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Thomaston – Mr. Brian C. Welch, 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, at the Charlotte Hungerford in Torrington. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Terry) Welch. Brian was born September 6, 1941 in Bristol, son of the late George W. and Audrey (Garrett) Welch. Raised in Plymouth, he attended local schools and was a graduate of Terryville High School, class of 1959. He had served honorably in the United States Air Force. He had been employed for thirty-six years as an equipment installer...

Watertown – Mr. William A. Nardozzi, 72, passed away in his sleep due to natural causes, at his home on Sunday, March 22. He was the husband of Meg (Gilland) Nardozzi. Bill was born July 18, 1947 in Waterbury, son of the late William and Emma (DeLeo) Nardozzi. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, class of 1965. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in math from Sacred Heart University and received his Master’s...

Waterbury – Mrs. Hazel (Lawlor) Craft, 96, passed away on Sunday, March 22, at Regal Care of Waterbury. Though she was 96, her family feels she gradually left as Alzheimer's took her over many years before. She was the widow of George A. Craft. Hazel was born September 4, 1923 in Waterbury, daughter of the late John and Helen (Mosley) Lawlor. A lifelong resident of Waterbury, she attended local schools and was a graduate of Wilby High School, class of 1941. Hazel and George were...

Waterbury – Our beloved sister, Lori Lisa Rusanen, 56, formerly of Lake Worth, FL, returned to God’s glory on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Lori was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 31, 1963 to the late Raimo and Miriam (Ahti) Rusanen. She was a graduate of Valhalla High School in Westchester, NY. She had recently moved to Waterbury after residing in Lake Worth, FL for 30 years, where she had worked for Walgreens. Lori enjoyed gardening and cooking. Lori leaves behind her sister, Iris...

Waterbury – Madeline Cacci, 82, formerly of 13 Cherry Ave., passed away on March 19, at Grove Manor in Waterbury. Madeline leaves no known survivors. All funeral services are private.

Wolcott – Elizabeth M. (Chizmas) Dattilio, 93, passed away on March 17, at Autumn Lake Healthcare. She was the widow of Joseph Dattilio. Elizabeth was born January 24, 1927 in Thomaston, daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Chizmas. She was raised in Thomaston and attended local schools. She had been employed for many years as a secretary at Uniroyal. She is survived by her David Dattilio of Morris; her daughter, Carol Dattilio of Waterbury; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Rachel,...

Waterbury – Jose G. Torres-Lopez, 63, of Abbott Terrace in Waterbury, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital. Jose was born on Nov 6, 1956 in Puerto Rico, son of Aurelio Torres-Lopez and Angelina Torres. He is survived by his sisters, Lizette Torres, and Sonia Donato of Waterbury; brothers, Miguel, Walberto, and Billy Torres all of Waterbury; step mother, Tacin Torres; Brother Luis Torres of Holyoke, MA; sisters Aida and Nereida Davila of Holyoke, MA.; and...

Naugatuck – Diane D. Mavricz, 68, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Diane was born in Bridgeport on September 5, 1951 to the late Edward Woodrow Duefrene and Lillian (Hayes) Duefrene. Diane had a way of always putting others before herself. She will be deeply missed. Diane is survived by her daughter, Kim Neilander, and her husband, Edmond; her sister, Susan Dowling, and her husband, Mark; her granddaughter, Leah Diane Wagner; her step grandchildren, Cole and Emma...

Ibrahim M. Mansaku, 79, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was the husband of Yllka (Bare) Mansaku. Ibrahim was born in Shijak, Albania, son of Mahmud and Nazire (Deliallisi) Mansaku. Including his wife, Ibrahim leaves behind his son, Alban Mansaku; his daughter, Anula Marika; and other beloved family and friends. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main Street, Waterbury. Burial will be held on Monday...

Waterbury – Jose William Aleman, 62, of Waterbury, passed away on February 17. 2020 at his home. Jose was born on January 12, 1958 in New York, son of Amelia (Rios) and the late Teodoro Aleman. Jose worked as a CNA for a number of years; enjoyed baseball and music; and cherished the time he was able to spend with his family. Besides his mother Amelia, Jose is survived by his children, Joshue Aleman, and Xiomara Aleman; and his siblings, Edwin Aleman, Millie Aleman, Gloria Cachiero,...