Janette Gonzalez Retired from UCONN Medical in Farmington NEW BRITAIN, CT- Miss Janette Gonzalez, 52, passed away peacefully at her home in New Britain on Saturday, April 6th surrounded by her loving family. Born in Waterbury, CT on June 24, 1971, Janette was the daughter of Carmen (Rosa) Gonzalez of Waterbury and Jose Antonio “Tony” Gonzalez of Puerto Rico. She graduated from Wilby High School. Until her recent retirement, Janette worked at UCONN Medical in Farmington. In...

    Prospect – Mr. Richard L. Irwin, 85, passed away on Saturday morning, March 23, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Foster A. and Kathryn (Kopetski) Irwin and the beloved husband of Jean L. (Steele) Irwin for 63 years. Richard was born in Helena, Montana on April 4, 1938. He graduated from Central Valley High School in Spokane Valley, Washington, and earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York (SUNY). Richard...

    West Hartford – Mrs. Aideen F. (Flannery) Nolan, 75, passed away on Saturday, March 23, at the UConn Health Center in Farmington, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Patrick T. Nolan. Aideen was born March 7, 1949, in New York, NY, daughter of the late Henry and Catherine (Halley) Flannery. Raised in Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC, she was a graduate of St. John’s University, class of 1970. For 25 years she was a teacher at St. Mary School in...

    Mother Debbora Joseph (née Josephine) Buck, 86, a nun at the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, CT, died on March 15, 2024.  She triumphed over many health challenges for several years,  but this time, she knew she had finished her work on earth and said, “I’m going to the Lord.”  When asked how she felt about that, she replied, “I feel ready.”  Mother Deborah Joseph was born in New York City in 1938, to parents who...

  Waterbury – Elba Luz Cabrera, 73, passed away on Wednesday evening, March 6, at the Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of Jimmy Rodriguez. Elba was born August 29, 1950, in Corozal, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Miguel Cabrera and Maria Matos. In addition to her husband she is survived by three daughters, Ebymarie Rodriguez and her husband Edgar of Waterbury, Eimmy Rodriguez and her husband Henry of Danbury and Yaritza Rodriguez of Waterbury; three sisters, Gladys...

    Naugatuck – Jane M. (Galvin) Bell, 99, formerly of Waterbury, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, at Beacon Brook in Naugatuck. Jane was born May 17, 1924, in Waterbury, daughter of the late William and Jenny (Ney) Galvin. Raised in Waterbury she attended local schools and was a graduate of Crosby High School. She was a waitress at the Front Page Restaurant for many years. Loved playing bingo and Scratch tickets. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Ricard and her...

    Waterbury – Fay Tajildeen, 91, passed away on Monday, March 4, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph S. Tajildeen. She was known far and wide as “Aunt Fay.” Fay is survived by her daughter, Pamela Ann Tajildeen of Waterbury; her sister, Salha Boughanem of Lebanon; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews across Connecticut, New England, Canada, and the Middle East. Fay was born April 22, 1932, in Baadaran, Lebanon, daughter of the late...

    Waterbury Festim Meraku, 60, passed away on Friday morning, March 1, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Luljeta (Qazimllari) Meraku. Festim was born May 29, 1963, in Bilisht, Albania, son of the late Istref and Rahime (Braho) Meraku. In addition to his wife he leaves his son, Enea Meraku of Waterbury; his daughter, Marsela Meraku of San Diego, CA; his brother, Raimond Meraku of Albania; three sisters, Zana Meraku, Aurela Meraku and Rukie Meraku, all of...

    Waterbury - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Magda Iris Lugo, who passed away on March 1st, 2024 at the age of 68. Born on March 26th,1955 in Puerto Rico, she grew up in Ponce and later moved to the United States where she resided in Waterbury, CT for the remainder of her life. She was known for her warmth, compassion, and unwavering love for both her family and the community around her.  She touched the lives of all who knew...

  Waterbury – Juan C. Jorge, 40, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 25. Juan was born June 25, 1983, in Waterbury, son of Carmen Soto of Waterbury and the late Juan B. Jorge. Raised in Waterbury he attended local schools and was a graduate of Crosby High School and attended Porter and Chester Institute. He had been employed by UPS for many years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by four brothers, Jorge Astacio of Waterbury, Miguel Astacio of MA, Alfredo...