Other Lists of Famous People of Waterbury

  • ​Baseball - Professional Baseballers from Waterbury
  • Basketball - Professional Basketballers from Waterbury
  • Football (American) - Professional Footballers from Waterbury
  • Golf - Professional Golfballer from Waterbury:
    • Blake Morris
    • Joan Joyce
  • Martial Arts - Professional Artists
    • Joseph William "Joe Dundee" "Karate Joe" Rossi
    • Michael "the Savage" Kimbel
  • Hockey - Professional Hockey Player from Waterbury:
    • Maurice "Moe" Roberts
  • Softball - Professional Softballer:
    • Joan Joyce
  • Volley Ball - Professional Volleyballer:
    • Joan Joyce
  • Wrestling - Professional Wrestler:
    • Peter Joseph Palaco "Aldo Montoya" "Justin Credible"

Honored

  • Carl Rosa, Main Street Waterbury, honored by the Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership award 2014
  • Frank Tavera, The Palace Theater, honored by the official Waterbury website 2022
  • Bob Burns, Mattatuck Museum, honored by the official Waterbury website 2022
  • Joe Gramando, major city developer, honored by the official Waterbury website 2022
  • ​Cathy Awwad, official Waterbury website 2022
  • Molly Kellogg, official Waterbury website 2022
  • Frank Montiero, honored by the official Waterbury website 2022 
  • Steve Schneider, Doctor, honored by the official Waterbury website 2022
  • John Hopkins, Post University CEO, honored by the official Waterbury website 2022
  • Eric Pedersen, innovator, honored by the official Waterbury website 2022
  • Don and Lynnette Piombo, honored by the Waterbury Neighborhood Council 2009
  • Cathy Smith, Neighbor of the Year, honored by the Waterbury Neighborhood Council, 2009
  • Kevin Zak, Volunteer Award, honored by the Waterbury Neighborhood Council 2009, 2016
  • Tom Chute, Neighbor of the Year, honored by the Waterbury Neighborhood Council 2015
  • Rafael Herrera, Volunteer of the Year, honored by the Waterbury Neighborhood Council 2015
  • Domenic Rinaldi, Tulip Festival, Arts & Culture Person of the Year, honored by the Waterbury Neighborhood Council 2015
  • Jahana Flemming, now known as Jahana Hayes
    • Awarded as the Educator of the Year, Waterbury Neighborhood Council 2015
  • ​​Chris Murphy, Congressman, Person of the Year, honored by the Yeshiva of Waterbury

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Noteworthy People of Waterbury

Zeqir
“Ziggy the Flagman”
Berisha

Brass City mourns loss of "Ziggy the Flagman"
wtnh.com
Waterbury mourns the loss of "Ziggy the Flagman"
Bing video
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             KIMBEL
        Michael "the Savage" Kimbel
               Marshall Arts Expert
Michael "the Savage" Kimbel is yet another Waterbury-raised talent who made it to professional standing.  Kimbel is an expert in the very popular mixed martial arts, a sport which developed largely from another Waterbury native, Martial Arts Grand Master Joseph William Rossi.  Bantamweight Kimbel debuted his career with a win this past Friday, and is already rated in the top half of both the New England Pro Bantamweights and the U.S. Northeast Pro Bantamweights.  A graduate of Crosby High School, Kimbel, born on March 24th, 1997 is coached by his father, Daniel "Thunder" Semeraro Jr.
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BRASS
Darren Collarado Brass
​Clothier, Tattooist

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Darren Collarado Brass was born at Waterbury, Connecticut, on January 22nd in 1972.  When he was 28 years of age, he co-founded Ruthless and Toothless - a children's clothing store.  Brass is the famed tattoo artist and is portrayed as the reality  show character, star and subject of Miami Ink.  He became popular as the most talented and famous tattoo artist in the world when the television "reality" show, Miami Ink, aired.  Heritage: Mexican
Wiki on Brass.

WALKER
Ralph Thomas Walker
Architect

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Ralph Thomas Walker was born at Waterbury, Connecticut on November 28th, 1889.  An award-winning architect, Walker received a highest compliment from Frank Lloyd Wright, who called him "the only other honest architect in America", was endowed with the title "Architect of the Century" by the New York Times.  His creations include: 
  1. The AT&T Long Distance Building (New York, NY)
  2. Irving Trust Company Building (New York, NY)
  3. Times Square Building (Rochester, NY)
  4. Barclay-Vesey Telephone Building (New York, NY)
  5. The New Jersey Bell Headquarters (Newark, NJ)
  6. The Western Union Building (New York, NY) 
  7. The Walker Tower (New York, NY)

POLACO
Peter Joseph Polaco
"Aldo Montoya", "Justin Credible"
Famous Professional American Wrestler

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Peter Joseph Polaco, of Italian descent, who became world famous as a professional American wrestler under the name Justin Credible, was born at Waterbury, Connecticut on October 16th, 1973.  He is also known in professional wrestling as Aldo Montoya, which is a name he used prior to his Justin Credible name.  In addition to wrestling in the World Wrestling Federation (WFF) and also in the Renegade Wrestling Federation (RWF), Polaco jumped in popularity when he appeared several times in Extreme Championship Wrestling.  Polaco also won several ECW World Heavyweight titles.
World of Wrestling on Polaco.
Wiki on Polaco.

HOADLEY
David Hoadley
Architect

David Hoadley, born at Waterbury in 1774, is a self-taught architect who was made famous by such works as: 
  • The Leavenworth Mansion, built at Waterbury in 1800 for Colonel William Leavenworth
  • The Wheeler-Beecher House, also known as the Hoadley House, built at Bethany, Connecticut
  • The George William Bristol House, built at Waterbury in 1801.  Part of the entrance threshold is on display, and being preserved, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • The Christ Episcopal Church built in Bethany, Connecticut in 1810
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MOORE
John Francis "Johnny" Moore
Baseballer

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John Francis "Johnny" Moore, born March 23rd, 1902, had an impressive professional baseball career over the span of 17 years.  "Another native son [of Waterbury] who played major league baseball", per purported wife of Moore's grandnephew Marion Sullivan Colgan.  "Johnny" is from Waterville, had a batting average in excess of .300 for at least 5 years.  Moore played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs where, in 1932, he "played in the World Series versus the New York Yankees as Center Fielder to Babe Ruth's 'called shot'.", according to Colgan.
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JOYCE
Joan Joyce
Baketballer, Volleyballer, Golfer, Softballer

Joan Joyce was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, and later became an amazing athlete.  Spanning decades, her sports career put her in the Guinness Book of World Records, and the following 9 Halls of Fame:
  1. National Softball Hall of Fame
  2. International Softball Federation Hall of Fame
  3. Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame
  4. Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
  5. Connecticut Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
  6. Hank O'Donnell Hall of Fame
  7. Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame
  8. Greater Waterbury Hall of Fame
  9. International Women's Sports Hall of Fame​
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George L. Lilly or Lilley
former Connecticut Governor, was a well-known businessman in Waterbury prior to becoming Governor.  His funeral was a monumental experience in Waterbury on April 24th, 1909.

SIRICA
​John Joseph "Maximum John" Sirica: Federal Judge

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John Joseph "Maximum John", of Italian descent, Sirica was born at Waterbury, Connecticut, on March 19th in 1904.  He later became a Federal Judge, as nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, for several years and his stent included the Watergate trials.  He became the famed Time Magazine's Man of the Year in 1973.  He served until his death on August 14th in 1992.  Heritage: Italian​
Federal Judge Center biography of Sirica.
Open Jurist on Sirica.
Wiki on Sirica.

METESKY
George Peter "Mad Bomber" Metesky: Terrorist

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George Peter Metesky, of Polish descent, was born at Waterbury, Connecticut, on November the 2nd in 1903.  He became known as the famed "Mad Bomber" who reigned unprecedented terror in New York City in 1940s and 1950s.  He got mad at his employer because he got hurt at work, and went on a bombing rampage for 16 years.  After being put in jail, a judge later determined that he could not be held there since he was not convicted by a jury (he was determined to be incompetent to stand trial).  He was transferred to a psychiatric hospital, where doctors evaluated him as being of no threat to others and therefore released him.  He went back to his house in Waterbury, where he lived for the rest of his life.  Heritage: Lithuanian.
Wiki on Metesky.
Britanica on Metesky.

WARNER
Ezra Warner
Inventor

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Ezra Warner was born at Waterbury, Connecticut.  Among other accomplishments, Warner, 50 years after the can was invented, figured out a better way to open cans - hence the invention of the can opener in the year 1858.  His invention replaced the previously commonly accepted tools to open cans: hammer and chisel.

​Wiki on Warner.

MASTROCCHIO
Richard Alan "Rick" Mastrocchio
Astronaut

CONANT
Scott Conant
"The Raw Red Onion"
Famous Chef, Restaurant, Author

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Scott Conant, of Italian descent, who cooked his way to fame, was born at Waterbury, Connecticut on February 19th, 1971.  He first became highly recognizable when he became a judge on the Food Network's television series "Chopped".
  • Born: February 19, 1971, in Waterbury, CT
  • Known for: Judge on Food Network's "Chopped,"
  • owner of several restaurants, cookbook author
  • Specializes in Italian cuisine

​Scott Conant website.
Wiki on Conant.
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WOLFE
Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Producer, Screenwriter

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Robert Hewitt Wolfe, born in 1964 at Waterbury, Connecticut is an accomplished American  television producer and   screenwriter.  He is best known for his work as a writer on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and for developing and producing the series Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda.

BARZILAUSKAS
Fritz Barzilauskas
Professional Footballer

Fritz Barzilauskas is a famed National Football League professional who played professional football for the Boston Yanks, New York Bulldogs, and New York Giants.
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GALLICCHIO
Michael Gallicchio
Forensics Expert

Michael Gallicchio, born at Waterbury, Connecticut, is said to be the "father of forensics" in Connecticut.  Gallicchio designed, created, and implemented the now-famous Connecticut Division of Forensic Sciences.  Gallicchio also trained Dr. Henry Lee, who himself became famous during the murder trial of Orenthal James "O.J." "The Juice" Simpson's estranged wife.
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TINKER
Berlin Wright Tinker
Super-intendant of Schools

Berlin Wright Tinker is the former, perhaps first, super-intendant of schools in Waterbury.  He is a direct descendant of Thomas Tinker, of the Mayflower.
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Gonzales Brought Panthers

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Jose Rene Gonzalves 
brought the Black Panther political party to Waterbury. 

The Black Panthers were comprised largely, but not exclusively, of African-Americans.  During this time, most cities feared this group, which used the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America as a rightful enabler for people to carry arms, as a threat to the safety and policing forces of their municipalities. 

In Waterbury, progressive Mayor Harlamon enabled a youth group, Young Black Militants, to self-patrol their neighborhoods.  Despite strong opposition from the police department, the program was a success; the first night was "the quietest time the streets have ever seen".

CANEIRA
John Cascaes Caneira
Major League Baseball Player

John Cascaes Caneira, born at Waterbury, Connecticut on October 7th, 1952, is a famous Major League Baseball player who was a pitcher for the California Angels.
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ROSSI
Joseph William Rossi
"Joe Dundee", "Karate Joe",
"Grand Master Joe"
Martial Arts Expert Trainer

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Joseph William Rossi, born in Waterbury, Connecticut of Italian descent, is said to be the father of United States Special Operations (Special Ops).  After fighting in the United States military, he went back to Asia to study various martial arts.  Although most of his military career is still kept secret, he later trained many professional athletes in various defense and fighting specialty fields.  He affectionately became known as "Joe Dundee", "Karate Joe", and "Grand Master Rossi".  His studies and techniques evolved to what is now referred to as the "Rossi Kun Tao System".
Rossikuntao on Rossi. 
PSDTC on Rossi.

BOLGER
William Frederick Leonard Bolger
United States Postal Service Postmaster General

Wiliam Frederick Leonard Bolger was born at Waterbury, Connecticut, on March 13th, 1923.  He became the United States Postal Service Postmaster General in the year 1978, when the Postal Service was in financial devastation.
New York Times Article on Bolger.
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DEYO
Andre "mrDEYO" Deyo
Singer, Songwriter

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Andre "mrDEYO" Deyo was born at Waterbury, Connecticut, and is a well-known singer-songwriter.  Among his accomplishments, he wrote "Jenny From The Block" for superstar Jennifer Lopez.  Deyo often works from recording studios in both Waterbury and Wolcott.  Deyo is listed in both the 2010 and 2011 Connecticut's Notable Waterburians guides.
Publisher's Note: Some sources list Deyo as Dayo, some indicate that he was born in Waterbury, other sources imply that he was born in Patterson, New Jersey ("Origin: Patterson, New Jersey) yet their only elaboration is Waterbury and Wolcott.
Wiki on Deyo.

CROCICCHIA
James Francis "Jim" Crocicchia
Famous Football Professional

James Francis "Jim" Crocicchia, born on February 19th, 1964 at Waterbury, Connecticut, of Italian descent, is a former professional football quarterback. He played on the New York Giants and the New York Knights.  Crocicchia graduated from Holy Cross High School at Waterbury.
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DIORIO
Ronald Michael Diorio
Professional Baseball Pitcher

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Ronald Michael Diorio was born, of Italian descent, at Saint Mary's hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut, on July 15th, 1946.  Diorio was a professional major league pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. 
Detailed biography.

First Person Ever Born in Waterbury

The first person who was ever born at Waterbury was Rebecca Richason, or at least she is the first person in Waterbury to ever have a documented birth record.  She was born at Waterbury on April 27th, 1679, daughter of Thomas & Mary Richason. 

24 Notables ​Buried:
​Riverside Cemetery

  1. Mary Merriman Abbott
  2. Aaron Benedict
  3. Henry Sabin Chase
  4. Colonel John Lyman Chatfield
  5. James Croft
  6. Chauncey Porter Goss
  7. Edward Otis Goss
  8. John Henry Goss
  9. Chauncey Porter Goss, Jr.
  10. George Augustus Goss, Sr.
  11. Hiram W. Hayden
  12. Robert Wakeman Hill​​​
  1. Israel Holmes
  2. ​Lucy Templeton Kellogg
  3. Stephen Wright Kellogg
  4. Green Kendrick
  5. Frederick J. Kingsbury
  6. Mark Leavenworth
  7. Sarah Johnson Prichard
  8. James Mitchell Lamson Scovill
  9. William Henry Scovill
  10. Charles Augustus Templeton
  11. Caroline Josephine Welton
  12. Nelson James Welton

Over 428 

Famous, Noteworthy, and Influential People

Who Were Born in Waterbury

 

  1. Abbott, Mary Merriman (1)(3)
  2. Ahern, Will
  3. Aldo Montoya - see Peter Joseph Polaco
  4. Alexander, Leila Plummer (1)
  5. Allen, Marcus "the Allen Boy"
  6. Anderson, Joseph (1)
  7. Andrulis, Greg
  8. Augelli, Nicholas P. "Nick" (1), (2) 2015
  9. Baldwin, Charles R. (4)
  10. Barlow, Thomas D. (4)
  11. Bartlett, Paul Wayland (1)
  12. Barzilauskas, Carl
  13. Barzilauskas, Fritz
  14. Bassett, Homer Franklin
  15. Bauby, Peter (1)
  16. Beauchamp, Steve - Actor
    1. Set It Up (2018)
    2. Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006)
    3. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
  17. Bechard, Gorman - Hollywood Movie Directory
    1. Friends (With Benefits) (2009)
    2. You Are Alone (2005)
    3. Objects in the Mirror Are Further Than They Appear (2003)
  18. Benedict, Aaron (1)(3)
  19. Benedict, Amos b. 1780
  20. Benedict, Charles
  21. Benedict, George W.
  22. Benevento, Phillip V. (1)
  23. Benitez, Jasmine
  24. Benson, William E., MD (1)
  25. Berger, Jeffrey J.
  26. Bergin, Edward D., Jr. (1)(4)
  27. Bergin, Michael
  28. Bergin, Michael John - Actor
    1. Bay Watch television series
    2. Broken Hearts Club comedy movie
  29. Bishop, David T. (4)
  30. Bissell, George Edwin (1)
  31. Bodner, Phil
  32. Bolger, William Frederick Leonar
  33. Bologna, Sando (1)
  34. Booker, Cicero B., Sr. (1)
  35. Booker, Johnny
  36. Boughton, Henry I. (4)
  37. Brady, Matthew Francis
  38. Bradley, Aner Jr. (4)
  39. Bragg, Darren
  40. Brass, Darren Collarado
  41. Brass, Dina (2)
  42. Brass Worker (The) (1)
  43. Bredice, John
  44. Breen, Joseph J. Dr. (1)
  45. Bristol, William Henry (1) 
  46. Bronson, Ethel (male) b 1765
  47. Bronson, Henry, MD (1)
  48. Bronson, Isaac b. 1760
  49. Bronson, Silas (1)
  50. Brown, Alton (1)
  51. Buck, Daniel A. A. (1)
  52. Burke, Sandra E., Ph.D. (1)
  53. Cairns, Robert A. (1)
  54. Caligiuri, Samuel S. F.
  55. Caneira, John  
  56. Capobianco, Carmine
  57. Carr, Clifford
  58. Carr, Morey, a.k.a. Morey Cohen
    1. lived 31 July 1932 – 1987
    2. Lead vocalist
    3. Of the Waterbury Playmates band
  59. Carruth, Hayden (1)
  60. Carter, Calvin Holmes
  61. Cavallari, Chris
  62. Cercere, Damian
  63. Chase, Augustus Sabin (1)
  64. Chase, Edith Morton (1)
  65. Chase, Henry Sabin (1)(3)
  66. Chase, Lucia (1)
  67. Chatfield, John Lyman, Colonel (1)(3)
  68. Ciarlo, Corado "Babe"
  69. Ciarlo, Tommy
    1. Boxing Hall of Famer
  70. Cicchetti, Carl, a.k.a. Chic Hetti
    1. born 26 February 1930
    2. Pianist, music composer
    3. Of the Waterbury Playmates band
  71. Cipriano, Joe - a.k.a. Tom Collins (more info)
  72. Claps, Donald - a.k.a. Donny Conn
    1. lived 29 March 1930 – 02 September 2015
    2. Drummer, lyricist
    3. Of the Waterbury Playmates band
  73. Coleman-Imus, Diedre (famous actress; espoused famed radio icon Don Imus)
  74. Collins, Tom - see Cipriano, Joe
  75. Conant, Scott 
  76. Conner, Joseph Francis "Joe"
  77. Connor, Roger (1)  (famous Major League Baseball professional and Hall of Famer
  78. Conway, Thomas Michael, CHC USN (1)
  79. Corrigan, E. Gerald
  80. Coukis, Peter
  81. Coviello, Dina (See: Brass, Dina) (2)
  82. Crane, Robert Edward "Bob" (1)  - Actor
  83. Credible, Justin - see Polaco, Peter
  84. Crocicchia, James Francis "Jim"
  85. Croft, James (1)(3)
  86. Cunningham, Jerome
  87. Cutulle, Nick
  88. D'Abramo, Louis R., Ph.D. (1) 2004
  89. Daghlian (or Daughlian), Haroutune Krikor "Harry" 
  90. Damelio, Marc (5) 2007
  91. Damiani, Rudolph "Chip"
  92. Davies, L. Sanford (4)
  93. Davino, Ralph (5) 2015
  94. Davis, Chris "Big Dog"
  95. Davitt, Barbara (1) 2018
  96. Deyo, Andre "mrDEYO"
  97. Dean, Pat
  98. de Laurentis, Semina (1)
  99. DeLeo, Michael J. "Mike" (1)
  100. DeLeon, Patrick (president of American Psychological Association; Chief of Staff for Senator Daniel Inouye)
  101. DePaulo, Joey
  102. Deshaies, Raymond J.
  103. DiCecco, Mario (1)
  104. Didominzio, Marc (5) 2108
  105. Dikeman, Nathan (4)
  106. DiMeco, Allie  -
    1. Actress
    2. played Rosalina in The Naked Brothers Band on Nickelodeon
  107. DiMuzio, Luigi Nichola Giuseppe, also known as Louis Nichole and "Little Louie" (1); "internationally acclaimed designer and craftsman"; author; dancer; singer; songwriter; awarded the Queen's Prize by Queen Elizabeth II of England
  108. Dionne, Monica
  109. Diorio, Joe  (jazz guitarist and theorist, author, teacher)
  110. Diorio, Ronald Michael
  111. Dixon, Jean - Broadway Acress
    1. Holiday
  112. Dollaz, Rich - see Richard Trowers
  113. Donahue, Francis Rostell "Red"  (famous Major League Baseball professional; pitcher for several teams)
  114. Donahue, Thomas (4)
  115. Doolan, John
  116. Dorr, Robert "Bob"
  117. Driscoll, John (1)
  118. Duckett, Dumane  (famous National Football League professional)
  119. Durant, Tim
  120. Elton, John Prince. (4)
  121. Ensign, Harry
  122. Famiglietti, Joe
  123. Famiglietti, Marissa
  124. Fenn, Arthur Harris (1)
  125. Fenn, Augustus H. (4)
  126. Ferrar, Catherine - Actress
    1. Days of Our Lives (1965)
    2. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964)
    3. The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War (1973)
  127. Ferraro, Ralph
  128. Ferro, Marissa
  129. Fields, George
  130. Filipi, Catarina
  131. Fine, Sidney
  132. Fish, Henry F.
  133. Fitzgerald, Joe
  134. Forte, Nick Apallo
  135. Foster, Joseph Kevin IV 
  136. Franks, Gary
  137. Freeman, Stan (1)
  138. Freiman, Jane
  139. Fulton, William Shirley
  140. Fusco, John: Screenwriter, Novelist
  141. Gaffney, John William (1)
  142. Gallicchio, Michael (2)
  143. Gallo, Robert (1)
  144. Gallon, "William Steve"
  145. Gardner, Catherine
  146. Generalli, Mario (1)
  147. Gifter, Mordechai
  148. Gilbert, Elizabeth - Actress
    1. Eat Pray Love (2010)
    2. Complete Override (2015)
    3. Live and Let Die (2015)
  149. Gill, James F. (1) 2016
  150. Gillette, Charles W. (4)
  151. Giordano, Philip A.  (4)
  152. Glass, Robert D., J.D. (1)
  153. Gomes, Ryan Anthony (1)
  154. Gonillo, Bill
  155. Goss, Chauncey Porter, Jr. (1)(3)
  156. Goss, Chauncey Porter (1)(3)
  157. Goss, Edward Otis (1)(3)
  158. Goss, George Augustus, Sr. (1)(3)
  159. Goss, John Henry (1)(3)
  160. Goss, Porter (1)
  161. Graham, Patrick
  162. Greco, John Baptist (1)
  163. Grey, Shirley
  164. Griffin, Ken (see Joe Mulhall)
  165. Griggs, Wilfred (1)
  166. Guilfoile, Francis P. (4)
  167. Haddad, Robert (1)
  168. Hamel, Charles "Chuck"
  169. Hanrahan, James Fox
  170. Hanson, Tony
  171. Harlamon, George (1)
  172. Harlamon, George P. (4)
  173. Harrison, Washington Ritter "Rit"
  174. Harrub, Charles H. (1)
  175. Hartley, Joan
  176. Hatcher, Barbara, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.N., FAAN (1)
  177. Hayden, Hiram W. (1)(3)
  178. Haydon, Arthur William "Bill"
  179. Hayes, Johanna
  180. Hayes, T. Frank (4)
  181. Haynes, Nancy
  182. Heavans, Al
  183. Helton, Edna
  184. Hendershott, Anne B.
  185. Hill, Robert Wakeman (1)(3)
  186. Hoadley, David (1)
  187. Hoffman, Allan C.
  188. Hogan, Frank (1)
  189. Holmes, Israel (1)(3)
  190. Hopkins, Lemuel (1)
  191. Hopkins, Samuel (1)
  192. Hotchkiss, Julius (congressman; Mayor)(4)
  193. Hotchkiss, William B. (4)
  194. Howe, Lucas
  195. Incredible, Justin - see Peter Joseph Polaco.
  196. Jackson, Alfred
  197. Jackson, Joseph A.
  198. Jacques, Eugene L. (1)
  199. Jarjura, Michael J.  (4)
  200. Johnson, Betsey
  201. Johnson, Howard
  202. Johnson, Joseph also known as Charles Leroux
  203. Joyce, Joan (1)
  204. Judd, Sturges Morehouse (1)
  205. Kaess, Kenneth Richard
  206. Kainen, Jacob (1)
  207. Keeler, Homer W. (4)
  208. Keenan, Ed
  209. Kellogg, Lucy Templeton (1)(3)
  210. Kellogg, Stephen Wright (1)(3)
  211. Kelly, Edwin
  212. Kelly, Mike
  213. Kelsey, Benjamin Scovill "Ben"
  214. Kendrick, Green (1)(3)(4)
  215. Kendrick, John
  216. Kerwin, Cornelius M.
  217. Kilduff, Edward G. (4)
  218. Kimbel, Michael "the Savage"
  219. Kingsbury, Frederick J. (1)(3)
  220. Klobedanz, Fred
  221. Knickerbocker, Will
  222. Knight, Jason
  223. Koerner, Gabriel
  224. Krinkle, Henry P.
  225. Kupstis, Ken
  226. LaBreque, Frederick, M.D. (1) 2105
  227. Lamb, Gerald A. (1)
  228. Leavenworth, Mark (1)(3)
  229. Leever, Harold (1)
  230. Lehmkuhl, Joakim (1)
  231. Leibovitz, Anna-Lou (Annie) (1) - Hollywood Movie Producer, Photographer
    1. Great Performance
  232. Lewis, John N., Reverend (1)
  233. Lilley or Lilly, George L.
  234. Lloyd, Christopher - Hollywood Film Producer
  235. Lovelace, Theodore R. (1)
  236. Lynn, Leni
  237. MacDonald, J. Farrell (1) - Actor
    1. Sunrise (1927)
    2. Meet John Doe (1941)
    3. Superman and the Mole-Men (1951)
  238. Mackey, Alexander S.
  239. Majeski, Alexander John
  240. Malario, Maddox
  241. Maloney, Cornelius "Neil" (1)
  242. Mambruno, Victor A. (4)
  243. Manville, Eli Josiah (1)
  244. Marano, Richard M.
  245. Marcuse, Harold
  246. Marinko, George (1)
  247. Martinelli, Joshua J. (2), Author
  248. Martinelli, Nichola Antonio "Nicolo" (2); founder and manufacturer, Pioneer Ball Steel, EST. 1946; moved to Unionville after the Flood of 1955
  249. Martinez, Mercedes
  250. Mastracchio, Richard A. "Rick" (1)
  251. Mattatuck Drum Band (1)
  252. Matthews, Henry A. (4)
  253. Mattison, William R. (4)
  254. Mayne, Thom - Architect
  255. McCarthy, Joseph Edward
  256. McDermott, Mark Anthony "Dylan" (1) - Actor
  257. McDonald, Winifred Weis
  258. McGivney, Michael J. - Reverend Father (1)
  259. McMahon, Jack
  260. McNellis, Joseph F. Jr. (4)
  261. Meek, William Meridas  (famous and accomplished National Football League professional, coach)
  262. Meridas, Two Moons, Chief (1)
  263. Merriman, Charles B. (4)
  264. Metesky, George
  265. Mobilio, Robert J.
  266. Monagan, Charles
  267. Monagan, John S. (1)
  268. Monagan, John S. (4)
  269. Moore, Johnny
  270. Mulhall, Joe (a.k.a. Ken Griffin)
  271. Mulligan, George
  272. Murray, John - Arch Bishop
  273. Myrick, Nicole
  274. Natelle, Jay
  275. Native Tribes (1)
  276. Neville, Edwin, Captain (1)
  277. Newton, Isaac E.
  278. Nichole, Louis (1)
  279. O'Connor, Dan
  280. O'Donnell, William P. "Hank" (1)
  281. O'Hara, Beth Ann
  282. O'Leary, Neil M. (4)
  283. O'Neill, Susan Cecelia (1)
  284. Olkin, Ingram
  285. Olsen, Thomas (1)
  286. Onalfo, V. James
  287. Opperman, Jim
  288. O'Reilly, Samuel F.
  289. Ortiz, Chris
  290. Paine, Hank (1)
  291. Paine, Morris (1)
  292. Paine, Ralph (1)
  293. Palomba, Donna (1) 2015
  294. Palomba, Frederick W. (4)
  295. Pape, William J. (1)
  296. Parish, Helen Rand
  297. Parker, Dan (1)
  298. Parks, Ed
  299. Parsons, Guernsey S.
  300. Paternastro, Rob
  301. Patton, William Hampton
  302. Pavone, Mario
  303. Pennington, Saralie Bisnovich (1)
  304. Perriello, Patrick M. (4)
  305. Perry, Marissa
  306. Perugini, Nicolo - See Tommy Ciarlo
  307. Phelan, Dan
  308. Pierpont, Harold G. (1)
  309. Piersall, Jimmy (1)
    1. Read the Hartford Courant article about his death here.
  310. Pitts, Cody Ross
  311. Platt, Alfred (1)
  312. Playmates (famous vocal group; included Chic Hetti, Donny Conn, and Morey Carr)
    1. Some images and links to more information.
    2. Wiki on the Playmates
  313. Polaco, Peter - a.k.a. Aldo Montoya, a.k.a. Justin Credible; stage names include: Aldo Montoya, Justin Credible, Justin Time, PG-187, P.G. Walker, P.J. Polaco, The One eyed wonder Weasel, P. J. Walker
  314. Poland, Joseph F.
  315. Porter, Timothy (1) 2015
  316. Porzio, Mike
  317. Poskas, Peter (1)
  318. Post Family (1)
  319. Poundstone, Derek Anthony (1)
  320. Prichard, Sarah Johnson (1)(3)
  321. Provonost, Peter, M.D., Ph.D., FCCM (1)
  322. Radium Girls, The
  323. Ralph, Hank Paine (1)
  324. Ralph, Michael
  325. Ralph, Morris (1)
  326. Ralph, Sheryl Lee (1) 2015 - Actress
  327. Reed, Jonathan, Reverend (1)
  328. Reeves, Francis T. (4)
  329. Reichenback, Howard F. (1)
  330. Rice, Archibald E.
  331. Richards, Mark
  332. Roberts, Maurice "Moe"
  333. Rockwell, Dr. Philo G. (4)
  334. Rodriguez, Nicolas
  335. Rossi, Joseph William "Joe Dundee", "Karate Joe" (2)
  336. Rowland, John Grosvenor, Governor (1)
  337. Ruggerio, Vallerie
  338. Russell, Rosalind (1) - Actress
  339. Russo, Michele
  340. Ryan, John J.
  341. Salamone, Thomas C.
  342. Salinaro, Dom
  343. Samoska, Joe
  344. Sandland, William H. (4)
  345. Santopietro, Joseph J. (4)
  346. Santoro, Tony (5) 2016
  347. Tourangeau, Bob
  348. Schaeffer, Tarah
  349. Scoville, William Henry (1)(3)
  350. Scully, Martin (1)(4)
  351. Scully, Vincent A. (4)
  352. Sendzimir, Tadeusz (1)
  353. Shea, Lawrence, D.D.S. (1)
  354. Sheridan, John E.
  355. Sherwell, Yvonne
  356. Shove, Jim (5) 2012
  357. Sirica, John Joseph (1)
  358. Sirois, David
  359. Slocum, William J., Reverend Monsignor  (1)
  360. Smith, Francis P.
  361. Smith, Harold Webster (1)
  362. Smith, James C. (1)
  363. Snyder, Raymond E.  (4)
  364. Solo, Robert H.
  365. Southmayd, John (1)
  366. Spencer, Joseph B. (4)
  367. Spencer, Richard V.
  368. Spiers, Tyler
  369. Spinella, Ralph
  370. Squier, Ken
  371. Stafford, Greg
  372. Stein, Joseph (1)
  373. Stein, Morris (1)
  374. Stethem, Robert Dean
  375. Stocking, John Miles (1) 2015
  376. Stublic, Lisa
  377. Sudol, John Michael
  378. Sullivan, William J.
  379. Tansley, Brooke
  380. Tansley, Brooke
  381. Tata, Terry Anthony (1)
  382. Templeton, Charles Augustus (1)(3)
  383. Tessier, Thomas  (author)
  384. Thomas, George B. (4)
  385. Thoms, William E. (4)
  386. Tillotson, Terrell
  387. Tinker, Berlin Wright  (super-intendant of schools; direct descendant of Thomas Tinker of the Mayflower)
  388. Tirado, George (1)
  389. Tourangeau, Bob
  390. Traux, Louise
  391. Traurig Family (1)
  392. Trowers, Richard, also known as Rich Dollaz - Actor
    1. Love and Hip Hop
  393. Trumbull, John (1)
  394. Upson, J. Warren (1)
  395. Upson, Stephen
  396. Valdambrini, Joseph, Reverend Monsignor (1)
  397. Valentino, Chris
  398. Varnauskas, Valerie
  399. Vastola, Anthony P., M.D. (1)
  400. Viega, Adriano Seabra, M.D. (1)
  401. Viera, Frank "Porky"
  402. Vincent, Francis T. "Fay" (1)
  403. Walker, Ralph Thomas  (1) - Architect
  404. Wallace, Dave W. (1)
  405. Walsh, Wiliam Thomas
  406. Ward, Anna Lydia (1)
  407. Ward, Lynn (2)
  408. Warner, Ezra (inventor)
  409. Watterworth, Krista
  410. Webster, Daniel F. (4)
  411. Webster, John W. (4)
  412. Weible, Walter Leo
  413. Welton, Caroline Josephine "Carrie" (1)(3)
  414. Welton, Hobart Victory (1)
  415. Welton, Nelson James (1)(3)
  416. Welton, Newton J. (4)
  417. Weston, Archie
  418. White, Elizabeth Wade
  419. Wild, Wellesley
  420. Winter, Ralph K.
  421. Wolfe, Robert Hewitt
  422. Wood, William H.
  423. Woods, George
  424. Woods, Pinky
  425. Wright, Robert William
  426. Wyrick, Katherine "Kay" (1)
  427. Zembruski, Victor
  428. Zilly, John Lynus "Jack"

(1) Denotes Official Waterbury Hall of Famers; 50 in total
(2) Denotes a continuing bloodline of histoically important families; 7 in total
(3) Buried at the historic Riverside Cemetery; 25 in total
(4) Mayor of Waterbury
(5) Connecticut Tri-State Baseball League Hall of Famers

 

 
Sports Professionals Who Were Born In Waterbury

Abromaitis, Tim
Albino, William J. “Billy”
Allen, Julian
Andrulis, Greg
Aquino, Cliff
Arline, Jimmy
​Baranauskas, Devyn
Barzilauskas, Carl
Barzilauskas, Fritz
Bellemare, Robert Roger “Bob”
Bessette, Tim
Bilewu, Lateef
Blizzard, Ronell “Blizz”
Bonicki, Kyle
Booker, Jordan Conrad
Bragg, Darren William
Bredice, John Joseph
Brockett, Lee
Brooks, Randy
Brown, Charlie
Burke, John Luddy
Burke, Morgan J.
Caneira, John
Capaldo, Kyle
Cavanaugh, Ed
Chavis, Jayson
Coles, Shawn
Connor, Joseph Francis
Connor, Roger
Corcoran, Bryant
Crocicchia, Jim
Cunningham, Jerome
Cutulle, Nick
Davis, Kelvin
Dean, Pattrick Michael “Pat”
del Favero, Jeffrey Richard, II
Diorio, Ronald Michael “Ron”
Donahue, Red
Dooley, Shea
Douglas, Tre-Kel
​​Duckett, Damane
Duglenski, Peter
Duglenski, Reid
Dunn, Bob
Eason, Ty-Jion
Ellison, Effrin
​Ferguson, Calvin
Fields, George W.
Fisher, Charles
Flowers, Tyrn
Gantz, Vinnie
Gibbs, Tre'Von
Gomes, Ryan
Graham, Patrick
Grant, Damian
Grimsley, Sam
Guglielmo, Angelo “Augie”
Hanley, Bill
Hanson, Tony
Hardy, Blake
Hester, Donovan
Hiscock, Steve
Hourigan, Brian
Ireland, Anthony
​James, Marcus
Jarrett, DJ
Jarrett, Don Jr.
Jefferson, Paul
Johnson, Legend
Johnson, Shamir
​​Joseph Kevin Foster, IV
Joyce, Joan
Keenan, Ed
Keitt, Mike Myers
Kelly, Mike
Kelly, Richard
Kerski, Ken
Kerski, Kody
King, Aseim
Kline, Bernard
Klobedanz, Frederick Augustus
Kopp, Tom
Kuzia, Joe
Lachance, George Joseph “Candy”
Larsen, Lemar
Lasbury, Bob
Lucky, Jon
Mahon, Justin
Mallory, Michael
McMahon, John Henry “Jack”
Meek, Bill
Mitchell, Jonathon
Mondak, Nick
Monteiro, BJ
Moore, Johnny
Moore, Lavar
Morris, Blake
Mowatt, Jon
Mulligan, George
Murphy, Kyle
Nugai, Chris
Olore, Kevin
Opperman, Jim
Parkmond, Xavier
Parrilla, Juan Jr.
Perez, Lex
Perry, Tre'Von
Petteway, Malik
Phelan, Dan
Phelan, Fran
Piersall, Jimmy
Plourde, Ryan
Porzio, Mike
Redding, Mark
Reynolds, Thomas Edwards “Tom”
Rinaldi, Tom
Rivera, Miguel
Roberts, Moe
Rogers, Tyshon
Rountree, Nyzair
Rountree, Yahmad
Ryan, John J.
Sampson, Victor
Sands, Ty
Santos-Knox, Jovan
Saunders, Damian
Seymour, Trey
Shove, Ben
Smith, Aaron
Smith, Julian
Spears, Ryan
Spellman, Mark
Stallings, Devin
Stephens, Peyton
Stevenson, Courie
Strielkauskas, Justin
Tabor, Nate
Thompson, Terrance
Trueheart, Jay
Vazquez, Julio
Williams, Tyrone
Wood, William H.
Wright, Walter
Zilly, Jack
Zimmerman, Mook
Zimmerman, Ta'Quan

Over 400
Famous and Noteworthy People Who Were Born in Waterbury

  1. Abbott, Mary Merriman (1)(3)
  2. Ahern, Will
  3. Aldo Montoya - see Peter Joseph Polaco
  4. Alexander, Leila Plummer (1)
  5. Allen, Marcus "the Allen Boy"
  6. Anderson, Joseph (1)
  7. Andrulis, Greg
  8. Augelli, Nicholas P. "Nick" (1), (2) 2015
  9. Baldwin, Charles R. (4)
  10. Barlow, Thomas D. (4)
  11. Bartlett, Paul Wayland (1)
  12. Barzilauskas, Carl
  13. Barzilauskas, Fritz
  14. Bassett, Homer Franklin
  15. Bauby, Peter (1)
  16. Beauchamp, Steve - Actor
    1. ​Set It Up (2018)
    2. Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006)
    3. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
  17. Bechard, Gorman - Hollywood Movie Directory
    1. ​Friends (With Benefits) (2009)
    2. You Are Alone (2005)
    3. Objects in the Mirror Are Further Than They Appear (2003)
  18. Benedict, Aaron (1)(3)
  19. Benedict, Amos b. 1780
  20. Benedict, Charles
  21. Benedict, George W.
  22. Benevento, Phillip V. (1)
  23. Benitez, Jasmine
  24. Benson, William E., MD (1)
  25. Berger, Jeffrey J.
  26. Bergin, Edward D., Jr. (1)(4)
  27. Bergin, Michael
  28. Bergin, Michael John - Actor
    1. ​Bay Watch television series
    2. Broken Hearts Club comedy movie
  29. Bishop, David T. (4)
  30. Bissell, George Edwin (1)
  31. Bodner, Phil
  32. Bolger, William Frederick Leonar
  33. Bologna, Sando (1)
  34. Booker, Cicero B., Sr. (1)
  35. Boughton, Henry I. (4)
  36. Brady, Matthew Francis
  37. Bradley, Aner Jr. (4)
  38. Bragg, Darren
  39. Brass, Darren Collarado
  40. Brass, Dina (2)
  41. Brass Worker (The) (1)
  42. Bredice, John
  43. Breen, Joseph J. Dr. (1)
  44. Bristol, William Henry (1) 
  45. Bronson, Ethel (male) b 1765
  46. Bronson, Henry, MD (1)
  47. Bronson, Isaac b. 1760
  48. Bronson, Silas (1)
  49. Brown, Alton
    1. ​Born: July 30, 1962, in Los Angeles, CA, but spent part of his childhood in Waterbury, CT
      Known for: Host of "Good Eats" on Food Network, author, and culinary commentator
      While not born in Waterbury, he has strong ties to the city​
  50. Buck, Daniel A. A. (1)
  51. Burke, Sandra E., Ph.D. (1)
  52. Cairns, Robert A. (1)
  53. Caligiuri, Samuel S. F.
  54. Caneira, John  
  55. Capobianco, Carmine
  56. Carr, Clifford
  57. Carr, Morrey
  58. Carruth, Hayden (1)
  59. Carter, Calvin Holmes
  60. Cavallari, Chris
  61. Cercere, Damian
  62. Chase, Augustus Sabin (1)​
    1. ​Also a notable of Pomfret
  63. Chase, Edith Morton (1)
  64. Chase, Henry Sabin (1)(3)
  65. Chase, Lucia (1)
  66. Chatfield, John Lyman, Colonel (1)(3)
  67. Ciarlo, Corado "Babe"
  68. Ciarlo, Tommy
    1. ​Boxing Hall of Famer
  69. Cipriano, Joe - a.k.a. Tom Collins (more info)
  70. Coleman-Imus, Diedre (famous actress; espoused famed radio icon Don Imus)
  71. Collins, Tom - see Cipriano, Joe
  72. Conant, Scott 
  73. Conner, Joseph Francis "Joe"
  74. Connor, Roger (1)  (famous Major League Baseball professional and Hall of Famer
  75. Conway, Thomas Michael, CHC USN (1)
  76. Corrigan, E. Gerald
  77. Coukis, Peter
  78. Coviello, Dina (See: Brass, Dina) (2)
  79. Crane, Robert Edward "Bob" (1)  - Actor
  80. Credible, Justin - see Polaco, Peter
  81. Crocicchia, James Francis "Jim"
  82. Croft, James (1)(3)
  83. Cunningham, Jerome
  84. ​Cutulle, Nick
  85. D'Abramo, Louis R., Ph.D. (1) 2004
  86. Daghlian (or Daughlian), Haroutune Krikor "Harry" 
  87. Damelio, Marc (5) 2007
  88. Damiani, Rudolph "Chip"
  89. Davies, L. Sanford (4)
  90. Davino, Ralph (5) 2015
  91. Davis, Chris "Big Dog"
  92. Davitt, Barbara (1) 2018
  93. Deyo, Andre "mrDEYO"
  94. Dean, Pat
  95. de Laurentis, Semina (1)
  96. DeLeo, Michael J. "Mike" (1)
  97. DeLeon, Patrick (president of American Psychological Association; Chief of Staff for Senator Daniel Inouye)
  98. DePaulo, Joey
  99. Deshaies, Raymond J.
  100. DiCecco, Mario (1)
  101. Didominzio, Marc (5) 2108
  102. Dikeman, Nathan (4)​
  103. DiMeco, Allie  -
    1. Actress
    2. played Rosalina in The Naked Brothers Band on Nickelodeon
  104. DiMuzio, Luigi Nichola Giuseppe, also known as Louis Nichole and "Little Louie" (1); "internationally acclaimed designer and craftsman"; author; dancer; singer; songwriter; awarded the Queen's Prize by Queen Elizabeth II of England
  1. Dionne, Monica
  2. ​Diorio, Joe  (jazz guitarist and theorist, author, teacher)
  3. Diorio, Ronald Michael
  4. Dixon, Jean - Broadway Acress
    1. ​Holiday
  5. Dollaz, Rich - see Richard Trowers
  6. Donahue, Francis Rostell "Red"  (famous Major League Baseball professional; pitcher for several teams)
  7. Donahue, Thomas (4)
  8. Doolan, John
  9. Dorr, Robert "Bob"
  10. Driscoll, John (1)
  11. Duckett, Dumane  (famous National Football League professional)
  12. Durant, Tim
  13. Elton, John Prince. (4)
  14. Ensign, Harry
  15. Famiglietti, Joe
  16. Famiglietti, Marissa
  17. Fenn, Arthur Harris (1)
  18. Fenn, Augustus H. (4)
  19. Ferrar, Catherine - Actress
    1. ​Days of Our Lives (1965)
    2. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964)
    3. The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War (1973)
  20. Ferraro, Ralph
  21. Ferro, Marissa
  22. Fields, George
  23. Filipi, Catarina
  24. Fine, Sidney
  25. Fish, Henry F.
  26. Fitzgerald, Joe
  27. Forte, Nick Apallo
  28. Foster, Joseph Kevin IV 
  29. Franks, Gary
  30. Freeman, Stan (1)
  31. Freiman, Jane
  32. Fulton, William Shirley
  33. Fusco, John: Screenwriter, Novelist
  34. Gaffney, John William (1)
  35. Gallicchio, Michael (2)
  36. Gallo, Robert (1)
    1. ​How Robert Gallo Helped Identify HIV | National Inventors Hall of Fame®
  37. Gallon, "William Steve"
  38. Gardner, Catherine
  39. Generalli, Mario (1)
  40. Gifter, Mordechai
  41. Gilbert, Elizabeth - Actress
    1. ​Eat Pray Love (2010)
    2. Complete Override (2015)
    3. Live and Let Die (2015)
  42. Gill, James F. (1) 2016
  43. Gillette, Charles W. (4)
  44. Giordano, Philip A.  (4)
  45. Glass, Robert D., J.D. (1)
  46. Gomes, Ryan Anthony (1)
  47. Gonillo, Bill
  48. Goss, Chauncey Porter, Jr. (1)(3)
  49. Goss, Chauncey Porter (1)(3)
  50. Goss, Edward Otis (1)(3)
  51. Goss, George Augustus, Sr. (1)(3)
  52. Goss, John Henry (1)(3)
  53. Goss, Porter (1)
  54. ​Graham, Patrick
  55. Greco, John Baptist (1)
  56. Grey, Shirley
  57. Griffin, Ken (see Joe Mulhall)
  58. Griggs, Wilfred (1)
  59. Guilfoile, Francis P. (4)
  60. Haddad, Robert (1)
  61. Hamel, Charles "Chuck"
  62. Hanrahan, James Fox
  63. ​Hanson, Tony
  64. Harlamon, George (1)
  65. Harlamon, George P. (4)
  66. Harrison, Washington Ritter "Rit"
  67. Harrub, Charles H. (1)
  68. Hartley, Joan
  69. Hatcher, Barbara, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.N., FAAN (1)
  70. Hayden, Hiram W. (1)(3)
  71. Haydon, Arthur William "Bill"
  72. Hayes, Johanna
  73. Hayes, T. Frank (4)
  74. Haynes, Nancy
  75. Heavans, Al
  76. Helton, Edna
  77. Hendershott, Anne B.
  78. Hill, Robert Wakeman (1)(3)
  79. Hoadley, David (1)
  80. Hoffman, Allan C.
  81. Hogan, Frank (1)
  82. Holmes, Israel (1)(3)
  83. Hopkins, Lemuel (1)
  84. Hopkins, Samuel (1)
  85. Hotchkiss, Julius (congressman; Mayor)(4)
  86. Hotchkiss, William B. (4)
  87. Howe, Lucas
  88. Incredible, Justin - see Peter Joseph Polaco.
  89. Jackson, Alfred
  90. Jackson, Joseph A.
  91. Jacques, Eugene L. (1)
  92. Jarjura, Michael J.  (4)
  93. Johnson, Betsey
    1. fashion designer
  94. Johnson, Howard
  95. Johnson, Joseph also known as Charles Leroux
  96. Joyce, Joan (1)
  97. Judd, Sturges Morehouse (1)
  98. Kaess, Kenneth Richard
  99. Kainen, Jacob (1)​
  100. Keeler, Homer W. (4)
  101. Keenan, Ed
  102. Kellogg, Lucy Templeton (1)(3)
  103. Kellogg, Stephen Wright (1)(3)
  104. Kelly, Edwin
  105. Kelly, Mike​
  1. Kelsey, Benjamin Scovill "Ben"
  2. Kendrick, Green (1)(3)(4)
  3. ​​Kendrick, John
  4. Kilduff, Edward G. (4)
  5. Kimbel, Michael "the Savage"
  6. Kingsbury, Frederick J. (1)(3)
  7. Klobedanz, Fred​
  8. Knickerbocker, Will
  9. Knight, Jason
  10. Koerner, Gabriel
  11. Krinkle, Henry P.
  12. Kupstis, Ken
  13. ​LaBreque, Frederick, M.D. (1) 2105
  14. Lamb, Gerald A. (1)
  15. Leavenworth, Mark (1)(3)
  16. Leever, Harold (1)
  17. Lehmkuhl, Joakim (1)
  18. Leibovitz, Anna-Lou (Annie) (1) - Hollywood Movie Producer, Photographer
    1. ​Great Performance
  19. Lewis, John N., Reverend (1)
  20. Lilley or Lilly, George L.
  21. Lloyd, Christopher - Hollywood Film Producer
  22. Lovelace, Theodore R. (1)
  23. Lynn, Leni
  24. MacDonald, J. Farrell (1) - Actor
    1. ​Sunrise (1927)
    2. Meet John Doe (1941)
    3. Superman and the Mole-Men (1951)
  25. Mackey, Alexander S.
  26. Majeski, Alexander John
  27. Mallory, Brenda
    1. ​Head of Federal Environmental Council 
  28. ​Maloney, C.
    1. ​Publisher of the Waterbury Democrat newspaper
  29. Maloney, Cornelius "Neil" (1)
  30. Maloney, M.T.
    1. ​Publisher of the Waterbury Democrat newspaper
  31. Mambruno, Victor A. (4)
  32. Manville, Eli Josiah (1)
  33. Marano, Richard M.
  34. Marcuse, Harold
  35. Marinko, George (1)
  36. Martinelli, Joshua J. (2), Author
  37. Martinelli, Nichola Antonio "Nicolo" (2); founder and manufacturer, Pioneer Ball Steel, EST. 1946; moved to Unionville after the Flood of 1955
  38. Martinez, Mercedes
  39. Mastracchio, Richard A. "Rick" (1)
  40. Mattatuck Drum Band (1)
  41. Matthews, Henry A. (4)
  42. Mattison, William R. (4)
  43. Mayne, Thom - Architect
  44. McCarthy, Joseph Edward
  45. McDermott, Mark Anthony "Dylan" (1) - Actor
  46. McDonald, Winifred Weis
  47. McGivney, Michael J. - Reverend Father (1)
  48. McMahon, Jack
  49. McNellis, Joseph F. Jr. (4)
  50. Meek, William Meridas  (famous and accomplished National Football League professional, coach)
  51. Meridas, Two Moons, Chief (1)
  52. Merriman, Charles B. (4)
  53. Metesky, George
  54. Mobilio, Robert J.
  55. Monagan, John S. (1)
  56. Monagan, John S. (4)
  57. Moore, Johnny
  58. Mulhall, Joe (a.k.a. Ken Griffin)
  59. Mulligan, George
  60. Murray, John - Arch Bishop
  61. Myrick, Nicole
  62. Native Tribes (1)
  63. Neville, Edwin, Captain (1)
  64. Newton, Isaac E.​
  65. Nichole, Louis (1)
  66. O'Connor, Dan
  67. O'Donnell, William P. "Hank" (1)
  68. O'Harra, Beth Ann
  69. O'Leary, Neil M. (4)
  70. O'Neill, Susan Cecelia (1)
  71. Olkin, Ingram
  72. Olsen, Thomas (1)
  73. Onalfo, V. James
  74. Opperman, Jim
  75. Ortiz, Chris
  76. Paine, Hank (1)
  77. Paine, Morris (1)
  78. Paine, Ralph (10
  79. Palomba, Donna (1) 2015
  80. Palomba, Frederick W. (4)
  81. Pape, William J. (1)
  82. ​Parish, Helen Rand
  83. Parker, Dan (1)
  84. Parks, Ed
  85. Parsons, Guernsey S.
  86. Paternastro, Rob
  87. Patton, William Hampton
  88. Pavone, Mario
  89. Pennington, Saralie Bisnovich (1)
  90. Perriello, Patrick M. (4)
  91. Perry, Marissa
  92. Perugini, Nicolo - See Tommy Ciarlo
  93. Phelan, Dan
  94. Pierpont, Harold G. (1)
  95. Piersall, Jimmy (1)
    1. ​Read the Hartford Courant article about his death here.
  96. Pitts, Cody Ross
  97. Platt, Alfred (1)
  98. Playmates (famous vocal group; included Chic Hetti, Donny Conn, and Morey Carr)
  99. Polaco, Peter - a.k.a. Aldo Montoya, a.k.a. Justin Credible​; stage names include: Aldo Montoya, Justin Credible, Justin Time, PG-187, P.G. Walker, P.J. Polaco, The One eyed wonder Weasel, P. J. Walker
  100. Poland, Joseph F.
  101. Porter, Timothy (1) 2015
  102. Porzio, Mike
  103. Poskas, Peter (1)
  104. Post Family (1)
  105. Poundstone, Derek Anthony (1)
  106. Prichard, Sarah Johnson (1)(3)
  107. Provonost, Peter, M.D., Ph.D., FCCM (1)
  108. Radium Girls, The
  109. Ralph, Hank Paine (1)
  110. ​​Ralph, Michael
  1. ​Ralph, Morris (1)
  2. Ralph, Sheryl Lee (1) 2015 - Actress
    1. ​​Winner of the 2022 Emmy Award
  3. Reed, Jonathan, Reverend (1)
  4. Reeves, Francis T. (4)
  5. Reichenback, Howard F. (1)
  6. Rice, Archibald E.
  7. Richards, Mark
  8. Roberts, Maurice "Moe"
  9. Rockwell, Dr. Philo G. (4)
  10. Rodriguez, Nicolas
  11. Rossi, Joseph William "Joe Dundee", "Karate Joe" (2)
  12. Rowland, John Grosvenor, Governor (1)
  13. Ruggerio, Vallerie
  14. Russell, Rosalind (1) - Actress
  15. Russo, Michele
  16. ​Ryan, John J.
  17. Salamone, Thomas C.
  18. Salinaro, Dom
  19. Samoska, Joe
  20. Sandland, William H. (4)
  21. Santopietro, Joseph J. (4)
  22. Santoro, Tony (5) 2016
  23. Schaeffer, Tarah
  24. Scoville, James Mitchell Lamson (1)(3)
  25. Scoville, William Henry (1)(3)
  26. Scully, Martin (1)(4)
  27. Scully, Vincent A. (4)
  28. Sendzimir, Tadeusz (1)
  29. Shea, Lawrence, D.D.S. (1)
  30. Sheridan, John E.
  31. Sherwell, Yvonne
  32. Shove, Jim (5) 2012
  33. Sirica, John Joseph (1)
  34. Sirois, David
  35. Slocum, William J., Reverend Monsignor  (1)
  36. Smith, Francis P.
  37. Smith, Harold Webster (1)
  38. Smith, James C. (1)
  39. Snyder, Raymond E.  (4)
  40. Solo, Robert H.
  41. Southmayd, John (1)
  42. Spencer, Joseph B. (4)
  43. Spencer, Richard V.
  44. Spiers, Tyler
  45. Spinella, Ralph
  46. Squier, Ken
    1. ​Prominent American motorsports announcer and journalist
    2. Born on March 19, 1935
    3. Significant contributions to the field of broadcasting, especially in the coverage of NASCAR events. ​
  47. Stein, Joseph (1)
  48. Stein, Morris (1)
  49. Stethem, Robert Dean
    1. b. November 17th, 1961
    2. d. June 15th, 1985
    3. Navyman
    4. Murdered on TWA Flight 847
    5. More information here
  50. Stocking, John Miles (1) 2015
  51. Stublic, Lisa
  52. Sudol, John Michael
  53. Sullivan, William J.
  54. Tansley, Brooke
  55. Tata, Terry Anthony (1)
  56. Templeton, Charles Augustus (1)(3)
  57. Tessier, Thomas  (author)
  58. Thomas, George B. (4)
  59. Thoms, William E. (4)
  60. Tillotson, Terrell
  61. Tinker, Berlin Wright  (super-intendant of schools; direct descendant of Thomas Tinker of the Mayflower)
  62. Tirado, George (1)
  63. Tourangeau, Bob
    1. Accomplished musician
    2. Known for his expertise as a recording and mixing engineer
  64. Traux, Louise
    1. Born on 12 January 1919
    2. Actress
  65. Traurig Family (1)
  66. Trowers, Richard, also known as Rich Dollaz - Actor
    1. ​Love and Hip Hop
  67. Trumbull, John (1)
  68. Upson, J. Warren (1)
  69. Upson, Stephen
  70. Valdambrini, Joseph, Reverend Monsignor (1)
  71. Valentino, Chris
  72. Varnauskas, Valerie
  73. Vastola, Anthony P., M.D. (1)
  74. Viega, Adriano Seabra, M.D. (1)
  75. Viera, Frank "Porky"
  76. Vincent, Francis T. "Fay" (1)
  77. Walker, Ralph Thomas  (1) - Architect
  78. Wallace, Dave W. (1)
  79. Walsh, Wiliam Thomas
  80. Ward, Anna Lydia (1)
  81. Warner, Ezra (inventor)
  82. Watterworth, Krista
  83. Webster, Daniel F. (4)
  84. Webster, John W. (4)
  85. Weible, Walter Leo
  86. Welton, Caroline Josephine "Carrie" (1)(3)
  87. Welton, Hobart Victory (1)
  88. Welton, Nelson James (1)(3)
  89. Welton, Newton J. (4)
  90. Weston, Archie
  91. White, Elizabeth Wade
  92. Wild, Wellesley
  93. Winter, Ralph K.
  94. Wolfe, Robert Hewitt
  95. Wood, William H.
  96. Woods, George
  97. Woods, Pinky
  98. Wright, Robert William
  99. Wyrick, Katherine "Kay" (1)
  100. Zembruski, Victor
  101. Zilly, John Lynus "Jack"
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Notes:

(1) Denotes Official Waterbury Hall of Famers; 50 in total

(2) Denotes a continuing bloodline of notable and important families

(3) Buried at the historic Riverside Cemetery; 25 in total

(4) Mayor of Waterbury

(5) Connecticut Tri-State Baseball League Hall of Famers