Obituaries

Aug 7, 2024

Vera Manente in DiDonato, 93, passed away peacefully after a valiant fight at Bridgeport Hospital on Wednesday, August 7, with her husband and family at her side.  She is survived by her devoted husband, Vincenzo DiDonato, her daughter, Angela DIDonato, granddaughter Amanda Markoya and her husband Charles Anderson and her cherished great grandson Rhys Anderson. She was predeceased by...

Aug 1, 2024

Jeanne M. Fagan Bajoros, age 95 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Bajoros, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 1, 2024, in her home. A lifelong resident of Bridgeport, daughter of the late William and Mary Fagan. Jeanne was a graduate of Bassick High School, class of 1948 and with her husband were proprietors of Capellaro's Grove,...

Jul 30, 2024

Karen L. Forstrom Young, age 82 of Oxford, beloved wife of the late Charles S. Young, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at The Pines at Bristol Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Karen was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Harry and Virginia Barton Forstrom and resided in Fairfield for thirty-five years before moving to Oxford. She was...

Jul 23, 2024

Paul Richard Siff, age 85, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Yale New Haven Health-Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Theodore and Jeanne Siff. Paul graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and Brooklyn College before earning a PhD in History from the University of Rochester, where he met Ellen, the love of...

Jul 15, 2024

Vilma H. Pazsak Hannon, age 96, formally of Bridgeport died Monday, July 15, 2024, at Shelton Lakes. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert D. Hannon, Bridgeport Police Patrolman. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of Alexander and Helen Andrassy Pazsak. Vilma is survived by her son, David Hannon of Ansonia and her nephews Alexander III,...

Jul 13, 2024

Alice Elizabeth (Zdyb) Repay - Betty, 97, of Bridgeport, Ct, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at St Joseph's Center, in Trumbull. She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Stalowski) Zdyb. Betty was born November 28, 1926, at home in Laurel, Long Island, New York. She spent her formative years on her family's farm...

Jul 5, 2024

Maria Christine "Tina" Masterson, age 68, of Bridgeport, loving and adored daughter of Maria B. Santiago Masterson Richter and the late Christopher N. Masterson, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Tina was born in New York, NY, a graduate of Wilton High School, CT, and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School, Norwalk. She was a retired...

Jun 28, 2024

Anne O'Neill Garrity, beloved wife of the late Dr. James D. Garrity, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home in Stratford, CT, on June 28, 2024. She was the daughter of the late John J. and Anne (Brady) O'Neill of Norwalk, CT. She graduated from St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing in Bridgeport, CT, in 1957, where...

Jun 27, 2024

Agostino Simonetti, age 95, of Trumbull, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Pappalardo Simonetti for 65 years. Born in Nola in the Naples region of Italy, on June 25, 1929, he was the son of Gennaro and Carmela (Imbroda) Simonetti.

His career in the automotive industry began at ...

Jun 18, 2024

Scott R. Onuska age 68 died peacefully on June 18, 2024. He was born on August 21st 1955 to parents Roberta and William Onuska (deceased) of Trumbull Connecticut. Scott was an avid sports fan and played baseball for Trumbull High School and Sacred Heart University,  He went on to work for United Technologies Sikorsky Aircraft, Midtown Towing and Radar...

Jun 15, 2024

Frances M. Testani Osterberg, age 89 of Trumbull passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late John T. "Gus" Osterberg. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Mildred Pillow Testani. Survivors include her loving children, daughters, Karen Gehrke and her husband Jack of...

Jun 14, 2024

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Jun 8, 2024

Raymond Elliott Longden II, 94, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 9, 1929, in Bridgeport, the only child of the late Raymond Elliott Longden and Mary Farrell Longden, Ray had a genuine passion for life and learning. Friends and family often referred...

Jun 4, 2024

Francis C. Giblin "Gib" age 78 of Fairfield died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after complications from a brief illness.

Born in Stamford, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Nilan) Giblin. Frank was a Veteran of the US Navy and notably served on the Admiral's staff aboard the...

May 28, 2024

Gary J. Sirico, Sr., age 73, of Trumbull, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He was born on January 7, 1951, in Norwalk, son of the late Antoinette and Thomas Sirico, Jr. Gary was a licensed Union Plumber for thirty years. Gary was a kind person and was very proud of all his children and grandchildren. He is...

May 27, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Betty Fratarcangelo, who departed this life on May 27, 2024. Born in 1937 in Portchester, NY, to Frank and Catherine Rizzo Civitella, Betty was raised in Bridgeport, CT, where she lived for the rest of her life. She was a devoted sister, aunt, and friend to many, and...

May 9, 2024

Harald Karl Dale M.D. age 85 of Trumbull passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Marion Bengtson Dale. Born in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of George and Edith Rode Dale. He previously lived in Columbus, GA and Riverside, CT. Dr. Dale received his Medical Degree from...

May 4, 2024

Richard Andrews, 92, died of cancer on May 4, 2024 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is survived by his wife, Karyn, his children Richard Anthony, Sean and Johanna, as well as six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Christopher.

For his entire life, Richard's career was music. A graduate of the Juilliard School of Music, he was...

Apr 29, 2024

William C. Hall Jr. age 89 of Fairfield died Monday, April 29, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his children. He was the beloved husband of Marie DeFeo Hall. Born in Mount Vernon, New York, William operated his own small business, L & W Heating and Air Conditioning for many years, before moving on to Facilities Management for several...

Apr 13, 2024

Robert Allen Simpson passed away peacefully at his Shelton home on April 13, 2024, surrounded by his adoring family. He was 77. Bob was born in Milford, to the late Arthur (Bud) and Margaret Mac Isaac Simpson, but was a long-time resident of Shelton. Bob attended Jonnathan Law High School in Milford and the University of Hawaii. He also...