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Joan S. Clark

Joan S. Clark

Oct 4, 2025

Joan Sebok Clark, of Trumbull, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4th at her home after spending over 3 ½ years on hospice care. She was predeceased by her husband, John, her parents, Julius and Helen Sebok, and sisters Irene Sebok and Eleanore Mason. Joan was born on May 13, 1936 in Bridgeport, Connecticut and spent her childhood...

Elizabeth H. Shannon

Elizabeth H. Shannon

Oct 3, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Helen Shannon of Stratford, a devoted mother to her six children and a beloved grandmother to eleven more, died with family by her side at Bridgeport Hospital on Oct. 3, 2025. She was 92. She was born to James and Elizabeth Skerritt in Bridgeport on Oct. 24, 1932. She grew up there and graduated from the city's...

Marie Rachelle Philippe

Marie Rachelle Philippe

Sep 28, 2025

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Sunday October 12, 2025 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Shekinah II Seventh Day Adventist Stratford United Methodist Church, 2600 Main Street Stratford, CT 06615

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Sunday October 12, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Shekinah II Seventh Day Adventist Stratford United Methodist Church, 2600 Main Street Stratford, CT...

John D. Packer

John D. Packer

Sep 27, 2025

John D.  Packer has left the building.

He joyfully goes to join his beloved wife, Agnes, who passed away October 19, 2012.  They were married November 23, 1946.  You do the math.

John was a veteran of WWII.  He served in submarines in the South Pacific.  He retired from United Illuminating Company after an engineering...

Mark Ladyko

Mark Ladyko

Sep 24, 2025

Mark Ladyko died on September 24, 2025, after a year-long illness. Born on May 1, 1953, in Bridgeport, CT, he was a 1971 Shelton High School graduate and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona, in 1975. During his career he held various sales and management positions, retiring from JC Penney as...

Frederick M. Castaldo Jr.

Frederick M. Castaldo Jr.

Sep 23, 2025

Frederick M. Castaldo, Jr. age 50, of Bridgeport passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Fred was born in Bridgeport, beloved son of Irene (Cookie) Castaldo and the late Frederick M. Castldo, Sr. He attended Notre Dame High School and was employed by the City of Bridgeport Public Works Department. Fred was an Altar...

Geraldine Nolan

Geraldine Nolan

Sep 18, 2025

Geraldine "Gerry" Nolan (March 11, 1931 – September 18, 2025) was proud to say she was born in the Bronx, NY, and soon afterwards relocated to Montreal, Canada where she grew up. After graduating from the Villa Maria, Gerry received nursing degrees from Saint Mary's Hospital and St. Mary of the Woods.

Gerry relocated to New York...

Francis Michael Lacerenza Jr

Francis Michael Lacerenza Jr

Sep 9, 2025

Francis Michael Lacerenza, jr. of Stratford, CT, beloved son of the late Frank Michael Lacerenza & Theresa Maslowski Lacerenza, has entered into eternal rest with our Lord.

The fourth of seven children, Frankie carved his own path at an early age. After graduating from Darien High School, Frank served as an apprentice at his father's business, Frankie's...

Barry L. Hammons

Barry L. Hammons

Sep 8, 2025

Barry Hammons departed from this world on September 8, 2025.

Barry was the devoted husband of Maureen and Father to Thomas, Emily and Jacob.

He was also the adoring Grandfather to Summer, Jason and Skylin. During his time

on earth he gave freely to whoever was in need, especially if there was a...

Michael P. Rogers

Michael P. Rogers

Sep 7, 2025

Michael P. Rogers, age 90, of Stratford, CT passed away peacefully Sunday, September 7th, 2025. He was the son of the late Michael and Rose Kupstas Rogers. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S Marines and went on to proudly serve his country. He was the devoted husband of Barbara Cimelus Rogers for 63 years, until her passing...

Elaine Viverito Conti

Elaine Viverito Conti

Sep 6, 2025

Elaine Viverito Conti, age 84, of Shelton, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Jack Conti.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Elaine was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Emma (D'Attile) Viverito. Before her retirement, she worked as an administrative assistant at Fairfield University, where she was...

William Joseph Kearns

William Joseph Kearns

Sep 5, 2025

William Joseph Kearns, III, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2025, at Sunrise Assisted Living. Born in Bridgeport, on November 22, 1942, Billy was the first of four children of the late William J. and Kathleen (Murray) Kearns. He was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport.

A devoted Catholic, Billy graduated from St. Augustine's Grammar...

Jodi A. Chill

Jodi A. Chill

Sep 3, 2025

Jodi A. Chill, age 72, of Trumbull, passed away September 3, 2025 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late John and Joanna Chill. Jodi attended Sacred Heart School, Cathedral High School, Class of 1970. She retired as a Medical Transcriber. Jodi was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed bowling, softball and volleyball....

Robert J Burdo

Robert J Burdo

Sep 3, 2025

Robert J. Burdo of Milford, CT, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away on Wednesday September 3, at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Linda Casano Burdo for 53 years.  Born in Bridgeport, on November 26, 1943, he was the son of the late Vincent and Mary Esposito Burdo.

Bob...

Charles Roger Bond

Charles Roger Bond

Sep 2, 2025

Charles Roger Bond age 82 passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on December 3, 1942, Charles was the first of ten children of the late Charles B. and Jeannette (Parshall) Bond. He was a lifetime resident of Bridgeport.

He graduated from St. Augustine's Grammar School (1956) and Central High School...

Charles Roger Bond

Charles Roger Bond

Sep 2, 2025

Charles Roger Bond age 82 passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on December 3, 1942, Charles was the first of ten children of the late Charles B. and Jeannette (Parshall) Bond. He was a lifetime resident of Bridgeport.

He graduated from St. Augustine's Grammar School (1956) and Central High School...

Nicholas T. Pecorelli

Nicholas T. Pecorelli

Sep 1, 2025

Nicholas T Pecorelli, age 91 of Bridgeport died September 1, 2025 at St. Vincent Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Rae Crook Pecorelli. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Santo and Rose DeSabia Pecorelli. He is survived by his loving daughter, Lori Ann Pecorelli and her fiancé Ron Skyberg, and his loving companion...

John A. Karafa

John A. Karafa

Aug 29, 2025

John A. Karafa, age 83 of Bridgeport, formerly of Trumbull, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Fairfield surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 15, 1942, in Bridgeport, a son of the late Jack and Anne (Onkey) Karafa.  John attended Bridgeport school systems and graduated from...

Omina Bonhomme

Omina Bonhomme

Aug 24, 2025

Omina Bonhomme, 64, of Connecticut, passed peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025

She was born on Sunday, June 4, 1961, in Jacmel, Haiti. In September of 1997, she immigrated to the United States and settled in Connecticut, where she built a loving home and life with her family.

In 1985, Omina married her devoted husband,...

Louis A. Rodi

Louis A. Rodi

Aug 23, 2025

Louis A. Rodi age 92 of Bridgeport beloved husband of Tina Marella Morawski Rodi, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, in St. Vincent Medical Center. Survivors in addition to his wife include a son Louis A. Rodi, III, and wife Gena, granddaughter Cindy, stepchildren Lisa D'Agostino, Richard Morawski, Doreen, Morawski, and Tricia Morawski, a sister Lillian Haurilak and husband...

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