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Dr. Robert M. Fedorchek, died at the age of 84 on November 27, 2023, with Theresa, his loving wife of 40 years at his side. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth, and is survived by sons Andrew (Christine) and Daniel, daughter Rebecca Le (Khang), six grandchildren (Paige, Gavin, Spencer, Zachary, Charlie, Zoey), sister Louise Foster, and several nieces & nephews. Bob was born in New Salem, Pennsylvania and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He received a PhD in Spanish from the University...

Elizabeth Ann Walsh (1954-2023) Elizabeth, also fondly known as Beth, Bethy, Boz, and Auntie Beth, was born in Bridgeport, CT in 1954 to parents William and Joan Walsh. Beth was a longtime resident of Trumbull, CT. Beth was the oldest of 6 children. Chasing after her four younger brothers was likely the foundation of her athleticism, though she slowed down a bit when her baby sister Mary was born. Beth was an integral part of her Trumbull High School basketball team, where she was a member...

But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: For He shall receive me.   Psalms 49:15 Almost one year ago, on December 4th 2022 my father, Melvin Skigen, finished his time on this earth to begin a new existence. We want to invite you to join our family at a graveside service to remember him, to offer reflections (all are welcome to speak) and to honor his request that his remains be placed in the grave next to the love of his life, my mother, Phyllis. My father was a...

Susan M. Rooney of Newtown, CT passed away on November 17, 2023 at Danbury Hospital following an all too short, but graceful journey through pancreatic cancer. She spent her last moments peacefully surrounded by family and humor which is what mattered most to her. Susan was born September 4, 1947 to Constance (Duggan) Unger and Clifford S. Unger, Jr. in Bridgeport, CT and was raised in Trumbull, CT. She attended Catholic schools- St. Theresa’s, Notre Dame, and Sacred Heart University...

LUCIA McCLINTOCK PAYNE - age 81 of Fairfield, Connecticut, the beloved wife to S. Giles Payne for 58 years passed away at home on Saturday, November 4, 2023, after many years coping with COPD. Born in Washington, D.C., she was raised there and in the Boston area by her parents Frances (“Petey”) Steidel McClintock and John C. McClintock.  As a youngster, many summers were spent enjoying the sand and water at Pine Orchard, Branford, Connecticut.  Lucia attended The Winsor...

Irene A. Mercer (Renie), age 96, of Bridgeport, loving wife of the late Daniel S. Mercer, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 10, 2023. Born in Bridgeport, CT on February 19, 1927 to the late Robert F. Farrell, Sr. and Irene Kiely Farrell, Irene graduated from Harding High School and Butler Business School. She was a secretary to the manager of the Barnum Hotel for a number of years. Irene and her late husband, Daniel, also lived in Gold Beach, Oregon for ten years...

Edward J. Kruszka, 76, of Bridgeport, sadly passed away on November 7, 2023, with his beloved family by his side. Ed was born on March 15, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Kaminski Kruszka. Ed began his career working on Wall St. in New York City. After many years of commuting, he decided to leave New York to work closer to home in order to have more family time. Ed became Vice President of Brokerage Operations at People’s Securities, Inc. until his...

Donald Charles Tesch, age 54 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023. He was the beloved son of Kathleen and Donald Tesch. Donald attended Notre Dame High School and Housatonic Community College. He was previously employed at Sikorsky and a phlebotomist at Quest Lab. Donald had a spirited personality and adored his daughter Maddie, (Marta Urban her mother) who brought much love and joy into his life. In addition to his parents and daughter, he is survived by his brother,...

Jean Carol Criscione, age 79 a lifelong Bridgeport resident passed away October 8, 2023 at Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jean was the daughter of the late Enrico and Jean Anziano Criscione. A devoted educator at Central High School, Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University. Besides being a scholar, Jean loved dogs and always had a love for flowers, before her illness took over, she took pride in her gardens and would add more flowers every time there was a sale. In...

Richard I. Phelps, 98, of Torrington, CT and formally a resident of Fairfield, CT for many years, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27 at Cherry Brook Rest Home in Canton, CT. Born in New Haven, CT, he was the son of Clarence Irving Phelps and Katherine Phelps Nichols on May 17, 1925. He is predeceased by his wife, Shirley Lorraine Phelps, the love of his life. He was very loved by his daughter, Deborah Phelps and his son-in-law, Steven Shuman whom he lived with for the past three...