All Tributes

Waterbury - Sixto Ramos, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2021. He was born in Bronx, New York on November 10, 1965. He was a graduate of Kennedy High School and worked for Allegheny Ludlum as a machine operator for over 20 years. He was an avid sports fanatic with the love of baseball and for many years enjoyed playing softball, baseball, bowling, darts and many different sports. He was a huge Mets, Jets and wrestling fan. He was funny and a practical joker. Mr. Ramos is survived...

    Luis Molina, 45, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Nelly Rodriguez. In addition to his wife he leaves his children, Gabriella Molina, Daniela Molina and Erick Molina and a large extended family.

    Waterbury – Bethzaida Rivera, 47, passed away on Saturday, April 3, at the Waterbury Hospital. Bethzaida was born July 7, 1973 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, daughter of Rosa Alicia of Waterbury and the late Cartalino Rivera. The family moved here when she was 17 and she was a graduate of Kennedy High School. She is survived by her children, Kaysha Alicia, Angel Luis Borredo and Anelis Borredo; her siblings, Cartalino Rivera, Jr, Jose Rivera, Angel Rivera, Luis Rivera, Gloria...

Waterbury - Octavio Velazquez, 63, passed away on Monday, March 29, at his home. He was born July 1, 1957 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of the late UlpianoVelazquez Merenguely and Sofia Segarra. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Waterbury - Jane Keliher Healey, wife of the late Frank T. Healey, Jr., with whom she shared 65 years of marriage, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT, after a brief illness. Born in Waterbury on April 22, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Garceau) Keliher. She was predeceased by her siblings, Frank (Bud) Keliher, Jr., Claire Drown, and John Keliher.  Jane graduated from Crosby High, Class of 1945, and received a BA...

  Watertown – Mrs. Rose Marie “Dolly” Roncarti, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at the Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Herbert H. Roncarti. Dolly was born January 14, 1932 in Oakville, daughter of the late Crecenzo and Mafalda (Pietrorazio) Barbieri. Raised in Oakville she attended local schools and was a graduate of Watertown High School. She had been employed as the office manager of T & L Trucking for many years, retiring on July 31,...

    Waterbury – Ycelsa (Gonzalez) Diaz, 66, passed away on Sunday, February 28, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Rafael E. Diaz. Ycelsa was born April 8, 1954 in Santiago, Dominican Republic, daughter of the late Victor and Rena Gonzalez. For many years she was the owner of Sabor Latino Restaurant. She will be remembered for the wonderful meals she prepared on her favorite day, Sunday, which is when all her family would gather together at her home and...

  Michelle Cobb (Carroll), 60, passed away on Sunday, February 28, at her home. Michelle was born February, 14, 1961 in White Plains, New York. She had served honorably in the United States Army. A graveside Service with full military honors will be held privately at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown.

  Waterbury – Edward Mahoney, 83, died on Saturday, February 20, at Regal Care at Waterbury. Edward was born February 12, 1937 in Waterbury and was lifelong resident. Funeral services will be private. Please visit www.berginfuneralhome.com  

Waterbury - Mary A. Gorman-Benson, 80, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Summit in Plantsville. She was the widow of the late Ernest Benson. Mary was born on February 29, 1940 in Waterbury, daughter of the late James and Katherine (Kearney) Gorman. Mary was proud of her Irish Heritage. She enjoyed Irish tea, Irish music and some of her fondest memories was her trip to Ireland. She was an avid reader and loved history. Jeopardy was one of her favorite shows. She knew every...