Obituaries

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...

May 6, 2021

Thomas R. Wilson Jr., age 53 of Ansonia, passed away on May 6, 2021 in his home. Tom was born in Bridgeport on May 27, 1967.

He will be sadly missed by his mother, Paula Pivirotto of Stratford, his father, Thomas R. Wilson Sr., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, brothers, Richard Wilson and his fiancé Vicki, Michael Wilson...

May 5, 2021

Michael G. Sutyak, age 68, of Stratford, passed away on May 5, 2021 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Michael was born in Bridgeport on January 2, 1953 to the late Michael and Anna (Kraynak) Sutyak and had been a lifelong Stratford resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School class of 1971 and earned an AS from...

May 5, 2021

Ronald R. Oddo 2/29/44 – 5/5/21

Ronald R. Oddo, of Shelton, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021.

Ron will forever be cherished and remembered as the most loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, godfather, cousin, mentor, champion, advocate, hero and friend.

Known for his charm, his smile, his quick wit and his...

May 2, 2021

On May 2, 2021 Mrs. Katarina Bajda, age 93, peacefully entered through the gates of Heaven after a brief illness.

Katarina was born in Vinkovci, Croatia to the late Franjo and Katarina Suhomeli. She and her late husband Fred immigrated to the United States in 1950. They made their home in Bridgeport, until retiring to Florida in...

Apr 24, 2021

Marie "Magga" Yachymczyk, age 82, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021 in her home.

Marie was born in Bridgeport on September 15, 1938 to the late Anthony and Helen (Nemergut) Dzujna and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Sts. Cyril and Methodious High School. "Mags" loved spending time at...

Apr 18, 2021

Marcia L. Leonetti, age 76, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Robert Leonetti, passed away on April 18, 2021, in her home.

Marcia was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on March 21, 1945, to the late Stephen and Bernice (Grzenda) Mihalko and had been a lifelong area resident.  Marcia was also predeceased by her brother, Mark Mihalko....

Apr 17, 2021

Nicholas Vito Farello, age 88 of Stratford, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Branford, CT. He was the beloved husband of the late Anita Stallone Farello. Nick was born in Bronx, NY on September 14, 1932 to the late Vito and Anna (Mosso) Farello.  He resided in Trumbull until moving to Stratford 2 years ago. Nick was...

Apr 15, 2021

Elizabeth L. DeLorenzo passed away on April 15th, 2021 at the age of 90. Elizabeth, affectionately known as "Betty" was a lifelong resident of Connecticut. Elizabeth was born in Shelton, Connecticut on October 16, 1930 to the late Joseph and Margaret (Dudik) Uzarski. She was a devoted and hard worker before retiring from Sodexo. After retiring she devoted her...

Apr 9, 2021

Bertha M. Betso, age 60, of Milford, passed away in Bridgeport Hospital on Friday, April 9, 2021.

Bertha was born on July 4, 1960 in Santa Clara, Cuba to the late Isidro and Wanda (Camacho) Otero and had been a longtime area resident. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her as a loving wife,...

Apr 8, 2021

Edward J. Golding Sr., age 92, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Anna Paradiso Golding, passed away on April 8, 2021 in his home.

Ed was born in New Haven on February 18, 1929 to the late John and Anna (Martin) Golding and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a retired truck driver for...

Apr 7, 2021

Corrine E. Iuraduri, age 76, of West Haven, passed away on April 7, 2021, with her loving children by her side, in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT.

Survivors include her devoted children, Mark Iuraduri and his wife Ann of Weston, and Danielle Pasquariello and her husband Dean of West Haven, four cherished grandchildren, Joseph Bush and...

Apr 6, 2021

John Strich, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family April 6, 2021.

He was born on May 14, 1938 in Bridgeport, CT to John and Margaret Bobko Strich.  John grew up in Stratford, CT, and graduated from Stratford high School, class of 1956.  He served in the U S Army Reserves in Connecticut and the Air...