Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Waterbury, CT

Armand Giglio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Carmella Telesco

Carmella Telesco

May 14, 2008

Southbury- Miss Carmella Telesco, 81, died Wednesday morning, May 14. Miss Telesco was born March 5, 1927 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Thomas and Ann Marie (LoRusso) Telesco. She had worked as private house keeper for many Waterbury families. She is survived by two great nieces, Lisa Owens of Middlebury and Michelle Owens of Waterbury and one great nephew,...

Anne Louise Phelan

Anne Louise Phelan

May 8, 2008

Waterbury- Miss Anne Louise Phelan, 77 of Delaware Ave. died Thursday, May 8 at the Waterbury Hospital. Miss Phelan was born September 30, 1930 in Waterbury daughter of the late Joseph T. and Anne L. (McNamara) Phelan. Raised in Waterbury she attended local schools and was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School, Annhurst College in South Woodstock, CT and...

Virginia M. Dutil

Virginia M. Dutil

Apr 27, 2008

WATERBURY — Virginia Dutil, 83, of Wyoming Ave, died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Valerie Manor in Torrington. She was the widow of Frank J. Dutil. Mrs. Dutil was born May 2, 1924 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Rufinski) Claffey. She was a graduate of Wilby High School. Virginia spent earlier years in Thomaston and moved...

James F. Goodman

James F. Goodman

Apr 27, 2008

WATERBURY — James F. Goodman, 62, of Waterbury, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Waterbury Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was the husband to Carol (DeRita) Goodman. Mr. Goodman was born March 11, 1946, in Waterbury, son of Thomas and Louise (Crochet) Goodman. Mr. Goodman attended St. Margaret's Grammar School and became a graduate of Crosby High School. ...

Ernest C. Deal, Sr

Ernest C. Deal, Sr

Apr 23, 2008

Waterbury- Lt. Ernest C. Deal, Sr. 78, retired Lieutenant of Detectives of the Waterbury Police Department, died Wednesday, April 23 at his home. He was the husband of Lillian (Capino) Deal. Lt. Deal was born September 29, 1929 in Midland City, AL son of the late Crawford W. and Rosa Lee (Brown) Deal. He was a graduate of Leavenworth High...

Israel Irizarry

Israel Irizarry

Apr 18, 2008

Waterbury- Mr. Israel "Chico" Irizarry, 53, of North Main Street, died Friday, April 18. Mr. Irizarry was born April 16, 1955 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of Nieves Irizarry of Waterbury and the late Antonio Irizarry. He had previously been employed at Bill Wildman Flooring and later went to work for himself doing carpentry and flooring. In addition to his...

Rita A. Owens

Rita A. Owens

Apr 15, 2008

Rita A. Owens, 65, of Bentwood Drive, died at her home, Tuesday, after a battle with cancer. She was the widow of James Owens Sr. Mrs. Owens was born in Waterbury, July 16, 1942, daughter of the late Paul and Gertrude (Telesco) Pezik. Mrs. Owens worked for Raylene's Laundromat in Waterbury for 32 years.  She was a communicant of SS...

Chris Kachulis

Chris Kachulis

Apr 15, 2008

Waterbury- Mr. Chris Kachulis, 76, formerly of Joy Rd. died Tuesday, April 15 at Valerie Manor in Torrington. Mr. Kachulis was born June 29, 1931 in Waterbury son of Bessie (Parthemas) Kachulis of Waterbury and the late Gus Kachulis. He was raised in Waterbury and attended local schools. He was the co-owner of the Center Luncheonette in Waterbury for many...

Mary Mulholland

Mary Mulholland

Mar 24, 2008

Watertown- Mrs. Mary H. Mulholland, 96, of 59 Caruso Drive, formerly of Waterbury, died with her beloved family at her side on Monday March 24, 2008 at her home. She was the widow of Archie Mulholland. Mrs. Mulholland was born December 8, 1911 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Sullivan) Howard. She was a graduate of...