Obituaries

Apr 5, 2021

John J. Krehel Jr., age 83, of Stratford, passed away on April 5, 2021 in his home, surrounded by his family.

John was born in Stratford on April 17, 1937 to the late John and Mary (Sulik) Krehel and had been lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Stratford High School and earned a BS in...

Apr 1, 2021

Joan R. Hudak, age 90, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Albert A. Hudak, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Joan was born in Bridgeport on May 18, 1930 to the late Alan and Ruth (Noble) Augustus and had been a lifelong area resident. Joan was a warm and caring woman with a strong spirit. Whether...

Mar 26, 2021

Pedro Nicanor Amezquita, age 89, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Carlina Martinez Amezquita, passed away on March 26, 2021.

Pedro was born in Moquegua, Peru on March 12, 1932, served in the Peruvian Navy, and came to the United Stated on December 13, 1952. He married his true love on June 5, 1954.

He attended...

Mar 26, 2021

Rosalie L. Meyer, age 83 of Stratford, beloved wife of the late William Meyer, passed away on March 26, 2021 in Maefair Health Center, Trumbull.

Rosalie was born in Bridgeport on February 22, 1938 to the late Sebastiano and Mary (Scinto) Lisi and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High School...

Mar 24, 2021

John G. Turek, age 87 of Stratford, husband of the late Patricia Kramer Turek, passed away on March 24, 2021 in Hartford Hospital. John was born in Bridgeport on September 6, 1933 to the late George and Susie (Macura) Turek and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was a retired mechanic...

Mar 24, 2021

Louise Rizzo passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021.

She was 99 years old. Louise was born and raised in Shelton, Connecticut. She was a vivacious woman who loved games, jokes, and dancing, and had a flair for all things creative, including crocheting, tatting, painting, and crafting. She enjoyed spending time with her family in and around...

Mar 24, 2021

Nicholas R. Jenci, age 71, of Stratford passed away on March 24 at the VA Hospital Hospice in West Haven, CT.   Nick was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Michael and Anna Sincak Jenci.   Graduate of Bunnell High School he also earned an A.S. in Business from Housatonic Community College and attended the University of New Haven working...

Mar 21, 2021

Henry F. Cervera, age 77, of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation.

Henry was born in the Bronx, New York to the late Enrique and Emily (Rivera) Cervera and had been a lifelong New York resident. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was retired from the...

Mar 20, 2021

Charlotte Halvorsen, age 96, of Madison, formerly of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Iver Halvorsen, passed away on March 20, 2021 at Middlesex Hospital.

Charlotte was born in New York City on August 3, 1924 to the late Salvatore and Vincenza (Spinelli) Agro and had been a longtime Stratford resident.

Survivors include her devoted...

Mar 20, 2021

Marina R. Verrilli, age 87 of Stratford, the beloved widow of Eugene R. Verrilli, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born on July 14, 1933 to the late John and Agnes (Vitali) Palleari in Gropello Cairoli, Italy. Her family migrated to the United States when she was 3 years old and has been a lifelong...

Mar 18, 2021

August A. Palmer Jr., age 98, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the West Haven VA Medical Center.

He was the beloved husband of Harriet (Kalinowski) Palmer.  August was born in Bridgeport on August 19, 1922 to the late August and Celia (Hein) Palmer.

He grew up in Bridgeport and...

Mar 15, 2021

Annamae Dragone, age 91, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Peter Dragone, passed away on March 15, 2021 in her home.

Annamae was born in Bridgeport on December 12, 1929 to the late George and Anna (Harrison) Borodach and had been a lifelong area resident. She was graduate of Harding High School. Upon her graduation, she...

Mar 14, 2021

John Joseph Williamson, "Jack", passed to his new life on March 14th in his home, after many years of enduring Alzheimer's and never losing his smiling personality.  Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, on December 14, 1930 to Theresa (Heggarty) and William Williamson, Jack's life centered around his faith and love for his...

Mar 9, 2021

Jacquelyn Kate Miklos, age 24, of Oxford, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Jacquelyn was born in Bridgeport on June 23, 1996 beloved daughter of Jill Zuscin of Oxford and Louis J. Miklos (fiancée, Maria Orondez) of Stamford and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Bunnell High School,...

Mar 1, 2021

Lois Meri Burritt, age 83, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Arthur L. Burritt, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital with family at her side and in her heart.

Lois was born in Bridgeport on September 5, 1937 to the late Alma (Pjura) and Frank X. Barvenik and had been a lifelong...

Mar 1, 2021

Mary Ann Spak, age 90, of Seymour, passed away on March 1, 2021 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport.

Mary was born in Bridgeport on August 28, 1930 to the late Michael and Terezia (Pohorilyak) Spak and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Harding High...