Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Waterbury, CT

Nelson Arroyo

Nelson Arroyo

Apr 20, 2015

Nelson Arroyo, 62, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015. He was the husband of Deborah Arroyo. Nelson was born on November 18, 1952, in Penuelas, Puerto Rico. He was the son of Miguel A. Arroyo Sr. and Petra (Garcia) Arroyo. He currently resided in Waterbury. Besides his wife, Deborah, Nelson is survived by his step-daughter, Melinda Montalvo, of Waterbury;...

Mrs Merzika Serifi

Mrs Merzika Serifi

Apr 16, 2015

Watertown- Merzika Serifi, 61, passed away on Thursday, April 16, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Merzika was born August 26, 1953 in Manastir, Macedonia, daughter of Ali and Rinie (Lumani) Serifi of Prespa, Macedonia. In addition to her parents she is survived by her daughter, Albiona Ismaili and her husband Liri of Watertown; two brothers, Ibraim and Yksel Serifi...

Mary Alice Campbell

Mary Alice Campbell

Apr 10, 2015

Mary Alice Campbell, 69, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2015, at Waterbury Hospital. Mary was born on May 3, 1945, in Waynesboro, N.C., the daughter of Mary and Roger Huntley. She attended Crosby High School and prior to her retirement, worked as a nurse's aide at Crescent Manor Convalescent, also in private duty home-care. Mary was a faithful and...

Mrs Julia Vazquez

Mrs Julia Vazquez

Apr 7, 2015

Julia Vazquez, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Andres Narvaez. Julia was born on February 15, 1927 in Naranjito, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of the late Juan Vazquez and Evangelista Villegas. Julia always thought of others and will be loved and remembered for her kind...

Ms Carmen Senquiz

Ms Carmen Senquiz

Apr 7, 2015

Carmen Senquiz, 96, of Waterbury, passed away at St. Mary's on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Carmen was born on April 14, 1918 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of the late Basilio and Maria (Narvaez) Senquiz. Carmen is survived by her sons, Jose D. Ortiz, of Puerto Rico; Roberto Ortiz, of Puerto Rico; Orlando Garcia and his wife...

Marilyn P. Mathieu

Marilyn P. Mathieu

Mar 18, 2015

Waterbury- Marilyn P (Healey) Mathieu, 70, died on Wednesday, March 18, at St. Mary's Hospital. Marilyn was born October 30, 1944 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Daniel F. and Mary T. (Moore) Healey. A lifelong resident of Waterbury she attended local schools and was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School class of 1962. She had worked for many...

Mrs Sheila Mary Murray

Mrs Sheila Mary Murray

Mar 16, 2015

Middlebury- Mrs. Sheila Mary (O'Reilly) Murray, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Vitas Innovative Hospice Unit at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the wife of Retired Battalion Chief, Thomas F. Murray, Sr. of the Waterbury Fire Department. Sheila was born April 16, 1942 in Waterbury, daughter of the late James J. and Cecilia (Lapman) O'Reilly....

Efrain Almodovar

Efrain Almodovar

Mar 5, 2015

Efrain Almodovar, 62, of Waterbury, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Vitas Innovative Hospice Unit at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Almodovar was born on July 9, 1952, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was the son of the late Silvio and Edith (Mercado) Almodovar. Mr. Almodovar is survived by his son, Efrain Almodovar Jr.; his...

Ricardo Cardoza

Ricardo Cardoza

Mar 3, 2015

Waterbury - Ricardo Cardoza (known to family and friends as Lynwood) was born November 14, 1939 in New York to parents Norma Massey Connor and George Massey.  He attended Slocum Elementary School and Croft High School in Waterbury Connecticut.   Ricardo (Lynwood) worked for many years as maintenance technician at Yale New Haven Hospital.  He loved music, cars and sports. He...

Razije Skudrinja

Razije Skudrinja

Feb 28, 2015

Waterbury - Mrs. Razije Skudrinja, 71, died Saturday, February 28, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital. A graveside service was held on Monday, March 2, 2015 at New Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterbury.

Mrs Dita Redzepi

Mrs Dita Redzepi

Feb 28, 2015

Funeral services were held at the Albanian Culture Center Hasan-Prishtina in Waterbury. Burial and prayers followed in the New Pine Grove Cemetery.

Mrs Elizabeth T. Ney

Mrs Elizabeth T. Ney

Feb 27, 2015

Watertown- Mrs. Elizabeth T. (Phelan) Ney, 88, passed away peacefully at Waterbury Hospital on Friday, February 27, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Charles E. Ney, Sr., having been happily married for 49 years. Mrs. Ney was born December 31, 1926 in Waterbury, daughter of the late William F. and Mary (Maher) Phelan. Raised in...

Frederick Ferris

Frederick Ferris

Feb 26, 2015

Frederick Ferris, 97, of Waterbury, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at Vitas Innovative Hospice Unit at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Wadad Ferris. Mr. Ferris was born on July 20, 1917 in Portland, Maine. He was the son of the late Ned and Selma Ferris. Mr. Ferris was a graduate of Harvard College,...

Alfonso Pagan Sr

Alfonso Pagan Sr

Feb 19, 2015

Waterbury- Mr. Alfonso Pagan, Sr, 80, died on Thursday morning, February 19, at Paradigm Healthcare Center in Waterbury. He was the husband of Ramonita (Sanchez) Pagan. Alfonso was born June 6, 1934 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, son of the late Angel and Francisca Hernandez Pagan. He had retired from the City of Waterbury, working for many years as a custodian...

Mrs Ferije Hajrula

Mrs Ferije Hajrula

Feb 2, 2015

Waterbury - Mrs. Ferije Hajrula, 81, died Monday, February 2, 2015 at her home. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at New Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterbury.

Peter J. Farrell

Peter J. Farrell

Jan 26, 2015

Peter J. Farrell passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Silver Springs Nursing Home. Peter was an Army veteran, stationed in Iceland and served honorably from 1958 until 1960. Peter was predeceased by his father, Herbert P. Farrell Sr., his mother Ann Farrell and his brother, Herbert P. Farrell Jr. He is survived by 3 brothers; John, Paul,...

Robert William Lorton

Robert William Lorton

Jan 23, 2015

Waterbury – Robert William Frederick Lorton, 85,  Bob was born July 8, 1929 in Waterbury, son of Paul and Mary (Ferrari) Lorton, and passed away January 23, 2015 at the Highland Center in Cheshire. He graduated from Leavenworth High School, served in the National Guard, based in Germany, and then retired as a plate maker from Eastern Color Printing Company....

Mrs Cecelia O. Bourassa

Mrs Cecelia O. Bourassa

Jan 20, 2015

Waterbury – Mrs. Cecelia Ordina (Germaine) Bourassa, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the Sheridan Woods Health Care Center of Bristol. She was the loving wife of the late Jules H. Bourassa. She was born on October 5, 1918 to the late Alfred and Marie Germaine of New Britain. She is survived by two sons, Andre...

Robin L. King

Robin L. King

Jan 9, 2015

Wolcott – Robin L. King, 58, died on January 9, at Wolcott View Manor. Robin was born March 22, 1956, daughter of the late August King, Sr and Marie Antoinette (Cyr) King. She resided in Waterbury all of her life until recently moving to Wolcott. She graduated from Driggs Grammar School and W. F. Kaynor Technical High School. She had...

Mr Bruce E. Rodgers

Mr Bruce E. Rodgers

Jan 4, 2015

Wolcott – Mr. Bruce E. Rodgers, 63, of Wolcott, passed away on Sunday evening, January 4, 2015 at Bristol Hospital. He was the loving husband of Mrs. Judith Heninger Rodgers. Bruce was born on February 5, 1951 in Waterbury, son of the late Frank R. Rodgers, Jr. and Constance (German) Rodgers. Bruce served honorably in the United States Army. Bruce...