Obituaries

Sep 28, 2024

George W. Grom passed away at the age of 93 after a wonderful life. He was the forever dance partner and beloved husband of Patricia A. Grom for 66 years.

George was born in Bridgeport to George and Mary Grom on June 26, 1931. George graduated from Harding High School and served as a gunner on the...

Sep 27, 2024

Maureen G. Aceycek, age 69, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024, in Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven. Born in Bridgeport on December 23, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary (Mileyka) Kaszycki.

She is survived by her beloved husband John H. Aceycek of 45 years, her son...

Sep 21, 2024

Charles P. Slosar, age 83, of Bridgeport, passed away on September 21, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital.

Charlie was born in Bridgeport on January 22, 1941, to the late Charles and Parry (Zowidowski) Slosar and had been a lifelong area resident. He retired from the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Works. Charlie was an avid BINGO player...

Sep 20, 2024

Richard N. Roberts, "Poppy" age 86, beloved husband and friend of Carol Powe Roberts, died Friday September 20th, 2024, peacefully at his home in Stratford.

Dick was born in Bridgeport CT. and spent most of his life as a resident of Stratford. He served in the U.S. Navy onboard the USS Truckee based in Norfolk VA. He...

Sep 18, 2024

Judith A. DeLorenzo, age 83, of Shelton, formerly of Stratford; beloved wife of the late Robert DeLorenzo, passed away in her home on September 18, 2024. Judy was born in Bridgeport on September 8, 1941, to the late Edward and Eva (Kollar) Borucki and had been a lifelong area resident. She was retired from the admitting department of Bridgeport...

Sep 17, 2024

Brian Michael Pcolar, 61, of Milford, CT, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on July 30, 1963, to Raymond and Mary Ann Pcolar in Fairfield, CT, he was a loving husband of 32 years, devoted father, and cherished friend who brought joy to everyone he met with his...

Sep 11, 2024

Bonnie Lee passed away in her home surrounded by family on September 11, 2024, at the age of 86.

She was a longtime area resident and the former co-owner of Whistle Stop Bookshop in Stratford. Bonnie was born in 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to Winfield and Ida Sauer.

She was married in March 1957...

Sep 11, 2024

Daniel William Meeson, age 64, passed away suddenly in his home on September 11, 2024.

Dan was born in Summit, New Jersey to the late John Meeson Sr and Gail Spooner Meeson Elker.  Dan graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Bridgeport with a B.S. in Computer Science. He was also a member of Phi Kappa...

Sep 5, 2024

Elsa Trostonoff, 79, passed away peacefully on September 5th surrounded by her precious daughter Jessica and her nephew Gregory.

Elsa was born in Bridgeport, CT on October 19, 1944 to parents Harvey and Helen Horton.

Elsa graduated from Stratford High School and was the face of Ashcroft formerly know as Dresser Industries.  She worked as...

Sep 5, 2024

Jean Bodak Beezel RN November 14, 1936 – September 5, 2024

Jean Bodak Beezel cherished daughter of the late Michael and Mary Gaydos Bodak entered into eternal peace on Thursday September 5, 2024, at CT Hospice in Branford surrounded by family.

Jean was born in Bridgeport CT on November 14, 1936, and was one of...

Sep 1, 2024

John Felicella, age 98, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Joanne Smith Felicella, passed away on September 1, 2024.

John was born in Bridgeport on August 16, 1926, to the late Francesco and Lina (Tramontana) Felicella and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was retired from Olympus...

Aug 20, 2024

Maria Guadalupe Ortiz Vazquez, wife of the late Juan Vazquez passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024.

She was predeceased by her loving daughter Ana Julia, siblings, Isabel, Jose, Jesus, Santiago, Calixto, Rosa Marguerita and Luisa.  She is survived by her children Jose (Kathleen), Albert (Carmen) James (Denise), Frederick and William (Kathy).  Grandchildren John, Kelly, Nicholas, Anthony,...

Aug 18, 2024

Rita M. Hampp beloved wife of the late William T. Hampp, formerly of Meriden, passed away on August 18, at her home in Milford, CT.

She was born in Westfield, MA on July 8, 1945, the daughter of Edward J. and Margaret (Murphy) Sullivan. Her sense of volunteerism, notably running the concession stand as part of Jack...

Aug 16, 2024

Ann Ermolovich Maslo, age 78, of Trumbull, passed away on August 16, 2024 at St. Vincent's Hospital after a brief illness.

Born on October 11, 1945 in Bridgeport, CT, to the late Anna Jankura Ermolovich and John N. Ermolovich and pre-deceased by grandparents Anna Fedor Jankura, Michael Jankura, and Nicholas and Mary Ermolovich.  Ann is survived by...

Aug 14, 2024

Nancy Ann Martin, age 64, of Seymour, passed away on August 14, 2024.

Nancy was born in Bridgeport on March 25, 1960, to the late Claude J. and Cecile (Ouelette) Martin and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Bassick High School, class of 1978 and was a retired dispatcher for the Connecticut...

Aug 9, 2024

Stasia Mary Stramski, age 73, of Milford, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 in Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in Bridgeport on December 6, 1950, to the late Frank and Goldie (Holczer) Stramski, she has been a lifelong area resident and was retired from Save the Children. Survivors include her brother Frank Stramski, and his wife Linda, of Prospect; her...

Aug 6, 2024

Thomas Patrick Collins, 58, entered Eternal Rest on August 6, 2024, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He peacefully passed while next to his loving wife Donna of 35 years. Tom was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Tom was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 19, 1966, and grew up in Bridgeport and...

Aug 3, 2024

Thomas E. Hetherington, age 83, of Shelton, the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Waldron Hetherington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024 in St. Vincent's Medical Center.

Born Bridgeport on February 16, 1941 to the late Francis and Bernice (Mahoney) Hetherington, he has resided in Bridgeport, Milford, Hamden, Stratford and Shelton.  Tom was a retired...

Jul 30, 2024

Eleanor Bonazzo Shea ("Ellie") of Stratford, CT beloved wife of Cornelius (Connie) P. Shea was 87 years old and died peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her loved ones on 30th day of July 2024.  Ellie and Connie recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Born January 27th, 1937, in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter...

Jul 27, 2024

Lillian A. DuRivage, age 84, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Paul D. DuRivage, passed away on July 27, 2024. Lillian was born in France on February 10, 1940, to the late Emil and Margot (Kronert) Libis and had been a Florida resident before moving back to Stratford. She worked in fine jewelry sales for many years. Lillian...