Obituaries

Dec 30, 2015

John Charles Hackney, Sr., 91, GE executive, D-Day participant, and musician, died peacefully after a long illness at home in West Chester, PA on Dec. 30, 2015. John was born in the Philadelphia, PA neighborhood of Germantown to Oscar D. and Ruth E. (Schwalm) Hackney. He was the fourth oldest of six siblings, all now deceased. He was raised in...

Dec 9, 2015

The Lord welcomed home Ruth Schuler of Stratford, CT on December 9, 2015. She was born in Milford, CT on May 29, 1915, the fourth child of George and Henrietta Hildebrand and lived a full life of 100 years. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, she worked for many years at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford. Her hobbies included music, golf, bowling,...

Dec 6, 2015

Dennis Baze, age 58, of Bridgeport, passed away suddenly, Sunday, December 6, 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Dennis was the beloved son of Vasil Baze and the late Katerina Nassagna Baze. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School Class of 1976 and operated his own town car service. Dennis had formerly worked for Tie Communications and Staples...

Dec 1, 2015

Nov 27, 2015

Gilbert Vogel of 52 Brian Drive, Trumbull passed away at his home on November 27, 2015 at the age of 92. Gil was born in 1923 in Nymegen, The Netherlands. He and his wife of 67 years, Nora immigrated to the United States in November 1956. Gil put himself through college by attending night school while working full time at...

Nov 19, 2015

John V. Yacovelli, age 98 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Emily Lewis Yacovelli, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Cambridge Manor. John was born in Bridgeport and raised in Fairfield, son of the late Rose and Vincent Yacovelli, brother of the late Rocco Yacovelli and Isabelle Tanner of Tampa, FL. He was a graduate of St. Thomas...

Nov 12, 2015

Virginia E. Griffin Rowan, age 77 of Trumbull passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Saint Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Michael E. Rowan. Born in Bridgeport, Virginia has been a Trumbull resident for 57 years. She was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield and enjoyed collecting antiques. In addition to her husband...

Nov 10, 2015

Joseph Perry, age 85 of Bridgeport, CT passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Bridgeport Hospital. Joe was a life long resident of Bridgeport and was born to the late John and Anna Perry. He worked as a patient care tech at Bridgeport Hospital for over 30 years. He served in the...

Nov 5, 2015

Anthony A. Suchy, age 84, of Bridgeport, died November 5, 2015 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, he was a U.S. Naval Veteran and retired carpenter. Services will be private. To send online condolence please visit www.redgatehennessy.com

Nov 5, 2015

Michael Kot, age 94 of Easton, beloved husband of the late Helen Daniels Kot, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015, in his home. Michael was born in New Haven, son of Boris and Mary (Misturenish) Kot, and was a 1941graduate of Milford High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Marine Corps in the battles...

Nov 4, 2015

Margaret Rendo Todisco, age 89, widow of Franco Todisco, daughter of Antonio and Orazia Rendo, resident of St. Joseph's Manor and formerly of Bridgeport went up to heaven on November 4, 2015. Born October 13, 1926 in Ozone Park, NY, she graduated Harding High School, class of 1945 and worked in payroll at Norman Dress Shop. Survivors include a son...

Nov 2, 2015

Robert Larocque, age 58 of Stratford passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Laura J. Locke Larocque. Born in Ansonia he was the son of the late Maurice and Marie Beard Larocque and has been a Stratford resident since 1988. Robert was custodial supervisor for the Fairfield Board...

Nov 2, 2015

Gloria Schuler Pruzinsky, age 86 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 in her home. She was the beloved wife of Peter P. Pruzinsky. Born in Rhode Island, Gloria was a volunteer at St. Vincent's Medical Center and could never turn a stray dog away. In addition to her husband Peter, she is survived by three loving sons, Ronald...

Oct 30, 2015

Joan F. Heller Speer, formerly of Westport and Monroe, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2015. Joan was born in Bridgeport to Frances Heller and was the widow of Richard Speer. She had a long and successful life with many honors. She received her B.A. from Albertus Magnus, a Masters in History from Fordham University, and a degree in...

Oct 26, 2015

William J. Haines, age 89 of Trumbull died Monday, October 26, 2015 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian McIntosh Haines. Born in Fairfield on June 9, 1926 he was the son of William J. and Elsie Pitch Haines. He was a resident of Trumbull for more than 60 years. Mr. Haines graduated from Bassick...

Oct 26, 2015

Howard S. Rowan III, age 56 of Monroe, beloved husband of Nancy Kelemencky Rowan, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Howard was born in Bridgeport loving son of Patricia Healy Rowan and Howard S. Rowan Jr. of Shelton, and was raised in Trumbull before moving to Monroe twenty-three years ago. He was a graduate of...

Oct 22, 2015

Kevin J. Santiana, age 48 of Monroe passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 in his home. Born in Bridgeport on June 4, 1967 he was the beloved son of Patricia Truss Santiana and the late Albert Santiana Jr. Kevin loved being a teacher and above everything spending time with his children. He taught at Weston Intermediate School and was an...

Oct 21, 2015

Antonia M. Iacurci Scalzi, age 90 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Dominick R. Scalzi, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family. Antonia was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Leonard and Nancy LaCastro Iacurci, after a brief move to Philadelphia she returned to Bridgeport, and was a longtime resident. She was a retired...

Oct 20, 2015

John A. (Jack) Howe, age 89, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Marion Cody Howe, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Jack was the son of the late Edward and Mary McCarthy Howe and had been a lifelong Bridgeport resident. He operated John A. Howe Agency, Real Estate and Insurance, was a Naval Veteran of World War II, member...

Oct 11, 2015

Rose Socha O'Brien, age 92 of Bridgeport died Sunday, October 11, 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald A. O'Brien. Born in Mahanoy Plains, PA she was the daughter of Anthony and Anna Churko Socha and was a Bridgeport resident for most of her life. Mrs. O'Brien worked at General Electric during...