All Tributes

Wolcott- Mr. Richard Perkins, age 68 passed away peacefully at his home with his wife of 48 years Gisele Perkins at his side after a courageous fight with cancer. Mr. Perkins was born April 17, 1955 in Waterbury the son of Fred R. Perkins and Josephine (Bronson) Perkins. He retired from the former PIC Design where he worked many years as a maintenance foreman. He was an avid Nascar fan for many years enjoying watching racing most Sunday afternoons. He loved Motorcycling especially trips to...

Waterbury – Cecile “Big Deal” Tanguay, 76, of Waterbury, passed away on May 21, 2023 at Litchfield Woods in Torrington with her daughter by her side. Cecile was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1946 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Elzear Sr., and Alberta (Matteau) Gelinas. Cecile enjoyed playing cards and bingo, doing crafts, listening to music, and cherished the time she was able to spend with her loving family. She was extremely proud to be born on Flag Day and would often...

Wolcott – Eleanor “Ellie” (Baroni) Kazemekas, 84, passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2023. She was the devoted wife of Edward Kazemekas, Jr. Ellie was born on April 14, 1939 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and “Jennie” Baroni. She graduated from Wilby High School. She worked as a secretary for Judd and Puffer Insurance in Waterbury. Her family was her life. She was an amazing homemaker, cook, and gift-giver, the best mother and grandmother and...

Sweet, kind, and loveable. Wolcott – Jean Helen (Sanford) Bosco, 90, passed away on May 17, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Anthony J. Bosco. Jean was born on November 5, 1932 in Waterbury to the late Alfred and Sigrid (Saulberg) Sanford. She worked as a Nurse at Bristol Hospital for over 35 years before retiring. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and the Wolcott Book Club. She enjoyed square dancing, traveling, swimming at the YMCA, camping,...

    Wolcott – Mr. Donald J. Gawitt, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 14, at Vitas Inpatient Hospice at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Donald’s loving and devoted nature endeared him to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elvira “Veta” Gawitt, his son Douglas Gawitt, daughter-in-law Kelly Gawitt and three cherished grandchildren, Ty, Joy and Lyla Gawitt....

      Wolcott – Mrs. Dorothy Marie (Longo) Santopietro, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, May 14, at her home. She was married 52 years to the late John R. Santopietro. Dorothy was born January 14, 1941 in Waterbury CT, daughter of the late John P. and Susan (Rossi) Longo. Raised in Waterbury she attended local schools and was a graduate of Wilby High School, class of 1958. Dorothy had been employed for many years at Haydon Switch and Instrument Company...

    Wolcott – Sandra “Sandi” D. Weiler, 58, wife of Craig W. Osit, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 29. Sandi was born December 29, 1964 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Thomas A. and Lucille (Marino) Mancinone. Sandra was born with Cerebral Palsy and was determined and focused to overcome her disabilities as proven by graduating from Wolcott High School class of 1983 and receiving her Master’s Degree in education at Central Connecticut...

Waterbury – Roger W. Deziel, 84, of Waterbury, passed away at home on April 22, 2023 surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Diane (Rouleau) Deziel. Roger was born on April 16, 1939 in Waterbury, son of the late Henry and Rose Deziel. He was an experienced toolmaker and worked for Scovill Manufacturing for 25 years and later for New England Die for 17 years until his retirement. Roger was an avid fisherman and loved camping. Besides his wife of 39 years, Roger is survived...

Wolcott – Mr. Laurion Levesque of Wolcott left us on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Teresa Levesque. Laurion was born on September 8, 1943 in Waterbury, son of the late Helen (Scadden) and Lee W. Levesque Sr. He graduated from Sacred Heart high School and the University of Connecticut. He taught for a number of years and later became a Guidance Counselor in Waterbury Schools until his retirement in 1999. He was an avid Cleveland Browns,...

    Wolcott – Mrs. Gloria I. (Miclette) Charbonneau, 97, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, at her home. She was the widow of Walter J. Charbonneau, Sr. Gloria was born June 15, 1925 in W. Warwick, RI, daughter of the late Adelard J. and Ida (Langlais) Miclette. She and her late husband were the owners of the former Half Way Restaurant and WJ Charbonneau Trucking in Wolcott. She was a member of the Wolcott VFW Post 1979 and Woman’s Auxiliary. Gloria enjoyed bingo,...