Obituaries

Ann Berbec Boyko

Ann Berbec Boyko

Aug 30, 2010

Ann Berbec Boyko, 91, of Stratford, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully and painlessly Monday, August 30, following a massive stroke. She was surrounded by her family, just the way she always prayed she'd leave us. To define a heart of gold, one only needed to know her. She was the most generous and kind person God ever created, and...

Albina "Barbara" Araujo

Albina "Barbara" Araujo

Aug 25, 2010

Albina "Barbara" Araujo of West Palm Beach Florida and Shelton Connecticut, the widow of William R Araujo, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Wellington Health Care Center. Born in Bridgeport to the late John and Anna (Kanaval) Knapick, she had resided in Bridgeport and Shelton prior to moving to Florida several years ago. She was the owner of...

Dorothy Alberta (Kaimer) Vitko

Dorothy Alberta (Kaimer) Vitko

Aug 25, 2010

Dorothy Alberta Kaimer Vitko, age 95 of Stratford, the widow of Joseph E. Vitko Sr., her husband of 66 years, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Winchester, CT to the late Hugo and Martha (Yetter) Kaimer, she has been a long time Stratford resident. Dorothy held many jobs during her life but her 2...

Caryl Antonowicz Soucy

Caryl Antonowicz Soucy

Aug 25, 2010

Caryl Antonowicz Soucy, age 68 of Oxford formerly of Stratford passed away on Wednesday August 25, 2010 in Griffin Hospital. Caryl, an Artist was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Anthony and Helen (Jackman) Antonowicz and has been a life long area resident. Survivors include her beloved children William Soucy and his wife Priscilla of Killingworth, and Cynthia Soucy...

Derith Radachowsky Huchko

Derith Radachowsky Huchko

Aug 20, 2010

Derith June Radachowsky Huchko, age 86 beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on August 20, 2010 with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Huchko was born in Bridgeport to the late John and Bertha (Luchanan) Radachowsky and has been a life long area resident. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John George Huchko, her...

Evelyn Witalis Ceccarelli

Evelyn Witalis Ceccarelli

Aug 19, 2010

Evelyn Witalis Ceccarelli age 83 of Stratford, beloved wife of Frank Ceccarelli, entered into eternal rest on Thursday August 19, 2010. Evelyn, a homemaker was born on January 10, 1927 to the late Wendell and Edith (Kelly) Witalis and had been a life long area resident. Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years Frank, her son Richard and daughter-in-law...

Paul J. Gabriel Jr.

Paul J. Gabriel Jr.

Aug 17, 2010

Paul J. Gabriel Jr. age 58 of Trumbull formerly of Bridgeport and Norwalk passed away on Tuesday August 17, 2010 in Connecticut Hospice Branford. Paul, a retired employee of Shop Rite in Stamford was born in Bridgeport to Paul Gabriel Sr. and Muriel DeSilvestro Gabriel and has been a life long area resident. He was a friend of Bill W....

Henrietta Mencel

Henrietta Mencel

Aug 13, 2010

Henrietta (Henri) Brandz Mencel age 81 of Bridgeport, wife of Thomas Mencel, died on Friday, August 13, 2010 in St. Vincent Medical Center. Born in Scranton PA to the late Steven and Helen (Jasinski) Brandz, Henri was a lifelong Bridgeport resident and was retired from G E Supply as a secretary. Survivors include her beloved husband Thomas of 60 years,...

Judith Ann Grosner

Judith Ann Grosner

Aug 5, 2010

Judith Ann Grosner, age 66, joined her parents in heaven on Thursday, August 5th. Judy spent her entire life on the family homestead in Stratford, CT and passed peacefully in the place she loved the most. Stricken with Polio at age 9, Judy was given little chance to survive, and in the immediate neighborhood, two other girls of nearly the...

Herbert Brelsford

Herbert Brelsford

Aug 2, 2010

Herbert Warren Brelsford, resident at Wesley Village Cottages in Shelton (previously of Stratford) passed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Monday, August 2, after giving 95 years of love and devotion to his family and friends. Born in Stratford on April 7, 1915, he was the son of Henry and Annie Quire Brelsford. He initially worked as an...

Mary Ann Soltis Vasco

Mary Ann Soltis Vasco

Aug 2, 2010

Mary Ann Soltis Vasco age 72 of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday August 2, 2010 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs. Vasco, a retired secretary was born in Bridgeport to the late Michael and Anna (Kopscik) Soltis and has been a life long area resident, and was a graduate of Harding High School. Survivors include her brother Robert Soltis and his wife...

Joan A. Dirga

Joan A. Dirga

Jul 30, 2010

Joan A. Jablonski Dirga age 77 of Stratford passed away on Friday July 30, 2010 in St. Joseph's Manor Trumbull. Joan, a retired Secretary for the Stratford Condominium Association was born in Bridgeport to the late John and Victoria (Maziarz) Jablonski and has been a life long area resident. She was previously employed as an Office Manager for E.I. Company....

Helen Mangino Kortak

Helen Mangino Kortak

Jul 27, 2010

Helen Mangino Kortak age 91 of Bridgeport, widow John Kortak passed away on Tuesday July 27, 2010 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs. Kortak, a retired seamstress for Warner's was born in Bridgeport to the late Joseph and Catherine (Raffio) Mangino and has been a life long area resident. She was pre-deceased by her four siblings. Survivors include 2 nephews Joe Mangino...

Dorothy Staron Eannotti

Dorothy Staron Eannotti

Jul 25, 2010

Dorothy S. Eannotti, age 82, of Stratford Passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010 in her home. She was born in Bridgeport to the late Andrew and Katherine (Gondek) Staron and has remained a life long area resident. Dorothy was the widow of the late Joseph A. Eannotti and was retired from the GE Corp. Survivors include her beloved children:...

Pellegrino Millo

Pellegrino Millo

Jul 24, 2010

Pellegrino Millo, age 82 of Seymour formerly of Bridgeport, died on Saturday, July 24, 2010 in the Birmingham HCC in Derby. Born in Bridgeport to the late Antonio and Bettina (Abbarelli) Millo, he has been a life long Bridgeport resident prior to moving to Seymour 5 years ago. He was a retired riveter of 42 years with Sikorsky Aircraft in...

Rosemary Gimigliano Wysocki

Rosemary Gimigliano Wysocki

Jul 16, 2010

Rosemary Gimigliano Wysocki, age 67 of Stratford beloved wife of Stanley Wysocki passed away on Friday July 16, 2010 in St. Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport. Mrs. Wysocki, a retired Registered Nurse for Assa Abloy Group, formerly Sargent, was born in Bridgeport to the late Pasquale and Philomena (Candelora) Gimigliano and has been a life long area resident. She was a...

Mary Cavanaugh Soltis

Mary Cavanaugh Soltis

Jul 13, 2010

Mary Cavanaugh Soltis, age 82 of Shelton, the widow of Edward Soltis passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2010 in her home. Mrs. Soltis, a retired Electrical Technician for Phillips Medical was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Mary (Gershey) Cavanaugh and has been a long time area resident. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Donna...

Florence De Palma Cervone

Florence De Palma Cervone

Jul 4, 2010

Florence De Palma Cervone, age 95 formerly of Fairfield, the widow of John B. Cervone passed away on Sunday July 4, 2010. Mrs. Cervone, a retired assembler for Remington Rand was born in Bridgeport to the late Ralph and Filomena (Montulli) De Palma and has been a life long area resident. She was a member of the AVCO Seniors. Survivors...

Michael Dirgo

Michael Dirgo

Jul 1, 2010

Michael Dirgo, age 84, of Stratford passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in his home. Born in Bridgeport to the late George and Elizabeth (Kravec) Dirgo, he has been a lifelong area resident. Michael was retired from Remington-Dupont in Bridgeport were he worked in the shipping department. He was a former officer; usher and recording secretary of St. John's...

Frank A. Rogers

Frank A. Rogers

Jun 29, 2010

Frank A. Rogers age 81 of Stratford, beloved husband of Lorraine Panginski Rogers passed away on Tuesday June 29, 2010 in his home. Mr. Rogers, a WW II Veteran of the U.S. Navy was born in Danbury to the late Thomas and Arlene (Crawford) Rogers and has been a life long area resident. He was a retired Foreman for Lacey...