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Waterbury – Sonia Luz Torres, 54, of Waterbury, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her home.  Sonia was born on May 14, 1967 in Waterbury, daughter of Luz Torres and Bernarbino Torres. Sonia was an avid reader, loved watching movies, and enjoyed listening to music. She cherished the time she was able to spend with her loving family. Constantly encouraging others to do better and spreading positivity and happiness to those who knew her best. Sonia leaves behind her...

  Waterbury - Mr. Victor manuel Torres, 93, passed away on Monday, June 7, at Vitas Innovative Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Julia William Torres. Victor was born December 21, 1921 in Rio Piedra, Puerto Rico, son of the late Miguel Angel Torres and Maria Christina Ortiz. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Victor Manuel Torres, Maria Amparo Torres, Ivelisse Torres-Ramirez, Miguel Angel Torres, Victor Antonio Torres, Elizabeth Mary...

  Prayers will be held at the Albanian American Cultural Center Hasan - Prishtina in Waterbury. Burial will take place in Radolishta, Macedonia.  

Syrja Topciu, 79, of Bethany, CT, formerly of Albania, passed away on Monday May 31, 2021. Beloved husband of 50 years to Saxhide. Loving father of Muhamet, Merjeme and Qazibe (named after Syrja’s mother).  Proud grandfather of Bekim, Lindita, Dardan and Merita. Syrja is survived by two brothers, Beqir Topciu of Albania and Selman Topciu of Texas, as well as sisters Myqyreme Shehu of Bilisht, Albania, and Sultana Mullaj of Korça, Albania.  He was predeceased by...

  Reverend Mother Dorcas (née Mary Loretta) Rosenlund, 93, member of the Abbey of Regina Laudis, died at the Abbey on May 20, 2021, from complications due to old age. Mother Dorcas entered Regina Laudis in 1982 after distinguishing herself in two careers, in Public Relations and in Medicine as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist. She was the Abbey's baker for over thirty years and founded the Contemplative Medical Center of Regina Laudis. Mary Loretta Rosenlund was born on...

Waterbury – Peter C. Hayes, 82, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Hayes. Peter was born in Waterbury on December 29, 1938, son of John and Beatrice (Clark) Hayes. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for his brother’s business, John Hayes & Sons (Tom’s Snacks) for many years. Peter enjoyed going for his daily walks and having a beer with his buddies. He also loved the Boston Red Sox and Frank Sinatra. Peter leaves...

  Waterbury – Mr. Robert D. Dinsmore, 69, passed away on Sunday morning, May 16, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Robert was born April 4, 1952 in Derby, son of the late David and Muriel (Aldred) Dinsmore. Raised in Ansonia, he attended local schools and was a graduate of Ansonia High School. He had retired from the City of Waterbury where he had worked at the waste treatment plant for many years. He was an avid New York Yankee and Cleveland Browns fan and will be remembered as a...

Waterbury – Mrs. Virginia Rediker, 92, passed peacefully on May 16, 2021 at Abbott Terrace. She was the widow of the late Donald Rediker. Virginia was the daughter of the late Mabel (Smart) and Lawrence Blanc. In Virginia’s past time she enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, and spending time with her loving family. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Donna Thurlow and Robin Giordano; her son Wayne Rediker; her sister Marcia Hotchkiss; granddaughter Sheila Thurlow;...

Waterbury – Bruce F. Graham, 74, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on May 6, 2021 after a short illness. Bruce was born in Waterbury on Oct. 14, 1946. He was the loving husband of Janet (McKay) Graham for 44 years. Bruce graduated from Terryville High School and after graduating, he entered the United States Navy. Bruce served aboard the Battleship New Jersey during the Vietnam War and was the recipient of two Bronze Medals. Bruce received his BS in Accounting from CCSU in 1977...

Waterbury – Kenneth J. Lucadamo, 50, formerly of Westchester County, passed away on May 1, 2021. Kenneth was born on November 10, 1970, son of the late Richard Lucadamo, Sr. and Audrey (Korchma) Lucadamo. He leaves behind his children, Kristopher Lucadamo; Brenden Lucadamo; and William Lucadamo; and his siblings, Richard Lucadamo, Jr.; Michael Lucadamo; and Jennifer Rieger, all of Westchester County. Services are private.