Marguerite E. Tantalo
Feb 26, 2014
Marguerite Duggan Tantalo, 93, died peacefully on February 26, 2014 at Griffin Hospital with her loving husband Joseph M. Tantalo of 75 years by her side.  She was born in Bridgeport, the only child of James and Mary Ellen (Keegan) Duggan.  Marguerite's life was a model of truth, virtue and devotion exemplified by the endless care of family members throughout...
Myrna Denny Kidman
Feb 23, 2014
Myrna Denny Kidman, age 67, a 30 year resident of Easton passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Timothy Kidman. Born in Albany, New York she was the daughter of the late William and Mildred Cockburn Denny. Survivors in addition to her husband include her son, Garth Kidman and his wife Erin...
Catherine C. "Betty" Rogers
Feb 21, 2014
Catherine "Betty" Cody Rogers, age 90 died Friday, February 21, 2014 at Laurel Ridge in Ridgefield. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Rogers and mother of the late Mark C. Rogers. Born in Bridgeport, Catherine was the daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Lynch Cody. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Maney of Redding and her husband...
Lucille Marie Anderson
Feb 10, 2014
Lucille Marie Anderson, age 86, of Torrington, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington. Lucille was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Clarence and Ann Rhodes. She was the retired owner of the former Wicker Outlet, a candle and wicker shop located in New Milford. Survivors include her beloved children, daughter, Cindy Lynn Anderson with...
Barbara Yaremich Cardinal
Feb 8, 2014
Barbara Yaremich Cardinal, age 79 of Trumbull died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Cardinal. Born in Bridgeport, she was a Trumbull resident for the past 42 years. Mrs. Cardinal was a dedicated certified nurse's aide (CNA) and had worked private duty and at 3030 Park in...
Mary Jane Whitmore
Feb 7, 2014
Mary Jane Whitmore, 91, entered into eternal rest February 7, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. Born in South Carolina in April of 1922 to the late Gerard Fisher Sr. and Belle Dunlap Fisher, Mary Jane came to Bridgeport, CT at age 6 and resided here throughout her life. She was married for 36 years and a widow for...
Anne Markham Richard
Feb 5, 2014
Anne Markham Richard, a lifelong resident of Bridgeport passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Vincent's Medical center on February 5.  Anne was born to Ella and Thomas Markham in 1933.  She was pre- deceased by her sister Mary Harrison, and brothers Thomas Frances Markham, John Markham and Robert Markham.  She is survived by her children Ellen Richard of...
Gisele Doszpoj
Feb 3, 2014
Gisele Germaine Vacca Doszpoj, age 85 of Bridgeport died Monday, February 3, 2014 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Brussels, Belgium she was the wife of the late William Doszpoj. Gisele was a CNA at Dinan and Bridgeport Health Care and also private duty for families. She loved all animals and always made sure they had enough food around...
George J. Arsenault
Feb 1, 2014
SEVICES CHANGED TO THURSDAY George J. Arsenault age 78 of Bridgeport, retired Deputy Chief of the Bridgeport Fire Department and beloved husband of Janet A. Lynch Arsenault, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. George was a lifelong Bridgeport resident son of the late Gustave and Sarah LeBlanc Arsenault. He retired from the fire department after...
Richard A. (Dick) Gabris
Jan 31, 2014
Richard A. (Dick) Gabris, age 78 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Carol Aichelmann Gabris, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. Dick was a lifelong Bridgeport resident, son of the late Anthony and Sohie Gabris and was an Army veteran. He was a master plumber, owning his own business Gabris Plumbing and Heating. Survivors in addition to his wife Carol include...
Albert A. Stoffan
Jan 30, 2014
Albert Stoffan, age 100 of Trumbull, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Al was born on March 5, 1913 in Harwood, PA . He was the beloved husband of Irene Leska Stoffan for 65 years. Al and Irene were married at St. Patrick Church in Bridgeport and resided in Easton for 58 years. He attended Harding High School...
Adolph M. Stepkovitch
Jan 29, 2014
Adolph (Al) M. Stepkovitch, age 92 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Stella Stepkovitch for 67 years, passed away January 29, 2014 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Adolph was born in Olyphant, PA, son of the late Martin and Henrietta Kulig Stepkovitch, and spent most of his life in Bridgeport. He received his degree from Bridgeport Engineering Institute and was an...
Ethel M. Lawrence
Jan 24, 2014
Ethel M. Barney Lawrence of Bridgeport passed away Friday, January 24, 2014.  She was the beloved wife of the late Stuart (Bud) Lawrence.  Born in Kittery ME on May 7, 1921 to Mary and Levi Barney, she was a graduate of Bassick High School and worked as a baker at Bassick for many years. She will be sadly missed by...
Louise M. Smith
Jan 23, 2014
Louise M. (Weezy) Smith, age 84 of Easton, beloved wife of the late Oliver N. Smith, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Louise was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John E. and Anna Mongillo Agostini, and resided in Easton for 63 years. She was the retired owner – president of Bridgeport Aquarium, and...
Irene Daniels
Jan 18, 2014
Irene Daniels age 86 of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 18, 2014 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Irene was born in Nanticoke, PA, daughter of the late Louis and Helen Sakowitz Danielowicz. She retired from Remington Rand, where she worked as a secretary, and before that worked at Singer's and Columbia Records. In addition...
Brian T. Zahorsky
Jan 17, 2014
Brian T. Zahorsky, age 34, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 in his home. Brian was a lifelong city resident and had recently received his certification in fitness training. He was looking forward to his true passion, a career as a personal trainer.  Brian was predeceased by his father Timothy J. Zahorsky and leaves his beloved mother, Geraldine...
John F. Pinto
Jan 14, 2014
John Francis Pinto, 56, of Greenwich, CT, died January 14, 2014. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 22, 1957. He was predeceased by his parents,  Frank and Muriel (Fitzpatrick) Pinto of Bridgeport, CT. John is survived by his sister, Karen Pinto Kastner, her husband Matthew of Newtown, CT and their son Paul of Oakland, CA; three foster siblings,...
Carl Mlinar
Jan 11, 2014
Carl Mlinar, age 92 of Easton died on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Fairfield. He was born in Easton on December 21, 1921 a son of the late Andrew and Maria Bachleda Mlinar, who moved from New Haven to Easton in 1908. Carl was the youngest of eight children and was a lifelong...
Marion Lasnovsky
Jan 11, 2014
Marion Lasnovsky, age 92 formerly of Bridgeport and Easton passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at River Glen Health Care Center, Southbury. Born in The Bronx she was the daughter of John and Maud Edwards Brady. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Feeley of Woodbury. She was predeceased by her husband James and her sister Margaret Cronise. Interment will...
Marion H. Ferris
Jan 5, 2014
Marion Hyde Ferris, age 92 of Monroe died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in her home. She was the beloved wife of the late George F. Ferris. Born in Bridgeport and raised in Stratford, Marion was a longtime Monroe resident. She retired from and spent most of her career at Danbury Hospital where she worked as a phlebotomist. She was previously...
