Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Amelia D'Andrea Hultman
May 14, 2012
Amelia D'Andrea Hultman, age 107, of Shelton, the widow of Arthur Hultman, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012 in Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Mrs. Hultman, a homemaker was born in Stratford to the late Pasquale and Victoria (Molina) D'Andrea, and has been a life long area resident. Survivors include her daughter Gloria Wycoff of Stratford, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great...
Marylou Mastroni Hanish
May 14, 2012
Mary Lou Mastroni Hanish, 81, of Naugatuck entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 14, 2012 in VITAS Innovative Hospice Care at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was surrounded by her loving children and her nieces. Mary Lou was predeceased by her husband Charles Hanish. Born in Bridgeport CT, she was the eldest daughter of the late Esther (Ferrusi)...
Elaine Holly Whitham
May 12, 2012
Elaine M. Holly Whitham, age 70, of Florida, beloved wife of Robert Whitham Sr., passed away on Saturday May 12, 2012 in her home. Elaine, a homemaker was born in Bridgeport to the late Stephen and Mary (Kollar) Holly, and had been a devoted Foster Mother to twenty-nine foster children. Survivors in addition to her beloved husband include her devoted...
Andrew Sutyak Jr.
May 8, 2012
Andrew Sutyak Jr, age 90, of Stratford, beloved husband of Helen Sostko Sutyak, passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 8, 2012 in his home. Andy, a WW II Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, was born in Bridgeport to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Bechaver) Sutyak and has been a life long area resident. He was a lifetime member...
Richard Mcdonnell
May 8, 2012
Richard F. McDonnell, age 90, of Huntington, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. McDonnell, a retired adjuster for AETNA Insurance Company, was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Susan (Eckman) McDonnell, and had been a long time area resident. He had attended the University of Scranton and the University of Connecticut, and...
David M. Sloditski
May 7, 2012
David M. Sloditski, age 64, of Shelton, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 in his home. David, a former Electrical Engineer for Northrop Grumman was born in Danville, Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Mildred (Anzulewicz) Sloditski, and has been a long time area resident. He was a graduate of Norwalk Engineering College, and loved to tinker on cars,...
Margaret Csehi Fonda
May 5, 2012
Margaret Csehi Fonda, age 89 of Trumbull, formerly of Stratford, the widow of Nandor Fonda, passed away on Saturday May 5, 2012 in her home. Margaret, a self-employed seamstress, was born in Hungary to the late Lajos and Margit (Sziligyi) Csehi and has been a long time area resident. Survivors include her devoted children Frank Fonda and his wife Donna...
Margaret Mezick Voccola
May 5, 2012
Margaret H. Mezick Voccola, age 83, of Stratford, the widow of Raymond S. Voccola, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. Marge was born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania to the late Alexander and Helen (Shashala) Mezick, and has been a long time area resident. She worked for years at Haussman's Pharmacy before raising her family. She was a...
Rosemary Maxwell
May 4, 2012
Maxwell, Rosemary, age 65, of Milford, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012.Mrs. Maxwell was born in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Sincak Jenci. She was the wife of the late Carl Maxwell who passed away in 1972 when their daughter was 2 years old and son was 4 months old. Rose and Carl met when...
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