Jewish Cemetery Association
For information contact us at the numbers / web site below:
Administrator: 203-910-2632
Federation: 203-267-3177
visit us at www.jewishcemeteriesofwaterbury.com
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO
THE JEWISH CEMETERY ASSOCiATION CEMETERIES
All are within the City of Waterbury, CT except for the last entry:
To SHARIS ISRAEL, FARBAND, BRASS CITY and HEBREW BENEFIT:
From Route 84 exit to ramp for route 69North. Follow 69N signs through local streets, pass
a cemetery and a public school (on your right) then be alert for Woodtick Road at a
right fork. Left at the traffic light and the first cemetery on the right is Sharis Israel
followed by the other three.
To HEBREW BENEFIT, WORKMEN’S CIRCLE AND STAR LODGE:
F o llow above directions EXCEPT continue on Route 69N. At the traffic light you will be
facing Hebrew Benefit. Left at the light you will find Workmen’s Circle and Star Lodge
Cemeteries after passing the driveway to Wal-Mart and the shopping area.
To MELCHIZEDEK:
F r om 84 East exit 25, Harpers Ferry Road. Left at the end of the ramp, left at the stop sign
(Plank Road) last cemetery on the left for entrance through black Iron Gate.
From 84 West exit 25, Plank Road cemetery on the left after Harpers Ferry Road.
To BETH EL:
F rom Route 8 North exit on Huntingdon Ave., right at the end of the ramp, proceed
through 2 addition traffic lights, left at the third traffic light, Cooke Street, right at the end
of Cooke Street, Boyden Street for one mile the cemetery entrance will be on the right.
From Route 8 South, exit on Huntingdon Ave., left at end of ramp, left at the traffic light
then follow above directions.
To FARBAND in East Morris:
F rom Route 8 North exit 39, left at end of the ramp, follow Route 109 signs for
approximately 6 miles entrance through chain link fence, last cemetery on the right.
From Southbury, Route 6 North to Route 61 to Route 109. Right on 109 approximately one
mile, first cemetery entrance on the left.
Jewish Cemetery Association
Accomplishes Mission
With the successful merger of the eight Jewish cemeteries in Waterbury and Morris, the Jewish Cemetery Association has accomplished its mission. But this is not a time rest on our laurels.
Thanks to the efforts of many, we are now able to serve the local Jewish community efficiently and with dignity. There is a comprehensive record of the interred based on the knowledge that was available at the time of the mergers. We are updating this information regularly.
We have made significant capital improvements to the facilities including: resurfaced the driveway in the Melchizedek Cemetery; installed a driveway and opened the fence in Hebrew Benefit Cemetery which now allows the hearse and family members inside the premises; resurfaced the walks in the Star Lodge and Workmen’s Circle Cemeteries; and moved the entry gate in the Beth El Cemetery to a better location.
These improvements, as well as those in the future, must be funded by the community. The sale of burial plots and the generosity of those responding to our annual appeal are our major sources of income. Also please remember the Jewish Cemetery Association as a recipient when composing an obituary.
In order to continue to upgrade and maintain the appearance of our cemeteries, your efforts as volunteers are necessary. Our help has dwindled and your assistance is imperative to continue this work. The time you give can be minimal, but the knowledge that you are performing an important community function is extremely gratifying.
For additional information regarding the operation of the Jewish Cemetery Association and information on volunteering, please contact Marcia Tishman, the Executive Director, at 203 910 2632.