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Helen D. Kot

Helen D. Kot

Feb 5, 2011

Helen Daniels Kot was the 10th of 11 children born to Paul and Julia Daniels on February 11, 1921 on Jetland Place in Black Rock.  A 1937 graduate of Bassick High School, her former employers include the Charles Edwards Insurance Company, The Bridgeport Brass, and Columbia Records among others. She lived 58 of her nearly 66 years of marriage with...

Ileus Joseph

Ileus Joseph

Feb 5, 2011

Ileus Joseph, age 63, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Rose-Marie Colin Joseph, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011, at St. Vincent's Medical Center.  Ileus was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, son of the late Josenor and Ectilia Joseph.  Prior to his illness he was employed by St. Vincent's Medical Center.  In addition to his wife he is survived by seven beloved...

Scott Donald Huard Jeffery

Scott Donald Huard Jeffery

Jan 28, 2011

Scott Donald Huard Jeffery, age 49 of Trumbull, died Friday, January 28, 2011, at home, surrounded by his loving family, from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease).  Son of Donald and the late Marjorie Jeffery of Trumbull, Scott was born in Cleveland, Ohio and had also lived in New Jersey, Arizona, Tennessee and the United Kingdom .   He first moved...

Ann Sajgovic Bertig

Ann Sajgovic Bertig

Jan 28, 2011

Ann Sajgovic Bertig, age 85, of Huntington, beloved wife of the late George L. Bertig, passed away, Friday, January 28, 2011. Ann was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John and Agnes Garrett Sajgovic. She and her husband resided for many years in South Carolina. Survivors include her beloved son, devoted son, Robert G. Bertig Sr. and wife Mary...

Eileen A. Kelly

Eileen A. Kelly

Jan 25, 2011

Eileen A. Geaney Kelly, age 80, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Robert M. Kelly Sr., passed away Tuesday January 25, 2011. Eileen was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late George J. and Frances M. Cuneo Geaney. She was a graduate of Lauralton Hall Class of 1947, College of New Rochelle Class of 1951, and received her elementary...

Joseph J. Corey

Joseph J. Corey

Jan 24, 2011

Joseph J. Corey, age 83, of Trumbull, beloved husband of the late Helen Curry Corey, passed away peacefully Monday, January 24, 2011, in his home. Joseph was born in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Joseph J. and Jane O'Neill Corey and has resided in Trumbull over 40 years. During high school he studied the trumpet and earned the honor...

David P. Sansone

David P. Sansone

Jan 23, 2011

David P. Sansone, age 95 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Helen Palatiello Sansone, passed away, Sunday, January 23, 2011 in the Jewish Home for the Elderly, Fairfield. Born in Bridgeport son of the late Adolph and Mary Tacinelli Sansone, David retired as a manager from West End Lumber. Survivors include two devoted sons, Richard D. Sansone and wife...

Elaine M. Bostwick

Elaine M. Bostwick

Jan 22, 2011

Elaine M. Bostwick, age 92, beloved wife of the late Carlton S. Bostwick, passed away, Saturday, January 22, 2011, in St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull. Elaine was born in North Hero, VT, daughter of the late Wayne and Lena Tatro. Survivors include her devoted daughters, Joyce E. Puglio of Easton, Marilyn A. Walsh of Fairfield and Linda M. Taylor and husband...

William J. Smethurst

William J. Smethurst

Jan 20, 2011

William J. Smethurst, age 97, of Trumbull, beloved husband of the late Mary "Turie" Stowe Smethurst, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Bridgeport Hospital. William was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Frank and Mae Nugent Smethurst and has lived in Trumbull 58 years. He was a retired supervisor for Sikorsky Aircraft, with 42 years of service. William...

Frank L. Palmer

Frank L. Palmer

Jan 20, 2011

Frank L. Palmer age 80, of Bridgeport died Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Ludlowe Health Center. He was the beloved husband of Doris Ober Palmer for 53 years. Born in Bridgeport, Mr. Palmer was a U.S. Naval Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was employed by Sikorsky Aircraft for 38 years spending most of his career as engineering manager....

Trudy Fox Gromiller

Trudy Fox Gromiller

Jan 9, 2011

Trudy Fox Gromiller, age 77, of Easton died peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2011 after a long illness. One of seven sisters, Trudy was born June 13, 1933, to Frank and Susan Gavigan Fox, who had emigrated from Ireland. Prior to her marriage in February 1957, she was employed at Children's Hospital, Boston, MA by the Chair of the American...

Louise Caserta

Louise Caserta

Jan 7, 2011

Louise D'Avanzo Caserta, age 93, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Guiseppe Caserta, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011 in Cambridge Manor. Louise was born in New Britain and spent most of her life in Bridgeport. She was a retired presser for the Panettieri Shirt Company, Bridgeport. Survivors include her devoted daughters, Camille Cervone and husband Angelo of Monroe,...

Lucille C. Russell

Lucille C. Russell

Jan 3, 2011

Lucille C. Russell, age 83, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Ernest Russell, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Lucille was born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late William and Henrietta Ruppel Van Dorn. She was a retired typist for the fur storage department at Jordan Marsh. Lucille was a devoted life member of the...

Lisa C. Davidson

Lisa C. Davidson

Jan 1, 2011

Lisa C. Davidson, age 60 of Trumbull passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Seymour "Sy" Davidson. Born in Zurich, Switzerland, she was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School, Fairfield. Lisa loved being outdoors, was devoted to her yard and her 3 Lhasa Apsos. She drove limousines and enjoyed...

Shirley L. Phelps

Shirley L. Phelps

Dec 30, 2010

Shirley L. Coburn Phelps, age 82 of Fairfield died at Bridgeport Hospital on Thursday, December 30, 2010, her 64th Wedding Anniversary with her beloved husband Richard Phelps. Born in Stamford the daughter of the late Alphonse and Margaret Finter Coburn, she had been a Fairfield resident most of her life. In addition to her husband she is survived by her...

Esther (Evelyn) Ochsner

Esther (Evelyn) Ochsner

Dec 27, 2010

Esther (Evelyn) Ochsner, age 83 of Trumbull passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2010 at St. Vincent's Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Evie was born in Glens Falls, NY on May 6, 1927, the daughter of the late George and Bessie Aronson. She moved to Connecticut to attend college and was a graduate of the University of...

Raymond Finlay

Raymond Finlay

Dec 25, 2010

Raymond H. Finlay Jr., 89, of  Redding , Connecticut passed away on December 25th, 2010. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He served in the 10th Mountain Division in WW11. He was a Second Lieutenant and recipient of the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Soldier's  Medal for heroism during the war. He graduated from St. Lawrence University...

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