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Robert T. Mcpadden

Robert T. Mcpadden

Apr 23, 2010

Robert T. McPadden, age 77 of Bridgeport died Friday, April 23, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in West Haven. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Arthur J. McPadden and Jane L. Halpin McPadden and father of the late Robert T. McPadden Jr. He graduated from Central High School Class of 1952 and was a U.S....

Helen Corey

Helen Corey

Apr 23, 2010

Helen Regina Corey, age 83, of Trumbull, beloved wife of Joseph J. Corey Jr., passed away peacefully Friday, April 23, 2010, in her home. Helen was born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Patrick and Eva Topping Curry. She was a Trumbull resident 40 years and a dedicated member of St. Theresa Parish. In addition to her husband, she...

Jean Grusczak

Jean Grusczak

Apr 21, 2010

Jean Grusczak, age 73, beloved wife of Peter Grusczak, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Danbury Hospital. Jean was born in Bronx, NY, daughter of the late John and Anna Baranak Keklak and has resided in Monroe 46 years. She was retired as an administrative assistant for Raytheon Optical Systems, Danbury. In addition to her husband of...

Mildred D. Schwartz

Mildred D. Schwartz

Apr 19, 2010

Mildred D. Gerstenmaier Schwartz, age 92, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late George M. Schwartz, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010. Mildred was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late William and Lydia Seifert Gerstenmaier. She retired from the family business, Bridgeport Cutter Salvage Co., Inc. Mildred was a life member of the Zion Lutheran Church and the Ladies'...

Marian M. Leake

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

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...

Thomas P. Gilbane

Thomas P. Gilbane

Apr 11, 2010

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Carole Christy Surina

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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