Obituaries

Sep 7, 2017

Janet Sprague Ortner, age 83, of Micco, Florida, beloved wife of Ed Ortner, passed away September 7, 2017. Janet was born in New Haven, daughter of the late Roswell and Arlene Sprague. She retired as a secretary for St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. In addition to her husband, Janet is survived by her loving children, son Scott Loper and wife...

Sep 6, 2017

Gerald J. Buckley, age 85 of Trumbull, son of James and Bertha passed away with dignity and in peace with his wife, son and daughter-in-law by his side Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, and met with God. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn Ledger Buckley for 62 years. Born and raised in Bridgeport,...

Sep 3, 2017

William C. Mohs, age 64, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017. William was the son of the late William E. and Evelyn Kronus Mohs. He was a Vietnam Veteran, having proudly served with the Navy. Survivors include his beloved sister, Karen Smull and her husband Richard of Bridgeport, two nephews, Geoffrey R. and Timothy W. Smull, grandnephew, ...

Aug 24, 2017

Michael J. Bukovcik, age 70 of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 in Gaylord Hospital. Michael was born in Bridgeport son of the late Mary Morency Bukovcik Donnangelo and Michael Bukovcik. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran, serving with the Army. Michael is survived by his cousins and a true friend Pat Caputi. Funeral services will be held...

Aug 16, 2017

Albert Charles Youle of Bridgeport was born on July 18, 1945 and passed away suddenly August 16, 2017 in Bridgeport. Albert was the beloved husband of forty-one years to Shirley M. Santoro Youle. He was born in Waterbury son of Florence Squire Youle and the late Albert C. Youle and was raised in Naugatuck. He worked for thirty years...

Aug 14, 2017

Marie D. Marro Garofano, age 87 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 in her home, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert D. Garofano. Born in New Haven, she was the daughter of Mariano and Mary Cappola Marro and resided in Bridgeport for most of her life. Marie...

Aug 8, 2017

Dorothy Mattison Nessel

June 6, 1917 – August 8, 2017

Dorothy Nessel died on August 8 following a brief illness at the age of 100.  She was born on a farm in Bruce, Wisconsin, the 2nd of 5 daughters and 1 son to Bertha and Lewis Mattison....

Aug 8, 2017

Peter P. Pruzinsky, age 92, beloved husband of the late Gloria Schuler Pruzinsky, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in Grandbury, Texas. Peter was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Michael and Mary Servila Pruzinsky and was a lifelong resident. In 1943 he joined the Navy and served as a gunner and aviation mechanic on a maritime patrol...

Aug 4, 2017

Kevin "Vi" J. Fabrizio age 25 of Trumbull passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 in California. Born in Bridgeport he was the son of Lisa and David Sanzone and Dean and Kim Fabrizio of Trumbull.  Kevin is survived by his sisters and brothers, Brittany, Nick, Molly, Ryan, Jeff and Alisha; grandparents, Paul and Rosemary Dudak and Stephanie and Tony...

Aug 2, 2017

Sandra McBride of Trumbull passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in her home. She was born September 21, 1946 and  was the daughter of Andrew and Julia Peabody, and sister of Andrea Peabody of Yonkers, New York. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964 and worked for Merrill Lynch, General Electric and Pegasus Therapeutic Riding where she helped...

Jul 26, 2017

Dorothy Ann Sliva Smith age 87, of St. Charles, IL passed away July 26, 2017. Dorothy was born to Peter and Katherine Sliva on July 16, 1930 in Bridgeport, was raised in Trumbull and had also resided in Fairfield. She was a graduate of Bassick High School and was employed for many years with La Resista, Inc. Dorothy enjoyed...

Jul 26, 2017

Mildred C. Hamilton passed away peacefully on July 26, 2017 at 99 years strong.  Born in Vandergrift, PA, to the late James and Rachel Muckle, loving wife of the late John Hamilton and mother to Samuel S. Hamilton.  Mildred loved to help everyone, family and friends alike.  She loved her church, Trinity Fellowship and had many friends there.  She...

Jul 18, 2017

James Dryden Maloney, 87, a resident of Trumbull, Connecticut for the past 50 years, passed on peacefully July 18, 2017. A memorial service and celebration of his life was held at his favorite family gathering place on Emden Pond in Maine by his adoring family on July 28. Jim was born in Kokomo, Indiana on August 9, 1929.  He...

Jul 18, 2017

Carol J. Bender Phillips, age 75 of Trumbull and Boynton Beach Florida, beloved wife of Gus Phillips, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital. Carol was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 4, 1942.  She was the daughter of the late Herman O. and Else Schoeller Bender.  She lived a joyous life filled with much...

Jul 14, 2017

Joseph D. Silveira, Jr., age 69 of Wakefield, MA passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Friday, July 14, 2017. He was born to the late Joseph D. Silveira, Sr. and Carmela Silveira (Spero) on March 19, 1948 in Somerville, MA. He worked at First National Bank where he met his late wife Suzanne, his "Angel on Earth," in...

Jul 12, 2017

Ruth M. Campbell Gilbane, R.N., age 93 of Monroe left to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Ruth was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late J. Edward and Anne Donahue Campbell and was a lifelong area resident, living in Bridgeport, Trumbull and Monroe.  She attended Harding High School and went on to graduate from St....

Jul 9, 2017

Doris M. Butterfield passed into the arms of Jesus on July 9, 2017. She had just passed her 90th birthday. To those who hold fond memories of her, she will affectionately be remembered as Grandma B, G.G., Auntie, Mrs. B, and the infamous Dorrie Mae. Doris is the widow of Jack Butterfield and is survived by their three daughters...

Jun 24, 2017

John "Jack" J. MacEwan, age 89 passed away, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Avon Health Care. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Louis and Elizabeth Houston MacEwan. He was a resident of Fairfield most of his life and more recently lived in Bethel. Jack was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during the Korean...

Jun 19, 2017

Noreen A. Morrissey, age 68 of the Lordship section of Stratford, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Stan Bean. Noreen was born in Bridgeport daughter of Mildred F. Mitchell Morrissey and late William T. Morrissey, and was a Lordship resident for thirty years. She was a graduate...

Jun 18, 2017

Catherine (Kay) Moore, 96, passed peacefully into eternal rest at home, on Sunday, June 18, 2017, with her family by her side. A lifelong resident of Stratford, she was preceded by, and now joining her beloved husband of 45 years, Joseph W Moore Jr. who passed away October of 1992. Catherine was a graduate of Stratford High School, (class...