Obituaries

Margery Kremser

Margery Kremser

Jun 22, 2012

Margery Jean Blake, age 89, of Stratford passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 at St. Vincent's Hospital. Jean, beloved wife of the late Robert M. Blake, was born in Liverpool, England, grew up in London, England and came to the United States as a war bride in 1946. She was involved in many professional and community organizations throughout her...

Maria Ceccarelli Palonis

Maria Ceccarelli Palonis

Jun 16, 2012

Maria E Palonis, age 95, of Stratford, the widow of the late Edward J. Palonis passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 in Lord Chamberlain Health Care Center. Maria a retired Endoscopy Tech at Bridgeport Hospital was born in Marion, CT to the late Joseph and Caroline (Scosta) Ceccarelli, she has been a long time Stratford resident. Survivors include a...

Helen A. Danilowicz Bizak

Helen A. Danilowicz Bizak

Jun 16, 2012

Helen A. Danilowicz Bizak, age 90, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late John F. Bizak, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 in St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull. Mrs. Bizak, a homemaker was born in Bridgeport to the late Boleslaw and Pelagia (Truhinovitz) Danilowicz, and has been a life long area resident, living the past five years at Atria in...

Joseph Hamilla

Joseph Hamilla

Jun 10, 2012

Joseph Hamilla, age 92, of Stratford, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012, in Northbridge Health Care Center, Bridgeport. Born on February 12, 1920 he was the son of the late John and Anna Galayda Hamilla. Joseph was a graduate of Harding High School and Bridgeport Engineering Institute. He was a retired Mechanical Engineer for General Electric, and was a...

Wayne Gombar

Wayne Gombar

Jun 9, 2012

Wayne M. Gombar, age 60, of Shelton, beloved husband of Donna Kafara Gombar, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 9, 2012 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Wayne, a Plant Manager for Bridgeport Insulated Wire, was born in Bridgeport to the Agnes Galya Gombar of Stratford and the late Howard Gombar. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School and...

Andrew Lopresti

Andrew Lopresti

Jun 7, 2012

Andrew G. LoPresti, age 82, of Shelton, beloved husband of Sally Giroux LoPresti, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2012 in Gardner Heights Health Center, Shelton. Mr. LoPresti, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, was born in Bridgeport to the late Frank and Phyllis Saccone LoPresti, and has been a life long area resident. He was a retired...

Daniel Scinto

Daniel Scinto

Jun 5, 2012

Daniel Scinto, age 90, of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Mr. Scinto, a WW II Veteran of the U.S. Army was born in Bridgeport, to the late Leonard and Lucia (Capuano) Scinto, and has been a life long area resident. Daniel was an avid bowler, golfer, and U-Conn fan. He was...

Beverly Ann Maceachran Barry

Beverly Ann Maceachran Barry

Jun 3, 2012

Beverly Ann MacEachran Barry, age 76, of Orange, formerly of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Barry, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012 in Maefair Health Center, Trumbull. Beverly, a 1954 graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, was born in Bridgeport to the late Leslie and Jessie (Dale) MacEachran, and has been a life long...

Sally Tarantino

Sally Tarantino

Jun 2, 2012

Sally A. Tarantino, age 74 of Stratford, passed away on June 2, 2012 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport on December 28, 1937 to the late Lawrence and Ethel (Lore) Tarantino, she has been a lifelong area resident. Sally was employed by Mr. Mac's Canteen in Milford and was in the restaurant business most of her life. She...

Michael R. Chirsky

Michael R. Chirsky

Jun 2, 2012

Michael R. Chirsky, age 62, of Naugatuck, passed away on Saturday June 2, 2012 in St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. Michael, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Viet Nam War, was born in Bridgeport to the late, Michael W. and Helen (Kampf) Chirsky, and has been a life long area resident. He was the co-founder of the Auto Shop in Bridgeport,...

Valerie Shukait

Valerie Shukait

Jun 1, 2012

Valerie A. Shukait, age 96, of Stratford, the widow of Stephen Shukait, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012 in the Summit at Plantsville Nursing Home in Plantsville, CT. Born in Glen Lyon, PA to the late John and Stephia (Tarnowski) Kishel, Valerie has been a lifelong Stratford resident. She was a part of the "Bingo Buddies" at the Stonybrook...

Donnamarie Tomasini Previs

Donnamarie Tomasini Previs

May 30, 2012

Donnamarie Tomasini Previs, age 61, of Stratford, passed away on Wednesday May 30, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. Donna, the Manager of Donut Inc. in Stratford, was born in Bridgeport to the late Goryo (Chic) and Lillian (DeFeo) Tomasini, and has been a life long area resident. She was retired from S.N.E.T. after twenty-five years of service. Donna truly loved working...

Beverly Marie Zrelak Garcia

Beverly Marie Zrelak Garcia

May 29, 2012

Beverly Marie Zrelak Garcia, age 64, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Jose Garcia, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in her home. Beverly, a retired machinist for Continental AFA, was born in Peckville, PA to the late Roger Brunori Sr. and Genevieve Werner and has been a life long area resident. Survivors in addition to her husband include her...

Edward M. Yacko

Edward M. Yacko

May 28, 2012

Edward M. Yacko, age 93, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Blees Yacko, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Yacko, a WW II Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, was born in Bridgeport to the late Michael and Anna (Lois) Yacko and has been a life long area resident. He was a graduate...

Lisbeth A. Brown Sperling

Lisbeth A. Brown Sperling

May 26, 2012

Lisbeth A. Brown Sperling, age 73, of Stratford, beloved wife of Ronald Sperling, passed away on Saturday May 26, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs. Sperling, a retired cashier for Stop and Shop, was born in Barre, Vermont to the late George and Barbara (Hutchinson) Brown and has been a long time area resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High...

Edward J. Barry

Edward J. Barry

May 23, 2012

Edward J. Barry, age 77, of Orange, formerly of Stratford, beloved husband of Beverly MacEachran Barry, passed away on Wednesday May 23, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Barry, a retired Electrician for the U.S. Baird Corp. was born in Bridgeport to the late Daniel J. and Edith (McGuines) Barry and has been a life long area resident. Edward lived a...

Rudolph G. Mastroianni

Rudolph G. Mastroianni

May 19, 2012

Rudolph Girolamo Mastroianni, age 80, of Stratford, died suddenly on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at his home. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, Barbara. Born in Bridgeport on September 27, 1931 to the late Domenico and Margaret Mastroianni, Rudy had been a Stratford resident for 46 years. A proud veteran, Rudy served in the Air Force...

Jacqueline Halkowicz Wilson

Jacqueline Halkowicz Wilson

May 16, 2012

Jacqueline Halkowicz Wilson, age 47, of Clinton entered into eternal rest to be with the Lord and her mother on May 16, 2012 in Essex, CT. Jacqueline was born on June 10, 1964, the daughter of Nicholas Halkowicz and the late Maria (Lia) Halkowicz. She was a 1982 graduate of Bunnell High School Stratford. She had a cheerful, helpful and...

Clare M. Duban

Clare M. Duban

May 16, 2012

Clare M. Duban, age 89 of Shelton, the beloved wife of 67 years, to John J. Duban passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in St. Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport. Born in Bridgeport to the late Ernesto and Caroline (Barbieri) Paolini, she has been a lifelong area resident. Survivors in addition to her husband John are several nieces and nephews....

James "Jay" Cuff Sr

James "Jay" Cuff Sr

May 16, 2012

James "Jay" Cuff Sr, age 48, of Stratford, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 16. 2012. Born in Bridgeport on June 22, 1963 to the late Jean Porubsky Cuff, Jay has been a life long Stratford resident. He was a graduate of Stratford High School and was employed by the Town of Stratford. Survivors include his beloved sons James Cuff...