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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...
Kathryn V. Pitzschler
Feb 7, 2010
Kathryn V. Pitzschler, age 64 of Beacon Falls, died on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at St. Vincent's Medical Center from complications resulting from open heart surgery. Kathy was born in Buffalo, NY but spent what she called her "formative years" in Columbia, TN before graduating from Rumson-Fairhaven HS in Rumson, NJ. She was also a graduate of Bucknell University and...
Marion Dawson
Feb 3, 2010
Marion McLaughlin Dawson, age 94 of Fairfield died Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Sydney T. Dawson Jr., Attorney. Born July 5, 1915 in Newark, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late James Joseph and Agnes Edith Haig McLaughlin. Mrs. Dawson had been a longstanding member of the Greenfield...
Marion E. Wells
Jan 31, 2010
Marion McLaughlin Dawson, age 94 of Fairfield died Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Sydney T. Dawson Jr., Attorney. Born July 5, 1915 in Newark, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late James Joseph and Florence Sylvester McLaughlin. Mrs. Dawson had been a longstanding member of the Greenfield Hill...
Lorraine Gulas
Jan 29, 2010
Lorraine Richard Gulas, age 81 of Trumbull, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010, in Griffin Hospital. Lorraine was born in New Haven, daughter of the late Levi and Alma Maillet Richard, and retired from Sikorsky Aircraft. Survivors include her loving children; a daughter Lisa Cooperbey and husband Daniel of Trumbull, two sons, Stephen G. Gulas of Shelton and Joseph M....
John G. Schlechtweg
Jan 22, 2010
Jack (Boppie) Schlechtweg, age 91, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully Friday, January 22, 2010 at home with his loving family at his side. He was predeceased by his devoted wife Sophie (Oldie). Jack was born in Stamford on April 19, 1918 to John George and Amelia Sarah Louise Schlechtweg. Jack graduated from Stamford High School in 1936. He worked in...
George P. Mcintyre
Jan 21, 2010
George P. McIntyre, passed away peacefully at home in Norwalk, on January 21, 2010 at the age of 60. George was born in Derby and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as a linguist. He was a mechanical engineer with Sikorsky Aircraft for 20 years and an avid amateur sports pilot and enjoyed traveling. Survivors include...
Stephen F. Veroczi
Jan 18, 2010
Stephen F. Veroczi age 89 of Monroe passed away peacefully Monday, January 18, 2010 at Masonicare, Newtown. He was the beloved husband of the late Louise M. Vitale Veroczi for 60 years and father of the late Stephen F. Veroczi. Born in Bridgeport he was a Trumbull resident for 50 years, currently residing with his daughter in Monroe for the...
Patti Rothermel-Dore
Jan 12, 2010
Patti Rothermel-Dore, age 49 of Bridgeport, died January 12, 2010, in her home. Born in Plattsburgh, NY, Patti was the daughter of Donald and Veronica Lajoie Rothermel. She was most recently an administrative assistant for Stamford Superior Court. Survivors include her parents, her husband Francesco Dore, a sister Peggy Rothermel and husband Mark Neal, four children; Chesse L. Dore of...
Shirley M. Kehoe
Jan 11, 2010
Shirley M. Kehoe, age 77, of Stratford, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010, at Bridgeport Hospital. Shirley was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Edward and Cecelia Farrell Kehoe and was a lifelong Stratford resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High School, retired secretary for the Bullard Co. and presently secretary for D.A. Rich & Co. Shirley was...
Violet M. Weber
Jan 6, 2010
Violet M. Weber, age 97, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull. Violet was born in Buffalo, NY on March 10, 1912; daughter of Margaret and Joseph Wald. She married Carl W. Weber in 1931 and was delighted to have two daughters, Joyce and Lois. As part of the war effort, during World War II,...
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