All Obituaries

  Ernest Domenic Florio, 87, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully, on Friday, October 22, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Marie J. Florio. He was born in Waterbury, on January 10, 1934, the son of the late William Florio and Antoinette (Petraroia) Zuraitis. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. After his discharge, he worked as a painter for the local IUPAT union until his retirement. He was married to Marie for 64 years....

  Loving Cousin   Judith A. Arena, 76, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully, at VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit, at St. Mary’s Hospital, on October 17, 2021, after a brief illness.    She was born on April 5, 1945, the daughter of the late Louis and Philomina (Mongelluzzo) Arena.   Judy lived her entire life in Waterbury, and attended local schools. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.  Judy had a great love for animals,...

  Jerry P. Covino, 76, of Waterbury, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on October 5, 2021, after a long illness. He was the husband of Antoinette (Lombardi) Covino for 53 years.  Jerry was born on July 13, 1945 in Waterbury. He was the son of the late Jerry and Concetta (Lombardi) Covino. Jerry lost his father when he was very young, and was raised by his stepfather, Peter Cimicato.  Jerry lived his entire life in Waterbury. He graduated from Croft High...

  Catherine (Irene) Frances Nesta, of Waterbury, CT, passed away on September 29, 2021, at Waterbury Hospital, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Angelo Michael Nesta. Catherine was born on April 6, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Julia (O’Brien) Lawson. Catherine lived her entire life in Waterbury, a city that she loved. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Grammar School, and Waterbury Catholic High School. She worked at Timex Corp. for...

  Gary P. DeBlasio, 68, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital.    He was born on September 1, 1953, the son of Carmen M. and Beatrice G. (Nardozzi) DeBlasio.    Gary was a dedicated and well-respected Adult Education Teacher for the City of Waterbury for over thirty years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.   Besides his parents, Gary was predeceased by his sister, Sharon...