Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 1, 2014

Rusty Abramo Sedelnik age 95 of Bridgeport, CT made the spiritual journey to a higher level on Wednesday, January 1st 2014 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport. Her devoted daughters Jerilyn Sedelnik and Judy Williams and her family were by her side before, during, and after her transition. Rusty was making a recovery from injuries when, she was unexpectedly taken...

Dec 25, 2013

Dec 15, 2013

James J. Musante, age 83, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Barbara Patterson Musante, passed away peacefully December 15, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at Bridgeport Hospital. James was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Albert and Mary Dondero Musante. He was a graduate of Harding High School Class of 1948, Fairfield University Class of 1952 and a U.S....

Dec 6, 2013

Edward J. Sheridan age 87, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Florence Glennon Sheridan, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 in Cambridge Manor, Fairfield. Edward was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late John and Margaret Doody Sheridan. He retired as service manager for Square Deal Stores and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army Air...

Dec 6, 2013

Joyce A. Jablonsky Roman, age 79, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Alexander C. Roman, passed away in her home peacefully Friday, December 6, 2013. Joyce was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna Schiller Jablonsky and has lived in Trumbull over twenty five years. She was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1951....

Dec 4, 2013

Dorothy Bertha Dobelstein Schweitzer, age 92 died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Dorothy was born in Bridgeport on April 10, 1921 the daughter of the late Bertha and Edward Dobelstein. She was preceded in death by her husband William and her brothers Robert, Raymond, and Russell Dobelstein. Dorothy is survived by her children; Janice and husband Bruce...

Dec 2, 2013

Barbara A. van Zyl, age 72, of  Trumbull and Palm Coast, Florida, passed away December 2, 2013 in Bridgeport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Peter A. van Zyl. Barbara was born December 4, 1940, in Capetown, South Africa, daughter of the late Donald and Maureen Miller Thompson. She was a retired secretary for the Greenwich School System. Survivors...

Nov 30, 2013

Charles C. McGorty of Summerfield, FL and Brookfield, CT   passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Judith A. Scicli McGorty.  Born on February 28, 1931 in Greenwich, CT he was the son of the late Bernard and Kathryn Clark McGorty. Mr. McGorty served in the U.S. Air...

Nov 10, 2013

Nov 4, 2013

Susan Graceffa Segen, age 84 of Trumbull died Monday, November 4, 2013 in her sleep at home after a long battle with COPD. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward D. Segen Sr. She was also predeceased by her granddaughter Stephanie Segen, her parents Gerlando and Antoinette Graceffa and sisters Louise Smith and Kina Spadaccini.   Susan is survived...

Nov 2, 2013

Clifford V. Crowley, age 85, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Carmella (Dolly) Pento Crowley, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Lord Chamberlain Health Care. Clifford was born and raised in the Stepney section of Monroe, son of the late John and Florence Slade Crowley. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Cliff was a member of...

Nov 1, 2013

Jean R. Fusaro, age 100 of Trumbull passed away Friday November 1, 2013 at St. Joseph's Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Fusaro. Born in Utica, NY, to Sam and Angela Caputo, she was raised in Greenwich and graduated Greenwich High School.  Mrs. Fusaro lived in Stamford until 1982 when she and Ed moved to...

Oct 31, 2013

Stanley G. Bernaski, age 87 of Trumbull, beloved husband of Virginia Hein Bernaski, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Stanley was born in Bridgeport and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife Virginia include; his devoted children Dr....

Oct 28, 2013

William T. Morrissey, age 92, beloved husband of Mildred F. Mitchell Morrissey and a lifelong Bridgeport resident died Monday, October 28, 2013 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was a Bridgeport Police Lieutenant retiring in 1976 after 30 years of service. Mr. Morrissey was a Veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army, Past Secretary for Police...

Oct 24, 2013

Frank L. Gaudiano, age 81 of Oronoque Village, Stratford died Thursday, October 24, 2013 at St. Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport. He was the beloved husband of Rita Keane Gaudiano. Born in Norwalk he had been a Fairfield resident for fifty years before moving recently. Mr. Gaudiano was the Vice President and General Manager of Northeast Electronics in Milford. He volunteered...