Obituaries

Jul 18, 2021

Jean Laboranti of Bridgeport, the beloved widow of James Laboranti, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, in her home.

Born in Jessup, Pennsylvania on October 22, 1921, to the late Michael and Anna (Zeock) Wally, she has been a   Bridgeport resident most of her life. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her family...

Jul 15, 2021

Henry Kitlasz , age 78, of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Henry was born in Korycin, Poland to the late Bronislaw and Janina (Lech) Kitlasz. A longtime resident of Stratford, he was a retired Quality Control Inspector from Handy & Harman (Bridgeport, CT).

Henry is preceded in death from his...

Jul 15, 2021

Kenneth James Parks Sr., age 66, of Oxford, the beloved husband of Gail Bene Parks, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in his home. Born in Bridgeport on August 16, 1954, to the late Gordon and Kathleen Maher Parks, Ken was a lifetime resident of Stratford prior to moving to Oxford in 1986. He was a retired sheet...

Jul 15, 2021

On July 15, 2021 Mrs. Marija Hul, age 95, peacefully entered through the gates of Heaven after a brief illness.

Marija was born in Vinkovci, Croatia to the late Franjo and Katarina Suhomeli. Sadly she was recently predeceased by her sister Katarina Bajda.  Marija and her late husband Andrij immigrated to the United States in 1952 with...

Jul 14, 2021

John G. Buynak Jr., age 93, of Stratford, beloved husband of Dorothy Selezan Buynak, passed away peacefully in his home on July 14, 2021.

John was born in Bridgeport on September 6, 1927, to the late John and Veronica (Zubricky) Buynak and had been a lifelong area resident. He attended Bridgeport Engineering Institute and was a U.S....

Jul 14, 2021

When someone we love dies, the wish was wanting 'just a little more time' with them. When they are gone from this earth, questions will never be answered, memories will have more significance and their absence will always leave a void.

'Just a little more time' ceased on July 14 th 2021 for Renee (aka...

Jul 11, 2021

Arlene L. Mazzarese, age 85, of Stratford, passed away in her home on July 11, 2021.

Arlene was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on November 4, 1935, to the late Michael and Julia (Paraska) Menlicavage and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired assembler for Sikorsky Aircraft, where she was also a member of the...

Jul 9, 2021

Mary E. Kovac, age 79 of Shelton, passed away in her home on July 9, 2021.

Born in Bridgeport on August 29, 1941, to the late William and Ella (Prall) Kovac, she was a long-time resident of Stratford prior to moving to Shelton. Mary was an active member of Stratford United Methodist Church where she was involved...

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...