All Obituaries

  Francis Thomas McCusker, 89, of Waterbury, passed away on August 15, 2019, after a brief illness.  Frank was born in New York City, on April 4, 1930, the son of the late Bridget (Colligan) and James McCusker. Although born in Manhattan, Frank grew up in the countryside of Ireland. He returned to the States, and had a successful military and professional career - later going on to become the Commander of the Brooklyn Post, 7790 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a...

  Alphonse Ladyga, 88, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully, on August 6, 2019, surrounded by loving family, while at home. He was the widower of the late Ruth (Kazakavage) Ladyga. He was born in Waterbury, on September 1, 1930, the loving son of the late Constantin and Patricia Ladyga. He was the last surviving of four siblings. Alphonse was a military veteran, having been drafted in the United States Army from 1952-1954, serving with the KMAG in Korea. Upon his...

  Ernest N. Stanco, 90, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Ann M. Stanco. He was born in Waterbury on August 26, 1928, the son of Anthony J. Stanco and Nancy (Melillo) Stanco. Ernest was a military veteran, having served in the United States Army during WWII. He worked as a calibration technician at the Bristol Company in Waterbury.  He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...

  April 6, 1940 – July 24, 2019 James (Jim) David Bravi, age 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on the morning of July 24, 2019, with his devoted wife of 55 years, Lesley (Brydon) Bravi by his side. He was born on April 6, 1940, in Peckville, Pennsylvania, to the late Donald Bravi and Helen (Babicz) Bravi. Jim was the youngest child, and he was often considered the troublemaker. He was raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, alongside his older sister, Josephina, and his older...

  Eric Scott Zupka, 45, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectantly on July 4, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital.  He was born on March 1, 1974, in Stamford, CT, the loving son of the late Albert and Barbara (Zaica) Zupka. Eric graduated from Wilton High School in 1992, and went on to earn a History Degree from Boston College in 1996, and a Master's Degree in Education from Sacred Heart University. Eric was a bank professional, working at Bank Mobile in New Haven as an...