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Josephine V. Zaveruha

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"...

Cecelia Marie Komaromi

Cecelia Marie Komaromi

Jun 7, 2009

Cecelia Marie Krapcha Komaromi, age 85 of Bridgeport, wife of the late Joseph P. Komaromi, passed away on June 7, 2009 at St. Joseph's Manor. Cecelia was born in Ashley, PA, and employed by Remington Arms and Lacey Manufacturing. She was an avid baker, enjoyed crocheting and crafts and was a loyal Yankee fan. Survivors include a son Joseph A....

Elvira Shanley

Elvira Shanley

May 27, 2009

Elvira Johnson Shanley, age 87 of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Shanley, retired Bridgeport Police Captain, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, surrounded by her loving family in her home. Elvira was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Gustave and Ingrid Johnson, and was a graduate of Central High School. Mrs. Shanley worked at Connecticut National Bank...

John F. Mallen, Iii

John F. Mallen, Iii

May 25, 2009

John F. Mallen III, age 58 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, May 25, 2009 at Bridgeport Health Care. Born in Bridgeport, he was the beloved son of the late John F. Mallen Jr. and Elizabeth J. Lynch Mallen. John and his twin sister, Bett were the first babies born in Bridgeport on New Year's Day January 1, 1951. He was...

Concetta J. Giarelli

Concetta J. Giarelli

May 19, 2009

Concetta J. Giarelli, age 84, of Trumbull, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at St. Vincent's Medical Center after a valiant battle with kidney disease. Born in Carbondale, Penn. on Oct. 13, 1924, she was the daughter of John and Carmela Caporelli and a 1942 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She moved to Bridgeport first during World War II...

Charles "Rick" F. Barnes, Jr.

Charles "Rick" F. Barnes, Jr.

May 17, 2009

Charles F. (Rick) Barnes Jr., age 64 of Monroe, beloved husband of Betty Barnes, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009, with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born in Troy, NY, son of the late Charles F. Sr. and Barbara Barnes, he was raised in Trumbull, and lived in Monroe for many years....

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