Obituaries

Jan 2, 2022

Margarita Sanchez, age 72, of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 at Danbury Hospital. Margarita was the mother of Victoria Ramirez, Maria Rivera, Heriberto Rivera, and Ricardo Rivera. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Ismael Sanchez and the late Victoria LeClerc.

Margarita is survived by her sisters Merida Ortiz, Virginia...

Jan 2, 2022

On Sunday January 2nd 2022, at the age of 78, Olive Newton Carroll, "Tommy's Girl" ascended into her eternal life and was peacefully reunited with her husband Thomas Carroll. Olive was born in Liverpool, England, and moved to the United States in 1973, where they created their new lives. Their English tragedy turned into their American life story. She...

Jan 2, 2022

George R. Pelham, age 93, passed away on Sunday January 2, 2022 in his home with his family by his side. The son of George and Madelyn Pelham, he was born and lived in Bridgeport for most of his life, raising his family there with his beloved late wife, Caroline. He was a devoted, loving husband and father, with...

Dec 30, 2021

Private Services

Dec 29, 2021

Harris Leonard Martin was born June 1, 1932, in the parish of Manchester, Jamaica but migrated to the United States of America over 30 years ago. He passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 9:08 pm.

Harris resided in Greenwich, Connecticut at the time of his passing.

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Dec 26, 2021

Private Services

Dec 24, 2021

Maryellen Catherine Czerner O'Connor, age 51, of Trumbull passed away Friday, December 24th, 2021 at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Mary was the wife of Brian P. O'Connor II and the mother of Ashley M. O'Connor. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of Peter Czerner and the late Maureen Haggerty Czerner. Mary completed her Bachelor's Degree at Sacred...

Dec 18, 2021

Private Services

Dec 14, 2021

Michael Salvatore Sagliano, age 100, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully in his home on December 14, 2021. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Michael was the son of Italian immigrants from Caserta, Generoso Sagliano and Maria Giuseppa Piccirillo.

Michael grew up and attended school with his six brothers and sisters in the North End of Bridgeport, Connecticut. He married...

Dec 13, 2021

Marion F. Ciesielski, age 80, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Robert R. Ciesielski, passed away, Monday, December 13, 2021 at the Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Fairfield. She was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John and Angie Martone Ponzetti. Marion's  family was her life and she is survived by her devoted children a daughter...

Dec 9, 2021

Robert C. Roskowski, age 62 of Fairfield died Thursday, December  9, 2021 at his home. He was the son of Jeanette "Billie" Letorneau Roskowski and the late Vincent C. Roskowski. He was born in Bridgeport on June 4, 1959. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Robert A. Roskowski, granddaughter Kaiah, and his sister Debra....

Dec 4, 2021

John Anthony Picarazzi, Jr. age 37 of Monroe, beloved husband of Filomena DiLeo Picarazzi died suddenly on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Monroe, John had a very strong work ethic and he achieved more in his 37 years than most people do in their full lifetime. He enjoyed and was committed to Victory Auto...

Dec 2, 2021

Susan McCurry, entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2021. Susan, a resident of Brooksville Florida for the last 20 years, was originally of Trumbull, CT. She is predeceased by her parents, George and Eunice Marcy, her beloved granddaughter Heather, and her husband Thomas McCurry. You read of couples who have a love so strong and so deep that...

Dec 1, 2021

Josephine Imbrogno Messina went to meet her Lord on December 1, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased, by her husband, Jack Edward Messina, and her brother Frank Imbrogno. Jo was born in Stamford, Connecticut and was the daughter of the late Assunta Crocco Imbrogno and Guisseppe Imbrogno. Surviving her are five children, and their...

Nov 21, 2021

Michael L. Hellrigel, age 65, of Monroe, passed away November 21, 2021, in his home. Michael was the son of the late Robert G. and Clara Santorelli Hellrigel. He is survived by his beloved brother and sister, Robert M. Hellrigel and wife Patricia of Ridgefield and Kathleen M. Hellrigel of Monroe, and two nieces, Amy and Katelyn. A memorial...

Nov 21, 2021

Bruce M. Toth, age 66, a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Touchpoints in Farmington. He was the beloved husband of Johanne Leas. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late William S. and Madeline Robichaud Toth. Bruce graduated from Central High School before enlisting in the United States Air Force.  He...

Nov 14, 2021

Rita R. Wolf, age 78 passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Spring Meadows Assisted Living in Trumbull, Connecticut, following a long illness. Rita leaves her brother Peter and seven nieces and nephews. Rita was predeceased by her parents Philip and Florence J. Reilley, her brother Dennen and his wife Randye. Rita was born and raised in Greenwich,...

Nov 14, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 11:00a.m., in Our Lady of the Assumption Church Parish Hall, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Interment will follow with his parents in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield

Nov 13, 2021

William Martin Kipp, age 79, of Morrisville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Janice in 2014.

Bill will be remembered as an avid swimmer and golfer, as well as a devoted graduate of the University of Oklahoma.

Bill is survived by his three children...

Nov 9, 2021

Christopher J. Colon, age 55, of Stratford, passed away November 9, 2021, in Bridgeport Hospital. He was born in Bridgeport, beloved son of Juan and Linda Blanco Colon of Bridgeport. Christopher had worked as a delivery truck driver for local oil companies. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by a beloved brother Louis Blanco and wife...