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Beverly F. Curley

Beverly F. Curley

Sep 6, 2016

Beverly Fox Curley, age 82 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Robert W. Curley, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late George T. and Rose Cavanaugh Fox and was a lifelong Bridgeport resident. Beverly retired as a Special Needs Life Skills Coach for the Stratford Public...

David Scott Szekeres

David Scott Szekeres

Sep 4, 2016

David Scott Szekeres, age 53, died suddenly at home in Sandy Hook, on Sunday, September 4, 2016. He was born in Bridgeport on October 27, 1962 to Louis A. and Shirley Rumble Szekeres. David grew up in Trumbull, attending school there and working most of his adult life for Anthony's Rubbish Removal of Long Hill. He enjoyed raising chickens and...

Jack Kavulich

Jack Kavulich

Aug 31, 2016

Jack Kavulich, age 87, of Trumbull, devoted husband of Florence R. Noble Kavulich, R.N., passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in his home. Jack was born in Scranton, PA, son of the late John and Anna Kincel Kavulich and was a Fairfield resident from 1960-2015 prior to moving to Trumbull. He was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, retired...

David W. Christy

David W. Christy

Aug 29, 2016

David W. Christy, age 53 of Easton passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Susan J. (Borawski) Christy. He was born in Greeley, Colorado. David was the son of W. Keith Christy and Randi A. (Gerretson) Christy.  He grew up in Colorado Springs and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He had been an Easton...

Peggy Egan

Peggy Egan

Aug 27, 2016

Margaret A. "Peggy" Egan, Peggy was born and raised in Bridgeport. She was a graduate of Central High School. Peggy lived most of her adult life in Fairfield and worked in the culinary field. She died at the age of 61 at Bridgeport Hospital on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Peg's favorite things were spending time at the beach, eating pizza,...

Thomas F. Browne Jr.

Thomas F. Browne Jr.

Aug 26, 2016

Thomas F. Browne, Jr. age 71 of Fairfield, beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betsy" Peddle Browne, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Thomas F. and Julie Sullivan Browne and was a lifelong Fairfield resident.  He was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School,...

Colleen Nilan

Colleen Nilan

Aug 18, 2016

Colleen Nilan, age 25 of Trumbull passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. Born in Bridgeport she was the beloved daughter of Margaret Everlith Nilan and the late Michael R. Nilan. Colleen was a lifelong Trumbull resident, a graduate of Trumbull High School Class of 2009, and played on the Trumbull High Girls Soccer Team. She attended Paul Smith College for...

Donald Evans Casciato

Donald Evans Casciato

Aug 14, 2016

Donald Evans Casciato, of Bridgeport, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Aug. 14, 2016 on his 79th birthday. Born in Chicago in 1937, he was the son of the late Dominick and Norma Evans Casciato and grew up in Collingswood, N.J. After graduating from Penn State University with a degree in history, he served in the US Army at...

Kenneth M. Durwin

Kenneth M. Durwin

Aug 10, 2016

Kenneth M. Durwin, age 76 of Trumbull, beloved husband of Maryanne Sadler Durwin, passed away, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Kenneth was born on June 16, 1940 in Bridgeport, son of the late Mitchell and Anna Maco Durwin and was a Trumbull resident for forty-two years. He was a transportation analysist for Olin Chemical Company, and...

Edward J. Reck

Edward J. Reck

Aug 4, 2016

Edward J Reck, 88, of Fairfield and Woodstock CT, passed away on August 4, 2106 at The Saybrook at Haddam, Haddam, CT from natural causes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, August 9th at 12:15p.m., meeting directly in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield, CT. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Bronson...

Richard Turner Graham

Richard Turner Graham

Jul 29, 2016

Richard Turner Graham, age 82 of Bridgeport, CT passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Bridgeport Hospital. Richard was predeceased by his beloved wife of 59 years, Mary Graham. Born in Bridgeport, Richard was a graduate of Stratford High School. Richard was in the United States Navy, and a veteran of the Korean War. He served on the U.S.S. Picking...

Sally K. Gerrity

Sally K. Gerrity

Jul 27, 2016

Sally Kerrigan Gerrity, age 79 passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Gardner Heights, in Shelton.  Sally was born in Bridgeport on June 29th, 1937 to the late George and Alice English Kerrigan.  In her lifetime she was a resident of Bridgeport, Trumbull, Derby and Woodbridge.  She was a graduate of Lauralton Hall, class of 1955, received her Travel Agent...

Raymond J. Plouffe Sr.

Raymond J. Plouffe Sr.

Jul 26, 2016

Raymond J. "Mike" Plouffe, Sr., beloved husband of Joan E. Plouffe, entered into our Lords arms on Tuesday, July 26 at St. Joseph's Center with his family at his side.  Born on January 10, 1930 in Bridgeport, he was the first of Raymond and Viola Plouffes' seven children...Raymond ("Mike"), Vivian Fattibene (deceased), Robert "Dick" (deceased), Daniel Plouffe (deceased), Delores Roche,...

Kevin Patrick Bosse

Kevin Patrick Bosse

Jul 25, 2016

Kevin Patrick Bosse passed away peacefully at his home in Black Rock on Monday, July 25, 2016.  Kevin was born on April 20, 1956 in Bridgeport, son of the late Patrick F. and Maura Murray Bosse. Kevin attended St. Joseph High School in Trumbull.  He graduated from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield and was employed for many years at Pitney...

Mary T. Graham

Mary T. Graham

Jul 22, 2016

Mary Turner Graham, age 79 of Bridgeport passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 in her home. She was married to her beloved husband, Richard for 59 years.  Born in New Haven, she was a graduate of Hillhouse High School and resided in Bridgeport most of her life. Mary was retired and had worked as a cashier at Stop & Shop...

Joseph M. Tantalo Jr

Joseph M. Tantalo Jr

Jul 13, 2016

Joseph M. Tantalo Jr., age 63 of New Haven, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 41 years to Charlene A. Young Tantalo. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Joseph Tantalo Sr. and the late Marguerite Duggan Tantalo. Joseph grew up in Trumbull and graduated from...

Helen N. Shupik

Helen N. Shupik

Jul 10, 2016

Helen N. Shupik, wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016, in her home. Helen was born August 12, 1921, the epitome of a southern woman, kind, sweet, gracious and loving. She enjoyed her family and her friends. She was a long time member of DAR, DAC and Daughters of the Mayflower Society. She was predeceased by her...

Rosalie Lenahan Bradley

Rosalie Lenahan Bradley

Jul 8, 2016

Rosalie Lenahan Bradley, formerly of New Rochelle, Rye, and White Plains, NY, died peacefully on July 8, 2016.  A communicant of the Church of the Resurrection (Rye), Our Lady of Sorrows (White Plains) Assumption and St. Anthony of Padua (Fairfield).  She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Patrick, her parents, Michael and Rose (Tiernan) Lenahan, and her...

Irene A. Stoffan

Irene A. Stoffan

Jun 21, 2016

Irene A. (Leska) Stoffan, age 93 of Trumbull, the beloved wife of Albert A. Stoffan, entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2016 at St. Joseph Center. Born on July 29, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Leska and Pauline Fallet Leska. A graduate of Central High School, Irene met the love of her life, Albert, while...

Jerilyn J. Sedelnik

Jerilyn J. Sedelnik

Jun 20, 2016

Jerilyn Sedelnik, Jeri (Auntie Mame) age 73 of Bridgeport, CT made the spiritual journey to a higher level on Monday, June 20, 2016 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport. Her devoted sister Judy Williams, her family and friends were by her side before, during, and after her transition. Jeri had been fighting complications from surgery and cancer when she was...

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