Obituaries

Sep 13, 2023

David Carbonella, age 71 of Seymour passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Kathy Seres Carbonella. Born in New Haven, he was the son of the late Buddy and Florence Nutcher Carbonella. David graduated from Amity Regional High School and Sacred Heart University. He was a partner with Carbonella and DeSarbo Wholesale Produce in...

Sep 11, 2023

Thomas Martin Doyle, Jr. died on September 11, 2023 after a brief illness. He was 77.  Born to Winifred McGuinness Doyle and Thomas M. Doyle on July 25, 1946, Tom was raised in Bridgeport and attended St. Augustine's School and Fairfield Prep. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1964-1970. Tom studied at Georgetown University and...

Aug 30, 2023

Barbara Ann Romano McCormick, age 82, of Sugar Land, TX, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at The Crescent Rehabilitation Facility in Fort Bend County. Barbara was born in Bridgeport, CT, the only child of the late Joseph Albert Romano and Verna/ Veronica Bernice (Kaczynski) Romano. She may have not have had any siblings, but she was doted...

Aug 28, 2023

Margaret T. Cantrell Freiler, age 94, of Trumbull passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband Michael J. Freiler, a grandson Daniel E. Fritea, and her sister Fran Erbe (Rudy) of Virginia. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Ronald Rhine of Cheshire, Patricia Catucci (Tom) of Canterbury,  Debra...

Aug 13, 2023

Jamie Beardsley, age 41 of Trumbull passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 in his home. A lifelong resident of Trumbull, he was the beloved son of Sharyn Tozzi Beardsley and the late Charles Beardsley. In addition to his mother he is survived by his sister Heather Widman and her husband, Jonathan of Boston MA. Jamie was a graduate of...

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