Obituaries

Oct 21, 2024

Daniel S. Kekacs, age 88, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Claudia "Jan" Kekacs, passed away on October 21, 2024. Dan was born in Bridgeport on December 26, 1935, to the late Andrew and Mary (Buypal) Kekacs and had been a lifelong area resident.

He was born into a simpler world, a place of unshakeable certainty...

Oct 16, 2024

Marianne R. Gnida, age 86, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Charles T. Gnida, passed away on October 16, 2024, in her home. Marianne was born in Bridgeport on April 11, 1938, to the late John and Anna (Hrenyo) Rinko and had been a lifelong area resident.

Survivors include her devoted daughter, Sandra Jossick of Stratford,...

Oct 13, 2024

Mary Ann Liscinsky age 76 of Stratford, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday October 13, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

Mary Ann worked at US Motors, American Handicraft, Stratford Craft, Rag Shop and BJ's. Upon retirement Mary Ann, who was very creative, was able to spend time with her great- nieces whom she...

Oct 8, 2024

Richard "Dick" Anthony Miron of Stratford, CT, died on October 8, 2024, at the age of 88.

Born in Bridgeport, CT, on February 19, 1936, to the late Anthony J. and Louise (Havelick), Richard attended Harding High School before earning his degree from the University of Bridgeport. He later served as a U.S. Army Reservist, proudly serving...

Oct 4, 2024

Devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and treasured friend, Patricia A. Farrell, age 85 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, in St Vincents Medical Center Bridgeport surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport on July 27, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Varholy) Jarosik.

Pat has been a lifelong...

Oct 3, 2024

Albert E. (Frenchy) Giroux, age 87, of Stratford, beloved husband of Anna Duffy Giroux, passed away on October 3, 2024.

Albert was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on December 14, 1936, to the late Alcide and Juliette (Chabot) Giroux and had been a longtime area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran with the 697th ENGR CO,...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Katielynne Rose Bevino age 38, a lifelong resident of Trumbull, Connecticut, who passed away suddenly on October 3, 2024.

She brought joy and laughter into our lives with her kind heart and radiant smile. Though her time with us was brief, the depth...

Sep 28, 2024

Judith M. Verrilli, age 79, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Luke A. Verrilli Sr., passed away on September 28, 2024, in her home.

Juith was born in Derby on November 17, 1944, to the late Leon and Carmela (Persico) Kennedy and had been a longtime area resident. She was retired from the parts department at...

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,...