Obituaries

Rico J. Baldino

Rico J. Baldino

Jul 10, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Rico J. Baldino of Trumbull announces his passing on Tues. July 10 th at the age of 30 years. Rico will be terribly missed by: his mother Donna Hovan Baldino; his grandmother Virginia Hovan; his siblings Ronald Jr, Russell and Regina Baldino, Doreen Velez, Tod Baldino and his wife Zdravka,...

Richard A Novak

Richard A Novak

Jul 3, 2018

Richard A. Novak, age 91, formerly of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Barbara Krehel Novak, passed away peacefully in his home on July 3, 2018 in Hillsboro NH. Born in Stratford to the late Joseph F. and Catherine (Blasej) Novak, Richard was a WWII veteran, having served his country in the US Army. After the service he worked driving...

George M. Bekech

George M. Bekech

Jul 2, 2018

George M. Bekech, age 95, of Trumbull, beloved husband of the late Irene Kochiss Bekech, passed away peacefully in his home on July 2, 2018. George was born in Stratford on October 27, 1922 to the late Andrew and Margaret (Voytek) Bekech and has been a life long area resident. He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of...

Patricia J Washaleski

Patricia J Washaleski

Jun 28, 2018

Patricia J. Washaleski age 79, of Stratford, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 28, 2018 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Patricia was born to the late Ambrose and Olga Washaleski on January 11, 1939 in Boston Massachusetts,. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchild.  Some...

Arline L. Moran

Arline L. Moran

Jun 22, 2018

Arline "Awesome" Gertrude Lanigan Moran, age 69, of Shelton, passed away on Friday, June 22 nd 2018. Ariine was born in Bridgeport on March 20, 1949 to the late Harvey and Arline Lanigan (Raymond) and has been a life long area resident. She was very happy woman, always smiling and everything was just "Awesome". Arilne loved spending time with...

Susan Elaine Mccullough

Susan Elaine Mccullough

Jun 20, 2018

Susan Elaine Mindich McCullough April 8, 1962 –June 20, 2018. Susan was born in Farnborough, England, raised on Long Island and lived in Old Greenwich, CT, Hong Kong and Macau. Fun loving and caring, her personality was infectious and she made strong friendships that stood the tests of time and distance, wherever she landed. Susan will be remembered for...

Kyle Anthony Lomme

Kyle Anthony Lomme

Jun 16, 2018

Kyle Anthony Lomme, age 24, of Milford, passed away on Saturday June 16, 2018. Kyle was born in Milford on September 14, 1993. He was the beloved son of Debra Hubicska Lomme and the late Michael Lomme and had been a lifelong resident of Milford and Orange. He was a 2011 graduate of Amity Regional High School and was working...

Paul Grosso

Paul Grosso

Jun 14, 2018

On June 14, 2018, Paul Grosso, longtime Stratford resident, passed from this life. Paul, known as Chief to his family and friends, was the devoted husband of the late Dora Felicella Grosso for over 65 years. He was the proud father of five and grandfather of three. Paul was born in Bridgeport on January 27 th , 1928. He...

Nicholas Halkowicz

Nicholas Halkowicz

Jun 12, 2018

Nicholas Halkowicz, age 79, of Derby, beloved husband of Joyce Colborne Halkowicz, passed away on June 12, 2018 in Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Nick was born on October 16, 1938 in Bridgeport to the late Nicholas and Helen (Poljakovic) Halkowicz and has been a life long area resident. He was a retired accountant for Hartley & Parker Distributors of Stratford....

Philomena T Franci

Philomena T Franci

Jun 11, 2018

Philomena Tucciarone Franci, age 93, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Peter Joseph Franci Jr., passed away on June 11, 2018 with her daughter Patricia Generous, son Peter Joseph Franci III, daughter in-law Nancy Franci and granddaughter Heather Franci by her side. Philomena, a retired calibrator for Dresser Industries was born May 3, 1925 to the late Philip...

Mildred E. Paproski

Mildred E. Paproski

Jun 5, 2018

Mildred E. Summers Paproski, age 87, of Sandy Hook, beloved wife of the late Henry Paproski, passed away on June 5, 2018 in Bethel Health Center. Mildred was born on August 28, 1930 in Danbury to the late George and Harriett (Case) Summers and has been a life long Newtown resident. She was a bookkeeper for Nutmeg Cleaners, and...

Florence Bailey

Florence Bailey

May 28, 2018

Florence E. Bailey, age 81, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Roger Bailey, passed peacefully May 28, 2018 surrounded by family. Florence was born in Ansonia on September 9, 1936 to the late Stanley and Frances Rzasa and has been a lifelong area resident. She is survived by Lenny and Ed Rzasa and predeceased by Mary Bomba and...

Richard F Donnelly

Richard F Donnelly

May 25, 2018

Richard F. Donnelly, age 69, of Milford CT, passed away unexpectedly in his home in VT. Richard was born in Bridgeport to Rita and the late John Donnelly, and was a life long Stratford resident graduating in 1968 from Stratford High School. Following his graduation he served in the US Army in Vietnam where he received numerous citations including...

Dolores Bonitatebus

Dolores Bonitatebus

May 25, 2018

Dolores Hoboken Bonitatebus, age 79, of Stratford, beloved wife of Frank Bonitatebus Sr., passed away on May 25, 2018 in Cambridge Manor, Fairfield. Dolores was born in Bridgeport on March 29, 1939 to the late Frank and Mary (Pomickle) Hoboken, and has been a life long area resident. She was a graduate of Harding High School Class of 1957,...

Joanna C. Miska

Joanna C. Miska

May 22, 2018

Joanna C. Miska, age 79, of Bridgeport, passed away on May 22, 2018 in her home. Joanna was born in Bridgeport on August 18, 1938 to the late Stephen and Sophia (Gedroic) Miska and has been a life long area resident. She was a graduate of Harding High School Class of 1955, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University...

Dana Pelkey

Dana Pelkey

May 15, 2018

Dana ("Big D") Pelkey, age 84, of New Haven, the beloved widower of Joan Barnwell Pelkey, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in the West River Health Care Center in Milford. Dana, a retired manager for Raybestos Manufacturing, was born in Newburgh, ME, to the late Pearly and Olive (Grendell) Pelkey and had been a longtime Stratford resident,...

Joseph G. Bucko Jr.

Joseph G. Bucko Jr.

May 15, 2018

Joseph G. Bucko Jr., age 80 of Seymour and previously of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Barbara Durica Bucko, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2018 in Shady Knolls Health Center, Seymour. Born in Bridgeport, on December 4, 1937 to the late Joseph and Dorothy Bucko. Joe was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical School, and was a retired...

Cecilia Rodriguez

Cecilia Rodriguez

May 14, 2018

Cecilia Fonseca Rodriguez, age 82, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Jesus Rodriguez, passed away on May 14, 2018 in Bishop Wicke Health Center, Shelton. Cecilia was born in New York City on January 13, 1936 to the late Juan and Trinidad (Lopez) Fonseca. She was a former dress designer/pattern maker, and was the first female pattern maker...

Leo P. Fillippino

Leo P. Fillippino

May 10, 2018

Leo P Fillippino, age 94, of Stratford the beloved widower of Lottie Jablonski, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in his home. Leo was born in Bridgeport to the late Quinto and Elvira (Terini) Fillippino and has been a life long area resident. He was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Bridgeport...

Evelyn Poynter

Evelyn Poynter

May 10, 2018

Evelyn B. Poynter, age 88, of Bridgeport, the beloved widow of Dexter Poynter, passed away to meet her Lord, God, in her home on Thursday, May 10, 2018. She was born in Yonkers, New York on December 26, 1929 to the late Euterpe and Ann (Strinka) Fordell and has been a lifelong Bridgeport resident. In addition to her husband Dexter...