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Thomas Francis McGrath
May 28, 2026
Thomas Francis McGrath, age 82 of Stratford died Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Bridgeport Hospital following a brief illness. Tom was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. He was the husband of the late Betty Allen McGrath. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Thomas and Lillian Daly McGrath. He had fond memories of...
Eugene T. McAlarney
May 27, 2026
Eugene T. McAlarney, age 93 of Fairfield passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Benedicta T. Battley McAlarney for 67 years. He will be greatly missed by his loving children; son, Tom and daughter, Kathy Norell (Rick) and grandchildren Tom McAlarney and Kristen Roy (Joe) and Melissa McIntosh (Tom) and Stephanie Norell...
Marcia A. Gruce
May 22, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marcia Gruce, a woman of boundless faith, kindness and class. Marcia Gruce was born January 6,1942 and transitioned from this life on May 22, 2026. Through her journey, she touched many lives with her wisdom and delicate spirit. Marcia’s remarkable life will forever be an inspiration: a testament to...
Thomas Grady
May 15, 2026
Thomas Grady, age 87 of Trumbull died Friday, May 15, 2026 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Alice Sutay Grady. Born in Hartford, he was the son of James and Mary Cooney Grady. He was a graduate of Central high school in Bridgeport, worked as a truck driver and later owned his own company. Thomas was a...
Arnaldo Acevedo
May 15, 2026
A devoted father, loving grandfather, and friend to everyone he met. His love for golf was only matched by the love he had for his family. He leaves behind two children, cherished grandchildren, and countless memories filled with laughter, wisdom, and kindness. His presence made a lasting impact on so many lives, and his legacy will continue to live on...
Judith Ann McCaffrey
May 3, 2026
Never a friend so true, never a soul so giving. That was our mom.
Judith Ann McCaffrey, lovingly known as Judy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, Florida, surrounded by her loving husband and two daughters. She was 85 years old.
Born on September 5, 1940, in Mount Vernon, New York, Judy was...
Salvador Otero
Apr 25, 2026
Salvador Otero passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Sal was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his children Flor, Carlos, Michael and his wife Mary. He also leaves behind six adoring grandchildren—Michael, Julia, Sophia, Charlie, Sal, and...
George Edward Battistelli Jr.
Apr 22, 2026
George Edward Battistelli Jr. age 75, a resident of Shelton for 47 years passed away on April 22, 2026, with his family by his side. He was the son of the late George Edward Battistelli, Sr. and Gloria Mary Battistelli of Trumbull. George was predeceased by his brother Louis George Battistelli. George is survived by his son, Brian George Battistelli...
June A. (Slatcher) Wilkes
Apr 16, 2026
June A. (Slatcher) Wilkes age 94 longtime resident of Monroe died Thursday, April 16, 2026. Born in Bridgeport, she was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Wilkes and daughter of the late George and Ethel (Newhall) Slatcher. Her greatest job was homemaker for an active houseful of boys, but she was also bookkeeper for Raymond S Wilkes Plumbing and...
Mary Ellen Halstead R.N.
Apr 5, 2026
Mary Ellen Halstead R.N., 75, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Bridges by Epoch Memory Care Assisted living in Trumbull. Recently of Bridgeport and Fairfield, Mary Ellen was born on May 10, 1950 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, second of six children of Bob and Marie (Flanagan) Halstead of Travis Drive in Bridgeport....
Joan A. Nilan
Apr 2, 2026
Joan A. Nilan, age 94 of Shelton, CT, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday April 2, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Nilan.
Born in Bridgeport, Joan was the daughter of Michael and Frances Forrest Sirotnak. She was a proud Bridgeport resident, graduating from Bassick High School, and worked for the City as the...
Robert G. Kilton
Mar 21, 2026
Robert G. Kilton, age 91 a resident of Oronoque Village died Saturday, March 21, 2026 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Bracken Kilton for 60 years. Born March 7, 1935 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Marvin and Hazel (Bierman) Kilton. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter,...
Rose Ann Nehez
Mar 7, 2026
Rose Ann Perchaluk Nehez, 81, of Monroe, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Vincent Medical Center.
Rose Ann was born on February 21, 1945, in Bridgeport to the late Robert and Sophie Perchaluk. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Barbara Trotta.
Rose Ann is loved by everyone who knows her and devoted her life...
Rosario Yunga
Feb 22, 2026
Le doy gracias a dios por darme una persona maravillosa como compañera d e vida y aliento, que m e enseñó a crecer y darme su amor infinito como amiga confidente y esposa dios t e bendiga y siempre t e llevare e n m i mente y mi corazón Hace dies año tuve l a dicha d e conocerte...
William Sinclair
Feb 21, 2026
William S. “BooBoo” Sinclair passed away February 21, 2026 at Cambridge Manor, but resided most of his life in Trumbull, CT. Born October 20, 1940, he was the son of Clifford W. Sinclair and Anne F. (Homko) Sinclair. Bill worked in retail a good number of years at D.M. Read’s (Bpt. And Trumbull), G. Fox and Florsheim Shoes. He attended...
Joan Victoria Brill Hughes
Feb 17, 2026
Joan Victoria Brill Hughes
August 28, 1935 – February 17, 2026
She’s home now dancing with her beloved husband. No two people were more in love with each other than Joan and Gene Hughes. They showed us all how to love. She missed him every day for 17 years and wanted nothing more than to go to him. Godspeed Joan. She had...
Thomas "Timmy" Zalewski
Feb 16, 2026
Thomas “Timmy” Zalewski, 70, a longtime resident of Naugatuck, CT passed away on February 16, 2026, in Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness.
Tom was born June 2, 1955, in Bridgeport, CT to the late Frank and Irene (Zimmie) Zalewski. A graduate of Bridgeport’s Central High School, Tom lived in Bridgeport until 1990, when he married the love of his life,...
Anthony Randolph Edwards
Feb 15, 2026
Anthony Randolph Edwards entered eternal rest, five days before his 70th birthday, on February 15, 2026. Anthony a.k.a. Randy was the youngest child of Annie Mae Edwards and Jasper Edwards Sr. Born in New Haven, CT on February 20, 1956, Randy became the 12th addition to the Edwards family.
Randy enjoyed playing chess and checker tournaments with his brothers. After graduating...
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