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Joyce Elaine Nagem, age 80, beloved Sister, Aunt, Godmother and Friend, a woman of strong faith, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport on April 13, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes (Wakin) Nagem. Joyce was a graduate of Central High School and the University of Bridgeport and worked in retail for many years.  Joyce was a member of the Soroptimist organization and was a collector of many...

Milagros C. Rodriguez, age 87, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Ludlowe Health Care. Milagros was born in Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Antonio and Dolores DeJesus Carreras. She retired as a blade assembler for Sikorsky Aircraft. In her younger years she enjoyed playing tennis, golf and team bowling. Survivors include her beloved children; a son Roland Rodriguez and wife Esther and daughter Grace Rodriguez, all of Bridgeport, a brother Teadoro Carreras and wife Erma,...

God looked around his garden- And found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth- And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you -And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful -He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering -He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never – Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough – And the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids – And whispered,...

Brian M. Zahorsky, age 63, a lifelong Bridgeport resident passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at The Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Born in Bridgeport on July 5, 1957, he was the son of the late George S. and Florence Fitzgibbons Zahorsky. Brian was a Bridgeport Police officer 1985-1993 and later a CDL truck driver working for Santa and Kaufman Fuel Companies. He is survived by his sister, Catherine and her husband Kevin, brother, David, nephews and niece, Steven, David Jr., Shane, Brett...

Anthony J. D’Agostino, age 87 of Trumbull passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Bridgeport, Anthony was the son of Antonio Salvatore and Adelina Peretta D’Agostino. He was a carpenter and member of Union Local 210 for over 50 years and a Veteran of the U. S. Army and served in the Korean War.  He was predeceased by his wife, Genevieve (Suzy) Raino D’Agostino and sons, Robert and William. He is survived by his...

Paul F. Monahan, age 73, of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Paul was the beloved son of Garry J. and Aimee Money Monahan.  He was a proud Naval veteran serving during the Vietnam War as a Naval Corpsman attached to the U.S. Marine Corp. Paul retired as the Director of Environmental Services for the Cambridge Manor Health Center. He was a member of the Germania Schwaben Club. He is survived by loving brothers; Christopher D....

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Louise Engelhard Hanlon, “Forever 29”, of Trumbull passed away peacefully Sunday, February 28, 2021 in her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Hanlon. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late William and Mildred Lane Engelhard. Louise will be remembered for her love of life, animals, and everything “Elvis”. She was a longtime Parishioner of St. Stephen’s Church. She is survived by her sister, Mildred Badick, sister-in-law, Gloria...

Joseph M. Droniak, age 71, beloved husband of Sandy Droniak, entered eternal rest on February 25th, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. Born in Hazleton, PA, on October 6, 1949, he was the son of the late Michael and Rita Droniak.  He will be long remembered for his devotion to his family.  In addition to his wife of nearly 45 years, he is survived by his step-son, David Von Briesen and his wife Tracy and their children Nicholas and Christopher, and step-daughter Pamela Von...

Therese M. Kovacs, age 92, of Trumbull passed away, February 12, 2021.  Therese was born in Bridgeport and had lived in Trumbull for over 50 years.  She retired as an executive secretary for the General Electric Corporation.  She is survived by nieces and nephews and was predeceased by her parents, Joseph P. and Mary A. Kubeno Kovacs, also three brothers and two sisters.  Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stephen Church, 6948 Main Street,...