Obituaries

Mar 6, 2026

Mar 11, 2026

Cornelius P. Shea (“Connie”) of Stratford, CT beloved widower of Eleanor Bonazzo Shea was 95 years old and died on March 11, 2026,  at home. He was born on February 27th, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY son of the late Jeremiah and Ellen Hennessey Shea. 

He was a Connecticut resident since the early 1940’s. Mr Shea was a U.S. Army Veteran of...

Mar 13, 2026

Catherine L. Pasick, age 103, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Pasick, passed away on March 13, 2026. Catherine was born in Fairfield on February 22, 1923, to the late Joseph and Katherine (Lyon) Lee and had been a lifelong area resident. Survivors include her children, Gerry J. Pasick and Gail M. Houston, granddaughter, Melissa, and several...

Mar 13, 2026

Donald E. LaReau, age 81, of Stratford, beloved husband of Bonnie Starrett LaReau, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Don was born in Bridgeport on September 4, 1944, to the late Wilfred and Mary (Morris) LaReau and had been a lifelong area resident. 

He was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School and retired from the Carpenters Union Local...

Mar 13, 2026

Linda Ann Nobitz, age 77, of West Haven, the beloved wife of 55 years to Charles R. Nobitz, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at home. Born in Bridgeport on June 1, 1948, daughter of the late Charles R. and Helen (Grosner) Platko, Linda has been a long-time area resident. She was an education assistant at St. Vincent’s Special...

Mar 12, 2026

Marilynn Fabricy, age 81, of Waterbury, passed away on March 12, 2026, in St Mary Hospital. Marilynn was born in Bridgeport on June 23, 1944, to the late Arnold and Mary (Elias) Fabricy and had been a lifelong area resident. In Addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Kathleen Fabricy. 

A graveside service will take place on Tuesday,...

Mar 8, 2026

Jennifer Michelle Pemberton, age 41, of Gilmer, Texas, unexpectedly passed away in her home on March 8, 2026.

Jennifer had been a longtime resident of Gilmer, but Connecticut was always home to her. It was where her heart remained and where she had planned to return following the recent passing of her beloved mother, Renee Newell.

Jenn was no stranger to life’s...

Mar 2, 2026

Elaine Kosh, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 2, 2026, at the age of 89. Daughter of Charles and Anna Kozulko and sister to Charles, Vera (Choch) and twin sister Eugenia, all predeceased. Born on January 19, 1937, Elaine lived a life defined by warmth, humor, strength, and deep...

Feb 27, 2026

Hetes, Vincent John (102), beloved husband of Ann M Hetes for 71 years. Born in Stratford CT in 1923, as the son of the late Steve Hetes and Margaret Mayernick Hetes, he was a resident of Stratford and later Trumbull. Survivors include his sons, Michael and Robert (wife Sharon), grandsons, Chip and Christian Gasper and Austen and Calvin Hetes and...

Feb 26, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Holly Anne Novak Papstein, a beloved wife, mother, and dedicated philanthropist, who left this world on February 26, 2026, at the age of 60.

Born on December 15, 1965, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the late Joseph and Helen Kerpchar Novak, Holly was a bright light whose kindness and unwavering commitment...

Feb 25, 2026

Eric K. Hansen, age 64, of North Branford, passed away on February 25, 2026. Born in Bridgeport on November 5, 1961, to the late Knute and Jane (Bradley) Hansen, he was a lifelong area resident and a proud graduate of Bucknell University, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Eric dedicated himself to a...

Feb 25, 2026

Jeanie Phommarath, age 43, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Kevin Matyasovszky, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. Jeanie was born in Jamaica Queens. New York, on May 20, 1982, beloved daughter of Youn Phommarath and the late Khamkeung Phommarath and has been a local resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of Central High School, class...

Feb 19, 2026

Nick Santangini, of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on February 19, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Louis and Frances (Venzzia) Santangini. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Alice; daughter Theresa Granger and her partner Michael Morneau, along with grandson Tyler Granger of Portland, CT;...

Feb 19, 2026

Eleanor Dugan, age 88, of Easton, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026.

 Eleanor was born in Bridgeport on February 14, 1938, to the late John and Helen (Hudak) VanKovics and has been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Bassick High School and was employed by Dr. Charles Kilby, of Easton for thirty years and retired after twenty...

Feb 16, 2026

Irene T. Menard, age 99, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Donald R. Menard, passed away on February 16, 2026, in her home.

 Irene was born in Bridgeport on July 9, 1926, to the late Peter and Mary (Pallo) Kopchyak and has been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Harding High School and earned her bachelor’s degree...

Feb 12, 2026

Sergio Arturo Hereford, age 54, of Stratford, the beloved husband of Cristina Velasco Hereford, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in his home. Sergio was born in Union de Tula, Mexico on October 9, 1971, the son of Cesar Eduardo Hereford Larios and Ma de Jesus Villasenor Estrella. He is the owner of Acapulcos Family Restaurant and Cantina in...

Feb 11, 2026

Theresa S. Kelso (Terri), age 95, of Shelton, Connecticut (formerly of Easton, CT) died on February 11, 2026, in her home surrounded by the family and things that she loved. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, A. Donald Kelso, Jr. (Don).

Theresa was born in White Plains, NY and raised in Taunton, MA. She was a graduate of Bryant College,...

Feb 10, 2026

Timothy P. Quill IV. age 58, of Woodbridge, beloved husband of Brenda Sirois Quill and father of Timothy Quill V and Liliana Quill, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2026. Tim was born in Bridgeport on July 24, 1967. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, CT, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in...

Feb 9, 2026

Albert J. Sequin “A.J.”, age 60, of Maine, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2026. A.J. was born in Bridgeport on September 27, 1965, beloved son of the late Albert W. and Carol (Piroh) Sequin and had been a longtime area resident prior to moving to Maine 17 years ago. He was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School,...

Feb 8, 2026

Mary Bernadine Ucci, 87 of Bridgeport CT. died on February 8th, 2026. “Mickey” mother of Sandra Ucci and Michelle Mendello passed away unexpectedly leaving her loving family behind.

She is survived by her two daughters, Sandra and Michelle. As well as her 4 grandchildren, Kourtney, Emily, Ethan, and Taylor, all local to the New Jersey area.

Former Ms. Bridgeport CT, Mary, was...