Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Waterbury, CT

Mr Serjan Alka

Mr Serjan Alka

May 12, 2013

Wolcott- Mr. Serjan Alka, died Sunday, May 12, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Nazhije Pocesta Alka. Mr. Alka was born April 15, 1939 in Struga, Macedonia. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 13, at the Albanian Culture Center - Hasan Prishtina, followed by burial in New Pine Grove Cemetery.

Mr Raul Almodovar

Mr Raul Almodovar

May 10, 2013

Waterbury- Raul Almodovar, 45, died Friday, May 10, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Sonia (Cordona) Almodovar. Raul was born January 25, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of the late Silvio Almodovar and Edith Mercado. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons, Jonathan Almodovar, Joshua Almodovar and Jorgie Benavides all of Waterbury;...

Mrs Sadiet Selmani

Mrs Sadiet Selmani

May 10, 2013

All funeral services will be held in Macedonia

Victoria Vilchez

Victoria Vilchez

Apr 20, 2013

Waterbury – Mrs. Victoria Vilchez, 64, of Waterbury, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MA. Victoria was born on December 23, 1948 in Junin, Peru, daughter of the late Domingo Huaringa and Vicenta Ortonez. She is survived by her five children, Magali, Christian, Ytala, Paulo and Jorge Vilchez. All funeral services are private.

Mary A. Quinlan

Mary A. Quinlan

Apr 13, 2013

Waterbury – Mary A. Quinlan, 89, of Waterbury, passed away early Saturday morning, April 13, 2013 at Abbott Terrace Health Center in Waterbury. Mary was born on July 22, 1923, the daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary (McGowan) Quinlan. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph, who died in childbirth. She graduated from Waterbury Catholic High in 1941...

Alberta Simons

Alberta Simons

Apr 10, 2013

Waterbury – Alberta "Gloria" Simons, 79, of Waterbury, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Alberta was born on April 12, 1933 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Juan and Eugenia (Carmona) Simons. Alberta is survived by her three daughters, Gricel Rodriguez of Helotes, TX, Aurora "Bobbi" Alves, and Marisel...

Mr John C. Slavin

Mr John C. Slavin

Mar 21, 2013

Waterbury – Mr. John C. Slavin, Sr, 71, died Thursday morning, March 21, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Joann A. (Sequenzia) Slavin. Mr. Slavin was born November 29, 1941 in Waterbury, son of the late James D. and Katherine (Charters) Slavin, Sr. A lifelong resident of Waterbury.  He was a graduate of Crosby High School class of...

Mr James E. Madden

Mr James E. Madden

Mar 17, 2013

Waterbury- Mr. James E. Madden, 99, died Sunday evening, March 17 surrounded by the comfort of his family, at Wolcott View Manor. He was the husband of the late Mary (Antonelli) Madden for 66 years. Mr. Madden was born September 12, 1913 in Waterbury, son of the late John F. and Mae T. (Higgins) Madden. Raised in Waterbury he attended...

Marcel H. Brouillard

Marcel H. Brouillard

Mar 14, 2013

Oakville and Ocean City, MD - Mr. Marcel H. Brouillard, 74, died Thursday, March 14, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Mildred Lee (Thomas) Brouillard. Marcel was born August 20, 1938 in Waterbury, son of the late Antonio and Maryjane (Descoteaux) Brouillard. Raised in Waterbury he was a graduate of St. Anne's...

Michael Francis O'Neill

Michael Francis O'Neill

Mar 6, 2013

Torrington- Mr. Michael F. "Mike the Bike" O'Neill, Sr, 59, formerly of Waterbury, died Wednesday, March 6, at his home. Michael was born November 10, 1953 in Waterbury son of Lambert M. O'Neill of Plantsville and Barbara (Lindsey) Jones of Oakville and Ruskin, FL. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed NASCAR and was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He...

Mrs Edna B. Kenney

Mrs Edna B. Kenney

Mar 2, 2013

West Palm Beach, FL – Mrs. Edna (Blanc) Kenney, formerly of Waterbury, died Saturday, March 2. She was the widow John Kenney. Mrs. Kenney was born in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Henebry) Blanc. She is survived by her cousins, Edna (Weaver) Upson, Robert and Gayle Upson, Samantha, Kathryn and Kyle Upson and many nieces and nephews...

Eugenia Viera

Eugenia Viera

Feb 14, 2013

Waterbury- Ms Eugenia Viera, of 2 North Main St., died Thursday evening, February 14, at her home. Eugenia was born December 6, 1929 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Ramon Viera and Carmen Sandoval. She will be remembered as a devout Catholic and for the tremendous joy she found in spending time with her grandchildren. She attended the...

Ricardo Colon-Burgos

Ricardo Colon-Burgos

Feb 14, 2013

Waterbury - Mr. Ricardo Colon Burgos, 48, of Waterbury, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at his home. Ricardo was born on May 17, 1964 in Jayuya, Puerco Rico, son of Mrs. Veronica (Burgos) and the late Ricardo Colon Dejesus. He is survived by one brother, four sisters and many nieces and nephews. All funeral services will take place...

Mrs Aida Fernandez

Mrs Aida Fernandez

Feb 13, 2013

Waterbury- Mrs. Aida Fernandez, 75, died Wednesday, February 13, at St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Fernandez was born February 25, 1937 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Juan Fernandez and Nelida Melendez. She is survived by her children, Ramon M. Leon, Jose J. Leon, Aida R. Leon, Maria C. Leon, Teddy Rodriguez, Aida L. Rodriguez and Karina Leon; many...

Bernice Sauris

Bernice Sauris

Feb 9, 2013

Waterbury – Mrs. Bernice (Atwood) Sauris, 97, of Waterbury, died on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at the Apple Rehab Center of Watertown. She was the window of Mr. Charles A. Sauris. Bernice was born on May 11, 1914 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Harry G. and Mary (Wall) Atwood. A lifetime Waterbury resident, Bernice attended local schools and was...

Sherrilyn Kempton

Sherrilyn Kempton

Feb 8, 2013

Waterbury – Sherrilyn (Wolfenden) Kempton, 57, of Waterbury, died Friday, February 8, 2013, at her home. Sherrilyn was born on Nov. 22, 1955 in Laconia, NH, daughter of the late Leonard Wolfendon and Natalie M. Ackerman. She is survived by her son, Sheridan Gove of Spring Hill, TN.; a sister, Pennilyn Moser of Laconia, NH; a brother, Eugene Daniel of...

Mrs Judith Baker Mellon

Mrs Judith Baker Mellon

Feb 4, 2013

Judith E. (Baker) Mellon, of Southington, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Atty. Robert E. Mellon.  Judith was the daughter of the late Frederick and Ila Mae (Wheeler) Baker.  She attended Wilby High School and enjoyed her employment as...

Mr John A. Robillard

Mr John A. Robillard

Jan 31, 2013

Waterbury- Mr. John A. Robillard, 75, died Thursday morning, January 31, at the VITAS Hospice in St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Joan M. (Reilly) Robillard. Mr. Robillard was born October 31, 1937 in Waterbury, son of the late Francis J. and Kathryn (Grady) Robillard, Sr. He was raised in Wolcott and was a graduate of the Leavenworth...

Rev. Mother Catherine Talbot

Rev. Mother Catherine Talbot

Jan 31, 2013

Reverend Mother Catherine of Alexandria (née Kathleen Janet) Talbot, 73, member of the Abbey of Regina Laudis, died at the Abbey on Thursday, January 31, 2013 after a long illness. She had been manager of the Monastic Art Shop for over twenty years and was devoted to the many volunteers who staff the Art Shop. A chemist by profession, Mother...

Dale A. Knofla

Dale A. Knofla

Jan 30, 2013

Waterbury – Mr. Dale A. Knofla, 55, of Waterbury, passed away, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at his home. Dale was born on February 2, 1957, in Rockville, Ct., son of Alan and Shirley (Call) Knofla. Dale spent his early years in Niskayuna, NY, and was a graduate of Niskayuna High School, class of 1979. After graduation, Dale spent over 10...