Obituaries

Aug 3, 2022

Gilberto Ortiz Aviles March 16, 1938 – August 3, 2022

Gilberto Aviles formerly of Waterbury, Conn., died August 3, 2022, at the Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years Mercedes Flores Aviles.

Mr. Aviles was born on March 16, 1938, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, son...

Jul 14, 2022

Waterbury – Carol A. Moran, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 14, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the longtime loving companion of Victor Sierra. Carol was born March 4, 1939 in York, Maine, daughter of the late Eugen H. and Dora E. (Moore) Thompson. Carol had worked for many years as the head cook at...

Jul 6, 2022

Watertown – Mrs. Mary Lou (Barbieri) Ciriello, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 6, at the Vitas Inpatient Unit at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of retired Watertown Police Chief Joseph A. Ciriello. Mary Lou was born September 28, 1926 in Oakville, daughter of the late Crecenzo and Mafalda (Pietrorazio) Barbieri. Raised in Oakville she...

Jun 30, 2022

Waterbury – Mr. Edmond J. Breeney, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 30, at Vitas Inpatient Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Madelyn Arocho. Edmond was born July 29, 1950 in Waterbury, son of the late John and Patricia Breeney. He was a lifelong resident of Waterbury. In addition to his wife he is survived...

Jun 5, 2022

Ramon A. Perez, Jr., 51, of Prospect, Connecticut, passed away at his home on June 5, 2022. Ray was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico on October 3, 1970.  He graduated from Stamford High School in 1988 and became ASE Certified Master Autobody Collision Repair and Paint Technician. Ray operated his own business, Artisan Project Works, LLC and most recently...

May 29, 2022

Richard Rogers, 85, of Middlebury CT, died peacefully surrounded by members of his devoted family and close friends on May 29, 2022. He was born in Waterbury on January 24, 1937, the son of the late Mae (Opalak) Rogers and Arthur Rogers. Richard has been a resident of Middlebury for the past 35 years and previously resided in Waterbury...

May 27, 2022

Waterbury – Sehare (Koso) Mantselli, 93, of Waterbury, passed away on May 27, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Nedim A. Mantselli who predeceased her in 2008. Sehare was born on August 7, 1928, in Vidohove, Albania, daughter of the late Refat and Xhemile Koso. Sehare is survived by her son Neshat Meraja;...

May 22, 2022

Southbury – Susan Dietz Seery, 75, formerly of Waterbury, passed away on Sunday, May 22, at her home in Heritage Village. She was the widow of David John Dietz and John "Jack" Seery. Susan was born August 1, 1946 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Glennon) Tucker and daughter-in-law to the late Wilfred and Louise Dietz and...

May 21, 2022

Middlebury – Mr. John R. Cookson, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, at Waterbury Hospital. John was born March 16, 1945 in Waterbury, son of the late Edward M Jr and Marjorie F. (French) Cookson. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools, was a graduate of Crosby High School '63, and received his BS degree from Bryant...

May 19, 2022

Waterbury – Patrick Lane, 71 of Waterbury, passed away on May 19. 2022. Patrick was born on November 4, 1950 in New York, NY, son of the late Michael and Bridie (Rogers) Lane. Patrick was a Fifth Degree Black Belt and enjoyed chess and reading. Patrick also served honorably in the United States Army. He is survived by his...

May 17, 2022

Catherine (Kay) O'Hara died peacefully at Southington Care Center after a long illness. She was the loving wife of James O'Hara. Born to the late Tobias and Catherine (Rafter) Bannon, she was a life-long resident of Waterbury, CT until her recent illness. She attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and High School and went to work at Scovill Manufacturing Company...

May 10, 2022

Watertown – Mr. William J. Monaghan, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, at his home. He was the husband of Suzanne (Winger) Monaghan. Bill was born August 21, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Donald F. and Dorothy (Burns) Monaghan. Raised in Waterbury, he was a graduate of St. Mary's Grammar School and Sacred Heart High School,...

May 8, 2022

Waterbury – Eugene P. Buckley, Sr, 81, passed away on Sunday, May 8, at Vitas Hospice. Eugene was born in Waterbury on October 31, 1940, son of the late Francis P. and Helen (Payne) Buckley. Raised in Waterbury, he attended local schools, was a graduate of St. Francis College High School in Biddeford, ME, and attended Hasson College in...

May 7, 2022

Waterbury - Anthony Tripodo, 66, of Waterbury passed away on Saturday, May 7 at VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit in Waterbury after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was the husband of Edith Irizarry Tripodo.

Anthony was born on April 12,1956 in Bronx, New York, son of the late Gladys Cabrera and the late Benjamin Tripodo. He worked...

Apr 28, 2022

Waterbury Ivan Junior Francisco Luciano was born on January 2010, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Diana Luciano De la Cruz and Ivanny Francisco Estrella. A quiet, caring child, Ivan Jr was known by his family and friends to be caring, humorist, affectionate and compassionate. Ivan Jr was a part of the baseball team at West Side MS. He enjoyed...

Apr 14, 2022

Waterbury – Andrew G. (Trace) Buonocore, 43, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 14. Andrew was born September 20 in Waterbury, CT. He attended Middlebury Elementary School, St. Mary's Grammar School and W. F. Kaynor Technical High School. In his youth, he excelled in soccer (perfectly executed sliding tackles), baseball (catcher), creative expression, teamwork and problem solving....

Apr 2, 2022

Torrington – Kushtrim Bytyqi, 35, passed away on Saturday, April 2, at the Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Valdete (Ahmeti) Bytyqi. Kushtrim was born December 19, 1986 in Prishtina, Kosovo, son of Mevlyde (Korpuzi) Bytyqi of Waterbury and the late Isa Shaban Bytyqi. He was taken much too soon, he had worked so hard to start a...

Mar 24, 2022

Oakville – Kathleen J. Shanahan, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 24, at the Vitas Innovative Hospice Unit at St. Mary's Hospital. Kathie was born June 11, 1949 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Harold and Kathleen (Ferris) Shanahan. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Crosby High School. Kathie began her career at Whalen's drugstore. As...

Mar 4, 2022

Brooklyn, New York - Nicholas Virella, 77, formerly of Waterbury, passed away on Friday, March 4. Nicholas was born September 12, 1944 in Corozal, Puerto Rico, son of the late Nicholas Virella and Porcia Morales. Nicholas loved music, boxing, western movies, and was very gifted in playing his guitar. He was also known to be a jokester; he would...

Feb 24, 2022

Waterbury – John E. Zammit, 58, passed away on Thursday, February 24, at Waterbury Gardens. John was born November 9, 1963 in the Bronx, New York, son of the late John E. and Frances (Johnsky) Zammit. Growing up, before this dreaded disease took over, John loved to draw, he was talented with cartoon characters, he lifted weights, enjoyed martial...