Obituaries

Feb 20, 2017

Edith V. "Ronnie" Thompson Dunigan, age 92 of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late John J. Dunigan, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, she had resided in Trumbull for over fifty years. She is survived by her loving children who include daughters, Ellen Brigham and her husband, Richard of Plano, Texas, Virginia Dunigan...

Feb 19, 2017

Helen T. Rynkowski Wojtkowski age 97 of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Stanley Wojtkowski, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 in the Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital. Helen was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Anthony and Sophie Aross Rynkowski and was a resident of Trumbull before moving to Fairfield. Survivors include her three nieces Marie Smith...

Feb 5, 2017

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Nina E. "Betty" Morrow Bakalar, age 89, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Cambridge Manor. She was the wife of John Bakalar Jr. for 67 years. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Paul Morrow and Alice Mills Morrow Piascik. Betty was a graduate of Central...

Feb 1, 2017

Cresenzo Signore, 89, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Elvira Colacchio Signore for sixty-seven years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Born in Stamford on July 26, 1927, he was the son of the late Virgil and Mary Lopiano Signore. Cresenzo who was affectionately known as Chris or "Cush" was a standout football player at Stamford...

Jan 26, 2017

Geri Rozgonyi, age 85, of Milford, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away on January 26 in Milford Hospital surrounded by her family.  Geri was born on January 29, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Arthur and Bertha Ross, and moved to Black Rock at the age of 13.  She graduated from Bassick High School in 1949 and worked as a...

Jan 26, 2017

Charles Goncalves, age 93 of Monroe passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Marie Pires Goncalves. Born in Ludlow, MA he was the son of the late Jose and Ricardina Fernandes Goncalves and was a Trumbull resident before moving to Monroe. Mr. Goncalves was a United States Army Veteran serving during...

Jan 24, 2017

Elsie Shirley Snow Mills, age 89 of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Robert J. Mills, Sr., passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Elsie was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Lipecs Snow, and retired from JC Penny. Survivors include her son Robert J. Mills, Jr. of New...

Jan 20, 2017

Ada Rose Monaco Mucherino of Trumbull, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Born on March 7, 1925 in Bridgeport, Ada was predeceased by her husband Dominic Patsy Mucherino.  A graduate of Central High School of Bridgeport, Ada worked as a Bookkeeper for the Town of Trumbull Board of Education, yet spent most...

Jan 18, 2017

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...