Obituaries
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...
Jimmy M. Munoz
Apr 5, 2016
Jimmy M. Muñoz, age 35, of Bridgeport, beloved son of Miriam Pintado Gonzalez of Bridgeport and Jesus M. Muñoz of the Dominican Republic, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 5th, 2016. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, born here on November 21, 1980 and graduated from Central High School Class of 2000. Jimmy had flair with fashion and style,...
Maryann Bousquet Nichols
Mar 28, 2016
Maryann Bousquet Nichols, age 62, of Milford, widow of Robert Nichols, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 in Bridgeport Hospital. Maryann, a former Bartender at Pier III in Milford and the Avenue Restaurant in Bridgeport, was born in Bridgeport to the late Jeremiah and Dorothy (Marchlinsky) Bousquet and has been a life long area resident. She enjoyed spending time...
Cecele Ramik Knebel
Mar 27, 2016
Cecele M. Ramik Knebel, age 99, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Carl S. Knebel, passed away on March 27, 2016 in her home. Mrs. Knebel, a retired operator for the University of Bridgeport, was born in Stratford to the late Stefan and Anna (Piorek) Ramik, and had been a life long Stratford resident, prior to moving to Shelton,...
Robert N. Delorenzo
Mar 26, 2016
Robert N. DeLorenzo, age 77, of Stratford, beloved husband of Judith Borucki DeLorenzo, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 in his home. Bob, a Peacetime Veteran of the U.S. Army was born in Bridgeport, to the late Arthur and Mary (Mastriano) DeLorenzo, and has been a life long area resident. He was retired from Carpenter Steel Co. Bob was...
Peter J. Baldyga Sr.
Mar 24, 2016
Peter J. Baldyga Sr., age 90, of Stratford, beloved husband of Theresa Mitola Baldyga, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Peter, a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving in Okinowa, Japan was born in Bridgeport to the late Peter and Mary (Gniadek) Baldyga and has been a life long area resident. He...
Joan Stressant Carbone
Mar 23, 2016
Joan M. Stressant Carbone, age 82, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Frank A. Carbone Sr., passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Connecticut Hospice Branford. Joan, a retired office employee of Stop and Shop, was born in Bridgeport to the late William and Mildred (DeFelice) Stressant, and has been a life long area resident. Survivors include her...
Pauline Kurisko Bristol
Mar 23, 2016
Pauline Bristol, age 89, of Stratford, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Benchmark at Split Rock in Shelton where she was a resident. Pauline was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on January 16, 1927 to the late Paul and Ethel (Zapotocky) Kurisko and has been a lifetime Stratford resident. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking cookies and...
L. Dora Felicella Grosso
Mar 21, 2016
L. Dora Grosso on March 21st, 2016, Dora Grosso, longtime Stratford resident, passed from this life. Dora was the devoted and loving wife of Paul Grosso for over 65 years. She was a proud mother of five and grandmother of three. Dora was born in Bridgeport on April 9th, 1930, the sixth of nine children in a traditional Italian American...
Helen K Knapik
Mar 19, 2016
Helen Komlos Knapik, age 92 of Stratford, died peacefully at her home after a long illness on Saturday, March 19, 2016. She was born in Bridgeport to the late George and Anna Karafa Komlos. Helen was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank Peter Knapik and her brothers George and John Komlos. Helen will be sadly missed by her two daughters,...
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