Obituaries

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...

Nov 8, 2021

Private Services

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...

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...

Oct 31, 2021

Private Services

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...

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...

Oct 25, 2021

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

Oct 22, 2021

Private Services

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...

Oct 18, 2021

Theodore R. Jeffries passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, October 18th, 2021 at the age of 64, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ted was born on November 11th, 1956 in Stamford, CT and graduated from Masuk High School in Monroe, CT in 1975. Ted was the son of the late Yvette...

Oct 13, 2021

Ann M. Parrinello Squillace, age74 of Trumbull passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul A. Squillace. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Gus and Laura Ferrante Parrinello.  Ann was an avid golfer and had a passion for storytelling, cooking and her...

Oct 11, 2021

John T. Heagney Jr. formerly of Simsbury and Avon passed away at his home in Trumbull on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was 72 years old. John was the son of the late Jack and Jean Heagney of Simsbury and brother to Diane Brittell, Robert Heagney and the late Matthew Heagney. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Barbara...

Sep 25, 2021

Christian L. Nelson III, age 67 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Christian L. Nelson Jr. and Marilyn L. Klingler Nelson. Chris worked as a longshoreman at the Bridgeport and New Haven terminals. He was a member of Knights of Columbus at...

Sep 24, 2021

Cynthia (Cindy) Marie Cirillo, treasured mom to Nikki Marketos and Eddie Cirillo, mother-in-law to Andrew Marketos, and beloved wife to Mike Cirillo, passed away on Friday September 24th, 2021 after a long fought battle with cancer.

Cindy was born in New York on May 16 1954, and was adopted by Warren and Barbara Blake. On August 6...