Obituaries

Darren J. Reidy

Darren J. Reidy

Jun 24, 2024

Darren Joseph Reidy, aged 44, passed away unexpectedly, on June 24, 2024, in Brooklyn, NY. He was born on October 19, 1979, in Bridgeport, CT to Mary Jane and John Reidy of Stratford, CT.

He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School of Fairfield, CT, in 1998, and received his BA from The College of William...

Margaret D. Miterko

Margaret D. Miterko

Jun 13, 2024

Margaret ("Marge") Miterko went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2024, after a long illness.

Marge was born on January 16, 1933, to George and Anna Borodach in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Marge graduated with honors from Harding High School, and later went on to earn her licensed practical nursing degree. She enjoyed a long career in...

Georgeanne Alusik

Georgeanne Alusik

Jun 9, 2024

Georgeanne Alusik, age 62, of Stratford, passed away on June 9, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital.

Georgeanne was born in Bridgeport on October 18, 1961, to Georgette Kasper Alusik of Shelton, and the late John R. Alusik, and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Bunnell High School and was an Assistant Manager for...

Steven Paul Lewkowicz

Steven Paul Lewkowicz

Jun 6, 2024

Steven Paul Lewkowicz, age 43, of Stratford, passed peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by family on June 6, 2024, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Steven was a lifelong Stratford resident born in Bridgeport on March 30, 1981, to Margaret Ribnicky Lewkowicz and the late Stephan Lewkowicz. He has worked for Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky for the past 20...

Charles "Chuck" W. Sienkiewicz

Charles "Chuck" W. Sienkiewicz

Jun 5, 2024

Charles W. "Chuck" Sienkiewicz, age 81, of Stratford, loved husband of Donna Disbrow Sienkiewicz, passed away on June 5, 2024.

Chuck was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on November 14, 1942, to the late Walter and Mary (Tapparelli) Sienkiewicz and had been a longtime area resident. He was a graduate of Stratford High School and served...

Barbara J. Watt

Barbara J. Watt

May 30, 2024

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we mourn the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Barbara J. Watt.  She passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, with her loving husband, Edward, at her side.

Born on July 5, 1938, in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Emma and Thomas Hannah.  Along...

John R. Worozilcak

John R. Worozilcak

May 27, 2024

John Richard Worozilcak, of Milford, beloved husband of Denise C. (Godbout) Worozilcak and devoted father of Kristen Finnegan and Scott Worzel, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, surrounded by his family.

John was born on February 14, 1944, the son of the late John and Anna (Hodanich) Worozilcak, in Bridgeport. He grew up in Success Park,...

Joan C. Patrick

Joan C. Patrick

May 26, 2024

Joan C. Patrick, age 80, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Robert P. Patrick, passed away on May 26, 2024.

Joan was born in Bridgeport on December 29, 1943, to the late Michael and Marion (Tomalis) Cherney and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Central High School and the National Academy...

Eleanor O'Connell

Eleanor O'Connell

May 25, 2024

Eleanor O'Connell, 92, of Stratford, passed away on May 25, 2024.  Eleanor was born at St. Vincent's Medical Center on March 20, 1932.  She was predeceased by her parents, John and Dorothy O'Connell, a sister, Dorothy Ann, and a brother, Edward O'Connell.  She is survived by her brothers Jack O'Connell (Stratford) and James O'Connell (Oxford), along with 7 nieces...

Martha Elena Quinones Rodriguez

Martha Elena Quinones Rodriguez

May 24, 2024

Martha Elena Quinones Rodriguez (Marty), age 68, of Stratford, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born on December 14th, 1955 in Yauco, Puerto Rico to the late Luis Quinones and Martha Rodriguez. In her younger years, Martha was a passionate teacher in Puerto Rico. After moving to the States, she built a career at the WWE...

David Walter Miller

David Walter Miller

May 24, 2024

David Walter Miller, age 66 of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Hospice at the West Haven Veterans Hospital.

Born in Bridgeport on September 8, 1957 to Martha Gault Miller and the late Arthur E. Miller, he graduated from Bunnell High School. He was a talented athlete playing soccer, basketball, and baseball. Dave served...

Darlene A. Kelly

Darlene A. Kelly

May 23, 2024

Darlene A. Kelly, age 68 of Stratford, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Cassena Care of Norwalk.

Born a twin on July 27, 1955 in Milford to the late Samuel and Grace (Conrad) Kelly, she has been a lifelong area resident. Darlene graduated from Lauralton Hall and Sacred Heart University and worked for Equitable Life...

Nemours Alfonso Michel

Nemours Alfonso Michel

May 18, 2024

Nemours Alfonso Michel of Bridgeport, Connecticut, gained his heavenly wings on May 18, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Nemours, fondly known as Papi, was born to Lina Romeo and Edner Michel on March 13, 1937, in Fort Liberte, Haiti. In 1962, he moved to Freeport, Grand Bahama and worked for BTC phone company. It was while he...

Joseph John Gallo

Joseph John Gallo

May 17, 2024

Joseph John Gallo, 63, died May 17, 2024, of respiratory distress and cardiac arrest in Sun City, Ariz., following a long residence in a physical rehab facility.

Joe was born in Teaneck, N.J., on March 4, 1961, the first child of Robert Peter Gallo and Eleanor Margaret (nee Prahl, nee Gallo) Fisch.

In 1979 he...

George Suchyak

George Suchyak

May 16, 2024

George Suchyak, age 90, of Stratford, beloved husband of Martha Bulikova Suchyak, passed away on May 16, 2024.

George was born in Porubka, Czechoslovakia to the late George and Elizabeth (Kica) Suchyak and had been a longtime area resident. He was a graduate of Harding High School and Bridgeport Engineering Institute and was a U. S. Army...

Edward Michael O'Connell

Edward Michael O'Connell

May 14, 2024

Edward Michael O'Connell passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born on July 22, 1942 in Bridgeport, CT.

Edward graduated from Stratford High School in 1960 where he excelled at sports. He was the captain of the Football, Baseball and Swim Teams.  He also was on the track team and...

Christopher F. Schwarz

Christopher F. Schwarz

May 13, 2024

Christopher F. Schwarz, age 79, of Stratford, beloved husband of Joan Premak Schwarz, passed away on May 13, 2024.

Chris was born in Bridgeport on May 16, 1944, to the late Christopher and Stasia (Mikulski) Schwarz and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School, class of 1962, and was a...

Morris Harry Ambrose Jr

Morris Harry Ambrose Jr

May 9, 2024

It is with love and gratitude that we mourn the passing of Morris "Pete" Ambrose, of Shelton, CT on May 9, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Pete was born on October 11, 1937, in Bridgeport, CT to the late Morris and Lillian (Hull) Ambrosini (Ambrose).

He was pre-deceased by his brother, Don.  Pete...

Daniel J. "Duke" Angeski

Daniel J. "Duke" Angeski

May 6, 2024

Daniel John "Duke" Angeski, died suddenly on May 6, 2024, at his home in Stratford, Connecticut. He was born in Bridgeport on April 26, 1970. He was predeceased by his parents, "Jack and Ree" Angeski, a sister Susan Lee Lewis and his brother James Matthew Angeski. Dan is survived by his daughter, Bailey Angeski; his sisters: Beth McCormick (Edward);...

Dorothy B. Gulish

Dorothy B. Gulish

May 5, 2024

Dorothy Babey Gulish, age 97, of Shelton, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Michael Gulish, passed away on May 5, 2024.

Dorothy was born in Bridgeport on March 22, 1927, to the late George and Anna (Galajda) Babey and had been a lifelong area resident. Survivors include her devoted nephew, Robert Gemza, and great-nephews, Peter...