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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gertrude Canavan Rollins
Feb 6, 2016
Gertrude Canavan Rollins, age 86 of Bridgeport died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. She was the beloved wife of Vincent R. Rollins. Born in Port Chester, NY she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Canavan. Gertrude was an avid bowler in many leagues, bowling many times each week. Survivors in addition to her...
Robert Thomas Mchugh Jr.
Feb 5, 2016
Robert Thomas "Sonny" McHugh Jr., age 68 of Sandy Hook died Friday, February 5, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Waller McHugh. Born in Bridgeport he was the son of the late Thomas Robert "Bam" McHugh and Helen Gordon McHugh. Bob was a graduate of Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Arts...
Donald J. Nelson
Feb 4, 2016
Donald J. Nelson, age 64 of Bridgeport died Thursday, February 4, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport. He was the devoted husband of Susan Mirsky Nelson. Born in Bridgeport on July 1, 1951, he was the son of the late Donald Nelson and Jean O'Malley Nelson McKenna. Donald was an elementary school teacher with the Bridgeport Public School System...
Donna Jane Bender
Jan 28, 2016
Donna Jane Bender, age 63 of Fairfield, beloved wife of Ken Bender, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2016 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Donna was born in Asheboro, NC and had been an area resident for forty-five years. A graduate of Katherine Gibbs College in Manhattan and Staples High School in Westport, she worked at various retailers and...
Louis Renkavinsky Iii
Jan 17, 2016
Louis Renkavinsky III, age 82 of Trumbull, beloved husband of Mildred Nevelus Renkavinsky, died January 17, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Easton, Louis lived in Monroe before moving to Trumbull in 1988. He was a United States Army Veteran. Louis received his B.S. Degree in Chemistry from the University of Connecticut. He was Superintendent of the Waste...
Harriett Kier Neary Szalucka
Jan 17, 2016
Harriett Mae Kier Neary Szalucka, age 90, of Shelton and formerly Trumbull, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Bishop Wicke Health Care. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Neary and former wife of the late William Szalucka. Harriett was born in Trumbull at home and raised in...
Tabitha Lynn Wilde
Jan 13, 2016
Tabitha L. Wilde, age 41 of Trumbull, loving wife of Michael Kronick and devoted daughter of Donald Wilde, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in Connecticut Hospice. Tabitha was born in Bristol, attended the University of Connecticut and served as the Director of Media and Public Relations for Yale University School of Management....
Shirley M. Charland
Jan 12, 2016
Shirley M Charland, 97, a lifelong resident of Trumbull, CT, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2016, at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Center of Stratford. Born on May 16, 1918, she was the beloved wife of the late Harry T. Charland. Having been baptized, confirmed, and married at Grace Episcopal Church of Trumbull, she was a loyal and faithful member whose...
Howard S. Rowan Jr.
Jan 11, 2016
Howard S. Rowan Jr. age 83 of Shelton passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Healy Rowan. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a resident of Trumbull for 48 years until moving to Shelton. He was a graduate of Fairfield Prep, Class of 1950 and attended Fairfield University. Mr. Rowan was...
Genevieve Sullivan Marr
Jan 9, 2016
Genevieve Sullivan Marr of Trumbull, CT passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on January 9th, 2016 at Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stratford, after a brief illness. She was 83. Genevieve was born in New York City on October 5, 1932, and was the daughter of Beatrice (Flanagan) and Timothy Sullivan who originally emigrated from...
Mark Charles Schmidt
Jan 9, 2016
Mark Charles Schmidt, 65, a former 911 operator for the City of Bridgeport passed away on Saturday, January 9, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Mark was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. A Lifelong resident of Bridgeport, Mark was born November 23, 1950 at the same moment as the Central/Harding football kickoff on Thanksgiving Day. Not surprising this led...
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