Ritchie J. Gavel, 78, of Naugatuck, passed away April 24, 2024. He was born October 5, 1945, a son to the late Leo and Ruth Gavel. He was the devoted husband of Deborah Gavel and loving father to Craig and Melissa. Visitation will be held for Ritchie on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 12 to 2pm at Prospect Memorial Funeral Home/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home, 122 Waterbury Rd., Prospect, CT 06712. You are invited to share your condolences for Ritchie and his family on his Tribute Wall on this...

Betty Ann Bergstrom, 87, formerly of Milford passed away peacefully while surrounded by the love of her family on April 23, 2024.  Betty Ann was the widow of George T. Bergstrom.  Betty Ann's full obituary will be published as soon as it becomes available.  You are invited to share your fond memories and condolences on Batty Ann's Tribute Wall on this website. 

Carolea Frances (Gardocki) Schindo, 74, of Woodbury passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20th, 2024.  Born May 13th, 1949 in Port Chester, New York, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Zadlo) Gardocki.  Carolea graduated from Port Chester High School in New York. She had quite a varied occupational history.  As a young woman she was a leg model and fashionista who was an avid collector of shoes.  Later on she worked at a testing lab whereby her love of animals...

George “Lee” Stephens, born in Coffey County, Kansas on January 3, 1958, died on April 18, 2024 after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Lee is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Susan Gentile Stephens, formerly of Naugatuck, his daughter Sarah daSilva Alicea, son-in-law Rosento Alicea, granddaughter Adriana Alicea, brother-in-law Francis Gentile, closest friend Matthew Raven (Marion) and many friends. We cannot forget his beloved dog and side kick, Wyatt. Lee was...

Anthony “Tony” C. Iacobelli, 98, of Waterbury passed away peacefully while surrounded by the love of his family at St. Mary’s Hospital on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  He was the widower of Angelina (Evangelista) Iacobelli whom he missed dearly since her passing in 2017.  Tony was born in Waterbury on November 28, 1925, a loving son of the late Domenico and Concetta (Ciarelli) Iacobelli.  While enrolled in college, Tony enlisted in the United States Army,...

John “Jack” Joseph Durbin Jr., 76, of Prospect died peacefully after a long illness with his loving family by his side  on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Jack was the loving husband of Linda (Stakum) Durbin.  Born in Waterbury, Jack was the son of the late John J. Durbin Sr. and Ann (Solberg) Durbin.  Jack was a toolmaker by trade and worked at Risdon and then Eyelet Crafters for many years before his retirement.  He enjoyed salmon fishing in...

It is with heavy hearts that the Garay- Rivera family announces the unexpected passing of their soulmate, father and brother, William Garay-Rivera, 49, of Waterbury.  William was born March 26, 1975 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, a son of Rosa Rivera and the late William Garay – Monsanto.  During  his youth, William  trained for the Triathalon for the Olympics.  While growing up in Puerto Rico his family, the Garay’s, were well known in Ponce for their horse...

Isidoro Manriquez, 82, of Naugatuck, passed away April 4, 2024. His full obituary will be published as soon as it is available. Prospect Memorial Funeral Home/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to care and assist the Manriquez family during this difficult time and invites you to share your words of comfort for Isidoro and them on his tribute wall on this website.  Arrangements: A Funeral Mass will be held for Isidoro on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at St. Patrick Oratory, 50...

Robert J. Nardona, 93, of Waterbury, passed away April 1, 2024. Prospect Memorial Funeral Home/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to assist the Nardona family during this difficult time and invites you to share your words of comfort for Robert and them on his Tribute Wall on this website.

Mabel “May” A. Coer left to rest in God’s loving arms on March 31, 2024. She was born July 17, 1937 to the late Charles and Eleanor Barrows and raised in Waterbury. May married Thomas A. Johnson, Sr. on February 21, 1959 and had three children who were her pride and joy: Thomas Jr., Nancy, and Judy. Upon the passing of her husband she went on to marry Raymond E. Coer, Sr., on July 17, 1999, who also passed away. She lived briefly with her daughter and then moved to Complete...