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Daniel "The Dietz" Dinapoli

Daniel "The Dietz" Dinapoli

Jun 20, 2013

The legendary Daniel "The Dietz" DiNapoli passed away on June 20th, 2013. He was born and raised on a farm in Greenwich, CT. Dan graduated from Sacred Heart University often fondly recalling his favorite biology teacher. He loved golf, (The Wheel), the Yankees and the Patriots but not Tiger Woods or liberals. He was known for his quick wit coining...

Charles Hanlon

Charles Hanlon

Jun 16, 2013

Charles Hanlon, age 84 of Trumbull passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Louise Engelhard Hanlon for 52 years. Born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania on December 23, 1928 Charles was the son of the late Charles and Mary Casey Hanlon. He was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1946 and Butler Business School. Charles...

James F. Carroll Sr.

James F. Carroll Sr.

Jun 11, 2013

James F. Carroll Sr., age 70 of Trumbull, beloved husband of Barbara A. Palumbo Carroll, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Jim was born in Bethlehem, PA, and resided in Trumbull the past forty-five years. Jim was proud to have served in the United States Navy.  After working as an Information Systems Manager for most of his life,...

Kristen Rose Mezick

Kristen Rose Mezick

Jun 3, 2013

Kristen Rose Mezick of Willimantic passed away on Monday, June 3 2013. Kristen is survived by her parents, Kathleen Moran Mezick of Stratford, and Peter Mezick of Monroe, two brothers Paul Mezick of Chester, and Patrick Mezick of Monroe, grandmother Elizabeth Mezick, grandmother Rosemary Moran, grandfather John Moran, a nephew Nathan, a niece Emily, uncles Jacky Moran and Michael Mezick;...

Ruth Vivian Glass

Ruth Vivian Glass

May 31, 2013

Ruth Vivian Kearney Glass, age 95 of Trumbull passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at Maefair Health Care. She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Glass for 75 years. Born in Bridgeport she was the daughter of Clifford and Carol Kearney. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Constance S. Vogt and husband Gary of Trumbull, grandson David...

Nello "Dino" Suffredini

Nello "Dino" Suffredini

May 22, 2013

Nello "Dino" Suffredini, age 81 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Dorothy Mancinelli Suffredini, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. Nello was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1949. He was a retired Brick Forman for both E & F and Petrucci Construction Companies. Nello was a member of the Bricklayer and...

Bella S. Cody

Bella S. Cody

May 15, 2013

Bella S. Cody, age 97 of Sun City, AZ, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Trumbull. Mrs. Cody was born in Troon, Scotland and moved to Sun City from Fairfield in 1980, before returning to live in Trumbull. Mrs. Cody was predeceased by her husband, C. William Cody and is survived by four sons; Colin of Easton, Robert of Monroe,...

Peter F. Mercaldi Sr.

Peter F. Mercaldi Sr.

May 15, 2013

Peter F. Mercaldi, Sr., age 91 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Marie D. Fensore Mercaldi, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Peter was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Frank Mercaldi and Emily Nobili and was a lifelong Bridgeport resident. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with General Patton's Army, in...

John J. Keating

John J. Keating

May 15, 2013

John J. (Jack) Keating, age 83, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Vera B. Mikulics Keating, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in his home. Jack was born in Bridgeport, August 27, 1929, son of the late Edward J. and Catherine Fraher Keating. He served fifteen years with the CT National Guard retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant...

Carmen Luisa Aponte

Carmen Luisa Aponte

May 15, 2013

Carmen Luisa Aponte, age 63 of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Carmen was born in Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Carmello and Anna Luisa Aponte. She was a retired inspector for the Harvey Hubbell Company. Survivors include her daughter, Maribella Lopez- Colon and husband Gabriel, three grandchildren; Melina, Angelo and Gabriel Colon,...

Rita A. Doremus

Rita A. Doremus

May 8, 2013

Rita Ashley Doremus, 95, of Easton, wife of the late Andrew Doremus, passed away May 8, 2013 at the Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital, with her son by her side.  Rita was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Ambrose and Mary McCullough Ashley.  She attended St. Augustine's Grammar School and was a graduate of Central High School.  Rita worked...

Patricia A. Bernath

Patricia A. Bernath

Apr 29, 2013

Patricia A. Bernath age 69 of Bridgeport died Monday, April 29, 2013 in her home. She was the beloved daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Nagy Bernath. Patricia was employed for over 45 with the U.S. Defense Department, Defense Contract Administration Systems (D.C.A.S.) Survivors include her loving sister and brother, Evelyn E. Glatt and her husband Joseph of Monroe,...

Dennis L. Grant

Dennis L. Grant

Apr 24, 2013

Dennis L. Grant, age 70, beloved husband of Norma DaCosta Grant of Bridgeport, passed away April 24, 2013, in his home. Dennis was born in Kingston, Jamaica and was a dental technician for Profile Dental Labs. In addition to his wife he is survived by his loving children, Dennis Grant and wife Nakeisha of New Haven, Stacy Johnson and husband...

Michael S. Gasper Jr.

Michael S. Gasper Jr.

Apr 22, 2013

Michael S. Gasper Jr., age 76 of Trumbull died Monday, April 22, 2013 at his home with family members by his side. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary Paternoster Gasper. Born and raised in Bridgeport, Mr. Gasper moved his family to Woodmere Drive in Trumbull where he has been a resident for the past forty years. He was a...

Betsy Anne Rouviere

Betsy Anne Rouviere

Apr 14, 2013

Betsy Anne Rouviere, age 86, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, at her home. Betsy was a lifelong Bridgeport resident and daughter of the late George and Ruth Lambert Roraback. She was a graduate of the Katherine Gibbs School and was still operating her own insurance brokerage business, which she was quite proud of. Betsy was very involved...

Hon. Fred Hampton Lovegrove

Hon. Fred Hampton Lovegrove

Apr 12, 2013

Hon. Fred (Ted) Hampton Lovegrove Jr., age 73, of Fairfield, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Shari Keeley Lovegrove and loving and devoted father to Abigail E. Lovegrove and step father to Michael Ferguson. Ted was born in New York City, son of the late Fred Hampton Lovegrove Sr....

Mary E. Siwy

Mary E. Siwy

Apr 12, 2013

Mary E. Hurley Siwy, age 97, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Louis Siwy, died Friday, April 12, 2013 in Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Born in Bridgeport, Mrs. Siwy was a resident of Bridgeport most of her adult life. She was an Army officer's wife and traveled thru the entire United States and experienced living in all different states with...

Robert H. Reddy

Robert H. Reddy

Apr 12, 2013

Robert H. Reddy, 87, of Trumbull, died Friday, April 12, 2013, at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Janet A. Higgins Reddy. He was born in New Brunswick, N.J., and had been a Trumbull resident since 1959. Mr. Reddy received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Seton Hall University, majoring in English. He was a veteran of the...

Catherine Auth

Catherine Auth

Apr 6, 2013

Catherine Fitzgibbons Auth, a native of Albany, NY passed into eternal life at age 84 on Saturday, April 6, 2013 in her home in Bridgeport. She was the beloved wife of Drew Auth. She was a graduate of the college of St. Rose in Albany, NY and majored in music. In her junior year she was sent by her college...

Lillian Derzsak Cieslinski

Lillian Derzsak Cieslinski

Apr 1, 2013

Lillian Derzsak Cieslinski, age 94 of Trumbull died Monday, April 1, 2013 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Cieslinski. Born in Garfield, N.J. she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Sasarak Derzsak. Survivors include her loving daughter Joan DeCarlo and her husband Patsy of Trumbull, daughter-in-law Lucy Cieslinski of Brigantine,...

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