Obituaries

Anna Finiak

Anna Finiak

Aug 27, 2015

Nicholas Finiak, 97, and Ann Finiak, 93, entered into eternal rest on August 26 and 27 respectively with their loving family at their sides. They were united in marriage for 70 years. Nick, born to Peter and Mary Finiak in Wilkes-Barre, PA was a proud veteran of WW II and was employed by Singer and Moore Tool. Ann, born to...

Nicholas Finiak

Nicholas Finiak

Aug 26, 2015

Nicholas Finiak, 97, and Ann Finiak, 93, entered into eternal rest on August 26 and 27 respectively with their loving family at their sides. They were united in marriage for 70 years. Nick, born to Peter and Mary Finiak in Wilkes-Barre, PA was a proud veteran of WW II and was employed by Singer and Moore Tool. Ann, born to...

Nyah Amoni Marcano

Nyah Amoni Marcano

Aug 18, 2015

Nyah Amoni Marcano, age 6, of Ansonia, cherished daughter of Nancy Willoughby-Johnson and Matthew Johnson, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2015 in Shelton. Nyah was a student at Prendergast Elementary School, Ansonia. Survivors in addition to her beloved parents, include her siblings, Nikayla, Nicholas, Markus, and Matthew Jr., maternal grand-parents, Elizabeth Garcia and Essie Willoughby, paternal grandmother, Jackie Johnson,...

Melissa M. Halby Gerardi

Melissa M. Halby Gerardi

Aug 8, 2015

Melissa M. Halby Gerardi, age 49, of Stratford, beloved wife of Michael Gerardi, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015 in Connecticut Hospice Branford. Melissa a homemaker was born in New York and graduated from Pelham High School. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church in Lordship, and volunteered as a Docent at the Beardsley Zoo. Survivors...

Louise Takacs

Louise Takacs

Aug 8, 2015

Louise Takacs, age 94, of Stratford, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015 in her home. Louise, a retired Administrative Assistant was born in Bridgeport, one of fifteen children to the late John and Barbara (Toth) Takacs, and has been a life long area resident. She was a member of St. Mark Church, Stratford. Louise is survived by several nieces...

Thomas Pastor

Thomas Pastor

Aug 8, 2015

Thomas Pastor, age 74 of Southbury, the beloved husband of Suzanne DiMario Pastor, passed away on Saturday, August 08, 2015 in his home. Born in Bridgeport to the late Michael and Anna (Jonosko) Pastor he has been a life long area resident. He was a retired supervisor of Engine Final Assembly for Textron-Lycoming. Survivors in addition to his wife Suzanne...

Joseph Hritz

Joseph Hritz

Aug 4, 2015

Joseph Hritz, age 87, of Stratford, beloved husband of Mary Semanchik Wyskiel Hritz, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in Bridgeport Hospital. Joe, a WW II Veteran of the U.S. Army was born in Granville, NY to the late Nicholas and Helen (Filisko) Hritz and has been a long time area resident. He was retired from Sikorsky Aircraft. Joe...

Arthur A. Dupree

Arthur A. Dupree

Jul 31, 2015

Arthur A. Dupree, age 82, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Susan Jaksis Dupree, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 in Bridgeport Hospital. Arthur a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War was born in Bridgeport to the late Henry and Marie Dupree and has been a life long area resident. He was a retired Letter Carrier for...

Marilyn Sorensen Cavallaro

Marilyn Sorensen Cavallaro

Jul 29, 2015

Marilyn Louise Sorensen Cavallaro, age 75, of Stratford, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in Bridgeport Hospital. Marilyn, retired employee of Ray's Mobil Station in Stratford was born in Bridgeport to the late Samuel and Lily (Traverse) Sorensen and has been a life long area resident. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was...

Edward C. Seliga

Edward C. Seliga

Jul 28, 2015

Edward Charles Seliga, 92, beloved husband of Imadean Seliga passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in his home. Born in Crystal Ridge, PA, he was the son of the late George and Catherine (Bunk) Seliga, and lived in Stratford for most of his life. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents were brothers, Charles, Anthony, Joseph and...

Romuald Czaplinski

Romuald Czaplinski

Jul 27, 2015

Romuald Czaplinski, age 89, of Stratford, beloved husband, of Sabina Wolodkowicz Czaplinski, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 in his home. Mr. Czaplinski, a retired machinist for Nelson Machine of Shelton, was born in Poland to the late Ignacy and Julia (Bakinowska) Czaplinski and has been a long time area resident. He enjoyed gardening, chopping wood and was always...

Anna Procyk

Anna Procyk

Jul 25, 2015

Anna Procyk, age 89, of Stratford, the beloved widow of Peter Procyk, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Shelton Lakes Health Care Center. Born in the Ukraine she has been a life long Stratford resident. Anna is survived by her devoted children, Andrew Procyk and his wife Theresa of Stratford, Mary Hood and her husband Fred of VA,...

Barbara Ann Brady

Barbara Ann Brady

Jul 23, 2015

Barbara Ann Brady, age 82, of Shelton, Connecticut, formerly of Stratham, New Hampshire, the beloved widow of Earl J. Brady, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT. Born in New Britain, CT to the late John T. and Emma (Briere) McNamara, Barbara lived in Stratford, CT until moving to Stratham, NH. Survivors include her devoted...

Paul J. Gabriel Jr.

Paul J. Gabriel Jr.

Jul 21, 2015

Paul J. Gabriel Jr., age 91, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of 68 years to the late Muriel T. De Silvestro Gabriel, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull. Paul, a retired produce manager for A&P Market, was born in Bridgeport on May 18, 1924, to the late Paul J. Gabriel Sr. and Rose DeRosa Gabriel...

Helen Campopiano Farrell

Helen Campopiano Farrell

Jul 19, 2015

Helen Ann Campopiano Farrell, age 74, of Stratford, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Helen was born in New Milford, CT to the late William and Elena Domenica (DeStephano) Campopiano. She attended Blessed Sacrament, and Central and Harding high schools in Bridgeport. A long-time resident of Stratford, Helen retired from Bic Pen Corporation. Survivors...

Debbie Smajla

Debbie Smajla

Jul 19, 2015

Debbie Smajla, age 54, of Stratford, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 in her home. Debbie, a retired manager for Dunkin Donuts, was born in Croatia, beloved daughter of John and Milka (Cindric) Smajla, and has been a resident of the US since 1974. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her beloved children, Timothy and Samantha...

Frederick N. Frank

Frederick N. Frank

Jul 19, 2015

Frederick N. Frank, age 71, of Stratford, the beloved husband of Bonnie Bilcheck Frank, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 in CT Hospice in Branford. Fred was born in Bridgeport to the late Frederick and Mary (Kerpchar) Frank and has been a lifelong Stratford resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School, Fred then went on to receive...

Dolores Cristini Agvent

Dolores Cristini Agvent

Jul 8, 2015

Dolores "Dell" Cristini Agvent, age 82, of Stratford, beloved wife of Frank (Key) Agvent, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in her home. Dell, a retired office manager for Grand Union, was born in Derby to the late Leslie and Mae (Cawthra) Cristini and has been a life long area resident. She was a long time member of Our...

John Filakovsky Jr.

John Filakovsky Jr.

Jul 4, 2015

John Filakovsky Jr., age 95, of Trumbull, beloved husband of the late Mary Comandini Filakovsky, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. John, a retired Foreman for Hawie Manufacturing Company, was born in Bridgeport to the late John and Elizabeth (Sedlak) Filakovsky Sr., and has been a life long area resident. He was a carpenter...

Dorothy Ann Bevans

Dorothy Ann Bevans

Jul 4, 2015

Dorothy Ann Bevans, age 84, of Stratford, passed away at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, on July 4, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She worked for many years at Crown Foundations Inc. Dorothy loved her family, reading love stories, and knitting. She was loved by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed. She was the best...