Obituaries

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...

Apr 6, 2024

Elva Turner Wassing, age 94 died Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Bloomfield Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late John B. Wassing. Born in Fairfield, she was the daughter of Edward and Arlene Hubbell Turner. Elva was one of 10 children and is survived by her sister Nancy Rivera of Bridgeport and her many nieces...

Apr 5, 2024

Audrey Press, age 99, of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024 in her assisted living home at Sunrise of Fairfield. She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, H. Norman Press. Audrey was born on August 27, 1924 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Frank and Alice (Holmes) Anderson. As a member of the...

Apr 5, 2024

Jeffrey Michael Tremaine, age 30 of Bridgeport, passed away suddenly Friday, April 5, 2024. Jeffrey was born on April 14, 1993, in Bridgeport, loving son of Beth Ann Iacurci and Michael Tremaine. He was a butcher for Sorrento Importing, Fairfield and enjoyed his time with the North End Little League. Survivors in addition to his parents include his devoted...

Apr 2, 2024

Beverly Randall Stevens, age 88 of Shelton and formerly of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Henry (Mit) Stevens, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Bishop Wicke Health Center. Beverly was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Donald and Gladys Jones Randall. She retired as the office manager for the Director of Public Works for the Town...

Apr 1, 2024

Gail Williamson, age 82 of Bridgeport passed away April 1, 2024 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Williamson Sr. Born in Bridgeport she was a lifelong City resident and the daughter of Frederick and Margaret Lorenz-Petrocelli. She is survived by her loving son, Kenneth Williamson Jr., her sister Sandy Muska and...

Mar 28, 2024

William G. Nitsche III, age 59 of Shelton passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Jessica Szekeres Nitsche. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late William G. Nitsche Jr and Diane Lyman Nitsche. Bill worked for Sikorsky aircraft for 26 years as a painter. He enjoyed old cars,...

Mar 15, 2024

Joyce Hamilton Barnes, age 78, of Milford, beloved wife of Jeffrey V. McCormick, passed away, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Bridgeport Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Joyce was the daughter of the late William and Helen Linane Hamilton of Trumbull, CT. Joyce dedicated many years of service to community action agencies within the greater...

Mar 14, 2024

Oswald (Ozzie) G. Paolillo, 98, beloved husband of the later Pauline P. Ciccone Paolillo, of Trumbull passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. Ozzie was born in Stamford, son of the late Antonio and Marie Tarantola Paolillo and lived most of his life in Bridgeport before moving to Trumbull. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII (1942-1946), U.S. Air...

Mar 13, 2024

Peggy Ann Lesko (April 20, 1942 – March 13, 2024) a lifetime resident of Trumbull, CT, peacefully passed away in the loving arms of her husband.

She was the devoted wife of Ron Lesko, Sr for 62 years.  Born in Bridgeport, CT she was the daughter of the late Frederick Hoyt, Sr. and Elizabeth Velky Hoyt.  Peggy...

Mar 9, 2024

Dr. Thomas Henry Hicks passed away peacefully at his Trumbull home on March 9, 2024. He was 90. Tom was born in Ridgewood, New York on May 30, 1932 to Jeremiah and Rose.

In Queens, Tom attended St. Aloysius Elementary School and Trinity High School, and received a BA in Philosophy from Cathedral College in Douglaston, New...

Mar 8, 2024

Carol Ann Rywolt, 79, beloved wife of the late Judd Rywolt, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home on March 8, 2024. She was born on June 5th, 1944 in Bridgeport to William and Madeline (Robichaud) Toth and was a Trumbull resident for the past 50 years. Carol graduated from Central High School in 1963, and resided in Bridgeport where...