Obituaries

Jul 8, 2021

Edwin J. Rogalewski Jr, age 58, a lifelong resident of Trumbull, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Ed was born on December 14, 1962, in Bridgeport, to Helen Jane Jones Rogalewski and the late Dr Edwin J. Rogalewski Sr. He graduated from Fairfield Prep and Fairfield University and worked as a computer technician. Survivors in addition to his...

Jul 5, 2021

Georgette M. Magron, 92.

Georgette was born in England to an American Diplomat and his wife. She spent her childhood living all over Europe as her Father's career dictated, meeting her Husband Pierre at school in Switzerland. Returning to the US at the outbreak of WWII they married in NYC and settled in Tarrytown, NY where they...

Jun 28, 2021

Suzanne Sally Blade, age 82, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 28, 2021.

Suzanne worked for Pizza Time for many years and retired from Smergalino's Catering. She will always be remembered by her family for her extremely large and giving heart. She was always giving something that she purchased from...

Jun 27, 2021

Thomas M. Papcun Sr., age 85, of Orange, beloved husband of Mabel Bargo Papcun, passed away on June 27, 2021, in his home.

Tom was born in Bridgeport on November 30, 1935, to the late Anthony and Edith (Strutzel) Papcun and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict,...

Jun 27, 2021

William J. Genetti, age 66, of Bridgeport, passed away on June 27, 2021.

Willie was born in Bridgeport on March 4, 1955, to the late Joseph and Ethel (Poulos) Genetti and had been a lifelong area resident.  He attended Trumbull High School and worked as a watch maker for many years and had a passion and talent...

Jun 27, 2021

Peter J. Stapleton, age 79, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Michele Dirgo Stapleton, passed away on June 27, 2021, in his home after a long battle with cancer.

Peter was born in Worsley, England on May 17, 1942, to the late John and Edith (Sidebotham) Stapleton and had been a longtime Connecticut resident of 53 years.  After...

Jun 23, 2021

Hinda Rebecca Santo, age 83, of Stratford passed away June 23, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of Robert A. Santo. Hinda was born in Perth Amboy, NJ, on January 29, 1938. She was the loving daughter of Charles and Anna Mary Feibush, lived in Woodbridge, NJ, and graduated from Woodbridge...

Jun 20, 2021

Dolores June Golembeski, age 83, of Milford, formerly of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Mitchell Golembeski, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family in Bridgeport Hospital.

Dolores was born in Bridgeport on October 14, 1937, to the late Edward and Helena (Hanko) Mangler and had been a lifelong area resident.

Jun 16, 2021

Dominick R. Scalzi, age 96, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Antonia Iacurci Scalzi, passed away on June 16, 2021, in Ludlowe Health Center, Fairfield. Dominick was born in Bridgeport on August 16, 1924, to the late Frederick and Carmela (Roberti) Scalzi and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy,...

Jun 16, 2021

James Duffy III, age 77, of Stratford, beloved husband of Christine Thyse Duffy passed away on June 16, 2021, in Bridgeport Hospital. Jim was born in Bayonne, New Jersey on December 9, 1943, to the late James and Agnes (Hamilton) Duffy and had been a longtime area resident. He was a graduate of LaSalle University and was a U.S....

Jun 6, 2021

Kenneth F. Spodnik, age 83, of Milford, beloved husband of Peggy (Sweeney) Spodnik, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation Center in Shelton, CT.

Born in Bridgeport on October 21, 1937, the son of the late John and Dorothy Spodnik, he was a longtime Milford resident....

Jun 5, 2021

Cora was a wonderful role model and a woman ahead of her time, choosing a career path over raising a family. She lived in Frankfurt, Germany for many years working for the US Army as a contracting specialist, purchasing supplies for US troops all around the world. She was a trained artist and an avid photographer and traveler, chronicling...

Jun 5, 2021

Cynthia M. Delos, age 62, has entered eternal rest on June 5, 2021.

There are angels among us on earth.  Our family was blessed with the purest of souls.  Her name is Cynthia Delos.  We may not speak of a career, scientific accomplishments or degrees, some of life's milestones we may see of such importance.  We, her...

Jun 1, 2021

Adam Scott Hidu, age 30, of Stratford, beloved son of Tim and Dale (Myer) Hidu, passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport on June 1, 2021.

Adam was born in Norwalk on January 25, 1991 and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School class of 2009 and earned...

Jun 1, 2021

Chuck M. Nettle, age 61, of Wallingford, passed away on June 1, 2021, in his home.

Chuck was born in Bridgeport on July 8, 1959, beloved son of the late Frank Nettle Sr. and Patricia Finch Nettle and had been a lifelong area resident. Chuck was a graduate of Shelton High School.

Survivors include his...

May 31, 2021

Robert Franco, 86, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Nancy (Witiak) Franco, passed away peacefully in Bridgeport Hospital early Monday Morning, May 31, 2021.

Born in Danbury, son of the late John Franco. Robert graduated from Harding High School and the University of Missouri, Kansas City. From there he enlisted into the U.S. Army where he...

May 16, 2021

James S. "Jim" Skarupa, age 75, of Shelton, CT and The Villages, FL, beloved husband of Linda (Spodnik) Skarupa, passed away on May 16, 2021 at home.

Jim was born in Bridgeport on September 26, 1945, the eldest son of the late Stephen and Bertha (Kump) Skarupa. He grew up in Fairfield, CT, attended Fairfield Public Schools,...

May 15, 2021

Stephen M. Hudak Sr., age 95, of Stratford, beloved husband of Barbara Welytok Hudak, passed away on May 15, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital.

Steve was born in Stratford on April 14, 1926 to the late Michael and Caroline (Norko) Hudak and had been a lifelong Stratford resident. He was a graduate of Stratford High School and was...

May 10, 2021

Thomas L Boiano, age 84 of Stratford, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2021 with his family by his side.

He leaves his wife of 48 years, Priscilla, his children, Thomas, Raymond (Misty), Susan (Michael), and Rita, grandchildren, Holli, Vitina, Mallory, and his sidekick, Ellie. Also, his sister, Maryanne, brother, Al and their families. Thank...

May 10, 2021

Frances R. Pettinella, age 95, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Victor Pettinella passed away on May 10, 2021 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

Frances was born in Stratford on March 10, 1926 the youngest of nine children to John and Justina (Riccardioni) Trotta and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate...