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Michael Robert Zipper

Michael Robert Zipper

Jul 1, 2010

Michael Robert Zipper, age 54 of Stratford passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Irene Grillo Zipper. Born in Germany, Michael was a police officer in New York for 12 years and was the owner and chef of Gigi's Mangia Bene Deli Restaurant in...

Lillian M. Haines

Lillian M. Haines

Jun 28, 2010

Lillian McIntosh Haines, age 83 of Trumbull died Monday, June 28, 2010 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. She was the beloved wife of William J. Haines. Born in Milford she was a Trumbull resident for the past 56 years. She was an employee of People's Bank where she worked for 27 years, retiring as a branch manager and also...

Dorothy Jenkins Cooper

Dorothy Jenkins Cooper

Jun 28, 2010

Dorothy Jenkins Cooper age 86 of Trumbull, beloved wife of William "Bill" Cooper died peacefully at home on June 28, 2010. Born in Luzerne, PA she has been a Trumbull resident since 1964. Mrs. Cooper was the bookkeeper and treasurer of Cooper Services. She will be remembered for her love of family and will be missed by the friends she...

Grace M. Vonehr

Grace M. Vonehr

Jun 25, 2010

Grace M. Smitkowski von Ehr, age 92, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of retired Assistant Chief of the Bridgeport Fire Department, Joseph J. von Ehr, passed away, Friday, June 25, 2010, in Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Grace was born in Hackensack, NJ, daughter of Arthur and Sophie Tiedamann Smitkowski, and graduated from Central High School, Class of 1936. She was a clerical...

Elina T. Calcante

Elina T. Calcante

Jun 23, 2010

Elina T, 88 of Staten Island died June 23, 2010. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Neuberger Exec. Assist.  to 4 NYC Mayors. Elina retired from the City of NY Comptroller's Office and was currently  Exec. Assist. to Arthur Cheliotes, Pres. of  Local 1180 of the Communications Workers of America where she was employed for 35...

Michael V. Toth

Michael V. Toth

Jun 15, 2010

Michael Vincent Toth (Bugsy), age 78 of Newtown beloved husband of Roberta (Kubicko) Toth passed away on Tuesday June 15, 2010 at the CT VA Hospital in West Haven. In addition a to his devoted wife of 51 years, Michael's memory will be cherished by his five children, Michael V. Toth III and his family of Standish, ME, Stephen Toth...

Patricia H. Micklos

Patricia H. Micklos

Jun 12, 2010

Patricia Ann Hawman Micklos passed away suddenly in her Beacon Falls home on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Pat was born in Bridgeport, as the third child of George & Helen (Dunne) Hawman of Westport. She graduated from Laurelton Hall and Albertus Magnus College of New Haven, where she was the Class President of 1959. She enjoyed a distinguished career teaching...

Newman M. Marsilius

Newman M. Marsilius

Jun 12, 2010

Newman Marius Marsilius, Jr., aged 92 years, died peacefully at home in Easton, CT. Beloved brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather, he was born in Boston March 6, 1918 to Newman and Helen Hansen Marsilius.  Mr. Marsilius lived a long, productive life and was well known for his contributions to the political, public and business sectors.  He graduated...

Robert J. Simler Jr.

Robert J. Simler Jr.

Jun 6, 2010

Robert J Simler Jr., age 51, passed away peacefully at home in Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday, June 6, 2010 surrounded by his loving family.  He battled cancer heroically for 3 years.  Robert served in the US Navy for six years and was employed by Thermo Fisher Scientific.  He is survived by his wife Kathy Janeczek Simler, his daughter Alexis Callahan...

Raymond J. Hannan

Raymond J. Hannan

May 24, 2010

Raymond J. Hannan, 82 of Trumbull, CT went home on Monday, May 24th, 2010 after a brave battle against cancer. Ray is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Hannan, Children Mike Hannan and his wife Marty of Madison, AL, Pete Hannan of Milford, CT, daughter-in-law Kelli Hannan of Shelton, CT, John Hannan and his wife, Barbara, of...

William G. Reilly Sr.

William G. Reilly Sr.

May 21, 2010

William G. (Bill) Reilly, age 93, of Avon, beloved husband for 68 years of Margaret M. Reilly, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2010 following a short illness. He was born in Bridgeport, son of the late William S. and Catherine Reilly. Bill was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army Air Forces in Italy and North...

Edward Martin Quinlan Iii

Edward Martin Quinlan Iii

May 19, 2010

Edward Martin Quinlan III, age 52 of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in his home. Born in Bridgeport he was the beloved son of the late Barbara A. Weaver Quinlan and Edward M. Quinlan Jr. He was a resident of Bridgeport and Fairfield most of his life and was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School Class of...

Marie Rose Konecny

Marie Rose Konecny

May 14, 2010

Marie Rose Oleynick Konecny, age 80, beloved wife of the late Michael T. Konecny Sr., of Trumbull, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010. Mrs. Konecny was born in Bridgeport and has lived in Trumbull many years. She had worked for Sikorsky Aircraft and owned the former M & M Diner in Bridgeport. Survivors include her beloved children, son, Michael T....

Vincent J. Zukauskas

Vincent J. Zukauskas

May 13, 2010

Vincent J. Zukauskas, age 93 of Trumbull died Thursday, May 13, 2010 at St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Pistey Zukauskas and brother of the late Anthony Zuke. Born in Bridgeport he had been a Trumbull resident since 1953. Mr. Zukauskas was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and was retired...

Myron P. Hardy

Myron P. Hardy

May 13, 2010

Myron P. Hardy, age 81 from Trumbull died Thursday May 13, 2010 at The Watermark Health Center. Born in Bridgeport on July 27, 1928, he was the President of Peerless Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc in Bridgeport. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Leslie M. Hardy, two children, Leigh H. Graham and her husband Scott Graham and...

Eleanor Lesko

Eleanor Lesko

May 11, 2010

Eleanor Lesko age 93 of Bridgeport died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull. Born in Bridgeport on January 23, 1917 she was the daughter of the late William Lesko Sr. and Emma Lesko. A graduate of Harding High School, Eleanor was a registered hairstylist employed by the Powder Puff Salon in Bridgeport and later retired from Fairfield...

Sandra Beardsley

Sandra Beardsley

May 10, 2010

Sandra Urban Beardsley, age 77, beloved wife of the late Earl B. Beardsley, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, at Hartford Hospital. Sandra was a longtime Monroe resident before moving to the Hughes Health Care Center in West Hartford. She loved her bowling and bingo.In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Bruce Holmes. Survivors include her...

Joao S. Leandres

Joao S. Leandres

May 9, 2010

Joao S. Leandres, age 94, of Monroe, beloved husband of the late Maria A. Bairos Leandres, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, in his home. Joao was born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, son of the late Manuel and Maria Joaquina Leandres. He was a member of Local 665 and had worked for local construction companies. Joao was predeceased by...

Frank G. Mckernan

Frank G. Mckernan

May 6, 2010

Frank (Francis G.) McKernan, age 78, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Ann Weiss McKernan, passed away, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Frank was raised in Rye, NY, son of the late Edward and Ann Roe McKernan, and has been a Fairfield resident 48 years. He was a graduate of Iona College, and was a staff sergeant...

Henry Lyons Iii

Henry Lyons Iii

May 6, 2010

Henry Lyons III, Esq. (Harry) of Easton, age 65 died May 6th, 2010 after a courageous battle with Leukemia at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Janet Lyons. Born on October 2, 1944 in Bridgeport, CT and resided in Lordship, CT he was the son of the late Henry J. Lyons II, Esq. (Big Harry) and...

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