Obituaries

Dec 8, 2023

Maureen Glennon Linderfelt, age 83, of Fairfield CT and Laguna Woods, Calif., passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Saddleback Medical Center, Laguna Woods, CA. She was the beloved wife of Edward N. Linderfelt and was predeceased by her parents Robert E. Glennon Sr. and Edith Clara Glennon, and her daughter, Sharyl Garrity. Born in Bridgeport,...

Dec 8, 2023

Chris M. DeLuca, Jr., age 72, entered into eternal rest on December 8, 2023 at Maefair Healthcare Center in Trumbull, CT. Chris was born in Bridgeport, CT on February 11, 1951 to the late Chris and Dolores (Melfi) DeLuca. He graduated from St. Ambrose School in Bridgeport in 1964, Notre Dame Boys High School in Fairfield in 1968, and...

Nov 29, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Walsh (1954-2023) Elizabeth, also fondly known as Beth, Bethy, Boz, and Auntie Beth, was born in Bridgeport, CT in 1954 to parents William and Joan Walsh. Beth was a longtime resident of Trumbull, CT. Beth was the oldest of 6 children. Chasing after her four younger brothers was likely the foundation of her athleticism, though she slowed...

Nov 27, 2023

Dr. Robert M. Fedorchek, died at the age of 84 on November 27, 2023, with Theresa, his loving wife of 40 years at his side. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth, and is survived by sons Andrew (Christine) and Daniel, daughter Rebecca Le (Khang), six grandchildren (Paige, Gavin, Spencer, Zachary, Charlie, Zoey), sister Louise Foster, and several...

Nov 17, 2023

Susan M. Rooney of Newtown, CT passed away on November 17, 2023 at Danbury Hospital following an all too short, but graceful journey through pancreatic cancer. She spent her last moments peacefully surrounded by family and humor which is what mattered most to her.

Susan was born September 4, 1947 to Constance (Duggan) Unger and Clifford S....

Nov 10, 2023

Irene A. Mercer (Renie), age 96, of Bridgeport, loving wife of the late Daniel S. Mercer, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Born in Bridgeport, CT on February 19, 1927 to the late Robert F. Farrell, Sr. and Irene Kiely Farrell, Irene graduated from Harding High School and Butler Business School. She was...

Nov 7, 2023

Edward J. Kruszka, 76, of Bridgeport, sadly passed away on November 7, 2023, with his beloved family by his side. Ed was born on March 15, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Kaminski Kruszka. Ed began his career working on Wall St. in New York City. After many years of commuting, he decided...

Nov 4, 2023

LUCIA McCLINTOCK PAYNE - age 81 of Fairfield, Connecticut, the beloved wife to S. Giles Payne for 58 years passed away at home on Saturday, November 4, 2023, after many years coping with COPD. Born in Washington, D.C., she was raised there and in the Boston area by her parents Frances ("Petey") Steidel McClintock and John C. McClintock.  As...

Oct 28, 2023

Donald Charles Tesch, age 54 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023. He was the beloved son of Kathleen and Donald Tesch. Donald attended Notre Dame High School and Housatonic Community College. He was previously employed at Sikorsky and a phlebotomist at Quest Lab. Donald had a spirited personality and adored his daughter Maddie, (Marta Urban her...

Oct 27, 2023

Richard I. Phelps, 98, of Torrington, CT and formally a resident of Fairfield, CT for many years, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27 at Cherry Brook Rest Home in Canton, CT. Born in New Haven, CT, he was the son of Clarence Irving Phelps and Katherine Phelps Nichols on May 17, 1925. He is predeceased by his wife,...

Oct 23, 2023

Marilyn Fisher Schultz, of Trumbull entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 23, 2023 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of R. Peter Schultz for sixty-five years. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Barrett Fisher and Frances Sunbury. She grow up in Monroe and lived there for twenty years, after their marriage Marilyn and...

Oct 22, 2023

Stephen Yusko passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2022 at Middlebrook Farms. His survivors include his sister Selma Tansey and brother Michael, beloved nieces Mary Valade (Jay), Patricia Welch (Tom), niece Lauri Yusko, his devoted cousin Judy Kowalchick, great nieces Erin Valade, Cait Welch, great nephews, Matt Valade, Jack and Michael Welch and many cousins. He was predeceased by...

Oct 22, 2023

Astrid Linley, age 87 of Monroe, CT, beloved wife of the late Leonard F. Linley, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Latvia, Astrid was the daughter of the late Peter Arvids Puga and Millija Veronika Lessins. As a young girl during World War II, Astrid...

Oct 12, 2023

Warren Muller joined his wife Mary Lee Egan for eternal rest on Thursday, October 12th 2023. He had just celebrated his 75th birthday a few weeks prior. Son of Henry and Florence Muller; Warren was one of four siblings and has been reunited with his sister Doris and his two brothers Hank, and Ed. After graduating high school in...

Oct 8, 2023

Jean Carol Criscione, age 79 a lifelong Bridgeport resident passed away October 8, 2023 at Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jean was the daughter of the late Enrico and Jean Anziano Criscione. A devoted educator at Central High School, Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University. Besides being a scholar, Jean loved dogs and always had a love for flowers,...

Oct 7, 2023

Orville Clarke (aka Chris) was born on February 8th, 1969 to Odette DaCosta (aka Clarke) and Aston Clarke in St. Andrews, Jamaica, West Indies.

Orville went on to pursued a trade and became a welder. He became a mastered welder and truly enjoyed all aspect of the job. He worked for various company but ended his career...

Oct 6, 2023

Marie L. Tamburine born December 11, 1933 entered eternal rest on October 6, 2023.  She was a life long Bridgeport resident.  She worked for the Bridgeport Police Department for 26 years and retired after many years working for Trumbull Public Works. Marie was kind and beautiful inside and out.  She dedicated her life to helping others and had a...

Oct 5, 2023

William Evans age 79, a patent attorney in New York City and previously in the Boston area died Thursday, October 5, 2023 at St. Vincents Medical Center. He lived at the Watermark Retirement Community, Bridgeport, CT for the past two years, where he was well liked because of his friendly personality and his knowledge about history. He is survived...

Sep 30, 2023

Dorothy Ann Pisacane of Fairfield passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2023, as she was getting ready for a typical day. Called Dottie or Dot by family and friends, her typical day was being a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all who knew her. A "Dottie day" was checking in to see how everyone was doing,...

Sep 25, 2023

Mark H. Cochran, age 67, of Stratford died Monday, September 25, 2023 while at home due to complications of cardiac and pulmonary artery disease. Born in Bridgeport, he lived most of his life in Fairfield before moving to Stratford in 2021. Mark is survived by his loving sisters, Carol Nikola and Susan Cascio and her husband, Mark, brother-in-law, Richard...