Obituaries
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...
James W. Derbyshire
Aug 30, 2026
James W. Derbyshire, age 74, of New Milford, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026.
Jim was born in Bridgeport on January 25, 1952, beloved son of Eleanor (Sebas) Derbyshire and the late Arthur W. Derbyshire. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School, class of 1970 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Western Connecticut State College. Jim became an Eagle...
Terrence C. Evers
Aug 23, 2026
Terrence C. Evers, age 87, of Shelton, beloved companion of Carol A. Schander, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026.
Terry was born in Bridgeport, on June 23, 1939, to the late Edwin and Agnes (Larkin) Evers, and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of St. Charles School, Stratford High School and Bridgeport Business School, and was...
Linda Carol Finn
Aug 22, 2026
Linda Carol Finn, age 58, of Stratford, beloved wife of Patrick M. Finn, passed away on August 22, 2026.
Linda was born in Windham, New York on January 16, 1968, to Dolla (Rudolph) Conley and the late William “Bud” Conley and has been a longtime area resident. She earned a degree from Paier College and retired as a Graphic Designer from...
Harold J. Batchelor
Aug 22, 2026
Harold J. Batchelor, age 91, of Shelton, beloved husband of Mildred (Huydic) Batchelor, passed away on August 22, 2026, in his home.
Harold was born in Bridgeport on December 9, 1934, to the late Harold and Emily (D’Aiuto) Batchelor and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Derby High School and earned his BS from the University...
Betty Anne Mathis
Aug 20, 2026
Betty Anne Mathis, age 88, of Stratford, beloved wife of Mark Genest, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026.
Betty Anne was born in New Vineyard, Maine on May 16, 1938, to the late Earl and Mary Anne (Hannan) Welch and had been a longtime area resident. She retired from Dresser Industries.
Survivors in addition to her husband, include her daughters, Robin...
Richard S. Bialko
Aug 18, 2026
Richard S. Bialko, age 90, of Monroe, beloved husband of Katherine Gilbert Bialko, passed away on August 18, 2026. Dick was born in Poultney, Vermont, on August 28, 1935, to the late Peter and Mary (Sobolewski) Bialko, and was a longtime area resident. He was a graduate of Bullard-Havens and earned his B.S. in Engineering from Bridgeport Engineering Institute. Dick...
Anthony Nizzardo
Aug 16, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Nizzardo, 76, of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away on August 16, 2026. Born on August 3, 1950, in Italy to Maria and Philip Nizzardo, Tony immigrated to the United States at the age of five.
Tony was a beloved husband, father, and Papa. He shared a strong and lasting bond with his wife of over 50 years, Paula. He was...
Anne L. Musto
Aug 13, 2026
Anne L. Musto, age 95, of Trumbull, the beloved wife of the late Thomas G. Musto Sr, passed away on August 13, 2026, in her home.
Anne was born in Florence, Massachusetts on March 19, 1931, to the late Walter and Evelyn (White) Beloskey and had been a longtime area resident. She was a retired employee of the Diocese of Bridgeport,...
Susan E. Kapisovsky
Aug 9, 2026
Susan Eugenia Kapisovsky, age 67, of Framingham, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on August 9, 2026, in her home.
Susan was born in Bridgeport on April 23, 1959, to Demeter (Martin) Kapisovsky of Stratford and Florida, and the late, Jean Konen Kapisovsky. She was a graduate of Bunnell High School, class of 1977.
Survivors in addition to her father include her beloved son,...
Peter Dirga
Aug 8, 2026
Peter John Dirga, 83, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026. The son of the late Andrew Dirga and Anna Kravitz Dirga, he was born in Bridgeport on July 12, 1943.
After graduating from Warren Harding high school and embarking on some youthful shenanigans that he would later recount to his family with a twinkle in his eye and a smile...
Janet M. Vagnini
Aug 7, 2026
Janet M. Vagnini passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 31, 1945, Janet was the beloved daughter of the late George and Mary Montambo. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Vagnini; her beloved daughter, Stacy Vagnini; and her brother-in-law, Wayne.
Janet will be remembered for her selfless heart, quick...
Nidia Maryann Garcia
Aug 1, 2026
Nidia Maryann Garcia, age 76, of Stratford, a retired sales associate of 15 years with Madison Jewelers, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Bridgeport Hospital.
Born on September 12, 1949, in San Jaun De La Maguana, Dominican Republic to the late Ungria and Vianela Medina Solis Lorenzo. Nidia migrated to the United States at the age of 21 with...
Helen E. Kopcik
Jul 27, 2026
Helen E. Kopcik, age 83, of Shelton, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. Helen was born at Park City Hospital in Bridgeport on August 25, 1942 to the late Nicholas and Anna (Feltovich) Kopcik (Kopchik). She grew up in Bridgeport and later moved to Vermont. She returned to Connecticut, a few years ago, to be closer to family, residing...
Peter K. Poniros
Jul 23, 2026
Peter Kostas Poniros, age 78, of Hamden, passed away on July 23, 2026. Peter was born in Bridgeport on September 23, 1947, to the late Kostas and Effie (Coffes) Poniros and had been a lifelong area resident.
He was a U.S. Airforce veteran of the Viet Nam War and retired as a Casino Dealer. Survivors include his devoted children, Kostas and...
Roy T. Thompson
Jul 22, 2026
Roy T. Thompson, age 82, of Stratford, beloved husband of Sharon Reed Thompson, passed away suddenly on July 22, 2026. He was born in Bridgeport on May 15, 1944, to the late Fred and Alice (Allen) Thompson and was a lifelong area resident.
Roy proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee during the Vietnam War Era. Following...
Robert N. Sforza
Jul 21, 2026
Robert N. “Bob” Sforza, age 79, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Sharon Adzima Sforza, passed away on July 21, 2026, at his home.
Bob was born in Bridgeport on March 5, 1947, to the late Anthony and Mary (Barberio) Sforza and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fairfield and earned his B.S....
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