Feb 24, 2023

Joan Catherine Cavanaugh, 90, of Fairfield passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Medical Center on February 24, 2023. Joan was born in Fairfield on October 3, 1932 to the late James and Elizabeth Gallagher Cavanaugh.

Joan was a Banking professional for her entire career, retiring as the manager of the Bank of America Branch in Southport. Joan...

Feb 22, 2023

Geraldine Palutis Guerra, age 80, of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2023. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Palutis, she was a Fairfield resident for 36 years. She attended Stratford High School and received her Masters in Special Education and Psychological Testing from Southern Connecticut State University.  She spent much of her...

Feb 19, 2023

Ellen Jones, 74, of Fairfield, Connecticut passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was the daughter of Mary Ellen Slough & Thomas Larkin Slough. She is survived by her children, Jeff Cooper of Richmond, Virginia and Jennifer Cohen (Jeremy) of Leesburg, Virginia, her grandchildren Eli, John and Madi and her brother George Guidera (Linda)...

Feb 19, 2023

RENATA SCOCCIA, aged 96, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Piacenza, Italy, the second of six children, she was the daughter of the late Gino and Alice Delledonne, and was a long time resident of Westport and Fairfield, Connecticut. Prior to coming to CT, Renata had resided in Caracas,...

Feb 14, 2023

Margaret (Pegge) Armstrong Axline, age 93 of Fairfield, beloved wife of 70 years to J. Warren Axline, M.D., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Born September 23, 1929 in Columbus, OH, the daughter of the late Francis Charles Armstrong, a World War I pilot, and Tacy Simms Armstrong. She had...

Feb 13, 2023

Dr. Vincenzo Nicholas Commercio, born on October 4, 1941 to Julius and Josephine Commercio departed for peace on February 13, 2023, at the age of 81.

Vincent was born and raised in New Jersey, where his parents owned a custom drapery and home decorating service. He graduated from St. Benedict’s Preparatory School and attended Fordham...

Feb 11, 2023

Raymond Laracuenta, age 85, husband of the late Sarah “Sadie” Laracuenta, of Fairfield, passed peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023. Ray was a devoted husband and father to his two children.

While Ray was most known for his work at Sealed Air, and prior to that, Perkin Elmer, his true passion and calling was for music. Unbeknownst to...

Feb 9, 2023

Lawrence E. DePaulis passed away on Feb. 9, 2023. He was born in 1942 in Norwalk, CT and lived there for many years before moving to Easton, CT with his wife Andrea in 1984, where they raised their 3 children: Larry, Andrea, and Kimberly.

Feb 6, 2023

Gregory Michael, of Fairfield, CT, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Greg was born August 13, 1964 in Bridgeport, CT. At the age of four, Greg moved with his family to Fairfield and graduated from Andrew Warde High School in 1982.  Greg’s career in car sales and management spanned 40 years. His passion for cars, coupled...

Jan 30, 2023

James G. Ewing, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.  Born July 25, 1934 in Waterbury, CT to the Rev. Rolland G. Ewing and Helen Smith Ewing, he lived in Woodbury, New Milford, Torrington, Kenmore, NY, and Fairfield.  Jim graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1952 and Brown University in 1956 where he played basketball.  He pursued a 6th ...

Jan 27, 2023

Gracinda P Branco, 91, of Fairfield, formerly of Bridgeport passed away on Friday January 27, 2023.She was the wife of the late Antonio Branco, Sr.  Gracinda was born in Portugal, December 27, 1931 to the late Joao Esteves Poejo and Maria Rodrigues Branco  and immigrated to the United States as a young woman.

Gracinda worked...

Jan 26, 2023

Alice Koutrakos entered into eternal rest on January 25, 2023. Alice was born on September 29, 1941, in Bridgeport, CT. Alice grew up in Stratford, CT. with her parents and three sisters, Jean, Andrea and Tina.

Alice had various jobs through-out the years but retired from Trumbull Printing after 40+ years of service.

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Jan 19, 2023

Ronald Thomas Bartovic, 80, of Black Rock, formerly of Southport, passed away on January 19, 2023. Ron was the devoted husband for 59 years to Henrietta Enama Bartovic. He was born in Bridgeport on October 17, 1942 to the late John and Rita Gadios Bartovic.

After graduation from high school, Ron proudly served his country in the...

Jan 17, 2023

Margaret ‘Peggy’ O’Connor, born June 19, 1936, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023.

Peggy was born in the Bronx, New York to Joseph and Rose McBrien, immigrants from County Fermanagh, Ireland. Peggy’s husband of 55 years, Edward O’Connor, predeceased her in 2015.

Peggy grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Good Counsel College....

Jan 15, 2023

Edward Stanley Misorek Sr. (79) died peacefully at home on January 15th, 2023. He was born on October 17th, 1943, in Scranton PA to Edward Henry Misorek and Catherine Misorek. He was raised in PA until he was about ten years of age, then moved to Norwalk, CT. Edward graduated from Norwalk High School in 1961 and during his...

Jan 15, 2023

After a long struggle with mental illness, Francis Joseph DeStefano of Yonkers, NY. passed away on January 15, 2023. He was the father of two cherished sons, Liam and Ryan DeStefano, and the beloved son of Francis P. and Linda A. DeStefano. Francis was born on October 8, 1964, in White Plains,NY. He grew up in Fairfield and graduated...

Jan 10, 2023

John P. Leahy (Bubbie), age 85, of Fairfield, the retired Chief Fiscal Officer for the Town of Fairfield, and beloved husband of Patricia Leahy, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late John D. Leahy and Genevieve Flanagan Leahy, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. John...

Jan 6, 2023

Robert Swanbery, of Fairfield, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, January 6, 2023. Bob passed at the age of 89 years old at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania in 1933, son of Robert and Nell Swanbery. He grew up in Bridgeport attending Harding High School, class of 1951. He then...

Jan 5, 2023

Issiah Matthew VanWagner was born June 26, 2005 in New London to Nicole VanWagner. He spent the first 5 years living with his grandparents Dale and Diana Nickel, with much love and support from his Dad, Jaime Romero. He spent a good time travelling, and enjoyed visiting Hooters, where a server fell in love with him and she vowed...

Dec 25, 2022

Deacon Gary Edward Carpenter, age 81, of Milton, Delaware, a retired Deacon for the Diocese of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Wilmington, DE.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Hubert and Viola (Hurlburt) Carpenter, he was raised in Black Rock.  He graduated from Black Rock School, Bassick High...