Obituaries
Karen Jane Rector
Jun 3, 2016
Karen Jane Rector, age 70, a life long Bridgeport resident, was born in Bridgeport to the late John Warren and Caroline Miller on September 25, 1945 and died suddenly on June 3, 2016 in her home. She is survived by the love of her life, Richard Kosa, her sons, Lance (Angela) Rector of Palymra, NY and Thomas (Patty) Rector of...
Albert William Thomas Dean
Jun 2, 2016
Albert William Thomas Dean, "Boss Man", age 39 of Bridgeport, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 in his home. Born in Bridgeport to Patricia Thebeau Dean and the late William Dean, he has been a life long city resident. Al was the proprietor of Turbo Pro Marine and Cycle in Bridgeport and was labeled "Boss Man" by his employees....
Robert J. Vrabel
May 28, 2016
Robert J. Vrabel, age 78, of Stratford, beloved husband of Patricia Thomas Vrabel, passed away on May 28, 2016 in Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Robert was born in Bridgeport to the late John and Mary (Sarnik) Vrabel and has been a life long area resident. He was a graduate of Harding High School, and worked for over thirty years at Westinghouse,...
Giuseppe (Joseph) Cordone
May 25, 2016
Giuseppe (Joseph) Cordone, age 95, of Stratford, beloved husband of Antonina Sammarco Cordone, passed away on May 26, 2016 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Cordone, a retired machinist for thirty-two years at Moore Special Tool Company, was born in Caltavuturo, Sicily to the late Gesualdo and Maria Agnesa (Saragussa) Cordone and has been a local resident since 1955. He enjoyed gardening...
Brenda Hardman Sammonds
May 15, 2016
Brenda Hardman Sammonds, age 74, of Milford, passed away on May 15, 2016 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Brenda, a retired driver for Connecticut Limo, was born in England to the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Reid) Hardman and has been a long time area resident. In addition to her parents, Brenda was pre-deceased by her son, Thomas A. Hardman...
Karen L. Spodnik
May 13, 2016
Karen L. Spodnik, age 55, of Stratford, a retired RN, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Bridgeport to the late William and Edith (Lowrey) Spodnik, she has been a life long Stratford resident. Survivors include her devoted sister Barbara Moyher and her husband Gary of Stratford, a nephew Thomas Moyher and his...
Roy Worman Sr.
May 11, 2016
Roy Worman of Milford, after a brief illness passed away peacefully in his sleep at the VA Hospital in West Haven the evening of May 11, 2016 at the age of 94. Roy was pre-deceased by his wife of forty years, Helen Marcel of Ansonia. He is survived by his daughter, Marsha Schultz (Ken) of Milford, and son Roy Worman...
Susan Gazdik Masikiewicz
May 10, 2016
Susan Gazdik Masikiewicz, age 95, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late William Masikiewicz, passed away on May 10, 2016 with her family by her side, in Lord Chamberlain Health Center, Stratford. Sue was born August 1, 1920 in Robertsdale, PA to the late Vasil and Anna Gazdik, and lived in Bridgeport for much of her life, later moving to...
Helen Wairy Flonc
May 8, 2016
Helen Wairy Flonc, age 91, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Walter Flonc, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 in the Carolton Health Center, Fairfield. Mrs. Flonc a homemaker was born in Stratford to the late Nicholas and Mary (Terlecka) Wairy and has been a life long area resident. She enjoyed gardening and baking. Survivors include her devoted...
Michael C. Panda
May 6, 2016
Michael C. Panda, age 95, of Stratford the beloved widower of Frances Pruzinsky Panda, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 in Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. Mike a retired expeditor for United Engineering was born in Stratford to the late George and Barbara (Remak) Panda and has been a life long Stratford resident. He was...
Isabelle M Bencivenga
May 4, 2016
Isabelle M. "Sally" Hjerpe Bencivenga, age 93, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Peter Bencivenga Sr., passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in The Villages, Florida. Mrs. Bencivenga, a retired Installation Supervisor for SEARS was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Carl and Hildred Baehr Hjerpe and has been a long time area resident. She is survived...
Irene M. Panik
Apr 28, 2016
Irene M. Panik, of Woodbury, CT, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in River Glen Health Center, Southbury. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John (Helen) Panik of Bridgeport, former owners of the Panik Funeral Home in Bridgeport. She is pre-deceased by her brother, Ferdinand Panik and her sister, Ethel Panik Hubbard. Irene was formerly...
Bonita Carney Kasper
Apr 27, 2016
Bonita Carney Kasper, age 84, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Stephen Kasper, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Maefair Health Center, Trumbull. Bonita, a U.S. Army (WAC) Veteran of the Korean War was born in Bridgeport to the late Francis and Helen (Mrasco) Carney and has been a life long area resident. She was retired from...
Loreta Fabrizio
Apr 18, 2016
Loreta Fabrizio, age 90, of Stratford, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 in St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull. Loreta, a retired secretary for General Electric, was born in Stratford to the late Vito and Constance (Georgette) Fabrizio and has been a life long Stratford resident. She enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her beloved family. Survivors include her devoted sister,...
Peter T. Jordhamo
Apr 17, 2016
Peter T. Jordhamo, age 81, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Florence Vrabel Jordhamo, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in his home. Peter, a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War was born in Albania to the late Thomas and Kulla (George) Jordhamo, and has been a long time area resident. He was an avid fan of the New...
Robert Roger Pivarnik
Apr 14, 2016
On Thursday, April 14, 2016, Robert Roger Pivarnik passed away at the age of 78. He was completely surrounded by loved ones. Bob, known as "Poppy" to his family, was born on July 3, 1937, in Bridgeport, CT, and was a Connecticut resident most of his life. He was retired from the United States Navy Seabees, as a Chief Petty...
Benjamin L. Gatto
Apr 12, 2016
Ben Gatto, 78, of Stratford and Fairfield CT, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 12 2016. Born in New York City and one of three boys to Dominick and Anna Gatto. He was raised in Brooklyn and attended Bushwick High School where he gained his love of music and photography. Ben married Maria Mazzola in 1960. They raised two children; Dominick...
Stella Lalik Wasko
Apr 12, 2016
Stella Lalik Wasko, age 91, of Stratford, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Bridgeport Hospital. Stella was born on August 2, 1924 in Utica, NY, to the late Albert and Mary (Konnir) Lalik, and has been a long time Stratford resident. She worked for Alexander's Department Store for twenty-five years, Bridgeport Lumber for ten years, and retired from...
Peter G. Kopchik Sr.
Apr 8, 2016
Peter G. Kopchik Sr. age 88 of Stratford, beloved husband of Vera D'Amato Kopchik, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016. Peter, a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII was born in Bridgeport to the late Peter and Anna (Mizicko) Kopchik, and has been a life long area resident. He was a retired accountant for Raybestos Corporation. Peter was a lifetime...
Bernard John Molinaro
Apr 7, 2016
Bernard J. Molinaro, age 79, of Vandling, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 in Pennsylvania. Born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania to the late Anthony and Catherine (Cerra) Molinaro, moved to Bridgeport in 1941 and resided there until moving back to Pennsylvania in 1992. Bernard was a veteran of the US Navy and was a retired Iron Worker with local...
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