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Sean Sullivan

Sean Sullivan

Feb 18, 2025

With profound sadness and immense gratitude for the time we shared, we celebrate the life of Sean Farrell Sullivan, who passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at the age of 36, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 14, 1988, in Bridgeport, CT, Sean was the beloved son of Raymond Sullivan, his unwavering champion, and the late Marianne...

E. Doris Harrington

E. Doris Harrington

Feb 18, 2025

Emma Doris Harrington, 96, of Fairfield, CT, and Sebastian, FL, previously a resident of Stratford and Southport, passed away on February 18, 2025. Born in Bridgeport, CT, to the late David and Helen Domonkos of Fairfield, Doris was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Kathleen Lynch, her five sisters and one brother.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Herbert...

Robert J. Hull, Sr.

Robert J. Hull, Sr.

Feb 17, 2025

Robert J. Hull, Sr., 88, a longtime Fairfield resident, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. He was the loving husband of 49 years to the late Bernice Hull and a devoted father to his five children. Robert was born on November 16, 1936, to the late Frank and Mary Stefanik Hull.

After graduating from Bassick High School, Robert served his...

Robert B. Goldstein

Robert B. Goldstein

2025

Robert B. Goldstein ("Bob"), age 84, a thirty year resident of Westport, CT, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer, with his beloved wife Candy and his devoted dachshund Bruno by his side. Bob was born in 1940 in Lake Charles, LA, the only child of Ben Meyer Goldstein and Dorothy Fuselier Goldstein....

Carmene Carolan

Carmene Carolan

Feb 14, 2025

Carmene Carolan, born in Bridgeport, CT on November 18, 1936 a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her loving parents, Mildred and Paul Mastrione, as well as her mother-in-law, Mary Carolan. Carmene's warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Carmene is survived...

Joan E. Franchini

Joan E. Franchini

Feb 12, 2025

Joan E. Franchini, 85, died peacefully on February 12th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Joan dedicated her life to her family, including her two boys, and the community in which she lived.

Joan was born on September 21, 1939, in Passaic, NJ to John Shostik and Elizabeth Snyder Shostik. She grew up in East Rutherford, NJ with her two younger siblings,...

Margaret M. Galbicsek

Margaret M. Galbicsek

Feb 11, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Galbicsek, 99, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. Margaret, lovingly known as Granny, was born in Bridgeport on February 10, 1926 to the late Alfred and Mathilda Voight Bain. She was a lifelong resident of Fairfield, graduating from Roger Ludlowe High School as secretary of her class. 

Peggy was predeceased by her husband, Elmer, and her...

Robert Murray

Robert Murray

Feb 11, 2025

Robert Murray, Jr., age 69, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, Robert had been a lifelong area resident. Robert graduated from Kolbe Cathedral High School. A talented and creative artist, he worked for many years as a window decorator for the Henry Lehr Clothing Stores and created many beautiful window...

Frederick William Thomas

Frederick William Thomas

Feb 10, 2025

Frederick W. Thomas, age 90, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 64 years to Martha-Anne (Sanwald) Thomas, passed away peacefully Monday, February 10, 2025 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late William Thomas and Gertrude Clark he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life. 

A graduate of Central High School, Mr. Thomas proudly served in...

Amelia Kowats

Amelia Kowats

Feb 9, 2025

Amelia C. Kowats,100, lifelong resident of Fairfield passed away peacefully in her home on February 9, 2025. Amelia was born in Fairfield on June 8, 1924 to the late John and Mary Baldino Grassi. beloved wife of 47 years to the late James Kowats. She was also preceded in death by her sister Marguerite Pelletier, and her brother, John Grassi.

Amelia...

Patricia D. Peabody

Patricia D. Peabody

Feb 9, 2025

Patricia D. Peabody was born in Mount Vernon, New York on September 26, 1937. She is pre-deceased by her first husband Lawrence B. Bill and her second husband, Alexander S. Peabody. She also is predeceased by her parents, Philomena and Timothy Dufficy, her brother Timothy M. Dufficy Jr., and her sisters Dorothy Finger, Maureen Kammerer, and Kathleen Schaeffer.

She leaves behind...

Nicholas Peter Skalkos, Jr.

Nicholas Peter Skalkos, Jr.

Feb 8, 2025

Nicholas Peter Skalkos Jr., Air Force Veteran, Master Welder, Husband, Father, Brother and Papa left us on February 8th, 2025 at the age of 94. 

Nick was born in Bridgeport CT to Nicholas Peter Skalkos and Elsie Lee Tooker. He lived in Bridgeport and then moved to Fairfield when he was young. Nick met Sylvia Strigh at Roger Ludlow High School...

Dawn C. Biuckie

Dawn C. Biuckie

2025

Dawn Christine Biuckie, a career scientist, loving wife, mother, and cherished friend, passed away on February 7th, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Michael Oracheff and devoted mother to Zachary, Avery, Tanner, and her pets (Kelly & Poppy) — they were her everything. 

She found joy in long drives by the beach, the music of the Beatles and Tom Petty,...

Sandra Lee Wokanovicz Stolze

Sandra Lee Wokanovicz Stolze

Feb 6, 2025

Sandra Stolze, a selfless mother, devoted family member and tireless representative of hard work, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 80.

Born on October 6, 1944, in Bridgeport, CT, to Edward and Mildred Wokanovicz, Sandra turned her youthful energy and love for music, dancing and making friends into a unique model of familial dedication...

Emma M. Tomas

Emma M. Tomas

Feb 6, 2025

Emma M. Tomas, age 99, of Trumbull, formerly of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late John Tomas, Sr., passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center 3 months shy of her 100th birthday. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Philip and Ida (Porzenheime) Miller, she had been a Bridgeport resident for most of her life....

Rodney T. Wasel

Rodney T. Wasel

Feb 5, 2025

Rodney T. Wasel, 85, of Fairfield, passed away on February 5, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Judith Haniquet Wasel. Rodney was born in New Britain on May 4, 1939, to the late Edward and Lottie Kalinowski Wasel.

Rodney worked as an Engineer for Pitney Bowes for over 40 years, but it was clear that his love...

Kenneth B. Miller

Kenneth B. Miller

Feb 3, 2025

Kenneth B. Miller, age 67, of Trumbull, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Norwalk, the son of the late Joseph and Myrtle Miller, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School and attended Eastern Connecticut State University and The University...

Gloria Lagnese

Gloria Lagnese

2025

Gloria Lagnese, 93, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital Sunday evening February 2 with her family at her side. 

She was born June 26th 1931 in Bronx NY to Rose and Savario Marcantonio. 

She married Sam Lagnese September 1, 1951 which was followed by a trip to Canada. She lived in NYC until 1959 when she moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut where she...

Mary Genese

Mary Genese

Jan 31, 2025

Mary Mondello Genese, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Massachusetts.

Born in 1937 in New York City, Mary grew up in the Bronx, raised by her devoted mother, Frances Mondello, alongside her cherished sister, Theresa "Tess." She was predeceased by her adoring husband, Frank Genese, her mother, Frances, and her...

Patrick F. Boland

Patrick F. Boland

Jan 29, 2025

Patrick F. Boland, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 29th at Lord Chamberlain Rehabilitation Center in Stratford, CT. Born in Bridgeport, CT on July 26 1937. He was the son of the late George and Margaret Boland. Patrick was predeceased by his siblings; Brian,Patricia, Katherine, and George.

Patrick was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe H.S. and a longtime resident of...

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