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Wanda Lapinski Hannafey

Wanda Lapinski Hannafey

May 4, 2018

Wanda Lapinski Hannafey, age 87, a longtime resident of Jupiter, FL, peacefully entered her eternal rest in Smyrna, GA on May 4, 2018, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Trumbull, on December 16, 1930 to Thomas and Mary Lapinski, Wanda was united in marriage for 60 years to Francis J. Hannafey. The happy couple lived first in...

Charles E. Ripka, Iii

Charles E. Ripka, Iii

May 4, 2018

Charles E. Ripka, III, age 88 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Apple Rehab in Shelton on May 4, 2018. Born in Chester PA. he was predeceased by his beloved wife Marion. He leaves a brother Ron Ripka and wife Peggy of Kenneth Square, PA, and a sister Valerie Jardine and husband Karl of...

Dorothy P. Schmidt

Dorothy P. Schmidt

May 1, 2018

Dorothy Schmidt, 91, died peacefully on May 1, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Dorothy was born on April 19, 1927 in Bridgeport, Ct. to Burton Platt and Agnes Brennan. She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Central High School. She met her husband, Elmer Schmidt at the Ritz Ballroom where they danced to the Big Band music of...

Edward William Grinnell

Edward William Grinnell

Apr 29, 2018

Edward William Grinnell, age 73, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Catherine Caruso Grinnell, passed away Sunday April 29, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital. Edward was the son of the late William and Florence Whitney Grinnell. Ed worked at Jenkins Brothers for 27 years as a warehouse manager, as well as a union steward. He traveled to Canada where he opened...

Robert M. Kovatch

Robert M. Kovatch

Apr 24, 2018

Robert M. Kovatch of Fairfield, Connecticut, age 54, died on April 24, 2018 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Bridgeport of heart failure after a short illness.

Robert was born in Darby, Pennsylvania and grew up in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania. He attended Delaware County Community College, and then served briefly in the U.S. Navy, where he was assigned to the...

James A. Butler Jr.

James A. Butler Jr.

Apr 18, 2018

James A. Butler, Jr., age 90 of Trumbull, beloved husband of Kathryn L. O'Connor Butler, RN, died peacefully after a long battle with his family present on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in his home. In addition to his beloved wife of fifty-three years, survivors include his daughter Attorney Regina M. Butler, his son Attorney James E. Butler, and his...

William J. Walsh

William J. Walsh

Apr 14, 2018

William J. Walsh, 94, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2018 after a long and beautiful life.  He was born August 25, 1923 in Fairfield, CT to J. Joseph Walsh and Lucie Prevot.  Bill was predeceased by his wife Joan, his sister Lucie Ringel, and brother Joseph Walsh. After proudly serving in the Pacific with the US...

Arthur Lawrence Kaladish

Arthur Lawrence Kaladish

Apr 1, 2018

Arthur Lawrence "Larry" Kaladish, age 73 of Huntington, passed away, Sunday April 1, 2018 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family at his side, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Arthur was born in Bridgeport on February 24, 1945, son of the late Clarice and Lawrence Kaladish. He graduated from Central High School. Arthur...

Mary Biggins

Mary Biggins

Mar 29, 2018

Mary Biggins passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport.  She was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Daly) Flanigan.  She was 97 years old. Mary McCarthy Flanigan was born in Mossend, Lanarkshire, Scotland and was an only child.  She immigrated with her parents to the Unites States as a baby.  Her...

Rev. John P. Baran

Rev. John P. Baran

Mar 24, 2018

Rev. John P. Baran, age 59, Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, died and entered eternal life on Saturday, March 24, 2018 in Bridgeport Hospital. Father John was born in Derby, son of the late Andrew and Mary Bulbert Baran. Raised in Shelton, he is a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Trumbull, received his Bachelor's of Arts...

Lois Browne Lawrence

Lois Browne Lawrence

Mar 22, 2018

Lois Browne Lawrence, born on October 29, 1929 passed away peacefully, on March 22, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She is predeceased by John Lawrence, M.D., her loving husband of 56 years, a twin brother Lloyd, and her sister Mrs. Shirley Dixon. She is survived by three devoted daughters: Julie Lawrence, Carolyn Dion (Mike), Maryleigh Antoun (Jon),...

Florence Boyle Baldwin

Florence Boyle Baldwin

Mar 22, 2018

Florence Boyle Baldwin, age 97 of Trumbull passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond G. Baldwin, Sr.  Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of Thomas and Jane Ann Boyle.  She was a graduate of Harding High School.  Florence was very proud of her...

Laura M. Mehlman

Laura M. Mehlman

Mar 21, 2018

On Wednesday, March 21st 2018, Laura Musante Mehlman, wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away at the age of 65. Laura will be forever remembered by her husband Marc Mehlman, her mother, Helen N. Musante, brothers Fred, Douglas & his wife Nancy, Clifford, Carl & his wife Robin, Joel, and nieces & nephews Christopher, Ashlan, Bradley, Chelsey, Sebastian, Isabella...

Patricia Howard

Patricia Howard

Mar 17, 2018

Patricia Ann (Clifford) Howard, 89 of Madison formerly of Fairfield passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018. She was the beloved wife for 44 years of the late David R. Howard who predeceased her on October 13, 1998. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts on January 6, 1929 to Helen (Kelleher) and Frederick C. Clifford, Pat was a 1946 graduate of South...

Doris M. Norris

Doris M. Norris

Mar 16, 2018

Doris M. Kennedy Norris of Trumbull passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport after a short illness. She was the daughter of William and Jean Kennedy and born in Chicago, Illinois. She was predeceased by her loving husband Patrick B. Norris, her son Timothy P. Norris, and her sister, Mary Farina. Doris will be...

Richard L. Thornton

Richard L. Thornton

Mar 13, 2018

A tribute is not available at this time for Richard L. Thornton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dolores M. Deluca

Dolores M. Deluca

Mar 6, 2018

Dolores M. DeLuca, age 91, of Bridgeport, devout Catholic and beloved wife of the late Chris M. De Luca, was taken by the angels peacefully, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, while praying the rosary in her home.  Dolores was born in Charleston, SC, daughter of Walter and Gertrude Cooper Melfi.  She retired as the manager of the Out Patient Care...

Michele Mattoon Mayernick

Michele Mattoon Mayernick

Mar 1, 2018

"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia Mattoon. Michele received an Associates Degree from Baypath College in Massachusetts and was a longtime lead receptionist at Urological Associates in Trumbull. Survivors include her son, Scott...

Irene Wetstine Chatlos

Irene Wetstine Chatlos

Mar 1, 2018

Irene Wetstine Chatlos, age 92 of Trumbull passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 in her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert (Chick) W. Chatlos. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Demenna Wetstine and has resided in Trumbull for 68 years. She was previously worked for Bergen Brunswick for...

John M. Slezak Sr.

John M. Slezak Sr.

Feb 26, 2018

John M. Slezak Sr., age 79 of Trumbull, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jo-Pam Pironti Slezak. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late John B. and Lucille Kalagian Slezak and has been a Trumbull resident since 1980. John was a U.S. Army Veteran and office manager...

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