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Clinton "Bud" W. Mills
Nov 8, 2014
Clinton "Bud" Mills, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Born in Howland, Maine, Bud was the loving husband of Stella, devoted father to Bethany Kassner and grandfather to Kendall (both of Colorado). He was brother to Claire of Maine and Loyce of Florida, and had both nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Bud was...
Carl Michael Szymanski
Nov 7, 2014
Carl Michael Szymanski, Jr. age 64 of Shelton, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mike was born in Bridgeport son of the late Carl M. Sr. and Gladys Wagner Szymanski, and raised in Trumbull. He was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War, and a plastics engineer for Medsource Technologies Inc. Survivors include his devoted children;...
Rev. Harry D. Baldwin
Nov 6, 2014
Rev. Harry Denison Baldwin, 89, died on November 6, 2014. He was born April 28, 1925 in Bridgeport, son of the late George Hinman and Beatrice Jones Baldwin. Harry was raised in Fairfield, graduated from Mercersburg Academy and served 18 months in the Navy during WWII. He attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and graduated from Williams College. Harry then...
Eugenia “Jean” Salemi
Nov 2, 2014
Eugenia "Jean" Salemi, age 93 a long-time resident of Bridgeport, CT, passed away on November 2, 2014 in Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Louis Salemi of Bridgeport, she is survived by her children Robert Salemi of Silver Spring; Constance Salemi of Bethesda, MD; her grandchildren, John, Elizabeth and Amelia Averitt, her brother George Pappageorge, and many loving...
Vincent T. Lesko Sr.
Oct 29, 2014
Vincent Thomas Lesko, Sr, age 97 formally of Bridgeport, passed away October 29, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He was the youngest son of Stephen and Mary (Keri) Lesko. In addition to his wife Veronica, he is survived by his three loving devoted children and their spouses: Ronald and Peggy Lesko of Trumbull, Vincent and Patti Lesko...
Joseph A. Lagaipa
Oct 25, 2014
Joseph A. LaGaipa, age 89 of Milford, beloved husband of the late Margaret E. Genaro LaGaipa, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 in Bridgeport Hospital. Joseph was born Bridgeport son of the late Alphonso and Lucy Spinelli LaGaipa and was a longtime resident before moving Milford in 1990. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving...
Rosemarie C. “Ricki” Martin
Oct 11, 2014
Rosemarie C. "Ricki" Martin, age 81 of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late James D. Martin, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Rosemarie was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John and Ethel Stanley Comerford, and was a 51 year resident of Trumbull. She was a graduate of St. Charles Grammar School and Harding...
Camille R. Galati
Oct 8, 2014
Camille R. Galati, age 76, beloved wife of the late Frank Galati, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in Cambridge Manor, Fairfield. Camille was born in Bridgeport on November 25, 1937, daughter of the late Salvatore and Rose Pinto Muratore and was a lifelong Bridgeport resident, prior to her residency at Cambridge Manor. She worked many years for the Boys...
William Anthony Ahern
Oct 7, 2014
William Anthony Ahern, age 91 of Milford, beloved husband of Doris Dery Ahern, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in Connecticut Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on February 1, 1923 in Bridgeport, son of the late William and Claire Haffey Ahern. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in England and then in...
Caroline A. Pelham
Oct 3, 2014
Caroline A. Mudrick Pelham, 88 of Bridgeport passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 in her home. She was the beloved wife of George Pelham. She was a loving wife and mother whose lifelong focus was caring for her family. She was always available to help her friends or anyone else who found themselves in need. She was born in Wilpen,...
Andrew G. Bajoros
Sep 29, 2014
Andrew G. Bajoros left to be with the Lord September 29, 2014 with his loving wife, Audrey and cherished son Robert, by his side. Born in Madison, Maine on August 9, 1927 to Andrew and Anna (Siket) Bajoros. He was predeceased by brothers Joseph, George, Michael, and Stephen Bajoros. He is survived by a brother, John Bajoros and a sister,...
Sally H. Buturla
Sep 25, 2014
Sally H. Noonan Buturla, age 68, a lifelong Bridgeport resident passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Bridgeport Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen Vagvolgyi Noonan. Sally was the owner of Oak Tree Day Care in Bridgeport and loved gardening. Survivors include her loving daughters, Dawn Rooney of Derby and Donna Buturla of Stratford, her...
Robert Stephen Glanz
Sep 25, 2014
Robert Stephen Glanz, age 68, the beloved of Mary Jane Weitzel Glanz passed away peacefully at St. Vincent's Medical Center on September 25, 2014 after a long illness. Born July 19, 1946 in Norwalk, CT, his family moved to Wilton where he graduated from Wilton High School, Class of 1964 and attended Central Florida College and the University of the...
Margaret Socha
Sep 13, 2014
Margaret Varhol Socha, age 90, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Socha, passed away Saturday September 13, 2014, at Gardner Heights, Shelton. Margaret was born in Creekside, PA, daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Opina Varhol and had lived many years in Stratford. Survivors include her beloved daughter, Lynn Socha - Lopez of Fairfield, three sisters, Pauline Zingg,...
Beatrice Mulligan
Sep 10, 2014
Beatrice Hazel Mathieson Mulligan, age 89 of Trumbull, CT passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in her home. She was the devoted wife of the late James E. Mulligan. Born in Washington D.C. she has been a Trumbull resident for the past 43 years. In addition to raising her family Mrs. Mulligan was the director of many church choirs and...
Joseph Jacob Von Ehr
Sep 7, 2014
Joseph Jacob von Ehr age 98 of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 in his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Grace M. Smitkowski von Ehr. Born in Stratford and raised in Bridgeport he was the son of the late Jacob and Gertrude Hartemann von Ehr. He graduated from The Connecticut College of Pharmacy in 1938....
Gail M. Haas
Aug 30, 2014
Gail M. Haas, age 71 of Shelton, beloved wife of Bruce P. Haas, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Bridgeport Hospital. Gail was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Wilbert and Virginia Donaldson Chamberlain, and was a forty-five year resident of Shelton. She worked for Webster Bank and enjoyed outdoor activities, wildlife, and especially camping. Survivors in addition...
John J. Tiernan
Aug 27, 2014
John J. Tiernan, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at St. Joseph Center. Born in Bridgeport to the late John and Catherine (Byrnes) Tiernan, John was a longtime Trumbull resident. He was the beloved husband for 63 years of the late Mary Totora Tiernan. John retired as traffic manager for Bassick Company in 1978 after 43 years....
Kenneth A. Maloney Sr.
Aug 23, 2014
Kenneth A. Maloney, age 92 of Fairfield died Saturday, August 23, 2014 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Katherine Jean Maloney. Born in Bridgeport, Mr. Maloney enlisted in the Air Force in 1942, joining the fledgling helicopter group first at Sikorsky aircraft and then in the South Pacific. Upon his return, he earned a Bachelor of Arts...
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