Obituaries

Oct 4, 2025

Dorothy Ann Finch, age 89, of Milford, beloved wife of James Finch, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Dorothy was born in Bridgeport on May 18, 1936, to the late Joseph and Helen (Novak) Onda and had been a lifelong area resident.

Dorothy enjoyed many years spent traveling around the country with her family while...

Oct 3, 2025

Joseph Scott Monroe (60) went home to be with the lord on October 3, 2025, after a brief illness. He was a Loving Husband, Devoted Father, Outstanding Grandfather, Amazing son, Beloved Brother, Kind Uncle, and Loyal Friend. He was predeceased by his father, Brian James Monroe.

Joe was born in Waterbury, CT on December 3,1964. He grew...

Sep 22, 2025

Leo Wologodzew of Shelton, beloved husband of Marina Zeiger Wologodzew, passed away on September 22, 2025, in his home. Leo was born in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, to the late Lev and Ekaterina (Kamensky) Wologodzew. He was a retired Sr. Designer/Engineer for Pitney Bowes, who loved square dancing and doing DIY home projects. In addition to his beloved wife Marina of...

Sep 19, 2025

Dianne B. Fredericks, age 81, of Stratford, beloved wife of Edward A. Fredericks, passed away on September 19, 2025.

Dianne was born in Presque Isle, Maine to the late Charles and Marie (Clark) Bouchard, and had been a longtime area resident. She attended the Chandler School for Women in Boston in 1962 and worked as an X-Ray...

Sep 18, 2025

Sun City West, Arizona.

"Weep not that I'm gone, be glad I was."

Sergei I. Sikorsky, eldest son of aviation pioneer Igor I. Sikorsky and Elizabeth A. Sikorsky, passed away on September 18, 2025, at his home in Arizona after a short illness. Born In New York City on January 31,1925, Sergei grew up in...

Sep 18, 2025

Michael "Mike" Anthony Fusco, 74 of Plymouth, MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 18, 2025. In recent years he faced illness with strength and grace, and at the time of his passing, he was comforted by the presence of his devoted wife, Deborah, at home.

Born on September 28, 1950, in Bridgeport, CT, Michael...

Sep 15, 2025

Mary Lina Martucci, age 58 of Stratford, passed away unexpectedly in her home on her 58th birthday.

Mary was born in Bridgeport on September 15, 1967, to the late Victor and Lina Martucci and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Bunnell High School, class of 1987. Mary was also pre-deceased by her...

Sep 12, 2025

Ernestine "Tina" Pauley, 91, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025 in her residence at Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community in Washington, D.C.

Tina was born on January 8, 1934, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Ernest and Ilona Pauley. When she was just six months old, her father tragically died in...

Sep 10, 2025

Sally A. LoPresti, age 90, formerly of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Andrew G. LoPresti, passed away in her home in Woodbridge on September 10, 2025.

Sally was born in Rumford, Maine on April 10, 1935, to the late Wilfred J. and Dorothy (Hughes) Giroux and had been a longtime area resident. She retired from Bridgeport...

Sep 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we have to share Karen H. Ayles (Gronau), 71, who left us on Tuesday, Sept. 9, surrounded by the love and presence of family and friends. Within the last year, she faced one of the hardest opponents of her life. One which she approached with determination, grit, and all the "Hootspa" she could...

Sep 7, 2025

Christopher Alfred Lafayette, age 62, of Bridgeport, passed away on September 7, 2025, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Chris was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Jane (Mattos) Lafayette and the late Paul W. Lafayette. He was a graduate of Weston High School and a Professional Chef.

At an early age, he was recognized for his wonderful...

Sep 6, 2025

Carol Ann (Piroh) Sequin, age 82, of Seymour, beloved wife of the late Albert W. Sequin, passed away on September 6, 2025, at Griffin Hospital. Carol was born in Bridgeport on January 4, 1943, to the late Joseph and Martha (Svihra) Piroh and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of SS. Cyril & Methodius Commercial...

Sep 1, 2025

Richard S. Millward Sr., age 88, of Shelton, beloved husband of the late Isabel "Cuddle" Millward, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025. Richard was born on July 10, 1937, to the late William and Margaret (Horner) Millward- the fifth of 10 children. Dick was a graduate of Lewisburg PA High School and earned his BS from Bucknell University....

Aug 30, 2025

Marcia Tivadar Anthony, age 68, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Marcia was born in Bridgeport on October 6, 1956, to the late Anthony and Veronica (Burke) Tivadar and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired Registered Nurse for Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.

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Aug 28, 2025

Helene Lucca, née Mancini, beloved wife of Richard T. "Luke" Lucca passed away from a brief illness on August 28th. She was also recently diagnosed with onset Parkinson's Disease.

Helene was born on October 15, 1949, in Bridgeport, CT to parents Frank and Helen Mancini, (née Bizewski). She grew up in Bridgeport, CT and lived there for...

Aug 26, 2025

Marion Dobosz Kaputa, age 100, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late William A. Kaputa, passed away peacefully in her home on August 26, 2025.

Marion was born in New Britain to the late Alexander and Tillie (Sawezysyn) Dobosz and had been a long-time Stratford resident. She was a graduate of Harding High School and was a...

Aug 25, 2025

Maria M. Antigua, born August 25, 1946, peacefully entered eternal rest on her 79th birthday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her husband and children. Maria was the devoted wife of Antonio Antigua. She was the heart of her family—beloved mother of Miriam, Yubelky, Joselyn, Yngri, Julibert, and Noel, and nurturing guardian to her niece Marienny, whom...

Aug 24, 2025

Elaine S. Macura Trerotola, age 69 of Warrensburg, New York, previously of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 24,2025 in her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

Elaine was born in Bridgeport on November 20, 1955, to the late Edward and Natalie (Mobilio) Macura, and had been a long-time resident prior to retiring and moving to...

Aug 19, 2025

Geraldine "Gerri" J. Bohdan, age 70, of Seymour, beloved wife of the late John Bohdan, passed away on August 19, 2025.

Gerri was born in York, Maine on October 5, 1954, to the late Shirley Wescott, and had been a longtime area resident. She retired from SONCCA, and was an avid gardener, enjoyed camping and cooking, but...

Aug 13, 2025

Christopher Peter Bugarchich, age 85, of Stratford, the beloved husband of Tamara Bugarchich, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Born on December 29, 1939 in Zabrežje, Yugoslavia and he was the retired proprietor of Stratford Dental Lab. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife include his children, Peter, Kristina and Tammy Bugarchich, a...