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Marion F. Ciesielski

Marion F. Ciesielski

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...

Robert C. Roskowski

Robert C. Roskowski

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....

John Anthony Picarazzi, Jr.

John Anthony Picarazzi, Jr.

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...

Susan Mccurry

Susan Mccurry

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...

Josephine T. Messina

Josephine T. Messina

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...

Michael L. Hellrigel

Michael L. Hellrigel

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...

Bruce M. Toth

Bruce M. Toth

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...

Rita R. Wolf

Rita R. Wolf

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,...

Richard A. D'Amico

Richard A. D'Amico

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

William Martin Kipp

William Martin Kipp

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...

Christopher J. Colon

Christopher J. Colon

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...

Alita Ray

Alita Ray

Nov 8, 2021

Private Services

Ellen Kleinman Siff

Ellen Kleinman Siff

Nov 4, 2021

Ellen Kleinman Siff, age 80, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of Harry Kleinman and Molly Heller Kleinman, who died when Ellen was a toddler. Her father remarried Florence Socha Kleinman (Spindel), who became her "beautiful golden-haired mother." Ellen was raised in Great Neck, N.Y. and graduated...

Danny F. Bereza

Danny F. Bereza

Nov 3, 2021

Danny F. Bereza, age 59, of Milford, beloved husband of Michelle Giordano Bereza passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Danny was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Frank F. Bereza and Ethel "Bonnie" Rowland Bereza.  He was a computer specialist for the Defense Contract Management Agency. Danny was a member of the Sons...

Veronica Schuch

Veronica Schuch

Oct 31, 2021

Private Services

Albert W. Arnold Jr.

Albert W. Arnold Jr.

Oct 30, 2021

Albert W. Arnold, Jr. "Al" was born in Norwalk, CT August 11, 1961, Al was a lover of history - Napoleonic, Prussian, WWI, WWII, he loved it all.  He enjoyed recreating historically accurate models and did research to make sure each one was exactly as they should be!  Prussian Blue - a color he loved to use and point...

Russell M. Wickett Jr.

Russell M. Wickett Jr.

Oct 29, 2021

Russell M. Wickett, Jr., 83, passed away October 29, 2021, at St. Vincent's Medical Center with his family by his side. The son of Russell and Joan Bickford Wickett, he was raised in Greenwich and New Canaan, CT, and graduated from Anderson School, Cheshire Academy, and the University of Bridgeport. His career in social work included employment by the...

Joseph Gillotti

Joseph Gillotti

Oct 25, 2021

Interment will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 10:100a.m., in Mt St Peters Cemetery, Derby

Thomas Gallagher

Thomas Gallagher

Oct 22, 2021

Private Services

William H. Harris

William H. Harris

Oct 22, 2021

William H. Harris, (Bill), age 41, of Shelton, beloved son of the late Carol and Harlan Harris Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday October 22, 2021.

Bill was born in Bridgeport, grew up in Trumbull, and graduated from Trumbull High School, class of 1999.  Bill loved animals, dogs in particular, and he spent the last 13 years...

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