Obituaries

Aug 13, 2023

Marcella E. Chamberlain, age 89 of Trumbull passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold R. Chamberlain. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of James and Mary Ann O'Reilly Dowling. She retired as a secretary of Madison Middle School in Trumbull, and enjoyed a long career in banking...

Aug 8, 2023

With deepest sadness, we announce the passing of Helen Ann DeMaiorebus of Westport, CT on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Joseph and the mother of Wendy Pieper and Cindy Wallace.

She was born Helen Knopp on January 24, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Our Saviour Lutheran School in the Bronx...

Aug 3, 2023

Jean M. Wildman, age 91 died Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Northbridge Healthcare Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Gideon W. Wildman and predeceased by her sons Kevin Wildman and Christopher Wildman.  Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late George and Genevieve Kaesmann.  She was a lifelong Bridgeport resident.  Jean was a loving...

Aug 2, 2023

Dominick Anthony Festa died peacefully on August 2, 2023 at St. Joseph's Center in Trumbull.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Eleanor Festa.

He was born to Nathan and Rose Festa on March 23, 1931 in Tarrytown, NY. The family moved to Elmsford, NY where Dom attended Alexander Hamilton High School. He...

Jul 28, 2023

Joan M. Gerte Kaesmann, age 85 died Friday, July 28, 2023 at Shelton Lakes. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent F. Kaesmann. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Emma Kaechele Gerte. She was a lifelong Bridgeport resident. She retired from Connecticut Heart and Vascular. She was involved with Calvary St....

Jul 26, 2023

William A. Izzo, Sr. age 89 of Trumbull, beloved husband of Lorraine Mignone Izzo, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in his home. William was born in Hamden, son of the late Ralph and Elizabeth Pascarella Izzo. He was a graduate of the University of Connecticut, School of Business, and was an Engineering Administrator in Aerospace at Perkin Elmer...

Jul 24, 2023

Eleanor "Junie" M. Sutay Wargo, age 90 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Wargo, passed away, Monday, July 24, 2023 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Eleanor was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John and Gertrude Jackson Sutay, and was a long time Trumbull resident before moving to Shelton. She worked in quality control for...

Jul 17, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Szymanski died suddenly on Monday, July 17, 2023 following a long battle with cancer. "Pat had strength, courage, and a unique ability to have a light heart despite some truly extraordinarily tough times". She confronted adversity head on and met it on her terms in her own way. She is survived by her much loved nephew, Michael...

Jul 16, 2023

John Rehmond Charters, age 81, of Hartford, entered into eternal rest on Sunday July 16, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. John was born to the late Jack and Beatrice (Reh) Charters on September 9, 1941 in Bridgeport CT. John graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport, Class of 1960, and was a graduate of Salem College, West...

Jul 11, 2023

Latanya Johnson was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on November 18, 1977, to Gerdine Johnson and Anthony Wade Sr. She entered eternal rest on July 11, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

Latanya Johnson grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and had a close-knit family. Throughout her life, she was known for her warm heart, infectious laughter, and unwavering...

Jul 10, 2023

Ruth Mary Saunders was born on May 1st, 1919 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Matt and Alice (Hanks) Saunders. Her father was the longtime manager of the Palace and Majestic theaters in downtown Bridgeport. Ruth attended Bridgeport Central HS and graduated from Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall in Milford, CT. Ruth worked for many years...

Jul 10, 2023

Chirag Mehta, age 49, of Trumbull, Connecticut, beloved husband of Swati, passed away on July 10th, 2023, in Smilow Cancer Hospital, New Haven, CT. Chirag was born in India, the son of Sirish and Pravina Mehta. He was living with his beloved wife (Swati), son (Kunal), daughter (Tanvi), mom (Pravina), and dad (Sirish). Chirag loved spending time with his...

Jul 5, 2023

Carol Ann Riccitelli, 87, died peacefully in Maefair Health Care Center, Trumbull, CT, on July 5, 2023. Born in Bridgeport, CT on February 1, 1936, she was the youngest child of the late Joseph and Anna Petrino, and was a resident of that city for 87 years. She was a member of Central High School's graduating class of 1954, ...

Jul 1, 2023

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Robert P. Yoney, age 73 of Branford and Easton on Saturday, July 1, 2023 following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Sally Ward Yoney who predeceased him in 2020. Born in Bridgeport, he was a son of Paul S. and Ruth Barter Yoney and was...

Jun 28, 2023

Services are to be announced

Jun 28, 2023

Susan J. O'Connell, age 78 of Trumbull died Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at St. Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport. Born in the Bronx, New York she was the daughter of John and Julia Russell O'Connell. She was a graduate of Saint Simon Stock High School and Bellevue Nursing School. She was a Registered Nurse for over 40 years and worked...

Jun 27, 2023

Margaret Tierney Barrella, age 62, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Peter Barrella, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Margaret was born in Norwalk, daughter of the late John L. and Frances Lawson Tierney. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include her devoted son Peter-John Barrella of Hartford, two sisters Frances T. Cummings and Alice...

Jun 25, 2023

Jeanne H. (Cavalieri) Flynn, age 86 of Milford, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Jeanne was pre-deceased by her husband Richard M. Flynn, her mother Pasqualina (Lena) Cavalieri, her beloved sisters Marion Bednarski and Frances Lopinto and her Brother in-laws Morry Lopinto and Douglass Youd.

She was an Elementary...

Jun 23, 2023

Robert F. Monaghan, III, age 47, passed away, Friday, June 23, 2023, in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Robert is survived by his beloved parents Robert F. Monaghan, Jr. and Kathleen Shanahan Monaghan of Trumbull, a devoted brother to Brendan Monaghan and wife Lynn Monaghan of Framingham, MA, his sisters Bridget Cahill and husband Patrick Cahill of Hanover MA, and...

Jun 18, 2023

Timothy James Ward, 53, passed away suddenly on June 18, 2023. Born in Bridgeport, CT, on March 31, 1970, he was the son of Peter and Patricia Ward. He is survived by his mother Patricia, of Kittery Point, ME; his sister Shannon Swiger and her husband, Terrence, and his nephews Terrence and Aidan, of Kittery Point, ME; his daughter...