Frank L. Musante
Aug 9, 2009
Frank L. Musante, age 66, of Shelton, beloved husband of Nancy  Sommer  Musante, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Griffin Hospital. Frank was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Frank and Katherine Oleynik Musante and lived in Fairfield before moving to Shelton. He retired from Swanson's Seafood Market, Monroe and had formerly worked at Vitramon, Inc. In addition...
Arthur W. Ricketts
Aug 7, 2009
Arthur William Ricketts, 95, of North Ft. Myers, Florida, died peacefully on August 7, 2009, in Hope Hospice House, Cape Coral, Florida. Son of John and Hanna Ricketts, Arthur was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, November 30, 1913.Arthur held various management positions in the General Electric Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for 35 years, and in the Jones & Laughlin Steel Company...
Stella A. Czoska
Aug 3, 2009
Stella A. Slowikowska Czoska, age 93, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Conrad G. Czoska, passed away Monday, August 3, 2009, in her home. Stella was born in Brooklyn, NY and has resided in Bridgeport 52 years. A very caring person, Stella was caretaker and babysitter "Grandma Stella" to many. She enjoyed sewing, pokeno and sending clothing and gifts...
Leonara "Nodie" Clancy
Aug 2, 2009
Leonara (Nodie) Berger Clancy of Shelton died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, August 2, 2009 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Born Leonara Hawley Berger on December 9th, 1930 to parents Leonard and Vivian Berger of Trumbull, Nodie was a Trumbull resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of Bassick High School and Housatonic Community College. Nodie loved...
Agnes Elizabeth Tortora
Aug 1, 2009
Agnes Elizabeth Molloy Tortora passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on August 1, 2009 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by her 14 children. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years Carmen A. Tortora, Sr. and her brothers, Dr. Charles B. Molloy, and Thomas Molloy, and only sister, Joan Molloy Johnson.  Born and raised in...
Josephine V. Zaveruha
Jul 26, 2009
Josephine V. Zaveruha, age 91, passed away in her home in Easton on Sunday, July 26, 2009. She was the widow of Victor A. Zaveruha, to whom she was married 50 years. The daughter of John and Mary Vernik, she was born and raised in Fairfield and was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School. She worked at City Trust...
Stella J. Pogorzelski
Jul 14, 2009
Stella J. Pogorzelski, age 85, a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, wife of the late John Pogorzelski, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loved ones at Danbury Hospital on July 14, 2009. Prior to her hospitalization, she was a resident at Ashlar of Newtown and participated in many activities and volunteered her time with many of Ashlars' clubs. She...
Richard F. Shepard
Jul 10, 2009
Richard F. Shepard, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Home, Stratford after a long battle with Parkinson's. Richard ("Ike") was born in Bridgeport in 1921, the son of Nell and William Shepard and was a lifelong resident of the North End. He was a 1940 graduate of Central High School, where he played varsity football and...
George Ken Lapke
Jul 6, 2009
George Ken Lapke, age 67, of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Joan Stevens Lapke, died Monday, July 6, 2009, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Ken was born in Bridgeport, son of Grace E. Herr Lapke and the late George J. Lapke. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 191 and retired after 19 years as...
Mario D. Sacco
Jul 5, 2009
Mario Daniel Sacco, 92, born on October 16, 1916, a resident of Bridgeport, CT, was called home on July 5, 2009. Born in Waterbury, CT to Pasquale and Teresa Palma Sacco, he graduated from Hillhouse High School. Mario managed Bridgeport's Theater Grill before joining the Army. A veteran of World War II, he served with the 407th Anti-Aircraft Battalion in...
Louis Siconolfi
Jul 3, 2009
Louis Siconolfi, age 60 of Watertown died Friday, July 3, 2009 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Concetta DiSanto Siconolfi. Born in Italy he was a resident of Shelton for 17 years before moving to Watertown last September. Mr. Siconolfi was a supervisor for Exxon Mobil where he was employed for 33 years. In addition to his...
Nicholas Adams, Jr.
Jul 2, 2009
Nicholas Adams Jr., age 72 of Naples, Florida and formerly of Bridgeport died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport he lived there most of his life before moving to Florida. Mr. Adams was a U.S. Army Veteran, was employed for many years by Connecticut Distributors Inc., and for the past 17 years was a...
Cynthia Graham Foothrap
Jun 26, 2009
Cynthia Graham Foothorap, daughter of John and Isabel Graham, passed away on June 26, 2009 at the age of 69. Cyndy was a dedicated mother who was a tireless advocate for the Town of Fairfield. A resident for over 43 years her love for the town never wavered. Cyndy was a longtime active member of the Black Rock Congregational Church....
Sherry Ann Iancale
Jun 21, 2009
Sherry Ann Kenney Iancale, age 49 of Easton, went home to the Lord, Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Bridgeport Hospital. Sherry was born in Bridgeport on October 13, 1959, daughter of Florence Marie Karolkowski of West Haven, and the late Mickey Karolkowski. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and worked for Lacey Manufacturing for twenty years. Sherry...
John E. Allen
Jun 19, 2009
John E. Allen, age 73 of Shelton died Friday, June 19, 2009 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport he was the son of the late Edward and Julia Lang Allen. Mr. Allen was a retired carpenter and served in the National Guard for three years. He had a special passion for dogs. Survivors include his daughter, Susan Ortega...
Angelo A. Mastroianni
Jun 17, 2009
Angelo A. Mastroianni, age 57 of Fairfield passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Diane Brown Mastroianni. Born in Bridgeport to the late Paul and Lucy Caserta Mastroianni, he resided there until moving to Fairfield in 1981. Angelo received degrees from Sacred Heart University in Psychology and later Norwalk Tech...
Mary Moquin
Jun 11, 2009
Mary Shostak Moquin, age 90 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Eugene M. Moquin, died Thursday, June 11, 2009 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Michael and Olga Leshkevich Shostak. Mary was a graduate of Central Connecticut State University, where she received her teaching degree, and was a grade school teacher...
Alexander G. Moreno
Jun 9, 2009
Alexander G. Moreno, age 74, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Sally Slaughter Moreno, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in his home. Alexander was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Emanuel and Antonina Gonsalves Moreno and has lived in Fairfield since 1971. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of the American Legion Post 143...
Francis A. Lyons
Jun 9, 2009
Francis A. Lyons, age 92 of Fairfield, beloved husband of Ruth G. Sirois Lyons, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Archibald, PA, he moved to this area in 1941. Mr. Lyons graduated from Mount Saint Mary's College. He was employed in the design and drafting department at Sikorsky Aircraft and was a U.S. Army...
Helen Gordon Mchugh
Jun 7, 2009
Helen Gordon McHugh of Fairfield, a longtime local educator died in her home on Sunday June 7, 2009. Born in Bridgeport on September 6, 1918 she was the daughter of Paul and Minna Gottlieb Gordon. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1939 and later received a Master's and Sixth Year Degree from the University of Bridgeport. She married Robert "Bam"...
