Waterbury police recently filed the following charges: FRANCIS SANTO, 26, of 20 Diamond St., 2F, of Naugatuck, 10 counts first-degree failure to appear, two counts second-degree failure to appear. GILBERTO CAMACHO, 50, of 114 Benedict St., second-degree failure to appear. GIOVANNI BROWN, 30, of 896 Woodtick Road, second-degree breach of peace, violation of protective order. […]
Waterbury police recently filed the following charges: FRANCIS SANTO, 26, of 20 Diamond St., 2F, of Naugatuck, 10 counts first-degree failure to appear, two counts second-degree failure to appear. GILBERTO CAMACHO, 50, of 114 Benedict St., second-degree failure to appear. GIOVANNI BROWN, 30, of 896 Woodtick Road, second-degree breach of peace, violation of protective order. […]
WATERBURY — Gus Rosario was grunting, sweating and smiling Wednesday morning as he worked out at Anytime Fitness on Chase Avenue for the first time in three months. “I’ve been waiting and waiting for this,” said the 52-year-old Waterbury resident, who comes to the fitness center three times a week. Gyms and fitness centers were […]
MERIDEN — Police charged a former employee of a Waterbury company with murder after his ex-girlfriend’s remains were found burned and dismembered last year. Jason Watson, 39, remained jailed Wednesday on bonds totaling $1.5 million bond after Meriden police charged him with murdering his former girlfriend, 31-year-old mother of two, Perrie Mason. Mason’s remains were […]
WATERBURY — Father James Sullivan and three other priests climbed the Republican-American clock tower to pray the rosary on Wednesday. Last week, Sullivan prayed the rosary on scaffolding 90 feet in the air in front of the image of Mary at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception looking over the City Green. Inspired by the […]
Music will be made on Sunday. But audiences will have to keep their distance: physically or electronically. The annual Make Music Day returns as local communities join those across the globe to, well, make music. However, COVID-19 has changed how audiences will experience the music this year. Make Music Waterbury and Make Music NWCT have […]
Classic car lovers itching to show off their old models or simply spectate will finally get the chance to do so. While dozens of car shows have been canceled this year because of COVID-19, at least three shows will be staged – one this weekend, another in September and a rescheduled one in October. The […]
As we stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, some good music might just help brighten the day. The Republican-American is asking readers to send in lists of their favorite music. Send us lists, send us reviews – tell our readers what you like about these albums. Email your recommendations to mchaiken@rep-am.com. Steve DiLorenzo of […]
WATERBURY — Calls for community involvement and warnings about striving for too much perfectionism came from student leaders yesterday in John F. Kennedy High School’s virtual graduation. School and city officials acknowledged in the prerecorded ceremony unveiled at 4 p.m. on the school’s website that the coronavirus pandemic made an unusual graduation and they sympathized […]
FORKED RIVER, N.J. – Robert A. Legendre, 82, of Forked River, N.J., passed away at home on June 12, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, due to complications of Alzheimer ‘s disease. Bob was born in Waterbury, Conn., to Leo and Mary (Loughlin) Legendre on Nov. 16, 1937. He attended Sacred Heart High School and […]
WATERBURY – Forestine Woods, 80, of Waterbury, departed this life at Waterbury Hospital on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Forestine was born in Sommerville, Tenn., June 26, 1939, a daughter of the late Robert Woods and Magnolia (Tolds) Woods. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020, at 11 a.m. at New Pine […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Evangelist Cozonne (Coggins) James 66, formerly of Waterbury, Conn., passed from this earthy life at Select Medical in Greensboro, N.C., on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, and entered into the heavenly kingdom to be with the Lord. After a long bout with illness, and with the love and support of family by her […]
WOLCOTT – Edward N. Migliorisi, 82, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was the husband of Shirley (Mercier) Migliorisi for 45 years. Edward was born in Waterbury on Nov. 25, 1937, son of Camen and Philia (Bouffard) Migliorisi. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was an Eagle Scout, and […]
WATERBURY – Marilyn Catherine Sullivan, 93, wife of the late Thomas L. Sullivan Sr., died peacefully in the care of VITAS Hospice at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Conn., on June 12, 2020. Marilyn was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on Dec. 8, 1926, a daughter of the late William and Helen Bradley. Marilyn married […]
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Mark Edward Norton, age 57, of Silver Spring, Md., passed away peacefully at Casey House, Montgomery Hospice on June 13, 2020. Funeral services for Mr. Norton will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020, when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, 625 Baldwin St., […]
HAMDEN – William (Bill) Henry Donaldson, 74, son of the late Laverne and Annie Bell (Hill) Donaldson, died quietly on Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was married to Joy Ward Donaldson for more than 50 years. Born in Wilmington, N.C., Bill lived in the New Haven area for more than 70 years. Bill studied as […]
WATERTOWN – Jane Ellen Golden died June 12, 2020, at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of John Palmer. Jane was born in Ossining, N.Y., May 22, 1952, daughter of the late John and Helen Field. From a young age, she was drawn to animals, especially horses. She was active in training and […]
WOLCOTT — Vincent F. McAvoy, 81, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was the husband of Janet (Barrows) McAvoy for 60 years. Vincent was born in Waterbury on Nov. 6, 1938, son of Thomas and Mary (Berry) McAvoy. He was a graduate of Leavenworth High School, class of 1957. He served his country […]
WATERBURY — Waterbury Arts Magnet School students and staff who spoke during a prerecorded graduation ceremony released Wednesday recalled three months of tremendous loss under COVID-19, but also recalled years of gain and good times before the pandemic. Salutatorian Rylee Guillete said life had thrown the Class of 2020 many curveballs and great loss. She […]
