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Kathleen E. Slosser, age 85, of Monroe, beloved wife of Michael G. Slosser, passed away, Friday, September 18, 2020, in Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation. Kathleen was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late James and Evelyn Platt Kiernan. She attended local schools and was a resident of Bridgeport and Milford prior to moving to Monroe in 1967. Kathleen was a retired secretary from Hubbell, Inc. After formal retirement she continued in the work force with Hubbell, Inc., through...

Beverly R. Burlant Abriola, age 88, of Trumbull, passed away Tuesday September 15, 2020 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas A. Abriola. Beverly was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Charles and Rose Scinto Burlant and has resided in Trumbull over fifty years. She retired as the medical secretary for doctors Nevins & Gaffney in Fairfield. Beverly was an extraordinary woman. She graduated from Harding High School and went on to attend...

Irene Marion Bouvier, age 96, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020 at Bishop Wicke Health Center. Irene was loved by all who knew her. A proud Irish woman who wasn’t afraid to speak her mind and “tell it like it is” in true Irish Spirit. She had a quick wit and good sense of humor.  Irene lived in Bridgeport for most of her life and resided on Jewett Avenue for over 65 years. Irene loved St. Mary’s by the Sea, Captains Cove and most of all her own back...

Richard David Norris, age 72, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2020. Richard was born in Bridgeport, CT on May 2, 1948, the oldest son of the late Patrick and Doris (Kennedy) Norris.  He spent his childhood attending Blessed Sacrament School (Bridgeport, CT) and Sacred Heart Juniorate Seminary (Ipswich, MA) before graduating from Trumbull High School in 1966. In 1966, at the age of eighteen, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country for the...

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Judith A. Boos, age 79, died peacefully on August 1, 2020 at Waveny Care Center, New Canaan.  Born in Monroe, Michigan, Judy was the daughter of Walter and Hazel Boos. After graduating from college, Judy dedicated her life to educating high school students in Social Studies and Psychology.  Early in her career, Judy taught in Michigan before moving to Connecticut in 1969.  Judy taught at Andrew Warde High School (now known as Fairfield Warde High School) in Fairfield,...

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Jacqueline M. (Bruno) Connelly, age 81, died peacefully after a long battle with cancer, on March 12, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Center, Trumbull. Born in Italy on 6/28/1938, she was the daughter of Carmine and Frances (Perrotta) Bruno. Jacqueline resided in Ansonia, CT, Shrewsbury, MA, and spent many happy years as a Stern Village resident. She truly loved her time working at Remington Arms, Spector Jewelers, and at Stop & Shop. Jackie adored spending time with her two granddaughters,...

John Hollister Redgate, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel and educator died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in his home. Born in Bridgeport in 1937, he was the son of John C. (“Bus”) and Mary Hollister Redgate. Colonel Redgate enlisted in the U.S. Navy reserves in 1954 and joined the Marine Corps Officer Candidate Program in 1957.  He graduated from Fairfield Prep as senior class president and salutatorian, Fairfield...

Wendy E. Kristoff, age 65 of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, in her home. Wendy was born in Bridgeport on February 2, 1955, daughter of the late Andrew and Bella Vangor Kristoff, and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of the University of New Haven, and had been an employee of Granite City Electric Supply and most recently Westport Rehabilitation Complex. Survivors include a sister-in-law Grace Kristoff, and a niece Lauren Kristoff, also she leaves behind many...