Obituaries

Jul 3, 2024

Jean D. Leonetti, age 90, of Stratford, passed away on July 3, 2024.

Jean was born in Bridgeport on January 9, 1934, to the late John and Laura (Riccio) Del Vecchio and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High School and earned her degree at New York Institute of Dietetic.  Jean...

Jul 2, 2024

Mary B. Gulish, age 86, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late George Gulish, passed away on July 2, 2024.

Mary was born in Canada on September 9, 1937, to the late John and Anna (Filicko) Bashar and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Harding High School and was a devoted member of St. John's...

Jul 2, 2024

Domiano (Dominick) Murolo, age 70, of Stratford, beloved husband of Patricia Pisano Murolo, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dominick was born in Bari, Italy on September 9, 1953, to the late Domenico and Maria (Sciancalepore) Murolo. After high school Dominick became a plumber, then had a career as an engineer with the...

Jul 1, 2024

Douglas M. Norko, age 72, of Stratford, entered eternal rest at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by his family on July 1, 2024.

He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann Dawidowski Norko. Doug was born in Bridgeport on June 25, 1952, to the late Joseph and Charlotte (Pieger) Norko and had been a lifelong area resident. He was...

Jul 1, 2024

Christine Samoskevich, 91, passed away peacefully at home, July 1, 2024, on a beautiful summer afternoon.

She and her late husband, Peter (Pete) lived in Newtown for over 53 years. Christine was born in Bridgeport, CT and was one of ten children to the late Helen and John Popovich.She began her early career at SNET as a...

Jun 30, 2024

Helen M. Maceyunas, age 92, of Seymour, beloved wife of the late Carl P. Maceyunas, passed away on June 30, 2024, at her home.

Helen was born in Bridgeport on May 21, 1932, to the late Gus and Katherine (Ember) Manely and had been a long time Shelton, Daytona Beach, and Stratford resident before moving to Seymour....

Jun 25, 2024

Agnes Barbara Lavin, nee Starincak, age 93, of Stratford, found eternal peace on June 25, 2024. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 31, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Krivda) Starincak. Agnes graduated from Warren Harding High School in 1948 and was an accomplished athlete, playing on the girls' basketball and softball teams. While...

Jun 24, 2024

Joan K. Noble, age 91, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late James T. Noble, passed away on June 24, 2024.

Joan was born in Bridgeport on November 3, 1932, to the late John and Alice (Chapman) Kelleher and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired executive secretary for Acme United.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...