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Clarence Barnwell

Clarence Barnwell

May 2, 2016

Clarence Barnwell, age 81, of Trumbull, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 2, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center after a brief illness, with his loving wife by his side. Born in Manhattan, New York on July 11, 1934, he was the son of the late Clarence Barnwell and Viola Barnwell (Gaulman). After graduating from Long Island City High...

Alfred John Pisacane

Alfred John Pisacane

Apr 24, 2016

Alfred John Pisacane of Fairfield passed away peacefully on April 24 blanketed by the love of his wife and family. Known as Al to his family and friends, he was born in Shelton, on July 5, 1932 to the late Alfred and Angelina (D'Elia) Pisacane. Al was a devoted family man, deeply in love with his wife of 56 years,...

John D. Rich

John D. Rich

Apr 24, 2016

John D. Rich, age 64 of Bridgeport, devoted son of LaVerne Garvin Rich and the late Joseph L. Rich, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 in his home. John was born in Bridgeport and a graduate of Central High School, class of 1969. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired as a firefighter for the...

Helen Calloway

Helen Calloway

Apr 7, 2016

Helen Adams Calloway, age 98, formerly of Trumbull, passed away April 7, 2016, at Ludlowe Health Care. Helen was predeceased by her beloved husband and son, Daniel D. Calloway Sr. and Daniel Jr. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Beverly Calloway, two grandchildren, Daniel D. Calloway III and Crystle N. Shabazz and great grandchildren, Faith Shabazz and Jeremiah Shabazz. Funeral...

Theadora W. Kmiotek

Theadora W. Kmiotek

Mar 30, 2016

Theadora  "Dorothy" Warholak Kmiotek, age 88 of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Michael Walter Kmiotek, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters and son-in-law, on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in the Jewish Home. Dorothy was born the 8th of 15 children to the late Michael and Mary Suczyk Warholak in Simpson, PA, daughter, and a graduate of West Scranton...

Eleanor Roof

Eleanor Roof

Mar 27, 2016

Eleanor Ives Roof, age 96 of Port Charlotte, Florida, and formerly of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard F. Roof, and the daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel Garrison Ives. Mrs. Roof was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, Class of 1938, Boston University and University of...

John R. Trautman

John R. Trautman

Mar 21, 2016

John Robert Trautman, age 62 of Stratford, passed away suddenly on March 21, 2016 at Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Trautman was born on November 10, 1953 in Trumbull, son of the late Edwin F. Trautman, M.D. and Mildred B. Trautman. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School, Trumbull, and Fairfield University. He also received a master's degree from Fairfield...

Larry E. Plude

Larry E. Plude

Mar 19, 2016

Larry E. Plude, age 67 of Trumbull passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia he was the son of Eugene and Vera Forsberg Plude. Larry was a high school teacher and later worked as a lead abatement supervisor. He is survived by his three daughters, Laura Plude of Milford, Lindsay Plude and...

Ida Gecox

Ida Gecox

Mar 18, 2016

Ida Gecox of Bridgeport passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 in her home. Born in Yonkers, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Sanford Gecox. Ida lived in Riverdale, NY, Fairfax, VA, and Bridgeport, CT throughout her life and had a home in Black Rock, Ireland where she spent her summers. She was the administrative...

Jared Arthur Levine

Jared Arthur Levine

Mar 17, 2016

Jared Arthur Levine, age 36 of Stratford died peacefully in his sleep with his loving canine companions, Yankee and Lakota by his side. Born at Yale New Haven Hospital on January 21, 1980 he was the miracle baby for his adoring parents, Robert and Karen Kier Levine. Jared spent the first 5 years of his life at Cedar Beach in...

Raymond J. Denomme

Raymond J. Denomme

Mar 17, 2016

Raymond J. DeNomme, age 85 of Trumbull, beloved husband of Ruth Zak DeNomme, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Raymond was born in Bridgeport on May 15, 1930, son of the late George Arcade and Anna Thibault DeNomme, and was a Trumbull resident for the past 55 years. He attended both the University of Connecticut...

Frederick E. Hoyt Jr.

Frederick E. Hoyt Jr.

Mar 3, 2016

Frederick E. Hoyt Jr., age 83 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Joan Neubauer Hoyt, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Hewitt Health & Rehab. Frederick was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Velky Hoyt, and was a lifelong area resident. He retired as an electrician with Local Union 488 IBEW and was a United States...

Wallis D. Bolton

Wallis D. Bolton

Mar 2, 2016

Wallis Darte Bolton, age 88, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in Connecticut Hospice surrounded by family. Born on January 18, 1928, to Wyman and Sophia Waschko Bolton, Wallis was raised in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Electrical Engineering after serving in the U.S. Navy and later earned...

Carmella Dolly Crowley

Carmella Dolly Crowley

Feb 29, 2016

Carmella (Dolly) V. Pento Crowley, age 85, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Clifford V. Crowley passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 at Lord Chamberlain Health Care Center, Stratford.  Born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Domenick and Antoinette Gaeta Pento, she was a long time Trumbull resident. Dolly was a dedicated volunteer and employee of St. Theresa Church,...

Antoinette G. Caggianello

Antoinette G. Caggianello

Feb 27, 2016

We mourn the passing of our beloved mother, Antoinette (Galaty) Caggianello, age 94 of Shelton. Toni, as she was known, passed on to her rest surrounded by the immeasurable love of her family and friends. She leaves, to cherish her memory, loving and devoted children Toni Ann Simpson, Christine Woods and husband James, and Anthony Caggianello and wife Jan. She...

Dorothy Mary Plavnicky

Dorothy Mary Plavnicky

Feb 26, 2016

Dorothy Mary Plavnicky, age 92 of Monroe, beloved wife of the late John J. Plavnicky, passed away peacefully Friday, February 26, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Edward Martin and Magrada Hansen Quinlan and was a lifelong area resident. Survivors include three devoted children and their spouses David J....

Susan M. Bivona

Susan M. Bivona

Feb 26, 2016

Susan M. Bivona, age 69 a resident of Trumbull for 38 years passed away on February 26, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Gregory Bivona for 46 years. They were married on June 21, 1969.  Born on September 29, 1946 in Newburgh, NY, Sue was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Klingman...

Mary E. O'Connor

Mary E. O'Connor

Feb 17, 2016

Mary E. McClatchey McCluskey O'Connor, age 86 of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Bernard L. O'Connor, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in Cambridge Manor. Mary was born in Ireland, daughter of the late Francis and Bridget Mallon McCluskey, and came to the United States on her 10th birthday. She was a proud...

Bryant L. Sweet

Bryant L. Sweet

Feb 11, 2016

Bryant "Brin" Sweet, 54, peacefully passed away February 11, 2016 at his home in Albrightsville, PA. He was born November 3, 1961 in Bridgeport and a longtime resident of Fairfield. A graduate of Sacred Heart University he spent his professional career in the publishing and computer software fields. Bryant was happiest fishing a secluded narrow stream, enjoying a comfy well...

Clermont “Frenchie” Veilleux

Clermont “Frenchie” Veilleux

Feb 11, 2016

Clermont "Frenchie" Veilleux, age 76, of Bridgeport passed away peacefully and surrounded by his beloved family and longtime friend Guy Rouseau on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Bridgeport Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Clermont was born on October 27, 1939 in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada. One of 13 children, Clermont came to the United States in 1963 to...

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