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Joan M. Kaesmann

Joan M. Kaesmann

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....

William A. Izzo, Sr.

William A. Izzo, Sr.

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...

Eleanor M. Wargo

Eleanor M. Wargo

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...

Patricia Szymanski

Patricia Szymanski

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...

John R. Charters

John R. Charters

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...

Latanya Johnson

Latanya Johnson

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...

Ruth Mary Saunders

Ruth Mary Saunders

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...

Chirag Mehta

Chirag Mehta

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...

Carol Riccitelli

Carol Riccitelli

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, ...

Robert P. Yoney

Robert P. Yoney

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...

Carolyn Wesley

Carolyn Wesley

Jun 28, 2023

Services are to be announced

Susan J. O'Connell

Susan J. O'Connell

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...

Margaret T. Barrella

Margaret T. Barrella

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...

Jeanne H. Flynn

Jeanne H. Flynn

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...

Robert F. Monaghan Iii

Robert F. Monaghan Iii

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...

Timothy James Ward

Timothy James Ward

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...

Paul Lovar

Paul Lovar

Jun 12, 2023

Paul Lovar died on June 12, 2023, in Littlestown, Pennsylvania. He was 68. Paul was born in Pennsylvania on April 12, 1955 to his parents, John and Ethel Lovar. Not long after, he moved to, and was raised in, Bridgeport, CT. He married his wife, Marge, on May 26, 1978; they just celebrated 45 years together this past May....

Thomas M. Brennan

Thomas M. Brennan

Jun 12, 2023

Thomas M. Brennan, age 76 of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully June 12, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife Dale Brennan, daughter Jodie Delach and her husband Michael, son Michael Brennan and his wife Vivienne, and daughter Danielle Bartlett and her husband Michael. He was predeceased by his cherished son...

Anastasia J. Drake

Anastasia J. Drake

May 26, 2023

Anastasia Drake, age 86 of Seymour passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Anna Kupis Ancewicz. Anastasia was a retired secretary at Sikorsky Aircraft. She has survived by her beloved son, Kevin Drake and his wife Pam, beloved daughter, Debbie Ice, brother, Charles...

James Mates

James Mates

May 20, 2023

Private Services

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