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John R. Leverty

John R. Leverty

Jan 25, 2018

John Raymond Leverty, age 85 of Fairfield passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018, following a brief illness. He leaves his wife of sixty-two years, Mary Louise (Spellman); his children, Mary Anne Heine (William) of Fairfield, John Jr. (Kathy) of Fairfield, Raymond (Caroline) of Severna Park, MD and Tom (Denise) of Fairfield. John will also be fondly remembered by his...

Candace R. Callan

Candace R. Callan

Jan 24, 2018

Candace R. "Candie" Chamberlain Callan, R.N., age 75 of Monroe, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was raised in Easton, CT, daughter to the late Robert and Gertrude Russell Chamberlain and was married to her beloved husband, William, of 53 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Kyle Ushka and her husband...

Mitzi R. Leddo

Mitzi R. Leddo

Jan 23, 2018

Mitzi Whitman Leddo died peacefully at home on January 23, 2018 achieving her goal to live to her 88th birthday, which was celebrated in December, 2017. She is the eldest of her siblings and considered the matriarch of the family. Mitzi is survived by her son Jamie Leddo and two daughters, Denise Tivet and Karen Maleri and by her...

Vincent F. Kaesmann

Vincent F. Kaesmann

Jan 20, 2018

Vincent F. Kaesmann, age 82 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Shelton Lakes. He was the beloved husband of Joan Gerte Kaesmann. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of George V.S. and Genevieve Morrissey Kaesmann and a lifelong city resident. He retired from Bridgeport Machines. Vincent was a volunteer in the Bridgeport School System and...

Henry J. Hoefelt

Henry J. Hoefelt

Jan 19, 2018

Henry J. Hoefelt, age 85, of Brideport, beloved husband of the late Laura M. Heinen Hoefelt, passed away peacefully January 19, 2018, surrounded by family at St. Mary's Hospital Hospice Care, Waterbury.  Henry was born in Tandjong, Sumatra, Indonesia and raised in The Netherlands, son of the late Jacob H.A. and Gudrun Van Brink Hoefelt. He was a U.S....

Norma Mones

Norma Mones

Jan 18, 2018

Norma Mones, age 87 of Trumbull passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Connecticut Hospice.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Elise Mones.  She was predeceased by her brothers Carl and Harold Mones and her nephew Karl Mones.  Survivors include her Nieces, Karen Ambrum, Suzan Mohnes, Laurie Mones, Ann Marie Mones, her Nephew Mark Mones,...

Elizabeth Ciccone Christiano

Elizabeth Ciccone Christiano

Jan 12, 2018

Elizabeth Ciccone Christiano, age 95, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late James Christiano, passed away January 12, 2018 at St. Joseph's Center. Elizabeth was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Nicholas and Celeste Trotta Ciccone. She retired as an executive secretary for the Dupont Corporation. Elizabeth had a love for arts, crafts, gardening and animals. Survivors include...

James W. Gromiller

James W. Gromiller

Jan 12, 2018

James W. Gromiller, age 86 of Easton died Friday, January 12, 2018 in his home. He was the husband of the late Gertrude "Trudy" Fox Gromiller. Born in Hollidaysburg, PA he was the son of the late James F. and Aveline Filtz Gromiller. James retired after 35 years as an auditor with General Electric. He was a graduate of...

Stella M. Stepkovitch

Stella M. Stepkovitch

Jan 11, 2018

Stella M. Stepkovitch, age 96 of Trumbull passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. She was the beloved wife of the late Adolph M. Stepkovitch. Born September 8, 1921 in Olyphant, PA, the daughter of the late John and Catherine Kulacz Stepkovitch, she was a longtime Bridgeport resident before moving to Trumbull. Survivors include...

Mario A. Briganti

Mario A. Briganti

Jan 11, 2018

Mario A. Briganti, age 92, of Trumbull passed away peacefully Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, CT. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Hacking Briganti. Born in Mount Vernon, NY, he was the son of Joseph and Rose Sorrentino Briganti. Mr. Briganti served proudly as a Staff Sgt. in U.S....

Joseph M. Delfino

Joseph M. Delfino

Jan 9, 2018

Joseph M. Delfino age 89 of Trumbull passed away Tuesday January 9, 2018 at Cambridge Manor. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna Colatrella Delfino. Born in Stamford, he was the son of the late Matthew and Hannah Parker Delfino, and had been a Trumbull resident almost 50 years. Joe graduated from Stamford High School, Class of...

Christopher Paul Cohn

Christopher Paul Cohn

Jan 6, 2018

Christopher Paul Cohn, age 40, of Bridgeport passed away on January 6, 2018 in Bridgeport Hospital with his beloved wife, Elizabeth Kruszka Cohn, by his side. Chris was born on March 23, 1977 in Amityville, New York. He was the son of Barbara Malenczak Cohn and the late Robert Cohn. In 1987, Chris and his family moved from Long...

Maria P. Lisi

Maria P. Lisi

Jan 6, 2018

Maria Parente Lisi, 81, a longtime resident of Trumbull, passed away on January 6.  Maria was born in Fontana Liri, Italy.  She worked as a seamstress for many years.  Maria was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed cooking, and her greatest love was her family. Maria is the beloved wife for 61 years of Felice Lisi; she is the loving...

Shelia M Yusko

Shelia M Yusko

Jan 5, 2018

Shelia M. Yusko, age 73, resident of Trumbull for over 30 years, passed away on January 5, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center after a brief illness.  She is survived by her devoted and beloved husband of 50 years, Stephen, her devoted and beloved nieces Mary Valade (Jay) of Fairfield and Patricia Welch (Tom) of Trumbull, niece Lauri Yusko,...

Rosemary Ogden

Rosemary Ogden

Dec 30, 2017

Rosemary "Ro" Ogden entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2017 in Darien, CT. She was born on July 25, 1961 in Stamford, and was a lifelong resident of Connecticut. Rosemary was predeceased by her beloved mother Helen. She is survived by her father Paul; her brother John and his children Sean and Kaitlyn; her sister Paula and her...

Jesus M. Lopez Jr.

Jesus M. Lopez Jr.

Dec 25, 2017

Jesus Manuel Lopez Jr. (Macuto) entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2017. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years Julia Lopez.

Jesus was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and came to the U.S. as a young boy to attend school.  He served as a medic in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. ...

John J. Anderson

John J. Anderson

Dec 25, 2017

John J. Anderson, age 83 of Newtown passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 in his home. John was the beloved husband of Rose Dattolo Anderson. Born in 1933, John grew up in "Strawberry Patch", Mamaroneck, NY and has been a resident of Newtown, CT for the past 46 years. He spent most of his career in heavy operator construction...

Dorothy M. O'Rourke

Dorothy M. O'Rourke

Dec 24, 2017

Dorothy M. O'Rourke (Mrs. O) age 91, of Trumbull died peacefully at Wilton Meadows on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Dorothy was born January 3, 1926 in Bridgeport, the daughter of Stephen and Mary Norko. Dorothy and her husband John H. O'Rourke resided in Trumbull for 43 years. Dorothy is best remembered for her genuine dedication to and enjoyment of...

Marie Ramirez

Marie Ramirez

Dec 22, 2017

Marie Sebesta Ramirez, age 80, formerly of Fairfield, CT passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 in Middletown, NY. She was the beloved wife of the late Luis M. Ramirez M.D. Born in Norwich, NY she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Rita McNamee Sebesta. Marie was a Fairfield resident for over 50 years.  Graduating valedictorian from Charles...

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