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Beverly E. (Ottacka)  Goessinger

Beverly E. (Ottacka) Goessinger

Jun 12, 2023

Beverly E. Goessinger, age 78, of Shelton, formerly of Fairfield, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her loving husband, Richard, by her side. In addition to her husband, Beverly is survived by her daughter, Cherylin Koch; her son-in-law, Michael Koch; her two grandchildren, Anneliese and Anthony Koch; as well as several...

Albert "Al" R. Natale, Jr.

Albert "Al" R. Natale, Jr.

Jun 11, 2023

Albert R. Natale Jr. (“Al” or “Sparky”), 62 years old, passed into eternal rest on Sunday, June 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia and prostate cancer. He was a loving husband to Joanne (Forscht), a devoted father to Andrew (Lynnette) and Breanna (Patrick), and an adoring Pop Pop to Brody Rhys.

Al was...

Edward R. Mitola

Edward R. Mitola

Jun 10, 2023

Edward R. Mitola, age 88 and a 58-year resident of Fairfield, CT, passed away at Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center on June 10, 2023 after a brief stay.

Ed was born in Bridgeport, CT to Edward and Verna Mitola on July 13, 1934. He was raised in Bridgeport and Stratford and graduated from Stratford High School in...

Alex B. Erdo

Alex B. Erdo

Jun 9, 2023

Alex B. Erdo passed away peacefully next to his wife of 60 years, Elaine, on June 9, 2023.

Alex & Elaine, began dating in the Fall of 1955 and after many years together, they were married in 1963 on a rainy day in May. They are both lifelong residents of Norwalk and Alex made a wonderful home...

Matyas Juhasz

Matyas Juhasz

Jun 8, 2023

With the deepest sadness I have ever imagined, I am sharing with you all that in the earliest hours of June 8th, my beautiful father layed down in his bed for the last time here on earth with us and took his final breaths to complete his almost 80 year long spectacular voyage in this sunny and beautiful realm....

Susan Fanelli

Susan Fanelli

Jun 7, 2023

Susan Fanelli, 64, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on the morning of June 7, 2023. She is the beloved wife of her childhood sweetheart, Mauro M. Fanelli, III. Susan was born on October 3, 1958 to Rose D’Alessandro and the late Albert Consiglio in Yonkers, New York.

Susan was an accomplished Real Estate Agent who loved taking...

Charles C. Tanner

Charles C. Tanner

Jun 6, 2023

Charles C. Tanner, of Bridgeport, passed away on June 6, 2023. He was born in Providence, RI on July 22, 1937.

Charles was an Army Veteran and was stationed in Turkey for 1 ½ years. He was called back into the Army in 1961 where he was stationed at Fort Devons, MA as an instructor. Charles worked...

John "Jack" Shea

John "Jack" Shea

Jun 5, 2023

John W. Shea, Jr. "Jack", 77, of Fairfield, CT Formerly of Greenwood Lake and Chester, NY passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was married to the love of his life, Jean (Gordon) Shea for 53 years. He is survived by his four children, John (Laura) Shea, Jennifer (Andrew) Sherriff , Jeanne (Michael) Galvin and James...

Carol A. (Bolger)  Ruddy

Carol A. (Bolger) Ruddy

Jun 5, 2023

Carol A. Ruddy (nee Bolger), of Stratford, formerly of Fairfield and the Bronx, passed away peacefully with her daughters at her bedside holding her hands at Connecticut Hospice on Monday, June 5, 2023, after a courageous battle with liver disease. She was the devoted wife to the late James J. Ruddy for 52 years.

Carol Ann Ruddy...

Jose Antonio Gomes

Jose Antonio Gomes

Jun 4, 2023

Jose Antonio Gomes, age 90, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Fernanda Barreira Gomes, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Sunday, June 4, 2023. Born in Tresmundes, Chaves, Portugal, the son of the late Francisco Nobre and Conceicao Gomes, he had been a Fairfield resident for over 48 years. Jose proudly served as a Sergeant in the...

Sharon Marie (Olson)  Brown

Sharon Marie (Olson) Brown

Jun 1, 2023

Sharon Marie Brown, of Stratford, wife of the late James R. Brown, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Yale-New Haven Hospital.  Born in Bridgeport the daughter of the late Carolyn and Evald W. Olson, she had been a lifelong area resident

Sharon was an art major at the...

Grace Eileen Hutchings

Grace Eileen Hutchings

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023, Grace (Joyce) Eileen Hutchings, 106, of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family at her side, and her favorite bird, the cardinal, singing outside her window.

Born Grace Eileen Barlow in London, England on April 14, 1917, Joyce was a strong-willed and rambunctious child. Her mischievous antics became the stuff of...

Vaskanoush Elizabeth (Sari-Bogosian)  Moomjian

Vaskanoush Elizabeth (Sari-Bogosian) Moomjian

May 25, 2023

Vaskanoush Elizabeth Sari-Bogosian Moomjian died May 25, 2023. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on May 20, 1934. She was the widow of Martin Moomjian to whom she was married for 35 years. She was predeceased by her son Mark Moomjian, her twin brother Vasken Bogosian, sister Diane Dulgarian and brother Armen Bogosian. Elizabeth leaves behind sons Gregg and his wife...

Arthur Thomas

Arthur Thomas

May 24, 2023

Arthur Thomas was born in Jamestown, N.Y. in 1923 and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1941.  He was a World War II veteran serving with the 96th Infantry Combat Division, from 1943 to 1946, in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.  He earned two battle stars, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation.

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Eileen L. Conway

Eileen L. Conway

May 23, 2023

Eileen Conway, 62, passed away last Tuesday May 23rd, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Thomas (62) and her three sons, William (32), Christopher (28), and Corrigan (15). Eileen was a selfless, compassionate educator and nurturer. She attended SUNY Cortland and University of North Carolina before pursuing a lifelong career as a speech pathologist. Eileen and Thomas were...

Karen (Dumas)  Ackley

Karen (Dumas) Ackley

May 23, 2023

Karen Dumas Ackley, 67, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Capt. Harry R. Ackley, Sr. (Ret.), passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  Born in Bridgeport on February 16, 1956, she was the daughter of Eugene R. and Patricia Bleck Dumas.

Karen was a graduate of Jonathan Law High School and maintained many life-long friendships...

Jack C. Kollar

Jack C. Kollar

May 21, 2023

Jack Kollar, 30, of Fairfield, passed away suddenly on May 21, 2023. Jack was born on August 10, 1992 to William and Edel Dempsey Kollar .

Jack was employed as an installer for Sport Court, installing athletic courts in private facilities. He loved music and traveling. Jack will be remembered for his quick wit, his compassion and...

Mary A. (Durnin)  Turrini

Mary A. (Durnin) Turrini

May 17, 2023

Mary (Durnin) Turrini, wife of the late Ernest Turrini of Fairfield CT passed away May 17, 2023 at home.

Born June 11, 1934 in Bridgeport CT to Michael & Edith Durnin

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister and Aunt

Lovingly known as Mom, Gram, Mimi and BooBoo

After graduating from Bassick...

Kay (Peelen)  Dewitt

Kay (Peelen) Dewitt

May 16, 2023

Kay Diana Peelen DeWitt, 87, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on May16, 2023.  She was the devoted wife of the late Earl M. DeWitt.

Kay was born July 28, 1935 in Chicago, IL to the late Dr. John and Daisy Peelen.  She grew up in and around Kalamazoo, MI after traveling the country with her family while...

Lorraine Ann (Jaccarino)  Gfeller

Lorraine Ann (Jaccarino) Gfeller

May 16, 2023

Lorraine Ann Jaccarino Gfeller passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Born 12/1/1935 to Kathryn A. (Jordan) and Richard W. Jaccarino in Bronx, NY, Lorraine grew up in Greenwich, graduating from Our Lady of Good Council in White Plains, NY. From there she went on to study English Literature at Catholic University in Washington DC. After college, and before...

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