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  Waterbury – Mr. John T. Garrity, 64, born in Waterbury on December 8, 1956, passed away peacefully at the Hartford Hospital on January 15, 2021. John loved to cook, was always ready for a smile and a joke and was very friendly. John had worked at Waterbury Hospital as a supervisor security guard for many years. John leaves behind his daughter Patricia Dutton and son-in-law Owen Dutton; his son Sean Garrity and Sean’s girlfriend Rachel Maretta and his son, Ryan Garrity...

  Calling Hours were held at the funeral home on Friday, January 15. Funeral services and burial will be in the Dominican Republic.

Waterbury – Mr. Patsy Anthony Guarino, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, January 7, at the Vitas Inpatient Hospice Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Paula (Nardozzi) Guarino. Pat was born in 1943 in Waterbury, son of the late Anthony and Lucy (Fasano) Guarino. Raised in Waterbury, he had attended local schools and was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1961. In 1974 Pat and his business partner, Ralph Minervino, started Multi...

  Oxford - Peter M. Polstein died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 5, after a long illness and dementia. He was born on July 24, 1931 in New York City to Victor I. Polstein and Eleanor Seligman Polstein. The family moved to New Rochelle in 1938 and Peter graduated from New Rochelle High School. After obtaining his Business Degree from Nichols College in 1953, he served in the U.S Army, where he was recruited by National Security Agency and posted in the Far East during the...

  Waterbury – Mrs. Frances (Jones) Pickett, 97, passed away on Saturday, January 2, at the Waterbury Hospital. Frances was born June 26, 1923 in Bennettsville, SC. She was a long time resident of Waterbury. She had been employed at Uniroyal in Naugatuck for many years and had attended the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. She is survived by her grandson, Travis Notice of Waterbury and several nieces and nephews, including, James Jones. Jr of West Haven and Kenneth and Gary...

Waterbury - Zoraida (Velez) Maldonado, 51, passed away on Saturday, December 26, at Apple Rehab Hewitt in Shelton. Zoraida was born May 5, 1969 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Anibal and Nereida (Planas) Velez. Zoraida loved to cook, travel and spend time with her family. She spent the last few years traveling to Las Vegas, Arizona and Mexico. She enjoyed sitting by beach where life was peaceful and calm. Zoraida will be deeply missed by her entire family. We love you, always. She is...

  Wolcott – Mr. Edmund J. Hogan, 79, passed away on Sunday, December 20, at Vitas Innovative Hospice at St. Mary’s Hospital. Ed was born October 12, 1941 in Waterbury, son of the late Howard J. and Catherine (Purcell) Hogan. Raised in Waterbury, he attended St. Francis Xavier Grammar School and was a graduate of Croft High School. He had attended the PTX Program at Warren F. Kaynor Technical High School and had been employed as a tool and die maker for many years. Ed had...

Waterbury – Mehmetali Xhuti, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was the husband of Sadet Xhuti. Mehmetali was born in Zvezde, Albania on March 27, 1932, son of Bexhet and Zarife (Kutro) Xhuti. He worked in construction and farming in Albania before moving to America in 2000. Mehmetali was a hardworking, family man with a good heart. He enjoyed the outdoors, taking walks, and spending time with his grandchildren. Including his wife, Sadet, he leaves behind his children,...

Waterbury – Adelina Flores, 98, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Adelina was born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico on May 11, 1922, daughter of Antonio and Isabel (Cintron) Flores. Adelina leaves behind her daughter, Iris Graciani; her nephew and caretaker, Elac A. Aviles. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18 at New Pine Grove Cemetery, 850 Meriden Road, Waterbury. Masks and social distancing are required.

Waterbury – Saha Ajshe Ibrahimi, 83, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. She was the wife of the late Kamber Ibrahimi. Saha was born in Prizren, Kosovo on December 10, 1937, daughter of Asan and Asima Sali. She leaves behind her daughter, Juli Djulfidan Daliposki; her son, Skender Ibrahimi; her grandsons, Sezair Daliposki; Armond Ibrahimi; and Kamber Ibrahimi; her granddaughters, Sheherzade Arslan; and Kibaryje Ibrahimi; and her nephews, Ismet Ibrahimi; and Asan Sani Sali. A...