Obituaries
Joseph Augustine Kubic
Oct 25, 2026
Joseph Augustine Kubic, age 91 of Stratford, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Joeleaves behind his wife, Patricia May; his children, Thomas Kubic (Jennai), Robert Kubic and John Kubic (Jill); his grandchildren, Natalie, Gareth (Nicole), Joseph “Jake”, Kyle, Hana, Caroline, and Nora, and his great grandson, Macsen Kubic. He also leaves behind his sister MaryAnn Semosky. He was predeceased by...
Joseph Arthur Kubic, Esquire
Oct 21, 2026
Joseph Arthur Kubic, age 65 of Stratford, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Joe leaves behind his parents, Patricia May and Joseph Kubic; his children, Jake and Hana Kubic; his brothers; Robert Kubic, Tom Kubic (Jennai) and John Kubic (Jill); his nieces and nephews: Natalie, Gareth (Nicole), Kyle, Caroline, Nora and Macsen Kubic; his girlfriend Helen Keegan; and the...
Gary J. Adzima
Oct 20, 2026
Gary Joseph Adzima, age 90, of Fairfield, passed away on Oct. 20, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Carole Breen Adzima, and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose greatest joy was his family.
Gary, a peace time veteran of the US Army, was born in Bridgeport on Jan. 13, 1936, to the late Alexander and Helen Wasco Adzima. He...
Karla Jean Kowalski
Oct 17, 2026
Karla Jean Kowalski, age 60, of Stratford, beloved daughter of the late Walter and Barbara (DeLorenzo) Kowalski, entered into eternal rest on October 17, 2026. Karla was born in Bridgeport on May 20, 1966, and has been a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Bunnell High School, class of 1984 and earned her bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State...
Robert W. Black
Oct 16, 2026
Robert Walter Black 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 16, 2026. Born in Rutland, Vermont in September of 1947, he was the only son of Thomas and Doris Black. His family moved to Stratford, CT when he was a boy and he set down strong roots in the town from there. He is survived...
Stephen Francis Wadejko
Oct 15, 2026
Stephen Francis Wadejko, age 61, of Bridgeport, a welder with Black Rock Column, Inc. passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. Raphael Hospital in New Haven. He was born in Bridgeport on June 17, 1965, to Betty Racowski Wadejko and the late Francis John (Stephen) Wadejko and has been a lifelong Bridgeport resident.
Stephen was a graduate of Notre...
Tony Frattarola
Oct 8, 2026
Emilio (Tony to his friends) died peacefully at home surrounded by family at the age of 81. Although he was ready to go he will be missed by all of us who can remember a story about him with a smile on our face.
Tony left the bucolic Abruzzi region of Italy with his family at age ten to start a...
David J. Felicella
Oct 7, 2026
David Felicella, 70, was born in Milford, raised in Stratford, and made his permanent residence in Milford. Dave was born on June 26, 1956 and peacefully passed away October 7, 2026.
David will be remembered with love by his devoted wife, Jacqueline Felicella; his beloved daughter, Lisa Maxwell (Dan); his son, Thomas Rubenstein (Kelly); and his cherished grandchildren: Carl, Daniel, Caden,...
David A. Cole
Oct 2, 2026
David “Dave” Cole, 68, of Shelton, Connecticut, passed away on October 2, 2026. Born June 1, 1958, in Bridgeport to George and Jean.
Dave graduated from Bunnell High School in 1976. Throughout his life he held many different jobs, ultimately retiring from Derby Public Schools. But he was happiest when a job involved stonework and building things with his hands. On...
John A. McArthur
Sep 28, 2026
John A. McArthur, age 76, of Bristol, formerly of Stratford, beloved husband of Sandra Karr McArthur, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2026.
John was born in Norwalk on December 21, 1949, to the late Cleon and Elva (Mull) McArthur. An avid sailor, John was the owner of a J30” Smiles” winning many regattas over a span of over...
John M. Dempsey
Sep 26, 2026
John “Jack” Dempsey, age 74, of Stratford, beloved husband of Laurie Dempsey, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, in his home.
John was born in Bridgeport on September 15, 1952, to the late John and Eleanor (O’Connell) Dempsey and was a lifelong Stratford resident. He was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School, the owner of J.M. Dempsey Mechanical,...
Robert C. Kaeser Sr.
Sep 24, 2026
Robert Charles Kaeser, 96, a lifelong resident of Stratford, Connecticut, and a retired executive of General Electric Company, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026.
Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife of 48 years, Eileen Spillane Kaeser; his son, Robert Kaeser Jr.; his son-in-law, Dr. Richard Kmetzo; and his loving companion of many years, Jane Kaeser.
He is survived by his...
JoAnn D. Farnen
Sep 15, 2026
JoAnn Farnen, 83, of Shelton, beloved wife of James “Jim” Farnen for 62 years, entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family to whom she devoted her life.
Born on August 21, 1943, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie DiBiase. She was predeceased by her brother, Michael DiBiase, and her...
Katherine G. Bialko
Sep 15, 2026
Katherine G. “Kay” Bialko, 87, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, leaving behind a loving family and many cherished memories.
She was the beloved wife of the late Richard S. Bialko. Born in Granville, New York, on October 1, 1938, Kay was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Macura Gilbert and made this area her lifelong...
Josephine C. Peschell
Sep 13, 2026
Josephine C. Peschell, age 92, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Peschell, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026.
Josephine was born in Bridgeport on August 22, 1934, to the late John B. and Florence (DePalma) Cervone Sr. and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired bookkeeper for Lodus Automotive Service. Jo enjoyed many trips...
John F. Poppa Sr.
Sep 6, 2026
John F. Poppa Sr., age 69, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Denise Rotonto Poppa, passed away peacefully at home with his pup in his arms and family by his side on September 6, 2026. John was born in Bridgeport on May 12, 1957, to the late Fred and Frances (Mikulka) Poppa and has been a lifelong area resident. He retired...
Michael J. Marsan Sr.
Sep 6, 2026
Michael J. Marsan Sr. was born October 1, 1953, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Dorothy Babey Marsan and Joseph A. Marsan. With deep roots in Stratford, he was known over the years as Mike, Michael, Stick, Duckpin Mike, and to many of his younger kids’ friends, Big Mike.
Michael grew up in the Heights section of Stratford, where childhood days were spent...
Arlene Marie Sopp
Sep 4, 2026
Arlene Marie Sopp, age 77, of Stratford, the beloved widow of John G. Sopp, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Arlene was born on August 6, 1949, in Bridgeport to the late Harvey and Winifred (Malstrom) Grindrod. She was a lifelong resident of Stratford, with the exception of the four years she was blessed...
Jeanne B. Hall
Sep 3, 2026
Jeanne Bayus Hall, age 95, of Bridgeport, the beloved widow of Edward John Hall, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family, her 2 daughters and her 2 beloved dogs, Thor and Loki. She was born in Bridgeport on June 19, 1931, to the late Stephen and Ann (Herzog) Bayus and has been a...
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