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William J. Madden Sr.

WATERBURY - William J. Madden Sr., 80, of Waterbury, entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, April 26, 2024, at his home in Waterbury surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy B. (Kelly) Madden of fifty-nine years.Bill was born in Waterbury on Feb. 8,...

Patricia Bradshaw

OAKVILLE - It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Patricia (Paige) Bradshaw, age 85, of Oakville, announces her passing on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Roy Bradshaw Sr. Patricia was born on Sept. 29, 1938, in Waterbury,...

Lucas Bailey

WORCESTER, Mass. - Lucas Bailey, 33, of Worcester, and formerly of Watertown, Conn., passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Evan (Marrongelli) Bailey.Lucas was born in Waterbury, Conn., on June 27, 1990, son of James Bailey and Linda Fernandes Bailey....

Samuel Gucciardi Sr.

WATERBURY - Samuel Gucciardi Sr., 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Nella (Anchini) Gucciardi for 61 years until her passing in 2020.Sam was born in Waterbury on Feb. 24, 1930, a son...

Raymond H. Birden

TORRINGTON - Raymond H. Birden, 69, of Torrington, passed away April 26, 2024 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Born in Torrington Nov. 13, 1954 son of the late Kenneth and Veronica LeFebvre Birden, he was formerly employed by Birden Lumber Co and the Register Citizen.He is survived by sisters Joyce...

Kyra N. Boulay

WATERBURY - Servant of the Lord, Kyra N. Boulay, 55, of Waterbury, passed into her rest after an excruciating battle with cancer, on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Kyra was born on May 10, 1968 in Waterbury, a daughter of the...

Richard D. Prior

TERRYVILLE - Mr. Richard Dean Prior, 96, beloved and devoted husband of Anna May (Lawson) Prior, died peacefully at The Pines at Bristol on Friday, April 26, 2024.Born in Morrisville, Vt., on April 19, 1928, he was the son of the late Archie Glenn and Winnifred (Sias) Prior. He...

Carolea F. Schindo

WOODBURY - Carolea F. Schindo passed away on April 20, 2024.Please visit prospectmemorial.com for her full obituary and to leave your condolences on her Tribute Wall.

Shaun B. O’Rourke Sr.

NAUGATUCK - Shaun's first word was car, and that love for cars grew. He was a young paperboy, who helped anyone in need. He became a mascot for "The Brass City Motor Club" at 14. His first job was at Everybody's Market before moving onto Roy Bellman's Service Station.This...

William H. Barrows

WOLCOTT - William H. Barrows, 81, died peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was married to the love of his life, the late Delores (Natelle) Barrows, for 56 years.Bill was born on Aug. 25, 1942, in Waterbury, son of the late Harold and Shirley...

Barbara Cozza Carreira

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Barbara Cozza Carreira, 82, formerly of Waterbury and Naugatuck, passed away on April 15, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.Barbara is survived by her daughter, Michele Carreira Haid (Daniel); sister Susan Cozza (Allen Couture); brother Joseph Cozza (Margaret "Peg"); and her grandchildren Gabriella and...

Dolores A. Citriniti

w/photoWATERBURY - Dolores A. (Verrier) Citriniti, 92, of Waterbury, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, after a brief illness.Dolores was born in Waterbury on Dec. 20, 1931, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Lucy (Dezinno) Verrier. She was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School. Dolores spent almost...

Joan Meccariello

w/photo and LOGO Casey FHWATERBURY - It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Joan Meccariello, age 87, of Waterbury, announces her passing on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Unit at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of Andrew...

Dolores A. Citriniti

WATERBURY - Dolores A. (Verrier) Citriniti, 92, of Waterbury, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, after a brief illness.Dolores was born in Waterbury on Dec. 20, 1931, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Lucy (Dezinno) Verrier. She was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School. Dolores spent almost...

Patricia K. Corrado-Shuhi

TORRINGTON - Patricia K. Corrado-Shuhi, 71, passed away Feb. 3, 2024. A celebration of life will be Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon at Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St., Torrington. Gleesonryanfh.com.

John Palesty, M.D.

WOODBURY - John Palesty, M.D., 94, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was the loving husband of Brigitte (Winkler) Palesty.Besides his wife Brigitte of 55 years, he leaves his son J. Alexander Palesty, M.D. and his wife Abagail...

Elmo Bianco Jr.

TORRINGTON - Elmo Bianco Jr., 71, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Allison (Barton) Bianco.A celebration of life will be at a later date_Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, Torrington, is in care of arrangements; gleesonryanfh.com.

Carol H. Mandel

NEW HARTFORD - It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Carol H. Mandel. She had lived the last six years with cancer and it finally took her back to the Lord on April 22, 2024. She lived these past years with her power of positive thinking...

Larry Giguere

THOMASTON - Mr. Lawrence "Larry" C. Giguere, 81, beloved husband of Carolyn (Waldron) Giguere, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital.Larry was born in Waterbury on Dec. 14, 1942, son of the late Lawrence L. and Susan (Coviello) Giguere. Larry owned Larry's Autobody in Thomaston...

Martin Srugis

LONDONDERRY, N.H. - Martin Srugis, 72, of Londonderry, N.H., died Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in his home with his family by his side.He was born on June 2, 1951 in Lubeck, Germany, a son of the late Martin Sr. and Selma (Lindhammer) Srugis. In 1956, at 5 years old,...

Ritchie J. Gavel

NAUGATUCK - Ritchie J. Gavel passed away on April 24, 2024.Please visit prospectmemorial.com for his full obituary and to leave your condolences on his Tribute Wall.

Carolyn J. Celentano

SOUTHBURY - Carolyn J. Celentano, 72, of Southbury, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was the loving wife of Scott Celentano, with whom she shared 37 beautiful years.Carolyn was born on Aug. 17, 1951 in Newark, N.J., to Harry Jones and Helen (Thomas)...

Brian C. Nickerson

MELBOURNE, Fla. - With great sorrow we announce that Brian C. Nickerson, 71, of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Harwinton, Conn., died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford with his family by his side.Brian was born Dec. 10, 1952, in Torrington, Conn., to Charles and Colleen Connelly Nickerson. He...

Michelle Johnston

THOMASTON - Michelle Angelic (Castro) Johnston, 55, passed unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, April 25, 2024.Michelle was born in New York City on Aug. 11, 1968, the daughter of Michael Castro and Blanca Nieves Castro. Michelle had a smile that could brighten any room. She enjoyed her volunteer...

Elaine S. Longo

WOLCOTT - Elaine Sadye (Haddad) Longo, 75, of Wolcott, beloved wife of Rocco Longo, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her home after a lengthy illness.Elaine was born on Jan. 5, 1949 in Waterbury, to the late Abdella "Al"...

Maryann A. McCloskey

SOUTHBURY - Maryann A. McCloskey, 81, of Heritage Village, formerly of Rockville Centre, Long Island, died suddenly on April 23, 2024, following a brief illness.Maryann was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Hugh A. and Catherine (Hogan) McCloskey. She graduated from Molloy College, Rockville Centre, receiving...

Shirley Innes

THOMASTON - Mrs. Shirley (Sanderson) Innes, 94, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Cook Willow Health and Rehab in Plymouth. She was the devoted wife of the late Harry Innes.Born in Waterbury on July 15, 1929, Shirley was the last of the 11...

Frank V. Purcella Jr.

OXFORD - Frank V. Purcella Jr., age 90, of Oxford, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. He was the devoted husband of 62 years to Eugenia "Jeannie" (Agafonoff) Purcella.He was born on Jan. 2, 1934 in New Haven, the...

Eric M. Regner

TORRINGTON - The family of Eric Michael Regner, 73, of Torrington, is heartbroken to announce his passing on Monday, April 22, 2024. For complete obituary, and information about funeral services, please visit phalenfuneral.com.

Frederick R. Carey III

WOLCOTT - With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Frederick Raymond Carey III, aged 69, the beloved husband and cherished confidant of Dawn (Passariello) Carey. Fred departed peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in his Wolcott residence. Fred entered this world in Waterbury on...

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