Obituaries

Dec 7, 2023

Edward M. Bednarski, age 93, of Stratford, CT, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Carriage Greens in Milford. Born In Bridgeport to the late Charles and Eleanor (Oleski) Bednarski, he has been a lifelong area resident. Ed loved dogs but his true passion was his love for music. He was part of the Frank Porto Band for...

Dec 5, 2023

Lillian K. Dinihanian, age 90, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Nelson "Nails" Dinihanian, passed away on December 5, 2023, at Lord Chamberlain Health Center, Stratford.

Lillian was born in Bridgeport on August 15, 1933, to the late Peter and Anna (Resnick) Krug and had been a lifelong area resident. She retired from Dresser Industries.

Dec 5, 2023

George J. Smith age 78, of Orange, CT, formerly of Stratford, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023 at St. Vincent's Medical Center.  George was predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, Charlotte Smith.

George was born on August 9, 1945 to the late Jacob and Viola Smith. He attended Shelton High School where he played...

Dec 4, 2023

Ronald Begnoche, 79, of Stratford passed away peacefully on Monday December 3, 2023, at Maefair Health Center.

He was born and raised in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Edmund and Adeline Begnoche.

Ronald is survived by his loving daughters, Natalie Gleason and her husband Jim of Stratford and Danna Begnoche and her...

Dec 2, 2023

Ronald A. Sperling, age 89, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Lisbeth Brown Sperling, passed away on December 2, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital. Ron was born at home in Stratford on December 4, 1933, to the late Richard and Louva (Cook) Sperling and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of the...

Nov 29, 2023

Joseph S. Swatt of Shelton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away at home on November 29, 2023. He was 95.

Joe was born in Stratford on May 31, 1928, to the late Joseph and Mary (Jura) Swatt. The youngest of 7 children, he never met his father, who passed away in an accident less...

Nov 28, 2023

Carl M. Sakowicz Jr., age 53, of West Haven, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2023, in his home. Carl was born in Bridgeport on May 7, 1970, beloved son of Carl M. Sakowicz Sr. and Patricia Mulkern. Predeceased by his brother Gregory Sakowicz. He was a graduate of Stratford High School, class of 1989.

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Nov 28, 2023

Sophia Luca, age 95, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Edward M. Luca, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Center in Trumbull on November 28, 2023.

Sophia was born in Dearth, Pennsylvania to the late George and Mary (Adamchik) Zentkovich and had been a longtime area resident.

Survivors include her devoted children, John Luca...

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.

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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...