Obituaries

Nov 25, 2023

Kathleen (Kay) Zorka, age 102, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late John M. Zorka, passed away on November 25, 2023, in her home.

Kay was born in Bridgeport on December 12, 1920, to the late Nicholas and Anastasia (Zboroluk) Nykorchuk and had been a lifelong area resident. She attended the University of Bridgeport, where she was...

Nov 24, 2023

Joseph James Minkowski, age 70 of Stratford, the beloved husband of Marlyn Graham Minkowski, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 in his home. Born in Bridgeport on June 14, 1953 to the late Jan and Pauline (Bernaski) Minkowski, he has been a lifelong area resident. Joe, a 1971 graduate of Bunnell High School, was a senior manufacturing engineer...

Nov 22, 2023

Patricia M. Cutrufello, age 81, of Bridgeport, the beloved widow of Paul Cutrufello, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 in Lord Chamberlain Nursing Home. Born on November 10, 1942 in Bridgeport to the late Michael and Anna (Vargo) Vojtek. She has been a lifelong Bridgeport resident and was a retired seamstress for Warnaco Manufacturing and was a member...

Nov 19, 2023

Jason T. Claus found peace on November 19, 2023. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on January 7, 1980.  Jay was a gentle soul who was taken from this life much too soon. He was the son of Mary Rick and Tom (Sue) Claus. Besides his parents, he leaves behind his sisters Lindsay Claus (his confidant), Allie Cristante  and...

Nov 10, 2023

Claire E. Hayas, age 91, of Stratford, the beloved widow of Michael Hayas Sr. passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Bridgeport on October 2, 1932 to the late Peter and Ethel (Magnuson) Petersen, she has been a life long Stratford resident. Claire was a retired area florist....

Nov 9, 2023

Janet A. Onze (83) of Shelton and the beloved wife of 63 years to Leo F. Onze passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Born in Bridgeport on June 24, 1940, to the late Michael and Anna (Oleshkevich) Super, Janet was a lifelong area resident and a retiree from Brew Printing where she was an office manager. She was...

Nov 9, 2023

Donald "Donnie" Dempkowski, a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, CT, before moving to Nalcrest, Florida passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Lake Wales Medical Center, Florida.

He was born on November 11, 1952, and was the most devoted son to the late Margaret (Hanish) Dempkowski and Donald Dempkowski. Donnie was pre-deceased by his sister, Valerie. He...

Nov 5, 2023

Karen (Schuler) Rodia, age 65, beloved wife, mother, Mimi, and daughter, of Stratford, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 5, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Thomas R. Rodia for 45 years.

She was born on March 18, 1958, in Bridgeport, the daughter of Rose (Aronson) and the late Donald Schuler, Sr.

Karen...

Nov 3, 2023

Joseph D. Kachala, age 65, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023, in his home surrounded by family and friends.

Joe was born in Bridgeport on February 20, 1958, to the late Joseph and Catherine (Stempel) Kachala and had been a lifelong area resident, He was a graduate of Shelton High School, class of...

Oct 28, 2023

Daniel Anthony Piccirillo of Naugatuck passed away on October 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony (Tony) Piccirillo and Marie Santone Piccirillo.

Born August 30, 1959, he is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Nancy Pilgoste Piccirillo, sons, Neil Anthony, Adam Daniel (Alyssa),  grandson, Nathan Daniel, grand dog,...

Oct 24, 2023

Mary Jane Kosa, age 79, of Stratford, beloved wife of William Kosa, passed away on October 24, 2023.

Mary Jane was born in Bridgeport on March 24, 1944, to the late Joseph and Mabel (Martin) Hanz and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Bassick High School and was an avid sewer and...

Oct 23, 2023

Augustin Rosario, age 57, of New Haven, passed away suddenly on October 23, 2023, in Pennsylvania.

Augustin was born in Buffalo, New York on November 29, 1965, to the late Regino and Juana M. (Rodriguez) Rosario and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a proud U.S. Marine Corp veteran and was a driver for Corttrell...

Oct 21, 2023

Mary DeGirolamo, age 94, of Shelton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Shelton Lakes with her only child, Sharon, by her side.

Born on November 4, 1928, in Ambridge, Pennsylvania to the late John and Helen (Pirhalla) Tarasovich, she grew up in Granville, New York and graduated from Granville, High School. She soon followed...

Oct 21, 2023

Joshua M Chapman, age 37, of Naugatuck, passed away suddenly on October 21,2023. Josh was born in Bridgeport on October 6, 1986, beloved son of Kimberly (Chapman) Pisanelle, Joseph Pisanelle, Jr., and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Lecza. He was a lifelong Connecticut resident and graduated from Platt Technical High School. Josh went on to become a member of Carpenters Union Local...

Oct 19, 2023

Avis Ann Kapitancek, age 72, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Richard Kapitancek passed away on October 19, 2023. Avis was born in Bridgeport on May 22, 1951, to the late Frank and Avis (Dalton) Autore and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Trumbull High School and Catherine Gibbs Secretarial School. Avis was...

Oct 18, 2023

Robert J. Gabris, age 80, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Marsha Doerner Gabris, passed away on October 18, 2023. Robert was born in Bridgeport on March 3, 1943, to the late Anthony and Sophie (Yuckienuz) Gabris and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Bassick High School and was a proud Viet Nam...

Oct 17, 2023

Gloria Ann Izzo-Hoyt, (Pagliaro), age 95, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Ralph Izzo and Robert Hoyt, passed away on October 17, 2023.

Gloria was born in Bridgeport on May 9, 1928, to the late Michael and Mary (Rapillo) Pagliaro and had been a lifelong area resident, moving to Stratford in 1985 where she resided until...

Oct 16, 2023

Kathleen J. Fabricy, age 73, of Waterbury, passed away on October 16, 2023.

Kathleen was born in Bridgeport on November 14, 1949, to the late Arnold and Mary (Elias) Fabricy and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Bassick High School and Quinnipiac University. Kathleen was a retired coder for Bradley Memorial Hospital....

Oct 12, 2023

Zenobia Konopko, age 90, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Paul Konopko, passed away on October 12, 2023.

Zenobia was born in Kobylin Cieszymy, Poland to the late Adolf and Anna (Mojson) Kobylinski and has been a longtime area resident. She was retired head cook for Roncalli Health Center. Survivors include her devoted children, Alice Paniccia...

Oct 11, 2023

Teofilo Angelo Agostino Pelli, affectionately known as "Ted," passed away on October 11, 2023, leaving a legacy of service, love, and an unwavering zest for life. Ted was born on May 12, 1926, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Throughout his remarkable journey, he touched the lives of countless individuals with his infectious energy, radiant smile, and boundless passion for living.