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Joyce M. Souza

Joyce M. Souza

Aug 21, 2023

Joyce Souza passed away in the comfort of her home on August 21 st 2023, in the loving care of her grandson James and surrounded by family. Joyce was born April 19, 1941 in Manhattan New York, to the late Bertram and Mary deMaille. She graduated from Stratford High School and went on to marry her late husband, David...

David Peter Calliari

David Peter Calliari

Aug 20, 2023

David “Davey” Peter Calliari, age 59, of Norwalk, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born to David F. and Ida (Zafarana) Calliari on September 5, 1963. Davey resided at the Lower Fairfield Regional Center for many years; the staff here was truly his extended family. Davey loved swimming in the community pool, going out with his...

Judith "Judy" Elmendorf

Judith "Judy" Elmendorf

Aug 17, 2023

Judith Elmendorf, 83 of Monroe, formerly of Fairfield Passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023. She is the beloved wife of Donald Elmendorf.

Judy was a legal secretary for many area offices prior to her retirement. She enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening and playing bridge. She will be remembered for hosting her cookouts and family picnics. Judy inspired...

Josephine (Pioli)  Cook

Josephine (Pioli) Cook

Aug 14, 2023

Josephine Pioli Cook passed away August 14th 2023 in the privacy of her Fairfield home.  Born on November 23, 1927 to the late James and Carmella Pioli in the Riverside section of Greenwich, CT.  She was a graduate of Greenwich High School class of 1946 and was employed by the former Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company in the order...

Neal Patrick Rogan

Neal Patrick Rogan

Aug 11, 2023

Neal was a big person. Successful, funny, quick-witted, and loyal. He was a self-made man and set a high bar for himself as a lawyer, friend, father and husband. Nobody was harder on Neal than Neal. He agonized over his failures, real or imagined, and downplayed his natural generosity and innate kindness. Neal loved his boys fiercely and tried...

Stephen F. Sullivan

Stephen F. Sullivan

Aug 7, 2023

Stephen F. Sullivan, age 66, of Black Rock, formerly of Fairfield and Easton, beloved husband and lifelong best friend of Susan (Cave) Sullivan, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side Monday, August 7, 2023.  Born in Yonkers, the son of the late Eugene Sullivan and Dyan Kinderman Sullivan, Steve and his brothers would summer at Fairfield...

Gary S. Varney

Gary S. Varney

Aug 3, 2023

Gary S. Varney, age 72, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Cheryl E. Varney, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 3, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Varney, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 50 years.  He was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical School...

Karl Joseph Kery

Karl Joseph Kery

Aug 2, 2023

Karl Joseph Kery, 80, of Fairfield CT entered into eternal rest on August 2nd, 2023 after a long battle with COPD and CHF.

Karl was born in Norwalk on October 22nd, 1942 to William and Ailsa Anderson Kery.  Karl lived and went to School in Westport and graduated from Staples high school in 1961.  He then attended...

David John Guinta

David John Guinta

Jul 27, 2023

David John Guinta, son of Barbara Francis Earl Guinta and Robert Anthony Guinta of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away on July 27, 2023 at the age of 58. Though a failing heart took him away from this world, his heart truly was a beacon of light for all who were fortunate enough to meet him. Dave is survived by his...

Debra "Debbie" L. (Booth)  Lyman

Debra "Debbie" L. (Booth) Lyman

Jul 21, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Lee Lyman 60, of Stratford, CT entered eternal rest on July 21, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital with her husband Kevin of 25 years by her side after a lengthy illness.

Born Debra Lee Booth to Patricia M. Booth and the late Raymond P. Booth, of Stratford, on March 14,1963 at Bridgeport Hospital. Debbie...

Janet Sherwood

Janet Sherwood

Jul 14, 2023

Janet Sherwood, 60, of Fairfield, CT, passed away at home on July 14, 2023 after complications from open heart surgery.  Janet was born in 1963 to Rosemary Francisco Sherwood and John Joseph Sherwood, Jr. in Ann Arbor Michigan.  She was raised in West Lafayette, Indiana and attended West Lafayette High School.  She graduated from Swarthmore College where she studied...

Barbara M. (Mcquillan)  Shay

Barbara M. (Mcquillan) Shay

Jul 12, 2023

Barbara M. Shay, age 86, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Herbert “Skip” Shay, Jr., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late James and Theresa McQuillan, she was raised in Stratford and had been a Fairfield resident for the last 67 years.  She...

Lois A. (Hidu)  Caron

Lois A. (Hidu) Caron

Jul 11, 2023

Lois Ann Caron (nee Hidu) passed unexpectedly on July 11, 2023. She passed away at Yale New Haven Health surrounded by loving family and friends. She was 82 years of age.

Born in Bridgeport, Lois grew up in the Greenfield Hill area of Fairfield. She is predeceased by her parents Louis and Norma Hidu, and former husband...

Ruth C. Gergely

Ruth C. Gergely

Jul 11, 2023

Ruth C. Gergely, 87, formerly of Monroe passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Gergely. Ruth was born in Bridgeport on October 20, 1935 to the late Donald and Jennie Shephard MacCormack.

Ruth worked for many years in the cafeteria at Masuk High School where she is...

Reid S. Jennings

Reid S. Jennings

Jul 10, 2023

Reid S. Jennings, 59 of Trumbull passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023. Reid was born in Bridgeport on May 25, 1964 to Arlene Stewart Jennings and the late Edward Jennings.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his siblings Edward, Kurt (Beth) and Lori (Patrick) Bromback as well as several nieces and nephews. He...

William F. Kenney

William F. Kenney

Jul 3, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William F. Kenney, age 80, lovingly known as Bill, on July 3, 2023. Bill was born on April 13, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Betty Kenney, his parents, William and Lois Kenney, and his sister, Patricia Belle.

Bill...

Reno J. Piccioli

Reno J. Piccioli

Jun 30, 2023

Reno Piccioli, 90 - husband, father, grandfather and math teacher extraordinaire - has passed peacefully, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and compassion.  A longtime resident of Fairfield CT, Bluffton SC, and most recently,Trumbull CT, Reno was beloved by all who knew him.

Reno was born on September 17,1932...

Joseph Henry Maloney

Joseph Henry Maloney

Jun 26, 2023

Joseph Henry (Joe) Maloney age 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023. Joe was a longtime resident of Fairfield, CT and Weston, CT. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the youngest child of Arthur Joseph Maloney and Irene Elizabeth LaBesque Maloney.

Joe was married to the love of...

Sidney Daniel Rockwell

Sidney Daniel Rockwell

Jun 23, 2023

Sid was born in Albany, NY and raised in Fairfield, CT.  He attended Assumption Church, Holy Family Church, Osborne Hill School, Fairfield Woods School and Notre Dame High School.   Sid grew up spending many summers at the family beach house in Lordship, CT .   He graduated from the State University of New York, Cobleskill, with a degree in Animal...

Joan M. (Donnelly)  Harper

Joan M. (Donnelly) Harper

Jun 22, 2023

Joan Margaret Donnelly Harper passed away peacefully at The Greens at Cannondale in Wilton, CT surrounded by her family, on June 22, 2023 at the age of 92.

Joan was born on March 14, 1931 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Thomas and Margaret Donnelly, and is predeceased by her husband, James Charles Harper, Sr.

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