Obituaries

May 14, 2023

Daniel James Gillespy "Danny," age 22, of Stratford, tragically entered eternal rest May 14, 2023. Danny was born in Bridgeport on April 3, 2001, beloved son also known as the "Golden Child" of Sara Mulkern. He was an employee of Stewart Amusements. Danny had a big heart with an even bigger smile and personality. He was very protective of...

May 9, 2023

Lillian P. Olzinski, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Olzinski Sr. with whom she shared 50 years of marriage until his passing in 1997. Lillian was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania on July 12, 1925, to the late Stanley and Bertha (Chesko) Konopinski of Honeypot. After...

May 8, 2023

Theresa Fernandes, 67, of Stratford, passed away on May 8, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Theresa was born in New York City to her late parents Anthony & Tina Marafino.

Theresa worked as a merchandising representative, serving many retail outlets in Stratford and surrounding towns.  Her favorite job was working for the commercial airlines that...

May 7, 2023

Joseph R. Figmic Jr., 90, of Trumbull, the beloved husband of Patricia (Pekar) Figmic, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Bridgeport Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1933, in Bridgeport Hospital to the late Joseph R. Figmic Sr. and Margaret (Hudak) Figmic. In addition to...

May 5, 2023

Guillermo Jaramillo, age 81, of Bridgeport, the beloved husband of Aurea Cruz Jaramillo, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 in St Vincent's Medical Center. Born on June 14, 1941 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Rafael Jaramillo and Isolina Rivera and then immigrated to the US in 1962.

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May 4, 2023

Ronald Gene Nelson, age 25, of Stratford, the beloved son of Ron and Amy Nelson, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in Bridgeport on July 6, 1997, to Ronald S. and Amy L. Gallagher Nelson, Ronnie was a lifelong Stratford resident. He was a graduate of the Bunnell High School class of 2015, where...

May 4, 2023

Theresa "Terry" Ann (Sturtevant) Gaydos, age 75, of Stratford passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023.  Terry was born in Lewiston, Maine on March 4, 1948 to the late Glenn and Elizabeth (Wood) Sturtevant.  After living in South Paris, Maine into her early teenage years, Terry and her family relocated to Bridgeport.  It was at Harding High...

Apr 20, 2023

Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Katharina Renate (Arlet) Ferrando, of Stratford, the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Ferrando of Stratford, passed away on April 20, 2023, at the age of 76.

Katharina, who was affectionately known as "Gigi" by her friends and "Omi" by her family, was born...

Apr 19, 2023

Raymond C. Morrell Jr., age 64, of Stratford, beloved husband of Cathy (Parelli) Morrell, passed away on April 19, 2023, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport after a valiant battle with Cancer. Ray was born in Greenwich on May 20, 1958 to the late Raymond and Barbara (Ginise) Morrell Sr., and had...

Apr 18, 2023

Betty Alice Carey, 68, of Derby passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023, with her loving husband and daughters by her side. Born in Mariana, Florida, Betty moved to Connecticut as a child and was a long-time resident of Stratford. She was a graduate of Stratford High School and worked for many years at Bic Corporation in Milford,...

Apr 17, 2023

Dorothy A. Moscato, age 92, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Peter Moscato, passed away on April 17, 2023, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

Dorothy was born in Hempstead, Long Island, NY on July 27, 1930, to the late Laroy and Stella (Lipka) Morter and had been a longtime area resident. She was a retired secretary...

Apr 12, 2023

Donald Joseph Wildes, "Don". Arrived to Earth on September 11, 1930, beloved son of, Lanzo and Daisy Wildes. He was the first of 3 children, all boys. Don was educated in Jamaica where he grew up and migrated to USA in 1981, where he lived in the Bronx and worked in NYC at the World Trade Center. He later...

Apr 12, 2023

Andrew E. "Andy" Palo Jr, age 55, of Trumbull, the beloved husband of Raelinda Fernandez Palo, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Bridgeport Hospital, after a 7-month courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Bridgeport on June 7, 1967, to the late Andrew E. and Mary (Samoskevich) Palo Sr. He was...

Apr 9, 2023

Thomas J. Loughman Sr., age 87, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Carol A. Savino Loughman, passed away on April 9, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. Tom also known as "Tucker", was born in Glen Cove, LI, New York, to the late Patrick and Ethel (DeRancy) Loughman and was a...

Apr 7, 2023

Lena C. Martucci, age 85, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Victor Martucci, passed away on April 7, 2023, in her home.

Lena was born in Italy on November 15, 1937, to the late Michael and Giovanna (Conte) Ciacciarella and had been a longtime area resident. Survivors include her devoted daughter, Mary Martucci of Stratford and...

Apr 5, 2023

Gail A. Kozlowski, age 67, of Trumbull, passed away on April 5, 2023, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Gail was pre-deceased by her beloved parents, Andrew, and Ann (Mika) Kozloski and brothers, Richard, and Thomas.

A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, April 11 th at 11 a.m. in St. John's Cemetery 2610 Nichols Avenue Stratford....

Apr 3, 2023

Nicholas S. Potok, age 88, of Stratford, passed away on April 3, 2023, at The Carolton Health Center in Fairfield.

Nick was born in Stratford on April 15, 1934, to the late Andrew and Mary (Strich) Potok and was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Stratford High School and a U.S. Army veteran of the...

Mar 29, 2023

Dorothy A. Kuzmich, age 93, of Shelton, the beloved widow of Dimitri M. Kuzmich passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Bridgeport Hospital. She was born on December 1, 1929 in Taylor, Pennsylvania to the late Walter and Anna (Onofrey) Ciesielski where she developed a lifelong love of roller skating. After Dorothy and her family moved to Bridgeport...

Mar 26, 2023

Maria Therese Savko, age 64, of Milford, passed away unexpectedly from a blood clot in her lung on March 26, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital with her family by her side.

Maria was born in New Haven on August 18, 1958, the beloved daughter of the late Michael J. and Margaret Gonzalez Savko and lifelong resident of the...

Mar 17, 2023

Irene Funk, age 85 of Stratford, the beloved widow of Arthur Funk, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023, in VITAS Hospice in St. Mary Hospital, Waterbury with family by her side.

Irene was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 17, 1937, to the late William and Irene (Truss) Maguffin and was raised by her foster...