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Marian M. Leake
Apr 18, 2010
Marian M. O'Brien Leake, age 87 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Captain Edgar A. Leake, Jr., Bridgeport Police Department, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010. Mrs. Leake was born in Stratford and retired as inspection lead person for Casco. Survivors include her devoted daughters, Gale A. Brennan and husband Joseph of Monroe, and Linda M. Lucvinko and husband...
Sally Ann Sherwood
Apr 14, 2010
Sally Ann Sherwood passed on to eternal life on April 14, 2010 at Cambridge Manor, Fairfield, after a life full of love, energy and achievement.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Sherwood.  She was born in Bridgeport, CT, March 16, 1928, daughter of the late Roger and Anamae Connelly and was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament...
Carole Christy Surina
Apr 10, 2010
Carole Christy Surina age 59 a lifelong Bridgeport resident died surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, April 10, 2010 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Surina and daughter of the late Robert J. and Jane Swiderski Christy. Carole was a graduate of Sacred Heart Class of 1964, Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton...
Charles Ferris
Apr 9, 2010
Charles Ferris, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Charles was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Michael and Rose Bisciere Ferris. He retired as manager of mail services for  American Chain and Cable and had also worked for the former Columbia Records and Schick Corp. He loved big band music, his feline...
David P. Stanczyk
Apr 1, 2010
David P. Stanczyk, age 28, of Easton, beloved son of John M. and Grace Liscio Stanczyk, passed away April 1, 2010, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. David was a graduate of Samuel Staples and Helen Keller elementary schools and Joel Barlow High School. A freelance lighting and sound design expert, he worked with stage and corporate clients in the Philadelphia...
Patricia Lavery Gleeson
Apr 1, 2010
Patricia Lavery Gleeson of Fairfield, devoted wife of Robert Gleeson passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 1, 2010. She was born on February 5, 1942 to the late Edward and Katherine McCormack Lavery. She was a retired teacher from the Diocese of Bridgeport after 28 years of service, teaching at Holy Rosary, Bridgeport, St. Andrew's Bridgeport and...
Vito J. "Poppy" Dentato Jr.
Mar 29, 2010
Vito J., Jr. "Poppy" age 65, of Stratford, passed peacefully from this life at home with his family by his side, after a 13-month valiant battle with lung cancer on March 29, 2010.  Vito is the youngest child of the late Vito & Maria Dentato.  He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patricia of Stratford, his caring...
Marguerite V. Mcevoy
Mar 15, 2010
Marguerite V. DeWard McEvoy, age 80, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late James R. McEvoy, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at Bridgeport Hospital. Marguerite was born in New York City, daughter of the late Andrew and MaryAnn McGovern DeWard. She was also predeceased by a daughter Marianne McEvoy of Williamsport, PA. She had volunteered for the Kennedy Center,...
Rosemary Toth Kosinski
Mar 12, 2010
Rosemary Toth Kosinski, age 80 of Bridgeport died Friday, March 12, 2010 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Alexander J. Kosinski. Born in Bridgeport she was a graduate of Central High School. Survivors include her four children and their families, Kenneth Kosinski of Reno, NV, Suzanne Kosinski of Reno, NV, Michael Kosinski and...
Nora Mcquilkin
Mar 1, 2010
Nora McQuilkin, age 82, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Nora was born in Dumbarton, Scotland, daughter of the late William and Margaret Connolly McQuilkin. She retired from the Hartford National Bank's check processing department and was a member of the bank's 25 year club. Survivors include her beloved sister, Veronica McNeill of...
Judith Ann Kearns
Mar 1, 2010
Judith Ann (Judy) Ciglar Kearns, 70, of Seymour, former Shelton resident, died Monday, (March 1, 2010) at St. Vincent Hospital, Bridgeport. Judy was born August 26, 1939, in Bridgeport and was a daughter of the late Robert and Muriel (Buitler) Ciglar.  A graduate of St. Vincent Nursing School she was a devoted nurse for 47 years. She will be remembered...
Joan Epifano Chiota
Feb 25, 2010
Joan Epifano Chiota, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2010 in her home in Fairfield, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Philip and Linda Colello Epifano and spent her adult life in the Stratfield section of Fairfield. She was predeceased by her husband, Atty. John P.Chiota, Jr., her daughter,...
Michael C. Owens
Feb 24, 2010
Michael C. Owens, age 50 of Sarasota FL, previously of the Lordship section of Stratford died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Born in Bridgeport on December 24, 1959 he was the son of the late Dr. Andrew and Moreen Mahoney Owens. He is survived by his wife Janine and cherished daughters Courtney and Shannon Owens. He...
Jesse J. Gonzalez
Feb 23, 2010
Jesse J. Gonzalez, age 21, of Bridgeport, passed away, Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Bridgeport Hospital. Jesse was born in Bridgeport, and is survived by his beloved mother and brother, Sandy Sperling Gonzalez and Jordon J. Gonzalez; also several, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by a cousin. Joaquin and Jesse's family will greet friends Saturday, from 3:00 –...
Joaquin J. Gonzalez
Feb 22, 2010
Joaquin J. Gonzalez, age 64, of Bridgeport, passed away, Monday, February 22, 2010, in his home. Joaquin was born in Cuba and was a retired tool & die maker for Bridgeport Tool and Stamping. Survivors include his loving wife and son, Sandy Sperling Gonzalez and Jordon J. Gonzalez, of Bridgeport, two brothers and one sister, of Cuba, four nieces and...
Joseph A. Mathews
Feb 20, 2010
Joseph A. Mathews, age 79, a longtime Fairfield resident, beloved husband of Joan M. Balko Mathews, died February 20, 2010, at Bridgeport Hospital. Joe was born in Mount Clair, NJ, son of the late William J. and Helen Orzehoski Mathews, and spent his early years in Stamford, graduating from St. Basil's Prep, where he was awarded the English Gold Medal....
Margaret Rice Connelly
Feb 20, 2010
Margaret Rice Connelly, age 87, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late William F. Connelly, Jr. died February 20, 2010 at the Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital. Margaret was born in Bridgeport, on February 21, 1922, daughter of the late Frank A. and Jeannette Berger Rice, and was raised in the Long Hill section of Trumbull, before moving to Fairfield....
Nora Coleman Morrow
Feb 16, 2010
Nora Coleman Morrow, age 87, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Thomas Morrow, left us peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at the Carolton Chonic and Convalescent Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Nora was born on November 29, 1922 in Ballybrittas, County Laois Ireland. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Coleman. She...
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