an extended illness on the 19th day of October, 2015. John was born in Waterbury on June 10, 1929, the second son of the late John F. Phelan and Isabelle Kane. John graduated from Kingsbury Grammar School, Crosby High School, The College of Holy Cross, and...

Mrs Blanche O. Boisvert

Mrs Blanche O. Boisvert

Oct 12, 2015

Glastonbury – Mrs. Blanche Olivette Boisvert, 84, passed away on Monday morning, October 12, at her home after a brief illness. She was the wife of Robert E. Boisvert, Sr. Mrs. Boisvert was born on January 13, 1931 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian (Hamel) Boisvert. She was a graduate of Crosby High School and St. Vincent's...

Mrs Hortencia Rosario

Mrs Hortencia Rosario

Oct 2, 2015

Waterbury - Mrs. Hortencia (Botter) Rosario, 76, of Waterbury, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 at Rosegarden Health Care of Waterbury. She was the widow of Mr. Miguel Rosario. Family and friends may call on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290 E. Main St., Waterbury. A service will be held...

Donna Speruzzi

Donna Speruzzi

Sep 26, 2015

Watertown – Donna Speruzzi, 47, of Watertown, passed away on September 26, 2015 at her home. Donna was born on March 21, 1968 in Stamford, daughter of Charles Speruzzi and Louise Green. She is survived by her fiancé, Ed Copeland; her sons, Leon Damian Speruzzi, and Ralphy O' Harold Petteway and his wife Lilly Rivera; three brothers, Chuck Speruzzi, Joe...

Samuel Nazario

Samuel Nazario

Sep 19, 2015

Waterbury – Mr. Samuel Nazario, 52, of Waterbury, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of Nelida Cardona. Samuel was born on Sept. 30, 1962 in Bronx, NY, son of Jose Nazario and Nereida Gonzalez. He is survived by his daughter, Vanessa Nazario; son, Eric Nazario; and granddaughter, Leela Nazario. Samuel worked over 25...

Gladys Smith

Gladys Smith

Sep 15, 2015

Gladys Smith, 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 15. She was the wife of the late Lewis Smith. Gladys was born on April 4, 1923 in South Carolina to the late North and Sue (McQueen) Munnerlyn. She was a resident of Waterbury for 75 years. Gladys was very blessed to live to see five generations of her nieces and nephews,...

Mina Jannetty

Mina Jannetty

Sep 14, 2015

Waterbury – Mrs. Mina (Montville) Jannetty, 91, passed away September 14, 2015 at Wolcott View Manor. She was the widow of Mr. Henry J. Jannetty Sr. Mina was born on April 19, 1924 in Westport, NY, daughter of the late Amity and Bertha (Hood) Montville. She is survived by her children, Jean Jannetty of Waterbury, Sandra DelBuono (James) of Wolcott,...

Mr Joseph P. Kubik

Mr Joseph P. Kubik

Sep 9, 2015

Oakville- Mr. Joseph P. Kubik, 88, died Wednesday evening, September 9, at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Joseph was born December 5, 1926 in Orange, New Jersey, son of the late Joseph and Ida (Walters) Kubik. He had retired from the Waterbury Farrell Foundry where he had worked as a layout draftsman for many years. He had served honorably in the United...

Mr Ronald C. Cabral

Mr Ronald C. Cabral

Sep 6, 2015

Naugatuck- Mr. Ronald C. Cabral, Sr, 77, lifelong resident of Naugatuck, passed away on Sunday, September 6, due to a long illness. Mr. Cabral was born April 10, 1938 in Waterbury, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Marino) Cabral. Ron was involved in and supported many local organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America Troop 102, the Fraternal Order...

Lillian Grajales

Lillian Grajales

Sep 5, 2015

Lillian Grajales, 64, of Waterbury, passed away on September 5. She was the daughter of the late Carmelo and Gloria (Gonzales) Grajales. Lillian is survived by her son, Ramon Aponte; her daughters, Lizette Grajales-Ramos; and Janet Velez; and her many grandchildren. Services for Lillian will be held privately.

Susan Impresa

Susan Impresa

Sep 5, 2015

Waterbury- Mrs. Susan (Ventresca) (Lorusso) Impresa, 98, died on Saturday, September 5, at the Village Green of Waterbury. She was the widow of Nicholas Impresa. Susan was born August 15, 1917 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Ercole and Maria (Scattozza) Ventresca. She is survived by two sons, Leonard Lorusso and Daniel Lorusso and her step-son, Robert Impresa and many...

Henry A. Swiech

Henry A. Swiech

Sep 4, 2015

Cheshire – Mr. Henry A. Swiech, 95, a longtime resident of Rice Ave., passed away on Friday, September 4, at the Cheshire Regional Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Ruth W. (Lewandoski) Swiech. Henry was born February 29, 1920 in Waterbury, son of the late Zygmunt J. and Katherine (Kosakowski) Swiech. Raised in Waterbury he attended local...

Mr Gary S. Chenkus

Mr Gary S. Chenkus

Sep 1, 2015

Waterbury – Mr. Gary S. Chenkus, 64, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 1, at his home surrounded by his family. Gary was born August 28, 1951 in Fort Lee, Virginia, son of the late Stanley and Marie (LaPointe) Chenkus, Sr. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and had served honorably in the United States Army. He will be...

Mr Melencio B. Calderon

Mr Melencio B. Calderon

Aug 31, 2015

Waterbury - Mr. Melencio B. Calderon, 90, of Waterbury, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 at Meridian Manor with his family by his side. All services will be held privately.

Mr Bruno Stransky

Mr Bruno Stransky

Aug 31, 2015

Waterbury - Mr. Bruno Stransky, 77, of Waterbury, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 at Waterbury Hospital. All services will be held privately.

Kathleen P. Fitzgerald

Kathleen P. Fitzgerald

Aug 29, 2015

Wolcott- Mrs. Kathleen Patricia (Burns) Fitzgerald, 93, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, August 29, at the Vitas Hospice Unit at St. Mary's Hospital following an extended illness. She was the widow of Francis G. Fitzgerald. Mrs. Fitzgerald was born August 10, 1922 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Patrick "Toddy" and Julia (Reardon)...