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Grace E. Herr Lapke, age 102, a longtime resident of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late George J. Lapke, passed away, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation, Fairfield. Grace was born in Harrisburg, PA, daughter of the Charles Herr and Mildred Walker Herr Reel. Survivors include her son Thomas M. Lapke of Bridgeport and his longtime partner Maria Seman, five cherished grandchildren Alison DosSantos and husband Michael, Thomas G. Lapke and wife...

John James Knepple Jr, age 93, of Trumbull, beloved husband of the late Virginia Yerzak Knepple, died peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital on Tuesday November 22, 2022. John was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 1, 1929 to the late John Sr. and Victoria Klimas Knepple. He was the beloved father of Karen Wynne and her partner James Honis, Deborah Metz and her husband Eric, John Knepple, III and his wife Kathie, Darlene Buccieri and her husband Frank. Proud grandfather of Amy Hadeen and her husband...

Susan Marie Del Ponte, beloved wife and mother, peacefully passed at Saint Vincent's Hospital on November 12, 2022.  She was 58. Susan was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on August 18, 1964, to Alfred and Lucille DuHaime and was the youngest of six children.  From birth, Susan's health presented challenges.  Born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, Susan had limited use of her legs and underwent multiple surgeries at Shriners Hospital for Children before age...

We are heartbroken to share that Robert Joseph Brennan, III, born April 6, 1971, has peacefully passed on. Bobby is the second of six children born to Robert J. and Alyson Brennan, Jr. He was raised in a home on Fern Street in Fairfield that was filled with love, kids, friends, family, chaos, music, holidays, parties and laughter. He was a thoughtful product of Fairfield Prep, Class of 1989, where he took home the Theology medal upon graduation, a surprise to no one who has ever engaged in...

Frank A. Healy III, age 80 of Easton passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Pamela Hobson Healy. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Frank A. Healy Jr. and Eleanor MacKenzie Healy. Frank was a graduate of Brown University and an investment banker throughout most of his career. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Frank “Chip” Healy IV and his wife Jenn, Jason Healy and his wife Amy,...

Richard (Ricky) P. Haight, Jr., of Shelton entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 3, 2022.  Ricky was born in Bridgeport, CT on June 17, 1982 eldest son of the late Richard P. Haight, Sr. and Maria Elena (Mendes) Haight. Ricky was a graduate of Porter Chester Institute Architectural/Civil CAD program and most recently enjoyed his newfound work as an official Uber driver. Ricky was a gentle, quiet man with a dry sense of humor and known on occasion as "slick" Rick...

In lieu of flowers, Michael’s family asks that you consider contributing to the Michael Anthony Owen Brown Scholarship Fund to continue his legacy to amplify the impact of student leaders in our community. https://bit.ly/MichaelAOBrownScholarshipFund We also invite you to use Tribute to upload memories, photos, or sentiments. Your kind words and prayers are greatly appreciated. Michael Anthony Owen Brown May 22, 1952 - November 2, 2022 Michael Anthony Owen Brown was called to...

Carol Marie Hurliman Ramik, age 95 of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Ramik Sr., passed away peacefully Saturday, November 12, 2022, surrounded by her family in her home. Carol was born in Bridgeport, daughter of Charles and Josephine Lucey Hurliman. She attended Stratford High School then entered St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing and graduated as a Registered Nurse. After traveling the country as a nurse then working in the medical clinic at Remington Arms she...

Diane A. Lambert Kilroy, age 79, of Bridgeport, beloved Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Great-Aunt passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Maefair Healthcare Center in Trumbull, CT after a brief battle with cancer. Diane was born on May 14, 1943 to Edward and Germaine Lambert in Somersworth, NH.  She is survived by her two sons Richard T. Kilroy Jr. and his wife Kathleen A. Bateman and Thomas E. Kilroy, two grandchildren, Chelsea Stella-Anne...