Obituaries

Mar 13, 2025

Our beloved Lisa Marie Potanovich of Fairfield, CT passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her home on March 13, 2025. She was age 71.

Lisa was born May 26, 1953 in Bridgeport, CT. She graduated from Notre Dame High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern CT State University. She lived for 21...

Mar 10, 2025

Doris E. Jahreis Miller, age 98 of Bridgeport died peacefully Monday, March 10, 2025, at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehab Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Miller. Born in Bridgeport she was the daughter of John Henry and Helen Johanna Roth Jahreis. She worked at Bridgeport Credit Union and General Electric before becoming a...

Mar 6, 2025

Gail Ryan Hedrick, formerly of Trumbull died March 6, 2025, at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehab, Shelton. She was the wife of the late Edward T. Hedrick. Born on January 31,1949, she went to Harding High School, Class of 1967. Gail was an avid bowler, a supporter of Trumbull Special Olympics and the Trumbull Rotary Club. She is survived...

Feb 14, 2025

Nkiruka Ozoemena Nzekwu was born on November 13, 1994, and died on February 14, 2025. Born premature to parents Sharon and Olisa Nzekwu, Nkiruka came into the world with a tenacious spirit. She was raised between Bridgeport and Monroe, Connecticut, and brought her big heart, big laugh, and bold presence to all lucky enough to know her. Nkiruka was...

Feb 14, 2025

A tribute is not available at this time for Ms Nkiruka Ozdemena Nzekwu. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Boston, who died peacefully on February 14, 2025, in Waterbury, Connecticut. Born in 1949 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Sandra grew up on Old Dyke Road in Trumbull, where she formed cherished memories and lifelong connections. She was the beloved daughter of Chandler Boston and Eunice (Carlson) Boston.

Feb 5, 2025

Evelyn Frances Musante, age 69, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Evelyn was born in Bridgeport, youngest daughter of the late Frank and Katherine (Oleynik) Musante. Before suffering a stroke seven years ago Evelyn worked at Beacon Roofing Supply. Evie loved having family and friends at her home for a feast. She was...

Feb 3, 2025

Dorothy Gilliam (Evans) was born November 14, 1920, in Charleston, South Carolina. Dorothy went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025, at St. Joseph's Center in Trumbull. Dorothy was educated in the Charleston, South Carolina public school system and graduated high school at the Avery Institute in Charleston with the class of 1939.  Dorothy later...

Jan 30, 2025

Carl Henry Zinn of Clermont, Florida, a cherished man known for his kind, loving, caring and humorous personality was surrounded by the love of his family when he lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease on January 30, 2025. He was 90 years old.

He was born in Long Hill, CT on April 6, 1934, to Edith and...

Jan 26, 2025

Barry F. Inwood, age 65 of Trumbull died Sunday, January 26, 2025, at St. Vincents Medical Center. Born in Norwalk he was the son of James Herbert and Lois Veronica Jordan Inwood. He was a resident of New Canaan for many years and worked for the Town of New Canaan public works department. Barry was loved and a friend...

Jan 16, 2025

Joan M.Filia, age 90, of Shelton, passed away January 16, 2025, at Griffin Hospital. Joan was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary Lucas Filia. She was also predeceased by her sister Arline Corning. Survivors include a niece Alexandra Corning and husband John, nephews Michael Corning and wife MaryBeth, Sherman Corning and Scott Corning and...

Jan 15, 2025

Michael G. Meade, Sr., age 71 of Stratford, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Paulette Robichaud Meade. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Shirley Lockhart Meade. Michael received his Bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart University. He was a retired Captain of the Bridgeport Fire...

Jan 13, 2025

Christopher W. McGuinness (Chris), age 62, died unexpectedly at his home in Tamarac, Florida.  The cause was a heart attack.

The youngest of five children of the late Judge John, J. and Virginia C. McGuinness, Chris grew up in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport and Fairfield CT.

A 1979 graduate of Notre Dame High...

Jan 12, 2025

Barbara McIntosh Daley, beloved wife of the late William W. Daley for 60 years and a Trumbull resident since 1970, passed away on January 12, 2025. Born in Stratford on February 19, 1937, she was the daughter of the late George F. McIntosh and Mary C. (Wager) Mclntosh. She was raised in Fayetteville, NY, from the age of 10....

Jan 3, 2025

Patricia Ann (Reilly) Niznansky, 81, was called home to her loved ones on the morning of Friday, January 3rd at her home of 50 years in Trumbull. Survived by dedicated husband, Albert Niznansky (82), loving son, Austin Niznansky (50), and her favourite (and only), granddaughter, Autumn Niznansky (24); she was surrounded by her family as she parted ways with...

Jan 3, 2025

Noreen Gleason Kessler, age 73, of Bridgeport passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Gleason of Bridgeport and was predeceased by her devoted husband Charlie. Noreen initially earned a degree in political science but later returned to school while raising her five children to...

Jan 3, 2025

Maria DeSorbo Vecchiarelli, age 89 of Bridgeport passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Vincent's Medical Center.  She was the beloved wife of Paolo Vecchiarelli. Born in Caiazzo in the Province of Caserta in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Alessandra Pacelli and Giuseppe DeSorbo. She is survived by her loving sons Antonio Pacelli (Tracey), Angelo...

Dec 30, 2024

Daniel Bernard Roy "DANNY", 50 of Stamford, CT passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family. Born May 21, 1974, he is survived by a very large immediate family and group of friends. We would like to thank all who spent time with and took care of him. He loves you. In his youth, Danny attended school...

Dec 15, 2024

Rose Morelos Zaragoza Garfield, age 90 of Fairfield died Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. "Jack" Garfield. Born in Mexico, she was the daughter of Ignacio and Maria Elena Martinez Morelos Zaragoza. She is survived by her three sons, John Garfield, David Garfield and Robert Garfield and his wife, Judy, sister,...

Dec 15, 2024

Thomas Joseph Redgate, 80, son of John "Bus" and Mary Hollister Redgate, passed away peacefully in his home in Black Rock on December 15, 2024 with his loving family, wife Betsy and children Cara and Patrick, by his side. Tom was predeceased by his son Tom, his brothers John, Frank and his wife Iris, and Bill and his wife...