Obituaries

Nov 24, 2017

Carmen S. LaGaipa passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at the age of 83. Born in Bridgeport on September 10, 1934 he was the son of the late Alphonso and Lucy Spinelli LaGaipa. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Carmen worked in the construction business until he retired in his mid-60's. He was a...

Nov 22, 2017

Annamary Glancy Searles, age 99 of Trumbull, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in St. Joseph's Center, Trumbull. She was born in Bridgeport on May 1, 1918 and was the beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Searles. She had been a member of the St. Theresa's Confraternity, the Trumbull Women's Club, the Tashua Ladies 9 Hole Golf Group,...

Nov 19, 2017

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael James Francia. Michael Francia, a longtime resident of Trumbull, most recently residing in Stratford was born August 7, 1946, and passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. His irresistible smile, loving ways, charm and sense of humor captured the hearts of many, especially his beloved wife of 30...

Nov 16, 2017

Robert M. Koch Sr., age 51 of Trumbull, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Christine Balestriere Koch. Born in Bridgeport, Bob was the son of John Koch Jr and Joycelyn Capozzi Koch. He was raised in Monroe before moving to Trumbull. Bob graduated from Bullard-Havens Technical High School and was...

Nov 6, 2017

Mary A. Sliva, age 91 of Trumbull, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 in Maefair Health Care Center, Trumbull. Mary was born in Trumbull on February 6, 1926, daughter of the late Peter and Katherine Paciorek Sliva, was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Bassick High School, Bridgeport. She retired from People's Bank after thirty years of service....

Nov 5, 2017

Dolores W. Lapinsky Buckley, age 87 of Trumbull beloved wife of Robert F. Buckley, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 in St. Joseph's Center. Dolores was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Charles and Anna Kondray Lapinsky and has been a Trumbull resident since 1969. She was predeceased by three sisters, Sue Sutcliffe, Frances Lapinsky and Barbara Northcott,...

Nov 4, 2017

Our loving sister, Eileen Monahan, left this life suddenly on Nov. 4, 2017, to join her parents, Garry and Aimee Monahan, in eternal rest.  Eileen was born in Clifton Forge, VA, but lived most of her life in Bridgeport where she had been a client at the Kennedy Center for over 40 years.  She held several job positions and...

Nov 4, 2017

Madeline A. Onofreo Beers, age 79 of Naugatuck, beloved wife of the late Robert G. Beers, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. Madeline was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Esposito Onofreo and was a lifelong area resident. She was a retired 911 dispatcher for the City of Bridgeport. Survivors include her devoted daughters Laura...

Oct 28, 2017

Edna M. McCormack Kasper, age 95, beloved wife of the late John Kasper Jr. of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday October 28, 2017, at Ludlowe Health Care. Edna was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John and Josephine Daly McCormack. She was a talented singer, having performed for the U.S.O. and at the Ritz and Pleasure Beach Ballrooms, before...

Oct 23, 2017

Anita Plushkin DiStefano, age 70 a lifelong Bridgeport resident, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. Anita was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Dorothy Frankel Plushkin. She enjoyed traveling with friends, especially to Florida, Nevada, and Tennessee. Survivors include two loving sons Brian J. DiStefano and wife Jenna of Woodbury and Michael E. DiStefano and wife Megan of...

Oct 23, 2017

Dorothy A. Gleason, age 90 of Bridgeport beloved wife of the late Robert J. Gleason, passed away October 23, 2017 in her home. Dorothy was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Frank and Agnes Power Kilinski and was a lifelong area resident. Survivors include her devoted children:  Noreen Kessler and husband Charlie, Laura Wetmore and husband Tom, Robert...

Oct 22, 2017

Deborah P. Ryan age 66, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Robert C. Ryan, passed away, Sunday, October 22, 2017 at St. Joseph's Center. Deborah was born in Bridgeport on October 11, 1951. She was the daughter Harold and Patricia (Lattanzi) Grindrod. Debbie will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed being a hairdresser...

Oct 13, 2017

Elizabeth Murray Cook, age 94, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late William J. Cook, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Joseph's Center. Elizabeth was born in New York City, daughter James and Louise Woodburn Murray. She attended the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art and retired from D.M. Read's, were she worked in inventory control....

Oct 11, 2017

Louis K. Alessio, age 74 of Trumbull, CT, beloved husband of Patricia Liberati Alessio, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Louis was born in East Harlem, New York, son of the late Louis and Flora Lurgio Alessio. Before retiring he operated The Alessio Group (TAG), a market research company. Louis...

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Oct 3, 2017

Helen McElroy, a longtime Fairfield resident who worked as a stylist in New York City before traveling the globe hobnobbing with world leaders, celebrities and spies as the wife and confidant of a U.S. intelligence operative, has died. She was 88. Helen died last Tuesday at Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut due to complications following a stroke, according to her...

Oct 1, 2017

Richard F. Greenwood, (Dick) 91, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, October 1, 2017, with his loving wife of 61 years, Jane (Birge) Greenwood, by his side. Born in Bridgeport, CT on August 10, 1926, son of the late Stanley J. and Elizabeth (Hawkins) Greenwood, Dick grew up in Bridgeport and was a resident...

Sep 29, 2017

Herbert L. Lobdell, age 95, of Trumbull passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at Bridgeport Hospital.  Herbert was born November 18, 1921 in Bridgeport, son of the late Charles Herbert and Margaret Cullinan Lobdell.  Herbert graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1940. After earning his Bachelor's degree from the School of Civil Engineering...

Sep 29, 2017

Gerard "Gerry" J. Brett, age 57, beloved husband of Debbie Mills Brett of Stratford passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Gerry was born in Teaneck, NJ, son of the late Edward F. and Eleanor C. Haney Brett. Gerry had a long career with private golf clubs as course superintendent until illness...