Obituaries

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.

Oct 8, 2023

Regina Czaplinski Iwaszkiewicz, age 89, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Aleksander Iwaszkiewicz, passed away on October 8, 2023, in her home with her family by her side.

Regina was born in Poland on October 24, 1933, the last of twelve children to the late Ignacy and Julia (Bakinowski) Czaplinski and has been an area resident...

Oct 7, 2023

John Bustelos, Jr., age 80, of Woodbridge, beloved husband of Joan Jarusinsky  Bustelos entered eternal rest on October 7, 2023, after a long illness fought with courage beyond measure. John was born to the late John and Catherine Bustelos in White Plains, NY.

He was a proud graduate of Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY where he received a...

Oct 6, 2023

Robert Umberto Wiencko, age 77, of Stratford, the beloved husband of 50 years to Virginia Susan Vangele Wiencko, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, October 6, 2023 in St. Vincent Medical Center in Bridgeport. Born In Bridgeport on July 14, 1946 to the late Anthony and Edvige (Bettini) Wiencko, Bob has been a lifetime Stratford...

Oct 5, 2023

Richard E. Botta, age 86, of Stratford, CT, the beloved widower of Virginia (Pioli) Botta, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in his home. He was born on September 5, 1937 to the late Duilio and Adelaide (Orioli) Botta, in Corona, Queens, where he grew up playing stick ball and stoop ball. Richard was a proud graduate...

Oct 3, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Audrey T. (Sinclair) Galpin, 84, of Upper Black Eddy, PA, beloved wife of Arthur F. Galpin, Jr.  She passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023. Born July 23, 1939 in Bridgeport, CT daughter of John and Ruth (Abbott) Sinclair.

Previously deceased are her parents John and Ruth Sinclair, infant...

Oct 3, 2023

William H. Dwyer, Jr. entered into eternal rest on October 3, 2023.

Bill was born on October 18, 1932, to the late William and Anna Cullen Dwyer and was a lifelong area resident.  He attended Fairfield Prep as well as Bullard Havens.  He served in U.S. Army from 1953 – 1955 having the distinction of serving in...

Oct 3, 2023

Geraldine Bennett Cambria, age 88, passed away peacefully at Cochina Cay, New Smyrna Beach, FL on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerard A.Cambria.

Born in Bridgeport, CT on January 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Frances (Carletti) Bennett. She grew up in Fairfield, CT.  Geraldine...

Oct 2, 2023

Deacon Michael Saranich Jr. of Stratford, beloved husband of Arlene (Ryan) Saranich, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, at the age of 83.   Known to his friends as Mike, he was born in Bridgeport on July 13, 1940, to the late Michael and Loretta (Ugolik) Saranich.  Raised and educated in Fairfield, Mike attended St. Anthony of Padua and...

Sep 22, 2023

Michael D. Babey, age 93, of Trumbull, the beloved husband of Susan Polascik Babey, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mike was born on October 27, 1929 in Fairfield to the late Michael and Katarina Babey and has been a longtime area resident. He was a graduate of Harding High School class of 1947 and...

Sep 22, 2023

Stephanie G. Brackett, age 77, of Stratford, CT, the widow of Richard Brackett, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Spring Village Assisted Living in Stratford.  Stephanie was born in Waukegan, IL on October 26, 1945 to the late Norman Paul and Ruth Barbara (Lindhout) Stromdahl of Webster Groves, MO.  She was a graduate of Webster Groves High...

Sep 20, 2023

Bridget J. Knudsen, age 74, passed peacefully at her home in Milford, CT on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Born in Norwalk on March 25, 1949, to the late Mark E. and Bertha (O'Marra) Ballard. She was a lifelong area resident and spent over 30 years as the Executive Assistant to the administrator at the Norwalk Transit District.  Bridget was...

Sep 11, 2023

Ann M. Hetes peacefully passed away at her home in Trumbull at the age of 97.

Born in Czechoslovakia in 1925, she emigrated to the United States in 1928 with her parents, the late George Holodnak and Mary (Stoverchy) Holodnak, and an older sister. A longtime Bridgeport resident, she attended Saints Cyril and Methodius School and graduated...