Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...