Lester M. Cable
Aug 14, 2008
A true Southbury native, Lester M Cable, age 74, died peacefully at his home on Thursday August 14, 2008, after a six year battle with mesothelioma. Son of the late Media G. Fields Wilson Cable and Glover Cable, he was born during a hurricane in a small Southbury house on Nelson Rd – a road named for his maternal grandfather...
Mary B. Kelly
Aug 12, 2008
Waterbury- Mrs. Mary B. (Kvaracieus) Kelly, 93, of Elmview Circle formerly of Stiles St., died Tuesday, August 12 at the Glendale Health Center in Naugatuck. She was the widow and devoted wife of 60 years to James Charles Kelly. Mrs. Kelly was born January 26, 1915 in Waterbury daughter of the late Joachim and Mary (Geconis) Kvaracieus. Mary and her...
Manuel Santiago
Aug 7, 2008
Mr. Manuel Santiago Owned Barber Shops Waterbury— Manuel Santiago, 68, of Southview St., died August 7, 2008, at Crescent Manor after an illness. He was the husband to Esthervina (Ferrer) Santiago. Mr. Santiago was born July 7, 1940, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, to the late Florentino Santiago Diaz and Rosalia Torres Berrio. During his working career Mr. Santiago was employed...
Joseph P. Ketrys
Aug 6, 2008
Waterbury- Mr. Joseph P. "Joe" Ketrys died peacefully at Waterbury Hospital on Wednesday, August 6. He was the loving husband of Joan (Kleiman) Ketrys. Joe was born in Plymouth, PA son of the late Joseph and Augustina (Strey) Ketrys. He spent most of his childhood years in Naugatuck prior to moving to Waterbury. He was a graduate of Charter Oak...
Norberto O. Ortiz Sr.
Aug 5, 2008
Mr. Norberto O. Ortiz Sr. Waterbury- Mr. Norberto O. Ortiz Sr., 60, of Wolcott St., died August 5, 2008 at Abbott Terrace after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Mr. Ortiz was born June 6, 1948, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, to the late Pedro and Francisca Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz earned a certificate from New England Tractor Trailer Training School...
Shawn P. Zimmerman
Jul 29, 2008
Waterbury- Mr. Shawn P. Zimmerman, 34, died, Tuesday, July 29 in Arizona after a long battle with a chronic illness. Shawn was born September 26, 1973 in Waterbury son of James P. Zimmerman of Waterbury and Sheila M. (Hock) Zimmerman of Waterbury. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and was a graduate of Wilby High School were he played...
Francis G. Fitzgerald
Jul 24, 2008
Wolcott- Mr. Francis G. "Frank" Fitzgerald, 89, died Thursday morning at his home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Burns) Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald was born January 13, 1919 in Waterbury son of the late Francis J. and Margaret (Byrnes) Fitzgerald. Raised in Waterbury he was a graduate of St. Mary's Grammar School and Crosby High School class of 1936. He...
Fabian Machado
Jul 16, 2008
Fabian Machado Sr., 63, of Wall Street, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the owner of La Boriquas Grocery on Baldwin Street. Fabian was born January 29, 1945 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, son to Matilde Sanchez and the late Felix Machado Sr. He enjoyed cooking and was a chef before becoming employed as...
William J. Mosel
Jul 11, 2008
Wolcott- Mr. William J. Mosel, 78, of Boundline Rd. died Friday, July 11 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Ruth A. (Romanauskas) Mosel. Mr. Mosel was born January 16, 1930 in Waterbury son of the late Edward and Lucy (Quilter) Mosel. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and retired from as a foreman from Anchor Fasteners...
Henry Alfred Schuster
Jul 7, 2008
Waterbury- Mr. Henry Alfred Schuster passed away on Monday, July 7 at his home. Mr. Schuster was born in Waterbury to Henry A. and Irene (McClellan) Schuster on September 28, 1929. He attended Anderson Grammar School and then Crosby High School where he was an honor student and a star athlete in football. He also attended SS Peter and Paul...
Armand Giglio
Jun 27, 2008
Waterbury- Mr. Armand Giglio, 83, died Friday, June 27 at the Waterbury Hospital. Mr. Giglio was born February 17, 1925 in Waterbury son of the late Dominick and Geneva (Colucci) Giglio. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and had worked in real estate for many years. He had served honorably in the United States Army during World War II....
Patricia Harvey
Jun 25, 2008
Old Saybrook- Ms Patricia Harvey, 96, formerly of New York, NY, died Wednesday, June 25 at Saybrook Health Care in Old Saybrook. She was the widow of Jefferson Snauffer. Ms Harvey was born May 24, 1912 in Waterbury daughter of the late Leaman S. and Elsie (Bauer) Harvey. Mrs. Harvey was a professional member of the American Society of Interior...
Basilia Cortina
Jun 19, 2008
Waterbury- Mrs. Basilia "Abue" Cortina, 93, of Fern St. died Thursday morning June 19 at the Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Saturnino Cortina. Mrs. Cortina was born October 15, 1914 in Orense, Spain, daughter of the late Baltasar and Ernestina (Grande) Crestelo. She enjoyed knitting for her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter Ester Ormezzano...
Vivian Denise Castro
May 27, 2008
Vivian D. Castro, 49, of Meriden Rd., died at her home on May 27, 2008. Mrs. Castro was born in Waterbury, September 17, 1958, daughter of the late Edwin George and Irene (Oberstead) Lyons. She was the widow to John Castro Sr. Vivian was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church of Waterbury and was self employed for many years...
Arthur T. Lavallee, Sr
May 27, 2008
Waterbury- Mr. Arthur T. LaVallee, Sr., 81, died Tuesday, May 27, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Helen A. (Hackerman) LaVallee. Mr. LaVallee was born November 24, 1926 in Waterbury son of the late Joseph F. and Florence (Nutcher) LaVallee. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and was a truck driver for Lombard Brothers...
Gloria I. Albanese
May 23, 2008
Mrs. Gloria I. Albanese Wolcott — Gloria I. Albanese, 75, of Cancellaro Dr., died Friday at home. She was the widow of Joseph J. Albanese. Mrs. Albanese was born July 24, 1932, in Groton, to the late Wilfred Provancher and Edith Champaign. Gloria loved spending time with family, playing bingo and going to the casinos. She was a communicant of...
John A. Druan
May 21, 2008
Waterbury- Mr. John A. Druan, 86, of Suffolk St. died Wednesday, May 21 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Blanche (Levesque) Druan. Mr. Druan was born May 19, 1922 in Waterbury son of the late Edward and Anna (Dowling) Druan. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and served honorably in the United States Navy...
Alice M. Yanavich
May 18, 2008
Waterbury - Alice M. (Hatch) Yanavich, 79, of East Main Street, died Sunday May 18th peacefully at her home. She was the widower of Peter J. Yanavich. Alice was born January 29, 1929 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Raul and Margaret (King) Hatch. She attended Waterburypublic schools. Alicebrought joy and laughter not only to her family but to her...
Houshang Yazdani
May 18, 2008
Orange- Mr. Houshang Yazdani, 82, died Sunday evening, May 18 at his home. He was the husband of Rouhy (Keshmirian) Yazdani. Mr. Yazdani was born on May 27, 1925 in Kermanshah, Iran. He moved to the United States in 1977 and established Plaza Cleaner's in Middletown, New York. In 1987 he moved to Connecticut and established Executive Cleaner's in Milford,...
Jose Antonio Villafane, Jr.
May 15, 2008
Waterbury- Mr. Jose Antonio "Sazules" Villafane, Jr., 33, of Columbia Blvd. died Thursday, May 15 at the Waterbury Hospital. Jose was born October 24, 1972 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico son of Nydia Santiago of Waterbury and the late Jose Antonio Villafane, Sr. Raised in Puerto Rico Jose moved to Waterbury with his family in 1990. He was known locally...
