All Tributes

    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 the former Whitewood Rehabilitation Center until her retirement. In addition to Victor, she is survived by her son, Santo Sanchez Moran and his wife...

    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 attended local schools and was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School, class of 44. She had...

    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 by one brother; two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in Edmond’s name to Vitas...

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 for many years. He graduated from Levenworth High School. He had a long career at Scovill Manufacturing Company where he was a tool and die maker. Richard...

    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; four grandchildren, Zamira, Anula, Orgeta, and Lavdimir; and  great-grandchildren, Ardit, Enerik, Samantha, Erika, Kevin, Marsida, Eldi,...

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 Margaret Seery Sechow. Raised in Waterbury, she was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and Crosby High School. She was a stay at home Mom to...

  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 College ‘67. Following graduation John served honorably in the United States Army from 1968 until 1970. John then went on to work...

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 daughter Mary Ann Lane (Sam DeGaetano); sister Mary Ann McKavanagh (Thomas McKavanagh), as well as, Linda Quinones, Brenda Lane and several nieces. Patrick was...

    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 where she met her husband, Jim. Once they started a family she became a full time homemaker until her...

  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, class of 1961. He received his BA in Social Studies, MA in Education, and 6th year degree in Reading from Central Connecticut State...