Elizabeth "Betty" Morris
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....
Phillip J. Prokop
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...
Gertrude Kovac
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...
Frances Wilson
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
