Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Waterbury, CT

Camelia Lopez

Camelia Lopez

Nov 23, 2012

Waterbury- Camelia Lopez, 55, died Friday, November 23, at the Waterbury Hospital. Camelia was born April 29, 1957 in Gary, Indiana daughter of Rosa Rodriguez Lopez of Waterbury and the late Rudolpho Lopez. Raised in Waterbury she had attended local schools and was a graduate of Wilby High School, class of 1975. She had been employed at the Rexam Plastics...

Madelyn Feliciano Quinones

Madelyn Feliciano Quinones

Nov 22, 2012

Waterbury –Madelyn (Feliciano) Quinones, 55, of Waterbury, died Thursday, November 22 at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Miguel Perez. Madelyn was born July 16, 1957 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, daughter of Osvaldo Feliciano and Ramona Quinones. She had a vast love for life and enjoyed spending time with her...

Mr Milton Wyatt

Mr Milton Wyatt

Nov 22, 2012

Milton Wyatt died on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at the age of 88. Beloved father and grandfather, Milton is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Suzanne Wyatt of Southbury, CT and his two granddaughters, Jennifer Wyatt and Katherine Wyatt. Milton was born in New York City where he resided for the rest of his life. An avid sushi-lover...

Mrs. Cruz Maria Santos

Mrs. Cruz Maria Santos

Nov 17, 2012

All funeral services will be held in Puerto Rico.

Mrs Ethel Shea

Mrs Ethel Shea

Nov 16, 2012

Watertown – Ethel Laura Grant Shea, 85, passed away November 16, 2012 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. She was the widow of John Shea. Ethel was born on April 14, 1927 in Waterbury and a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1946. She retired from the Southern New England Telephone Company and was a member of the...

Mr Robert J. Didonato

Mr Robert J. Didonato

Nov 9, 2012

Thomaston- Mr. Robert J. "Bob" DiDonato, Sr, 61, died Friday, November 9, at his home. Bob was born July 25, 1951 in Waterbury, son of the late Russell and Mary (Saulenas) DiDonato. Raised in Waterbury he was a graduate of Tinker Grammar School and John F. Kennedy High School, class of 1969 and received an Associate's Degree from the New...

Munire Latifoska

Munire Latifoska

Nov 6, 2012

Oakville- Mrs. Munire (Dika) Latifoska, 70, of Sky Hollow Court, died Tuesday, November 6, at her home. She was the wife of Nedzat Latifoska. Mrs. Latifoska was born September 2, 1942 in Struga, Macedonia daughter of the late Usein and Gjevaire Dika. In addition to her husband she is survived by three sons, Azmi, Zudi and Arun and four daughters,...

Juan Torres

Juan Torres

Oct 27, 2012

Waterbury- Mr. Juan Torres, 90, died Saturday morning, October 27, at his home. He was the husband of the late Luz Divina Torres. Mr. Torres was born October 22, 1922 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, son of the late Juan A. and Nicolaza (Quintana) Torres. Juan enjoyed gardening, watching wrestling and loved to talk about the old times in Puerto Rico...

Mr Robert F. Bell

Mr Robert F. Bell

Oct 17, 2012

Newington- Robert F. Bell, 65, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at his home. Robert was born March 7, 1947 in Waterbury, son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Deeley) Bell. He had served honorably in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam veteran. He operated a landscape and lawn care business, enjoyed fishing and was a member...

Mrs Mary D. Lapman

Mrs Mary D. Lapman

Oct 17, 2012

Sarasota, FL- Mrs. Mary (Daly) Lapman, 90, formerly of Waterbury, died Wednesday, October 17, at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Francis Lapman. Mary was born July 28, 1922 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary E. (Holmes) Daly. She was a graduate of Saints Peter and Paul Grammar School and Waterbury Catholic High...

Mrs Aida M. Fontanez

Mrs Aida M. Fontanez

Oct 13, 2012

Waterbury- Mrs. Aida (Moreno) Fontanez, 72, died Saturday evening, October 13, at Aurora Senior Living. She was the widow of Julio Colon. Aida was born May 12, 1940 in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Jorge and Eulalia D. (Cortez) Moreno, Sr. She moved to Waterbury 40 years ago and had been a parishioner of the former St....

Mother Placid

Mother Placid

Sep 27, 2012

Reverend Mother Placid (Patricia Ann) Dempsey, 85, consecrated nun of the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, died September 27, 2012 at the Abbey after a long illness. Described as a tiny giant, Mother Placid—artist, poet, and guest mistress for over 50 years—touched the lives of thousands of people. Mother Placid's life story and her artwork may be viewed at...

Mrs Noemi Batista

Mrs Noemi Batista

Sep 17, 2012

Waterbury- Mrs. Noemi Batista, 47, died on Monday, September 17, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Alberto Ortiz, Sr. Noemi was born on December 11, 1964 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico daughter of Severino Batista Torres of Puerto Rico and the late Monserrate Aviles Delgado. In addition to her husband and father she is...

Mr Javier Alvarado

Mr Javier Alvarado

Sep 17, 2012

Waterbury- Mr. Javier Alvarado, Sr, died Monday, September 17, at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Javier was born April 2, 1969 in Waterbury, son of Leida (Muniz) Alvarado and the late Alejandro Alvarado. Javier was raised in Waterbury and attended local schools. In addition to his mother he is survived by two sons, Javier Alvarado, Jr and Daniel Alvarado both...

Daniel Cordero

Daniel Cordero

Aug 30, 2012

All services are private

Evelyn Morales

Evelyn Morales

Aug 24, 2012

Waterbury- Mrs. Evelyn Morales, 60, died Friday, August 24, at the Yale New Haven Hospital. Evelyn was born June 7, 1952 in New York, NY, daughter of Petra (Casonova) Maldonado of New Britain and the late Felipe Maldonado. Evelyn moved to Waterbury at the age of 17 and was a graduate of Crosby High School. She had been employed by...

Mr Jose R. Pacheco

Mr Jose R. Pacheco

Aug 22, 2012

All funeral services will be held in Ponce, Puerto Rico

Mr Gilberto Quiroz

Mr Gilberto Quiroz

Aug 21, 2012

Waterbury- Mr. Gilberto Quiroz, 80, died Tuesday morning, August 21, at the Hartford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Alba (Feliciano) Quiroz. Mr. Quiroz was born February 9, 1932 in Yauco, Puerto Rico, son of the late Gilberto and Virginia (Pieretti) Quiroz. He started work at a very young age in the sugar cane fields of Puerto Rico, eventually...

Mr Wayne B. Eastwood

Mr Wayne B. Eastwood

Aug 16, 2012

Thomaston- Mr. Wayne B. Eastwood, 62, died Thursday morning, August 16, at his home after a brief illness. Mr. Eastwood was born March 23, 1950 in Waterbury, son of the late Lucas Lane and Anne Marie (Thirklesen) Eastwood. He had been a long time employee of Bradlees and then went to work at AGC, Inc. before his retirement. He loved...

Mr Angel M. Fontan

Mr Angel M. Fontan

Aug 9, 2012

Angel M. Fontan, 72 of Oakville, passed away Thursday evening, August 9, 2012 surrounded by his family at St. Mary's Hospital.  He was the husband of Evelyn (Carrasquillo) Fontan. Angel was born on May 26, 1940 in Santurce, Puerto Rico a son of the late Agustin and Juana (Correa) Fontan.  He retired as an Inspector from the former Ross &...