Obituaries

Apr 12, 2023

Waterbury - Mrs. Helen E. (McManus) Graves, 103, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, at her home. She was the widow of Raymond Graves. Services are private.

Apr 12, 2023

Middlebury – Mrs. Elizabeth (Sullivan) Caron, known to all her friends and family as Betty, passed away peacefully at Middlebury Convalescent Home on April 12, 2023. She was the wife of the late James J Caron. Betty was born on June 23, 1928, in Waterbury and was the daughter of the late Jerimiah and Mary (Roberts) Sullivan. She attended...

Mar 29, 2023

Waterbury - Mr. Paul Polochanin, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, at the Waterbury Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Paul was born October 13, 1937 in Bristol, son of the late Walter and Martha Polochanin. He is survived by his brother Walter and sister Sophia and several nieces and nephews. A private committal will be held at the...

Mar 15, 2023

Waterbury - Fernando Irizarry Rivera, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 15. Known as "El Maestro" by many, he was born in Penuelas, PR on May 31, 1941 to the late Filomeno Irizarry and Epifania Rivera. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was a hard worker, veteran...

Mar 14, 2023

Waterbury – Viola Veronica Carpenter, 90, of Waterbury, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at VITAS at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on February 10, 1933 in Kingston, Jamaica, daughter of the late Viola Thomas. She enjoyed cooking for her family and traveling. She is survived by her son, Conrad W. Carpenter and his wife Norma; two grandchildren,...

Feb 25, 2023

Waterbury - Joan M. (Merritt) D'Angelo was born in Waterbury to Anne (McEvoy) and John Merritt on October 2nd, 1931.  Her family moved around during the Great Depression from New Britain and the Pennsylvania Dutch area of PA, then back to Waterbury to stay. Whether at Mass, a family picnic, or a ball game Joan was classy, from her...

Feb 21, 2023

A private visitation and prayer service was held at the funeral home

Feb 17, 2023

Middlebury – Mr. John J. Dowling, 95, formerly of Huntington, passed away on Friday morning, February 17, at the Middlebury Convalescent Home. He was the husband of the late Jane (Holmes) Dowling for 55 years. John was born December 15, 1927 in Waterbury, son of the late Edward and Georgiana Dowling. Raised in Waterbury, he attended local schools and...

Feb 14, 2023

Waterbury - Eleyn Quirindongo, 60, of Waterbury passed away on February 14, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the loving wife of Carlos A. Velazquez. Eleyn was born on February 18, 1962 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Calling hours are Friday, February 17, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main Street, Waterbury. A Funeral...

Jan 26, 2023

Waterbury - Loretta Chisolm, 85, passed away on Thursday evening, January 26, at Abbott Terrace Health Center in Waterbury. Loretta was born January 26, 1938 in Georgetown, South Carolina, daughter of William and Amelia Chisolm. Funeral services and burial will be in New Pine Grove Cemetery.

Jan 23, 2023

WATERBURY – Edith L. Dionne (Bernie), 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT. Bernie was born December 1, 1939, in St. Helens Lancashire, England, daughter of the late Walter Larton and Edith Sweeney. Bernie left England in 1947, arrived in Canada and then Vermont until 1950. She then moved to New Hampshire...

Jan 9, 2023

Waterbury – Zulma Morales, 61, of Waterbury, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. Zulma was born on January 27, 1961 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, daughter of Luis F. Morales and Herminia Torres. Zulma was a woman of faith and was very active in the church. She cherished the time she was able to spend with her loving...

Dec 22, 2022

Waterbury – Lourdes (Beba) M. Echevarria, 32, of Waterbury, passed away on December 22, 2022 at her home. Lourdes (Beba) was born on January 11, 1990 in New London, daughter of Lourdes Iglesias and the late Norberto Echevarria. Lourdes (Beba) had an infectious laugh and will remembered for her big heart and giving nature. Besides her mother, she is survived...

Dec 19, 2022

Waterbury – Sheila Lee Readel, 57, beloved daughter of Carol (O'Reilly Readel) White and the late Edward J. Readel, died peacefully after a long illness with her family by her side. Sheila was born August 20, 1965; she was a graduate of Holy Cross High School, class of 1983 and from Franklin Pierce College. She worked as an administrative assistant...

Dec 17, 2022

Waterbury – Humphrey Earl Bridges, 92, of Waterbury, passed away on December 17, 2022 at Autumn Lake of Bucks Hill with his family by his side. He was the husband of Dorothy Bridges. Humphrey was born on February 13, 1930 in Mars Hill, Maine, son of the late Kidd and Ruby Bridges. He attended Aroostook Central High School where he...

Dec 14, 2022

Waterbury - Mr. Hector Luis Rodriguez Arroyo, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 14 surrounded by his loving family. Hector was born April 12, 1933 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of the late Luis Colon and Mercedes Arroyo. He retired as a foreman in the manufacturing business. He is survived by five sons, Hector Rodriguez Rivera, Roberto Rodriguez, Frank...

Dec 11, 2022

Torrington- Francis J. Linden III, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his home. He was the loving husband of Sarah (King) Linden. Frank was born on May 8, 1968 in Waterbury, son of Carol Gasper and the late Francis J. Linden Jr. Frank loved and was very proficient with computers and worked with them in many...

Dec 3, 2022

Leesburg, FL – David W. Anderson, Sr, formerly of Oakville, passed away on December 3. He was the husband of Frances (Urbano) Anderson.

Dave was born June 14, 1950 in Waterbury, son of the late William and Evelyn (Andrulis) Anderson. He was the former owner of the Oakville Liquor Store and the Pines II Café in Waterbury....

Dec 3, 2022

Waterbury – David I. Schain, 74, of Waterbury, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Eileen (Gow) Schain for nearly 40 years. Dave was born on August 26, 1948 in Waterbury, son of the late Albert and Florence (Berkowitz) Schain. Dave graduated from Crosby High School in...

Dec 3, 2022

Waterbury – Anastacia Torres, 80, of Waterbury, passed away on December 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of the late Aurelio Torres Lopez. Anastacia was born on March 23, 1942 in St. Isabel, PR., daughter of the late Perfecto Santiago and Confesora Torres. Family was most important to her and she...