Obituaries

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...

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...