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Robert Klein

Robert Klein

Sep 14, 2024

Robert “Bob“ Klein , 45 , of Stratford passed away in the loving embrace of his wife Rebecca on September 14, 2024 after a long courageous battle with Leukemia.

Bob was born in Glendale, CA on July 12, 1979, to Susan Klein. Bob went on to become a drafting designer and had a very successful career as a plumbing designer in...

Jacey Ann Haskell

Jacey Ann Haskell

Sep 8, 2024

The service is under the direction of the Gregory F Doyle Funeral Home, (203) 874-5641. 

https://www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com/obituary/Jacey-Haskell 

Jacey Haskell, 44, awesome mother to Ayden Haskell, 14, and Kasch Torres, 12, adored daughter of Linda Cornell of Bridgeport and Michael Haskell of Greenville, SC, precious family member, and indispensable friend and support to countless many, was tragically taken from our midst as a result...

Florence Elizabeth Kretsch

Florence Elizabeth Kretsch

Sep 7, 2024

Florence Elizabeth “Flo” Kretsch, wife of the late Armin Kretsch, passed away on September 7, 2024, at the age of 91, at her home in Trumbull, Connecticut. Flo was born on March 5, 1933 and grew up in Kiel, Wisconsin. Her parents were Hugo and Hildegard Klapperich Huberty. Flo and Armin Kretsch married in 1955. With Armin’s job, they moved...

Karen H Hoffman

Karen H Hoffman

Aug 21, 2024

Karen Kohler Hartmann Hoffman, affectionately known as Mouse, passed away quietly at home in Redding, Connecticut on August 21, 2024 at the age of 75. Born in New York, New York, on October 23, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Mary Ridder Hartmann and Dr. Hans A. Hartmann.

Karen graduated from the Chapin School in New York and later...

Rose Toth Markoya

Rose Toth Markoya

Aug 21, 2024

Rose Toth Markoya, age 94, beloved wife to the late Louis Markoya, died peacefully at home in Shelton, CT, on August 21,2024.

Rose is survived by her four children, Louis Markoya Jr., and his wife Mei of St. Petersburg, FL; Pamela Markoya of Santa Fe, NM; Arlene Markoya Lawrence, and her husband Steve of Monroe; David Markoya, and his wife Bonnie...

Peter Koulogianis

Peter Koulogianis

Aug 20, 2024

Peter Koulogianis, age 57, passed peacefully into everlasting life on Tuesday, August 20.

Peter was born in Stamford to the late George and Evagelia Koulogianis. Raised by Greek immigrants Peter had a strong work ethic and an unwavering dedication to his family. 

Peter was deeply passionate about all things in life. He was eternally curious with a lifelong appetite for learning. He...

Peter D. Allen

Peter D. Allen

Aug 19, 2024

The family of Peter David Allen is saddened to announce his passing at the age of 83 on August 19, 2024. Peter was born in Bridgeport on April 13, 1941 to the late William and Dorothea Devitt Allen and remained a lifelong resident of Fairfield. He leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend Kathleen Piretti Allen. Their relationship was...

Michael Manning Weatherly Sr.

Michael Manning Weatherly Sr.

2024

Michael Manning Weatherly, born in 1932 to Gladys Manning and Robert Stone Weatherly, passed away peacefully Thursday in Connecticut. Mike attended St Louis Country Day ‘50, Princeton University ‘54. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army for two years before earning his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1958. 

Mike began his career in at Dancer Fitzgerald Sample,...

Joan Bennett Rasmussen

Joan Bennett Rasmussen

Aug 11, 2024

RASMUSSEN JOAN BENNETT, age 87, wife of Raymond Fredric Rasmussen, entered a peaceful eternal rest on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Stone Bridge Rehabilitation Health Care Center. Joan was the daughter of Anthony and Maryann Bennett and a lifelong resident of Fairfield. She is predeceased by her husband Raymond who was her very best friend of 65 years. 

She is...

Mary von Conta

Mary von Conta

Aug 7, 2024

Mary Hetzel von Conta, 90, resident of Southport, CT, passed away on August 7, 2024. Mary was born on August 11, 1933 to the late Paul Hunt Hetzel and Elizabeth Mattoon Hetzel.

Upon her graduation from Barnard College, Mary’s love of reading led her to pursue a 30-year career teaching 6 th grade English in Eastchester, NY. She was mentored by...

Carl B. Kordek

Carl B. Kordek

Aug 2, 2024

Carl B. Kordek, 76, of North Haven passed away on August 2, 2024 after a brief illness. He was the devoted husband to Kathleen McLoughlin Kordek. Carl was the son of the late Jean and Bill Kordek and son-in-law of the late Betty and Norbert McLoughlin. 

Carl was an auto body Technician for over 50 years.He enjoyed spending his time hosting...

Helen K. Barnum

Helen K. Barnum

Jul 31, 2024

Helen K. Barnum, age 95, of Fairfield, beloved wife and best friend of the late Robert L. Barnum, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Geza and Helen (Pal) Kopazs, she had been a Fairfield resident since marrying Bob in 1950. Helen was a long-time active...

Lucy A. Kuroghlian

Lucy A. Kuroghlian

Jul 29, 2024

Lucy A. Kuroghlian, age 80, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Richard Kuroghlian, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Monday, July 29, 2024. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late William and Helen Krushinski, she had been a Fairfield resident for the last 58 years. A graduate of St. John’s High School in Bridgeport, Lucy was...

Edith Patricia Bryson

Edith Patricia Bryson

Jul 26, 2024

Edith Patricia Bryson, better known as Pat, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, with her family by her side.  Pat was born on February 5,1933 in Yonkers NY to Alice and Jack Gourlay.  Pat was raised in Old Greenwich CT and after her marriage, made a home out of an old smoke house on MacGregor Drive in...

Dong Denise Tien

Dong Denise Tien

Jul 24, 2024

Dong Denise Tien, 91 of Fairfield, formerly of Huntington, New York, passed away surrounded by her family on July 24, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late George W. Tien. Denise was born in Cholon, Vietnam on December 21, 1932 to the late Cheng Seong Tija and Thuan My Giang. She came from a large family of...

Hugh Frederick Gilmore III

Hugh Frederick Gilmore III

Jul 21, 2024

Hugh F. Gilmore III, affectionately known as 'Huey' and 'Parrain' to his family throughout his life, age 75, originally from New Orleans, but for decades residing and domiciled in Bridgeport, Connecticut, a brilliant and respected software engineer, passed away suddenly as of July 21, 2024, leaving a legacy of innovation, kindness, and deep connections within his professional and personal circles.

Hugh...

Victoria Elizabeth Hill

Victoria Elizabeth Hill

Jul 18, 2024

Victoria E. Hill, age 95, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Hill, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and “best friend” Sherman.  Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Fanny Fingelly and was a lifelong Fairfield resident.  Victoria graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School.  She...

Eileen Theresa (O'Meara)  Blackall

Eileen Theresa (O'Meara) Blackall

Jul 17, 2024

Eileen T. Blackall, 95, of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at her home of 64 years, surrounded by her loving family.

Born May 25, 1929, in Flagmount, County Clare, Ireland, the daughter of the late Margaret and Francis O’Meara, Eileen was a long-time active member of the Gaelic American Club in Fairfield...

Ruth Lang Powell

Ruth Lang Powell

Jul 12, 2024

Ruth Lang Powell passed away at the age of 93 on July 12, 2024 at Sunrise of Fairfield, Connecticut.  She grew up in Fairfield and eventually moved to Easton, Connecticut for 50 years after marrying Orville “Pete” Powell, who predeceased her in 1998.  Ruth’s parents were John and Esther Lang.  As an only child, she had a large extended Swedish...

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