Obituaries

Jan 12, 2026

Michael Leo McElroy, a.k.a. Mac, 71, of Fairfield, was born in Norwalk, CT on October 20, 1954, and passed away on January 12, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Anne Wilcox-McElroy, and two children Fiona and Mairéad McElroy, of Fairfield; his brother Andrew (Jan) McElroy; sisters Kathleen Hazen, Maura Milner, Gretta (Chris) Benson, and Marcia McElroy; his in-laws...

Jan 10, 2026

Jean M. Higgins, age 86, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at The Bridges by Epoch, surrounded by care and comfort.

She was the beloved widow of William Higgins Jr. Born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, on December 6, 1939, Jean was the daughter of the late John and Stella (Falkowski) Sembrot.

Jean was a loving and devoted wife, mother,...

Jan 3, 2026

Alicia K Kronick (Bennett) – Our Musical Mother

Alicia Kaye Kronick (Bennett), 70, a beloved mother, cherished musician and nanny, passed away from cardiac arrest on the evening of January 3rd, 2026. She was born May 1, 1955, as an identical twin sister in Mattoon, Illinois to Marion and Constance Elaine Bennett. Alicia was a studied musician most of her life...

Jan 1, 2026

Michael Joseph Fedele Jr, age 67, of Bridgeport, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Michael was the cherished son of the late Michael and Anna Fedele. He was predeceased by this sister Delores Larsen, and her son Robert. He is survived by his sister Rita Paquette (Robert) as well as several nieces and...

Dec 30, 2025

Joan Marie Carpenter, age 92, a lifelong Bridgeport resident passed away December 30, 2025, in The Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital, Fairfield. Joan was the daughter of the late William and Juliet Hudak Carpenter. She retired from SNET as an operator at their Bridgeport and Derby locations. Joan was very active with the church and a choir member. She loved...

Dec 23, 2025

Eleanor Jane (DePaoli) Ventresca, 89, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born November 1, 1936, in Cecil, PA., to Sylvan and Mary (Havel) DePaoli, she was a 1958 graduate of Slippery Rock (PA) University with a degree in education. A dedicated homemaker to her husband and three children, later in life Eleanor worked...

Dec 17, 2025

John M. Elliott, age 71 died Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he was the son of John Matthews Elliott and Julia Rose Elliott. As a baby in Stamford, he won a photo contest through Loring Studios. He later moved to Stratford and was a graduate of Stratford high school and attended Housatonic Community College. John was...

Dec 14, 2025

John P. Curry, age 91 of Trumbull, beloved husband of Mary Salamon Curry passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of William H. Curry and Mary Catherine Ross Curry.

Jack was a retired 7th and 8th Grade School Teacher for the City of Bridgeport. He was a mentor to fellow teachers and his teaching skills...

Dec 14, 2025

Donald Francis Anthony Houston of Fairfield, Connecticut, son of the late Robert and Arline Houston of Monroe, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old.

Don is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Kathleen, and their four children and eight grandchildren: Jennifer Houston and her...

Dec 11, 2025

Rolande (Beaulieu) Messier, beloved wife of the late Jean J. Messier died December 11, 2025. Born in Highgate Center, Vermont on February 22, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Edeas and Annette (Daignault) Beaulieu. She was a resident of Bridgeport since 1956. Rolande retired from Sikorsky after 13 years and belonged to different clubs. Survivors include two...

Dec 10, 2025

Elise Biedermann, age 98 of Trumbull passed away December 10, 2025 in her son's home where she resided. She was the wife of the late Erich A. Biedermann. Born in Jens, Switzerland, Elise enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and baking. She will be remembered for her love of family and she is survived by her sons, Werner (Anita), Robert, Erich...

Dec 4, 2025

Lorraine Pereira, age 72, entered into eternal rest and into the loving arms of our merciful savior, Jesus Christ, on December 4, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She was the widow of Jose DaSilva Pereira, and they shared 26 years of marriage together. Lorraine was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and was the daughter of...

Dec 1, 2025

Mary Jane "Pixie" Carson, 80, of Seymour, CT, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters: Kimberly Slavin (husband James Slavin III) of Canton, CT; Caryn Carson (husband Louis Weisenbacher IV) of Beacon Falls, CT; and Marjorie Mason (husband Brennan Lunin) of Beacon Falls, CT. She was the cherished only child of Robert A. Earley...

Nov 21, 2025

Kenneth Joseph Surina, age 77, a lifelong Bridgeport resident, died unexpectedly in his home, Friday, November 21, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Carole Christy Surina and the son of the late Joseph and Mary Surina. Ken was a graduate of St. Michael's Elementary School, Bullard Haven Technical School and Norwalk Technical School. He then served...

Nov 17, 2025

Our beautiful mom, Betsey H. Meyer passed away gracefully and serenely in her home November 17, 2025. She was born Betsey Elise Herb on January 16, 1937, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Marion Evers Herb and Robert W. Herb. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1954 and went on to attend the College of New Rochelle until the untimely passing...

Nov 17, 2025

Marilyn Claire Toomey Longden, 91, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 17, 1934, in Chelsea, MA, the daughter of Margaret Covino Toomey and Thomas Toomey, Marilyn or "Beaver" as many called her, lived her life with passion and purpose and a fierce love for her...

Nov 17, 2025

With heavy hearts we share the news that Jonathan Robert Hodge, devoted son of Florence Brabner and Robert Lawrence Hodge, and retired employee of the City of Bridgeport and Fairfield University, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 17 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 80. He was surrounded by loved ones. In lieu...

Nov 10, 2025

Anthony ("Tony") Jannotta, age 55, of Westport, CT and Nantucket, MA, passed away on November 10, 2025.

Anthony is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Brenda (née Deprey); his children, Eleanor and John, and his Westie terrier, the Bodhisattva ("Bodhi") who never left his side. He is also survived by his parents, Jeannette and Alfonso...

Nov 10, 2025

Karen Kier Levine, age 74 of Stratford passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Robert Levine and loving mother of the late Jared Arthur Levine. Born in Trumbull, she was the daughter of Arthur and Barbara O'Brien Kier. She was the rock of her family, a faithful friend, always with...

Nov 7, 2025

Enir Inael Fuentes Padilla, born on June 6, 1992, passed away on November 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born to his beloved parents, Maria Ondina Padilla and Gonzalo Humberto Fuentes.

Enir was a devoted husband, proud father, loving son, uncle, and brother. His laughter, generosity, and warm heart touched everyone who...