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Theodore R. Jeffries passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, October 18th, 2021 at the age of 64, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ted was born on November 11th, 1956 in Stamford, CT and graduated from Masuk High School in Monroe, CT in 1975. Ted was the son of the late Yvette Picard and Theodore Jeffries. He was a machinist and business owner for most of his life, an active member of his church, a regular volunteer with the Bridgeport Rescue...

Bruce M. Toth, age 66, a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Touchpoints in Farmington. He was the beloved husband of Johanne Leas. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late William S. and Madeline Robichaud Toth. Bruce graduated from Central High School before enlisting in the United States Air Force.  He was a Master Electrician and a Retired Bridgeport Firefighter. Bruce loved the outdoors especially hunting, camping in Vermont, boating and...

Rita R. Wolf, age 78 passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Spring Meadows Assisted Living in Trumbull, Connecticut, following a long illness. Rita leaves her brother Peter and seven nieces and nephews. Rita was predeceased by her parents Philip and Florence J. Reilley, her brother Dennen and his wife Randye. Rita was born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut. She graduated from Greenwich High School in 1962. She was employed for over fifty years at the Putnam Trust Company/Bank of New...

Michael L. Hellrigel, age 65, of Monroe, passed away November 21, 2021, in his home. Michael was the son of the late Robert G. and Clara Santorelli Hellrigel. He is survived by his beloved brother and sister, Robert M. Hellrigel and wife Patricia of Ridgefield and Kathleen M. Hellrigel of Monroe, and two nieces, Amy and Katelyn. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com.

Christopher J. Colon, age 55, of Stratford, passed away November 9, 2021, in Bridgeport Hospital. He was born in Bridgeport, beloved son of Juan and Linda Blanco Colon of Bridgeport. Christopher had worked as a delivery truck driver for local oil companies. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by a beloved brother Louis Blanco and wife Marianne of Stratford, two nephews Michael and Alexander Blanco, two nieces Kristen Blanco and Meghan Betts and husband Marty; also numerous...

Private Services

Due to a fire at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date.

Danny F. Bereza, age 59, of Milford, beloved husband of Michelle Giordano Bereza passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Danny was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Frank F. Bereza and Ethel "Bonnie" Rowland Bereza.  He was a computer specialist for the Defense Contract Management Agency. Danny was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Men’s Auxiliary National Association of Naval Veterans. He enjoyed going to sporting events,...

Russell M. Wickett, Jr., 83, passed away October 29, 2021, at St. Vincent's Medical Center with his family by his side. The son of Russell and Joan Bickford Wickett, he was raised in Greenwich and New Canaan, CT, and graduated from Anderson School, Cheshire Academy, and the University of Bridgeport. His career in social work included employment by the State of Connecticut Welfare Department and Mental Health Connecticut. During the 1970’s, Russell established Crystal Ball Studios...

Ellen Kleinman Siff, age 80, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of Harry Kleinman and Molly Heller Kleinman, who died when Ellen was a toddler. Her father remarried Florence Socha Kleinman (Spindel), who became her "beautiful golden-haired mother." Ellen was raised in Great Neck, N.Y. and graduated from Great Neck High School, the University of Rochester, where she met Paul, the love of her life, and earned a...