Obituaries

Apr 2, 2011

Charles V. Picone, age 96, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Edith De Zenzo Picone, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2011 in Shelton. Charlie was born October 29, 1914, son of the late Celestine Pascucci and Patsy Picone. He was employed for more than 40 years at Textron in Stratford. Charlie and Edith were former members of the...

Mar 31, 2011

Lillian Catherine Lanchak, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Maefair Health Care Center in Trumbull. Her family was with her at the time of her passing. She spent the last several years of her life living in Trumbull with her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Robert Mori. She was a kind, giving and thoughtful...

Mar 30, 2011

James E. Robinson Jr., age 70, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. James was a lifelong Bridgeport resident and a retired plumber for the University of Bridgeport. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and enjoyed an active social life. James is survived by his beloved family; mother, Kathryne M. Robinson of Bridgeport, dear...

Mar 28, 2011

Augusta Butcher Brennan, formerly of Coral Gables, FL, beloved wife of 61 years of the recently deceased Frank G. Brennan, passed away peacefully on Monday night March 28, 2011 in Wallingford, CT.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Isaiah and Augusta Butcher she had previously lived with her husband for many years in Westport and Weston. Prior...

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Mar 10, 2011

Mar 7, 2011

Edward F. Guntek, age 62 of Stratford died Monday March 7, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Betty Jean Mattini Guntek for 41 years, loving father of Edward S. Guntek of New York, and Tina Roy of Texas, loving brother of Charlene Guntek of Stratford, and grandfather of Andrew, Jack, and Sophia. Edward served in the U.S Army during...

Mar 6, 2011

George A. Brust, age 93, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Eleanor M. Rideg Brust, passed away Sunday March 6, 2011, at Masonicare Hospice at Newtown. George was born in Bridgeport and has resided in Trumbull 54 years. He was a   technician for SNET Co. now known as AT&T retiring after 35 years. George was an Army Veteran of World War...

Feb 28, 2011

Feb 28, 2011

Ryan Charles Brennan, age 18 of Fairfield, beloved son of Tom and Dale Belinkie Brennan died Monday, February 28, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. Born in Bridgeport on January 18, 1993, Ryan was a student at Fairfield Prep. He loved music, skateboarding, traveling with Dad and his best friend...

Feb 26, 2011

Margaret M. (McLoughlin) Reilly, 94, of River Ridge, Avon, beloved wife of 68 years of the late William G. Reilly, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2011 following a long illness.  She was born on May 1, 1916, in New Haven, daughter of the late John and Mary McLoughlin. She lived most of her life in West Haven, Cheshire and...

Feb 24, 2011

Emanuel "Manny" Francis Ondeck, Jr., age 79 and a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on February 24 in St Vincent's Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Carol J. Listopad Ondeck, son of the late Emanuel Sr. and Eleanor Ondeck, and brother of the late Eleanor Rockwell. After graduating from Fairfield College Preparatory School, he went...

Feb 18, 2011

Laurie E. Cooper age 52 of Trumbull and Fairfield died Friday February 18, 2011 at Connecticut Health of Southport. Born in Bridgeport she was the beloved daughter of the late Harry T. Cooper and Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Howard Cooper. Laurie had an infectious smile and a wonderful sense of humor. She radiated love and her sunny disposition could always be...

Feb 18, 2011

Gerard "Jerry" C. Szymanski, age 54, of Shelton, passed away February 18, 2011, in his home. Jerry was the son of the late Carl M. and Gladys Marie Wagner Szymanski and a Connecticut resident all his life. He formerly worked for Sprague Meter and Servicemaster. Jerry loved sports, especially football and basketball. Survivors include his beloved sisters and brother, Kathleen...

Feb 16, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Nolan Boris, age 88 of Trumbull entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2011 in Bridgeport Hospital, with her family by her side. Born and raised in Bridgeport, Mary has been a Trumbull resident for the past 30 years. Her greatest joy was her great grandchildren and she loved her New York Yankees. Survivors include her daughters, Mary...

Feb 15, 2011

Elizabeth "Betty "Morris, age 82 passed away peacefully on February 15, 2011 in Trumbull. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Matthew Morris. Betty was born in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Ignatz and Frances Horvath. She graduated from Bassick High School in 1945 and attended the University of Bridgeport. Betty was a legal secretary to U.S....

Feb 10, 2011

Phillip J. Prokop Sr. age 66 of Monroe died Thursday, February 10, 2011 in Milford Health Care Center. Born and raised in Bridgeport he was the beloved son of the late Charles and Mary Drank Prokop. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and the University of Bridgeport with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. He served in...

Feb 7, 2011

Feb 7, 2011

Gertrude Ulbrick Kovac, age 99, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Nicholas P. Kovac, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011, at St. Joseph's Manor. Mrs. Kovac was a graduate of the New Haven Normal School and had taught elementary grades for the Bridgeport School System. She resided many years in Trumbull and at Wesley Heights, Shelton. Survivors include her...

Feb 6, 2011

Frances Butera Wilson, age 97, formerly of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Bridgeport patrolman George F. Wilson, Sr., passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011, in Cambridge Manor, Fairfield. Frances was predeceased by three children, Gary W. Wilson, Emily Corazzelli, and Carol Vecchione, four grandchildren, baby Patricia Bragulat, baby James Bragulat, baby Kathleen Wilson, and Mark Vecchione, a brother and...