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Robert F. Miller

Robert F. Miller

Jul 20, 2011

Robert F. Miller, age 86 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Doris Jahreis Miller, passed away, Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Robert was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Frank and Matilda Brochs Miller, and was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 24th evacuation hospital. He retired after 43 years as a...

Robert F. Pogasnik

Robert F. Pogasnik

Jul 20, 2011

Robert F. Pogasnik, age 90 of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was born in Chicago, IL, son of the late Frank and Christine Obruchay Pogasnik. Robert soon moved to the Bridgeport area where he spent the rest of his life, and was a graduate of Warren Harding High School, class of 1938....

James J. Mccullough

James J. Mccullough

Jul 12, 2011

James J. McCullough, age 81, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Joan Swartz McCullough, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at home. He was a lifelong Bridgeport resident, son of the late James J. and Christine Troutman McCullough. In addition to being a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy, during the Korean War....

John J. Magner

John J. Magner

Jun 26, 2011

John J. Magner, Jr., age 87, of Fairfield, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 peacefully at home with his family. Born in Bridgeport on January 21, 1924, son of the late John J. Magner Sr. and Sarah Monahan Magner, he was a longtime Fairfield resident who always remained proud of his roots in Bridgeport's East Side. John was the devoted husband...

Barbara Baye Krolikowski

Barbara Baye Krolikowski

Jun 16, 2011

Barbara Baye Krolikowski of Trumbull beloved wife of the late E. Theodore Krolikowski Jr. passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011. Born and raised in Black Rock she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Nestor Baye. She lived most of her life in Trumbull. Barbara was a graduate of Bassick High School and the Bridgeport Hospital School of...

Arnold P. Palmieri

Arnold P. Palmieri

Jun 12, 2011

Arne P. Palmieri, age 57 of Shelton, passed away, Sunday, June 12, 2011 in Griffin Hospital, Derby. Arne was born is Derby, son of Anne Marchenko Palmieri and the late Anthony Palmieri, Sr. He was a special unique individual who touched many lives, and had a strong faith in God. Arne loved to cook, garden, being outdoors, poetry, reading, and...

Anne Tracey Dolan

Anne Tracey Dolan

Jun 3, 2011

Anne Tracey Dolan, age 90 of Trumbull died Friday, June 3, 2011 at the Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital in Fairfield. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Dolan. Born in New York City, Mrs. Dolan had lived in Lynbrook, L.I., NY and Trumbull. Survivors include her loving children, four sons, Thomas J. Dolan and his wife...

Joseph E. Hartle

Joseph E. Hartle

Jun 3, 2011

Joseph E. Hartle age 67 of Bridgeport died Friday, June 3, 2011 in his home. Born in Key West, Florida he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Marianna Rahuba Hartle. He had been a Norwalk and Bridgeport resident most of his life. Mr. Hartle worked as a mechanic with Connecticut Transit for twelve years. He is survived...

Helen M. Brackett

Helen M. Brackett

Jun 1, 2011

Helen M. Brackett, age 99, of St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull, passed away on June 1, 2011. She was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport prior to moving to St. Joseph's in 2006. Helen is survived by one son, Richard Brackett and his wife Stephanie of Stratford, one granddaughter Alison Valli and her husband Robert of Sewickley, PA, two great grandchildren, William...

Mary Lynn Rosso

Mary Lynn Rosso

May 28, 2011

Mary Lynn Rosso, of Shelton passed into eternal life on Saturday May 28th after a brief battle with ovarian cancer. She was 61. Lynn was predeceased by her loving husband Michael V. Rosso and her father Howard Watson. Surviving are her daughters Jennifer Rosso of Bridgeport, Michelle Blum and her husband T. Adam Blum of New Jersey, her two grandchildren...

John E. Toussaint

John E. Toussaint

May 27, 2011

John E. Toussaint, age 93, beloved husband of the late May Burkhart Toussaint, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011, at the Jewish Home for the Elderly. John was born in Ansonia, son of the late Theophile and Katherine Dardis Toussaint and was a Trumbull resident for over 59 years before moving to the Jewish Home. He retired after 40 years...

Marilyn Beers Gillette

Marilyn Beers Gillette

May 26, 2011

Marilyn Beers Gillette, age 73 of Seymour died unexpectedly Thursday May 26, 2011 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Born in Bridgeport, she was the beloved daughter of late Chester and Helen Michaels Beers. She was a resident of Bridgeport most of her life and lived with her daughter in Seymour for the past seven years. Mrs. Gillette was a...

Venice E. Kenlock

Venice E. Kenlock

May 24, 2011

Venice E. Kenlock, age 35 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2011. She was an intelligent, hardworking and accomplished accountant and real estate agent. She was generous, kind hearted and always ready to help however she could, and as long as she could, she would. She was a loyal friend, who loved fiercely and fought hard. She...

Leslie E. Birkmaier

Leslie E. Birkmaier

May 16, 2011

Leslie E. Birkmaier, age 78 of Trumbull passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lynette Griswold Birkmaier. Born in Fairfield, Mr. Birkmaier was planetarium director for over 35 years at the Museum of Art, Science and Industry in Bridgeport. He very much enjoyed teaching children about the stars. He was a U.S....

Lorraine A. Scheibel

Lorraine A. Scheibel

May 13, 2011

Lorraine A. Ouellet Scheibel, age 81 of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Raymond W. (Red) Scheibel, passed away, Friday, May 13, 2011, in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Lorraine was born in Providence, RI, daughter of the late Phillip and Albertine LaVoie Ouellet and beloved granddaughter to Phillomene LaVoie. A resident of Stratford since 1957, Lorraine was a member of...

Mary E. Carey

Mary E. Carey

May 6, 2011

Mary E. DeMasi Carey age 93 of Bridgeport died Friday, May 6, 2011 at St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull. She was the beloved wife of the late William F. Carey Sr.  She was the daughter of the late Anthony De Masi and Anna Imatizione.  Born in Bridgeport, Mrs. Carey retired in 1983 as a clerk for the Juvenile and Superior Court...

Eleanor M. Brust

Eleanor M. Brust

May 4, 2011

Eleanor M. Rideg Brust, age 91 of Trumbull died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 70 years George A. Brust on March 6, 2011. Born in Fairfield, she was a resident of Trumbull for 54 years. Mrs. Brust was a wife, mother and telephone operator at S.N.E.T. Co....

Zach Upton

Zach Upton

May 3, 2011

After a courageous two year battle against cancer, Zach Upton, age 37, formerly of Monroe, CT, peacefully succumbed on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 surrounded by his immediate family in hospice care in Rockville, MD. He leaves behind his loving and wonderfully strong wife, Prudence, and his precious daughters, Kate (5) and Zoe (3); his parents, Wayne and Barb Upton of...

Daniel S. Mercer

Daniel S. Mercer

Apr 26, 2011

Daniel S. Mercer, age 98 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Irene Farrell Mercer, passed away, Tuesday, April 26, 2011, in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Daniel was born in Bridgeport and lived in Oregon several years before returning to the area. He was employed in the engineering department for the Town of Trumbull. Daniel was a veteran of United States Coast...

Cecelia Hague Jones

Cecelia Hague Jones

Apr 26, 2011

Cecelia Hague Jones, age 94, loving and devoted mother and a long time Bridgeport resident passed away peacefully on April 26, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Carroll E. Jones, Sr. and oldest son, Carroll E. Jones, Jr., two sisters, Mary William and Gertrude Fisher. Survivors include her children, Thomas Jones and wife Patricia of Manchester, Christine Thornbury and...

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