Obituaries

Mar 7, 2024

Peter Sedelnik, Jr. beloved husband of Carol A. Ritchie Sedelnik a long time Shelton resident before moving to Stratford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital. Peter was born in Bridgeport son of the late Peter and Matilda Stary Sedelnik. He was a graduate of Central High School and attended the University...

Mar 5, 2024

Lawrence Joseph Bues (Larry), passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2024, surrounded by his adoring family.

Larry was born on January 8, 1940, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Otto George Bues and Elizabeth Lang Bues. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Mary Jo, and his sons Gregory Bues of Fort Myers, Florida; Jonathan Bues...

Feb 29, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" Kollar, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on February 29. Dorothy Kathleen McGrath was a proud Irish-American, born the third of four children in the Bronx, NYC to William McGrath and Ellen Doolan from County Tipperary in Ireland. In grade school, she moved to Bridgeport, CT and attended Central High School. Dottie was married...

Feb 26, 2024

Michael H. Mraz, age 74 of Bridgeport died peacefully Monday, February 26, 2024 at the West Haven Veterans Administration Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sun Hatch. Michael was a retired solderer – inspector for Krell Industries and formerly worked for Avco-Lycoming. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. In addition to his wife,...

Feb 25, 2024

CHARLENE A. (YOUNG) TANTALO, age 68, of New Haven CT., passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Charlene was born in Trumbull, CT. on September 23, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Burr J. Young and Nadine (VandenBerg) Young. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Nicole Marie Tantalo, her husband of...

Feb 18, 2024

Isabel S. Everett, age 89, of Shelton, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 18, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Isabel was born in Scotland, daughter of the late Alexander and Isabella Bunten Shaw, and was a resident of Easton prior to moving to Shelton.

Isabel grew up in Kearny, NJ, graduating from Kearny High School. ...

Feb 16, 2024

Kevin Paul Morris of Stamford, Connecticut passed away on February 16, 2024 at the age of 67.  Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 11, 1956, Kevin was the second child of parents Joseph and Maureen Lawn Morris. The oldest son of a pack of six children, Kevin was raised in Hicksville, NY, Roxbury, NY and Greenwich, CT. Full of...

Feb 13, 2024

Geraldine Coughlin, daughter of Ray and Mary Coughlin, born November 14, 1942 in Greenwich, passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She is survived by her twin sister Genevieve McHugh of Stratford, two nieces Patricia McHugh and Karen McHugh as well as two nephews Brian McHugh and Kevin McHugh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday,...

Feb 12, 2024

Michael Daniel Walsh, age 44 of Norwalk passed away after the fight of his life with cancer on Monday, February 12, 2024 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Nicole Hannequin Walsh and the son of Nancy (Pat) McCarn and Daniel (Angela) Walsh. Funeral services will be private. A Celebration of his life will...

Feb 11, 2024

THOMAS W. BROWN, a consummate "people person" whose greatest joy was attending all manner of activities with his large family and many friends, passed away at his home in Trumbull, Connecticut, on February 11, 2024, at age 92, in the company of his wife and numerous family members.

As a husband, father, uncle, grandfather, cousin, parishioner, coach,...

Feb 7, 2024

Peter Joseph Heitmann, 84, of Shelton, died on February 7th, 2024. Pete "the painter" was born in Shelton on June 12th, 1939 to the late Peter and Cecelia (Krulikowski) Heitmann. Peter was preceded in death by his parents and 3 siblings, Carl Heitmann, Edward Heitmann and Dorothy Rogowski; and is survived by his children, Peter J. Heitmann Jr., Lisa...

Jan 25, 2024

Robert L lacurci, age 69 of Stratford, passed away suddenly at his home on January 25, 2024. Bob was born in Bridgeport on November 24, 1954 and was the son of the late Dominic and Ann Benchiak lacurci. He was predeceased in 2019 by his beloved son Nicholas R. lacurci. He is survived by his loving daughter Jennifer ,lacurci...

Jan 24, 2024

Matthew W. Ofstie, age 38, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, after a brief illness. A Celebration of Life will be held sometime this spring. Details will be announced at a later date. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com

Jan 19, 2024

Lorraine McLaughlin (nee Bergstrom) passed away peacefully at her home in Easton, CT on January 17, 2024.  Born in 1926 in Seattle, Washington to Elsa and Sam Bergstrom, who met in Alaska (Elsa was teaching Indians as a Missionary). Lorry inherited a sense of adventure.  After graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in nursing, Lorry enlisted...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert C. Sideleau, longtime resident of Trumbull, CT entered into eternal rest just shy of his 92nd birthday on Friday January 19, 2024. Bob was born and raised in Bridgeport, CT in 1932 by his parents, Eva Beaudry Sideleau and Amie Claude Sideleau. He graduated from Harding High School and served in the US Army in Okinawa. He met...

Jan 15, 2024

Judy Karen Giordano

May 21, 1946 –January 15, 2024

Beloved Mother, Grammy, Sister, Friend passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2024 with her family at her side. Her family and friends are deeply saddened by her sudden passing. Judy was born May 21, 1946 to Jules and Lydia Lidz in Mount Vernon, NY. She grew...

Jan 13, 2024

Stanley J. Kerwin age 90 of New York, New York passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Born and raised in Bridgeport, he attended Central High School and Quinnipiac University and was a U.S. Army veteran.  Stanley called New York City his home for the last 60 years where he lived and worked as an advertising account executive....

Jan 10, 2024

Sharon H. Miller, age 71 of Trumbull died Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in her home. She was the wife of Robert C. Miller and is survived by 4 brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 18th at 10:00am meeting directly in St. Andrew Church, Bridgeport with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in...

Jan 5, 2024

Joan N. Hoyt, age 91 of Bridgeport, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born in Danbury and a life-long resident of Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Norma Neubauer. Joan had many passions as she was an avid bowler, loved to read books and always had...

Jan 3, 2024

Anthony Silvestro passed away on January 3, 2024, at the spry age of 92. Born in Bridgeport on Nov 19, 1931, to the late Lillian and Joseph Silvestro, Tony was a lifelong resident of the area eventually settling in Milford.

When he was 16 years old, Tony quit school to join the Army National Guard. He was...