Obituaries

Nov 10, 2016

George Treat Oviatt, age 98, of Trumbull passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016. He was born in on June 1, 1918 in Bridgeport, CT to Norine Kennelly Oviatt and Alfred Oviatt. He attended St Augustine School, Central High School, and graduated from UConn with a BS degree in Civil Engineering after World War II. During World War II, he...

Nov 10, 2016

Jane Sweet Stagg, 83, passed away peacefully November 10, 2016, at her home in Stratford, Connecticut. Jane was born December 8, 1932 in New Haven to Waldo Nathan and Margaret Tierney Sweet. Jane had a lifelong love of dance, which was ignited at the age of four while attending dance lessons with Miss Irene Comer. She grew up in Bridgeport...

Nov 7, 2016

Justine (Bobbi) Hope Dunn, age 89, of Trumbull passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Dunn. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late J. William and Mildred Donnelly Hope. She moved to Fairfield in 1935, graduated from the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy,...

Nov 6, 2016

Colin Dutton, affectionately known as "Coley" or "Uncle Nodge", entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the age of 74. He was born August 6, 1942 in Southampton, England and was a longtime resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Florence Dutton and his sister, Sheila DeCarlo and her husband, Nick DeCarlo. He...

Nov 6, 2016

Edward H. Jensen, Jr. was born in Bridgeport on December 26, 1936 and left this world on November 6, 2016. He passed at St. Joseph's Manor surrounded by family. Ed worked very hard his whole life. He was employed at Coca Cola for 30 years and on his time off he operated his own oil delivery business.  He served in...

Nov 4, 2016

Carol Ann Dresser, age 65, a long-time resident of Plymouth, CT, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2016, at Bristol Hospital in Bristol, CT, after a long and very private battle with cancer. Carol was born on December 8, 1950, in Schenectady, NY. She was the daughter of the late George T. and Marian Francis Pratt Dresser. Carol graduated from...

Nov 4, 2016

Demetra Lazaras Gallagher, age 92, of Bridgeport passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband and son, Jack H. Gallagher, Jr. and John H. Gallagher III.  Demetra was born in Washington, DC, daughter of George and Jenny Bougianis Lazaras, raised in New York City and was a long time area...

Oct 22, 2016

Elvira Signore, 87, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Cresenzo Signore for 67 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22.  Born in Minturno, Italy on September 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinando and Angelina Mallozzi Colacchio.  Elvira was a loving and caring wife and mother who always gave of herself.  Her Sunday dinners and hot apple...

Oct 19, 2016

Nancy E. Lambe of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 14, 1930 in Manila Philippines and traveled extensively throughout the world. She spent 19 years in Southport, where she raised her family. Moving to Florida in 1989, she thrived on outdoor activities and made many close friends....

Oct 10, 2016

Private Services: Elmer F Schmidt, 93, a former Deputy Chief with the Bridgeport Fire Department passed away on Monday, October 10 in Round Rock, Texas. Chief Schmidt was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and a dedicated public servant to the people of Bridgeport, Connecticut for 42 years. He was born on June 27, 1923, attended St. Joseph School and...

Oct 10, 2016

Michael Sean Kollar, "Spike" age 52 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 in his home. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Dorothy McGrath Kollar and the late John P. Kollar. Spike was a longtime Fairfield resident and graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School where he played Varsity Football. He was a certified welder, enjoyed skiing and...

Oct 7, 2016

Robert Edward Chrien, age 86, of Bridgeport, CT (formerly of Bellport, New York), beloved husband of Susan V. Chrien, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2016. Robert was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 15, 1930 to the late Fredrich and Anna Goraz Chrien.  He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and obtained a Ph. D. from Case Institute...

Sep 26, 2016

Alexander Skultety, age 66 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully with his family by his side Monday, September 26, 2016 at the Smilow Cancer Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jackie Farrace Skultety. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Alexander and Catherine McClinch Skultety. He grew up in Fairfield and was a graduate of Andrew Warde...

Sep 26, 2016

Mary C. Lynch, age 97, beloved wife of the late James E. Lynch, passed away on September 26, 2016, at Lord Chamberlain Rehabilitation Center in Stratford, Connecticut. Born in Manhattan on July 22, 1919, the daughter of Lawrence and Bridget Powers of Waterford, Ireland, Mary proudly described herself as "Irish, American born."  Mary had been a long-time resident of Stamford,...

Sep 23, 2016

Patrick J. Nilan, age 66 of Rocky Hill, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. Patrick was born in Bridgeport son of Thomas P. Nilan Sr. and the late Mary Corbo Nilan. He was a graduate of Notre Dame Hign School, Class of 1968 and an avid fan of the Beatles and the Giants. In addition to his beloved father Tom...

Sep 20, 2016

Ann Dorothy Colatrella Delfino, age 86 of Trumbull passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Cambridge Manor. She was the beloved wife of Joseph M. Delfino for 65 years. Born in Newark, NJ on September 20, 1930 she was the daughter Rocco and Maria Colatrella. Ann was a member of Brooklawn Country Club and an avid golfer. She loved dancing,...

Sep 12, 2016

Sep 11, 2016

Helen Mary Virag, 89, of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away September 11, 2016. She was born on February 17, 1927 in Bridgeport, to John and Helen Preg. Helen was preceded in death by her husband John Virag. She is survived by her daughter Helen Sheline (Calvin) of Camp Verde, a son John Virag (JoAnne) of Trumbull, a son Mark...

Sep 8, 2016

Marion S. Borgman, beloved wife of the late Rune E. Borgman and mother of Tom, Cathleen and Dana Borgman, passed away peacefully on September 8th.  Mrs. Borgman was a native of New York City, and a proud alumna of the Villa Maria in Montreal, Canada. While in Canada, Marion worked for the U.S. Consulate where she was able to utilize...

Sep 8, 2016

Emil J. Altieri, 87 years old, of Ocala FL and Hamden CT, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2016. Emil was born in Bridgeport, the son of John and Linda Giovenetti Altieri.  He retired as a Data Processing Manager for Producto Machine Company. Emil served in the National Guard, attended Pace...