Obituaries

Aug 5, 2020

Clara A. Santorelli Hellrigel, age 89 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Robert G. Hellrigel, passed away, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Clara was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Victor and Elena Savarese Santorelli, and was a lifelong resident.

As friends and family remember Mom, hospitality is the predominant theme. There was nothing she enjoyed...

Aug 1, 2020

Judith A. Boos, age 79, died peacefully on August 1, 2020 at Waveny Care Center, New Canaan.  Born in Monroe, Michigan, Judy was the daughter of Walter and Hazel Boos. After graduating from college, Judy dedicated her life to educating high school students in Social Studies and Psychology.  Early in her career, Judy taught in Michigan before moving to...

Jul 29, 2020

Anna (Chapar) Marshall, 89, passed away peacefully on July 29 at her home in Trumbull.

The youngest child of George and Mary Chapar, who immigrated from Syria to Bridgeport in the 1920s, Anna was immensely proud of her family's history and heritage. Her love of cooking, especially homemade Syrian food, brought smiles to generations of the extended...

Jul 24, 2020

Reverend William F. Verrilli, age 68, a retired a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. Father Verrilli was born in Bridgeport, on August 4, 1951, son of the late William R. Verrilli and Florence Caseria Verrilli. He is survived by a sister, Sister Marie Verrilli, SNDdeN. Father Verrilli was educated at...

Jul 16, 2020

Robert L. Sirotnak, age 94 of Black Rock, Bridgeport passed away Thursday, July 16, in his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Carol Meade Sirotnak. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Michael and Frances Forest Sirotnak. Robert served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II and retired as a Lieutenant from...

Jul 12, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Hogan Ford, age 91, beloved wife of the late George J. Ford Jr.,  passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Spring Village, Stratford. Betty was born in East Haven, daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Kelly Hogan and had lived in Fairfield for over fifty years. Betty was a Member of the CSOA swimming Officials, FAARH Board member,...

Jul 9, 2020

Irene M. Kenealy, age 92, of Waterbury, beloved wife of the late William F. Kenealy, Sr., passed away, Thursday, July 9, 2020, in her daughter's home.  Irene was born in Torrington, daughter of the late Victor M. and Mary Mayancsik Beyus. Irene lived in Bridgeport for many years and worked in sales for Sears and Roebuck in the Men's...

Jul 7, 2020

Gordon V. Johnson, age 97, of Trumbull, beloved husband of late Doris F. Hinck Johnson, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in his home. He was born in Fairfield on April 10, 1923 to the late Oscar and Amelia Soderberg Johnson, and was a Trumbull resident for over sixty years. Gordon was a World War II veteran, serving with...

Jul 6, 2020

Dominick F. Iacurci, age 93 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of fifty years of the late Ann Benchak Iacurci, passed away, Monday, July 6, 2020, in the Jewish Home, Bridgeport. Dominick was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Leonardo and Nancy Iacurci and was a lifelong resident. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the United State...

Jul 4, 2020

Emery S. Lizak, age 82, of Monroe passed away on July 4, 2020 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Lewis Lizak. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Andrew and Helen Kovacs Lizak. Emery retired from Pfizer after a long career as an engineer. In addition to his wife, he is...

Jun 29, 2020

On June 29, 2020 Louise Capasso departed for her heavenly home to be with her Lord Jesus and see her beloved Ralph again. Born in Port Chester, New York in November 19, 1933, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Catherine Civitella.  She grew up in Bridgeport, CT where she graduated from Central High School. From a young...

Jun 28, 2020

Private Services

Jun 26, 2020

Dorothy Katherine O'Brien Shepard, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 in her home in Bridgeport. She had just celebrated her 94thbirthday. She retired from St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport where she was employed for many years as a Registered Nurse, a vocation befitting her caring and compassionate nature.

Dorothy's extraordinary gift was her ability to connect with...

Jun 24, 2020

Alfred R. Ayme peacefully passed away on June 24, 2020 at Saint Vincent's Medical Center at the age of 76. He was born in Havana, Cuba in 1943 and graduated from Baldor School in 1961. Shortly after, he moved to the United States to have a better life.

Al was an Author, Writer, Educator, Corporation Executive, Politician,...

Jun 23, 2020

Thomas Hult Layman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 23, 2020 at the age of 73. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and beloved friend to many. Born to parents Thomas and Natalie in Bridgeport he grew up alongside his favorite cousin George "Gig" Bryers. He proudly served the town of...

Jun 14, 2020

William Thomas Redgate II (Bill), age 78 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital due to cardiovascular disease. He was the husband of the late Ellen Shaughnessy Redgate. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Mary Hollister and John Crawford Redgate. Bill was a graduate of Fairfield Prep Class of 1959, Boston College Class...

Jun 12, 2020

Josephine Donnelly, 90, passed away June 12, 2020 peacefully in her home.  She was born in Bridgeport CT on May 26, 1930 to the late Vincent and Louise Monaco.  She lived her whole life in the city and worked for 42 years at McKesson's in Fairfield on the "line with the girls".  She was the wife of the late...

Jun 8, 2020

Private Services

Jun 1, 2020

David Anthony Harrison was born October 13, 1969 to the union of Ronald and Mercilder Harrison in Kingston Jamaica.

David Harrison passed away peacefully on the morning of June 1st, 2020. He was surrounded and supported by knowing his family during the last days of his life.

David enjoyed ministering, mentoring, making others laugh, spending...

May 31, 2020

Patricia Jensen, born on April 7th, 1944 in Bridgeport and left this earthly world on May 31, 2020. She is survived by her children Shelia Long of Ansonia, CT, Edward Jensen and wife, Veronica, of Monroe, CT, and Katie Heskett and husband, Eric, of Asheboro, NC. She has three beloved grandsons Jack Jensen of Monroe, Avery and Aiden Heskett...