Obituaries

Sep 17, 2023

Xhemal Zhuta 5/6/1942 - 9/17/2023 Wolcott – Mr. Xhemal "Jimmy" Zhuta, 81, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family, following his long battle with Alzheimer's. Xhemal, as so known as Jimmy, leaves behind two sons, Lumni and Avdulla with their wives, Lulzime and Agnesa, three daughters, Lunike, Makfiret and Mirdita, nineteen grandchildren; a great granddaughter...

Sep 10, 2023

Waterbury – Richard Simpson, Sr, 64, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Sunday, September 10. He was the husband of Minerva (Marriott) Simpson.

Richard was born in Waterbury on December 12, 1958, son of the late James H. and Rose (Monti) Simpson. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and worked a roofing contractor for State...

Sep 4, 2023

Waterbury - Marianne Feeley Flanagan, age 81, passed away September 4th at the Village at East Farms, Waterbury, Connecticut; finally at peace after a long illness, in the care of her son and daughter and in the arms of her husband. Born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania in 1941, the daughter of James W. Feeley and Catherine Barry Feeley, she graduated...

Aug 24, 2023

Waterbury - Mr. Miguel A. Medina, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 24, at his home. He was the husband of Maria (Segarra) Medina. Services are Private.

Aug 23, 2023

Waterbury – Mr. Daniel C. Riddick, 47, departed this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Daniel was born April 16, 1976 in Waterbury, son of Cherry (Vann) Riddick and the late Deacon David C. Riddick. He was a graduate of Wolcott High School and the University of Connecticut at Storrs. At an early age he was baptized and became...

Aug 21, 2023

Mesa, AZ – Mr. Anthony Castigliego, Sr, 87, passed away on Monday, August 21, at the Center at Val Vista in Gilbert, AZ. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Buckley) Castigliego. Tony was born May 2, 1936 in Bristol, RI, son of the late Nicholas and Anna Castigliego. He had been employed at Pratt & Whitney and...

Aug 15, 2023

Waterbury – Mr. Guillermo Ramos, Jr, 63, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, at Vitas Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the beloved boyfriend of Doris Soto with whom he lived. Guillermo was born August 13, 1960 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of the late Guillermo Ramos Sr and Dolly Rivera Gonzalez. In addition to Doris he leaves...

Aug 8, 2023

Bristol – Victoria Germaine Sabelli, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, at the Hartford Hospital. Victoria was born December 14, 1950 in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Anthony and Gloria (DuMont) Sabelli. She received her Bachelor's in English Literature from Bard College, and two Master's, in Education and in Special Education, both from Lesley College in Cambridge,...

Aug 7, 2023

Waterbury – Shontel M. Dawkins, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 7. Shontel was born in Waterbury on October 7, 1990 , daughter of Jose Toro and Dana Dawkins Iverson of Waterbury. She was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of everyone that knew her. A beautiful soul that smiled and lit up any room she...

Jul 26, 2023

Waterbury – Mr. Michael J. Maunsell, 81, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 26, at his home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Eleanore A. "Jill" (Murphy) Maunsell. Mike was born March 25, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Michael and Mary (Kearney) Maunsell. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and was...

Jul 21, 2023

Waterbury – Adrijana Sherry Rizvani Mina, 14, passed away on Friday morning, July 21. Adrijana was born November 15, 2008 in Waterbury, daughter of Gabriel A. Mina and Albulena Rizvani of Waterbury. Adrijana was a student at the Waterbury Arts Magnet School. In addition to her parents she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Medat and Agnije Rizvani of Waterbury;...

Jul 1, 2023

Waterbury – Maria J. Vidal, 58, passed away on Saturday, July 1, at St. Mary's Hospital. Maria was born December 2, 1964 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, daughter of Julia Agosto Marrero of Waterbury and the late Juan Bautista Vidal. In addition to her mother she is survived by six children, Johanny Vidal, Jaymie Bermudez, Omar Bermudez, Troy Vidal,...

Jun 30, 2023

Wolcott – Isabelle Thibault-Proteau, 51, of Wolcott, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at the VITAS Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of Steve Proteau for the past 31 years.

Isabelle was born on July 21, 1971 in Stratfrod, Quebec, Canada to Jeannine (Herbert) and the Late Renald Thibault. She...

Jun 10, 2023

Waterbury - On June 10, 2023, William R. "Bill" Synnott peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family, following a months-long battle with illness. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut to Ethel and James Synnott, Bill was a lifelong resident of Waterbury. He attended Bunker Hill School and Crosby High School. He was known for his jovial antics, spending his summers...

May 23, 2023

Waterbury – Mr. Muslija Tukic, 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was the husband of the late Mirveta (Pahumi) Tukic. Muslija was born May 23, 1940 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, son of the late Abdula and Zibide Tukic. He immigrated to the United States 26 years ago and worked as a...

May 22, 2023

Waterbury – Mrs. Nancy J. (Covillion) Sterling - Zambrano, 65, passed away on Monday, May 22, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the beloved wife of Jaime Zambrano. Nancy was born June 4, 1957 in Springfield, VT, daughter of the late Joseph E. and Edith J. (Daudelin) Covillion. Nancy was a bookkeeper throughout her...

Apr 29, 2023

Middlebury- Joan Worgan Tracy, 93 of Middlebury CT., passed peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her family Saturday April 29, 2023.

Born in Waterbury CT., March 28,1930.  Joan (Noanie) was the daughter of the late Mr. George Worgan from Wales and Joan's mother, Margaret Mullhall was from Ireland.  Margaret was a homemaker for their seven children residing...

Apr 20, 2023

Naugatuck – Baltazar Rodriguez, Jr., 47, of Naugatuck, passed away on April 20, 2023. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Zambrano) Rodriguez. Baltazar was born on April 30, 1975 in Waterbury, son of Rita Cruz and the late Baltazar Rodriguez Sr. He was employed at J & M Automotive for a number of years. He loved car detailing, playing...

Apr 16, 2023

Colchester, VT - Joseph P. Azukas, Jr, 49, formerly of Waterbury. Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, at his home. Joe was born April 15, 1974, in Waterbury, son of the late Joseph P. and Julia M. (Dionne) Azukas. Raised in Waterbury, he attended local schools and was a graduate of Kaynor Technical High School. Joe worked in...

Apr 16, 2023

Waterbury – Mrs. Carmen A. Diaz, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 16, at her home. She was the widow of Manuel M. Diaz. Carmen was born May 29, 1934 in Juana Diza, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Gregorio Torres and Maria Belen Aviles. She is survived by one son, Hector Diaz of Waterbury; three daughters, Alma Diaz of...