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Madeleine G. Fox

Madeleine G. Fox

Jan 15, 2017

Madeleine G. Fox, age 88 of Shelton, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 15, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania on April 18, 1928, she was one of eight children and the daughter of Thomas and Madeline Guilday. Madeleine was a graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania, where she was valedictorian of her...

Robert E. Nilan

Robert E. Nilan

Jan 14, 2017

Robert E. Nilan, age 89, of Shelton, beloved husband of Joan Sirotnak Nilan, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Bridgeport Hospital. He was born in Bridgeport son of the late Patrick and Anna Cody Nilan, and was a graduate and played football for Central High School. Bob was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War...

Evelyn C. Becker

Evelyn C. Becker

Jan 13, 2017

Evelyn C. Becker died on January 13, 2017 at Maefair Health Care Center in Trumbull.  She was born in Bridgeport to Susan and Anthony Cuvitilo, and was the wife of the late W. Rex Becker who predeceased her in 1975. She attended local schools and graduated from Weylister Junior College for Girls in Milford, CT. She enjoyed a long and...

Dr. John Richard Braun

Dr. John Richard Braun

Jan 9, 2017

Dr. John Richard Braun, age 88 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Lenore Musielski Braun for 38 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of John Braun and Nellie Thompson Braun and was a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School. John served in the U.S. Army...

Helen V. "Jackie" Reck

Helen V. "Jackie" Reck

Jan 7, 2017

Helen Vengren "Jackie" Reck, age 80 of Easton passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter M. Reck. Born in Dracut, MA on June 17, 1936 she was the daughter of Raymond and Helen Martin Vengren. Jackie was a graduate Boston Teacher's College, was an Elementary School Teacher...

Richmond Knapp

Richmond Knapp

Jan 4, 2017

Richmond (Bud) Llewellyn Knapp, Sr age 92 of Easton, Connecticut peacefully passed at home on January 4, 2017 with his beloved and devoted wife, Vera McMillan Marler Knapp at his side. "Bud" was born in Fairfield, son of the late Rufus R and Bernice Storrs Knapp and resided in Easton since 1958. Bud attended the University of Connecticut before enlisting...

Marie Carmen Lucienne Dieudonné Raphaël

Marie Carmen Lucienne Dieudonné Raphaël

Dec 22, 2016

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death our beloved Marie Carmene Lucienne Raphael on December 22, 2016 after a short illness. The Funeral will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, 391 Ogden Street, Bridgeport CT 06608, with a Mass of Christian Burial. There will be a short...

Vincent M. Simko

Vincent M. Simko

Dec 22, 2016

Vincent M. Simko, age 90 of Trumbull, beloved husband of Jeannette Stawarky Simko passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 in his home. Vincent was born in Bridgeport on February 2, 1926, son of Dr. Michael and Rose Nasta Simko and was a lifelong area resident. He was a United States Naval veteran, serving during World War II in the Philippines....

Anthony J. Piccolo

Anthony J. Piccolo

Dec 21, 2016

Anthony J. Piccolo, "Tony", age 51, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Bridgeport Hospital, surrounded by his family.  He has recently resided in Vernon, with his partner of 17 years, Daniel Strang.  Tony was a wonderful man, with an incredible sense of humor.  He enjoyed music, playing with his ipad, and family.  He was predeceased by his parents,...

Janet E. Byrne

Janet E. Byrne

Dec 21, 2016

Janet E. Byrne, daughter of the late James W. and Beatrice C. Byrne, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. She was born in Bridgeport and was a life-long resident. A graduate of Lauralton Hall and the College of New Rochelle, Janet worked as an administrative assistant to executives at Warnaco and later at People's Bank. Following her retirement, she was...

Ward N. Colbree

Ward N. Colbree

Dec 15, 2016

Ward N. Colbree, age 83 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Lorraine A. Labonda Colbree, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 in his home. He was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Nathaniel and Alice Ward Colbree, and was a United States Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean War. Ward retired from the Bridgeport Police Department in 1986 after...

Jeremiah T. Mccarthy

Jeremiah T. Mccarthy

Dec 12, 2016

Jeremiah T. McCarthy, age 87 of Monroe passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife Marie G. Marini McCarthy, loving daughters, Allison McCarthy and her husband Michael, and MaryEllen Sant and her husband Paul, grandchildren, Jeremy and Maggie McCarthy and Amanda Sant, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30am...

Eleanor M. Mason

Eleanor M. Mason

Dec 11, 2016

Eleanor M. Sebok Mason, age 87, beloved wife of the late Robert K. Mason Sr., of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday December 11, 2016, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Eleanor was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, daughter of the late Julius and Helen Bablonka Sebok and has resided in Bridgeport most of her life. Throughout her life she enjoyed swimming, fashion...

Marie E. Rose

Marie E. Rose

Dec 11, 2016

Marie E. (Spillane) Rose, October 10, 1923 – December 11, 2016. A wonderful lady left us Sunday.  She will be remembered with profound love by her four children, Maureen (Bob) Toth of Litchfield, Frank (Debbie) of St. Petersburg, FL, Michele (Jack) Nilan of Monroe,  Andrew (Rhonda) of Johnstown, PA.  Ten grandchildren, Paul (Nilda), Chrissy, Geoffrey, Katie (Brad), Kira, Chris, Sean,...

Stanley J. Greenwood

Stanley J. Greenwood

Dec 7, 2016

Stanley J Greenwood, age 97 of Trumbull, beloved husband of the late Jenny Laporta Greenwood, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on December 7, 2016.  Born in Bridgeport CT on November 28 1919 son of the late Stanley and Elizabeth Hawkins Greenwood. He was a resident of Trumbull and parishioner of St Theresa's for 63...

John C. Ford

John C. Ford

Nov 27, 2016

John C. Ford, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Joan E. Bender Ford. 89 years of age and born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late John C. and Julia Day Ford. Mr. Ford was a member of Fairfield College Preparatory Class of...

Frank L. Delorenzo Sr.

Frank L. Delorenzo Sr.

Nov 24, 2016

Frank Louis DeLorenzo Sr. of Trumbull passed peacefully into eternal life on Thursday November 24th. Born October 25, 1926 in Portchester NY, he was a resident of the Bridgeport area for the last 75 years. The son of Josephine and Louis Lorenzo, he was one of four children, predeceased by his three sisters: Rose Coppolla, Minnie DeMaine, and Marie Ferretti....

Ezra Menda

Ezra Menda

Nov 21, 2016

Private Services

Rose M. Daurora

Rose M. Daurora

Nov 21, 2016

Private Services

Thomas Edward Mangines

Thomas Edward Mangines

Nov 13, 2016

Thomas Edward Mangines, age 91 of Fairfield passed away peacefully Sunday, November 13, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis Brennan Mangines. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Emil and Margaret Greene Mangines. Thomas was a U.S. Naval Veteran proudly serving during World War II. He was a...

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