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Frank Brainerd Mcguire

Frank Brainerd Mcguire

Nov 12, 2022

Frank Brainerd McGuire, age 93, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away November 12th at his home in Easton after a courageous four and a half year battle from the affects of a stroke suffered in April 2018.  Brainerd was the son of Frank E. McGuire and Marjorie A. Latimer and was a resident of Easton, which he loved,...

Mary Kinser

Mary Kinser

Nov 11, 2022

With loved ones singing and praying by her side, Mary Kinser passed away peacefully in her sleep early Friday morning Nov. 11 at her home in Westport CT. She was a gift to all who knew her. A tiny package with a huge impact. A loving and devoted mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend; she loved deeply, gave abundantly...

Judith "Judy" (Miller)  Sobocinski

Judith "Judy" (Miller) Sobocinski

Nov 9, 2022

Judith A. Sobocinski, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on November 9, 2022. Judy and her husband, Dr. Lawrence J. Sobocinski, lived in Harbor Ridge, FL. for the past 6 years, after moving from Larchmont, NY, where they resided for 45 years. Judy was a loving wife and best friend to Larry for 57 years. Born on...

Robert Warmingham

Robert Warmingham

Nov 7, 2022

Robert Warmingham, of Fairfield, age 62, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away on Monday Nov. 7th 2022 after a long courageous battle. Affectionately referred to as "Bob the Builder" by many, he put his all in everything he did. His dedication, care and loyalty to his work both at Brooklawn CC and his...

Lyn Sullivan

Lyn Sullivan

Nov 4, 2022

Lyn Gaffney Sullivan, resident of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Lyn was the oldest of three daughters born to Dr. Charles B. Gaffney of New Britain, CT and Pearl Barry Gaffney of Belmond, IA. Lyn’s father set up his medical practice out of their home on Brooklawn Avenue, where her...

Robert "Bob" Callahan

Robert "Bob" Callahan

Nov 4, 2022

Robert “Bob” Anthony Callahan, 77, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.  He was the son of the late Joseph James Callahan and Marie Rose Callahan, and brother to the late Joseph Charles Callahan.  Born on September 10, 1945, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Bob spent most of his childhood in Fairfield, graduating from Fairfield Prep in 1963.

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Janice Barney Evans

Janice Barney Evans

Oct 27, 2022

Janice Barney Evans was born on November 13, 1927 to John Joseph Barney and Margaret Elizabeth Mielcke Barney in Wallington, New Jersey.  She spent her childhood in Clifton, New Jersey and graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn where she met the love of her life, Robert Roy Evans, to whom she was married for 73 years.

Fresh...

Francis "Frank" Dudas

Francis "Frank" Dudas

Oct 21, 2022

Francis (Frank) Ors Dudas was born on October 2, 1949, in Bad Grund, Germany, the son of Laszlo and Charlotte (Hansaghy) Dudas. The family immigrated to the United States in 1951. They came through Ellis Island, lived 9 months in Cleveland, Ohio, 3 years in Henderson, Nevada, then moved to Anaconda, Montana. Frank attended Catholic elementary and high school...

Josephine V. Grasso

Josephine V. Grasso

Oct 19, 2022

Josephine Amaro Grasso, age 87, peacefully passed away October 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers at the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Bridgeport. Josephine was born in Bridgeport, CT, and was the daughter of the late John and Angelina (Bono) Amaro. She was the beloved wife of the late Victor Grasso. She lived in Fairfield...

Richard Nuccitelli

Richard Nuccitelli

Oct 19, 2022

Richard Nuccitelli, 65, of Fairfield passed away at home on October 19, 2022. He was born in Bridgeport on May 8, 1957 to the late Guido and Ruth Rich Nuccitelli. He leaves behind his only child, Sarah Nuccitelli, and many others in his family.

As a young man he played trumpet, enjoyed working stage crew and was...

Thomas F. Hogan, Jr.

Thomas F. Hogan, Jr.

Oct 19, 2022

Thomas F. Hogan, Jr., age 69, of Southport, beloved husband of Deborah (Debi) Ross Hogan, passed away from a fall Wednesday, October 19, 2022.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Thomas and Ethel (Wessell) Hogan, he had been a lifelong resident.  Tom graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School where he played varsity baseball from sophomore year, and...

George Konareski

George Konareski

Oct 17, 2022

George Konareski, 82 of Bridgeport, formerly of West Haven and Spring Hill Fla, passed away on  October 17, 2022 at home. George was born on May 29, 1940 in New Haven to the late George and Helen Marganski Konareski.

George graduated from West Haven High and proudly served in the US Navy. George worked as...

Donald C. Scholl

Donald C. Scholl

Oct 17, 2022

Donald C. Scholl, age 87, of Mashpee, MA, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Mavis L. Scholl, passed away, Monday, October 17, 2022.  Born in Richmond Hill, NY, the son of the late Charles and Virginia Scholl, he was raised in Fairfield and had been a Mashpee resident for 25 years.  He was a graduate of Roger...

Elizabeth "Betty" M. (Macdonald)  Crawford

Elizabeth "Betty" M. (Macdonald) Crawford

Oct 14, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) MacDonald Crawford of Fairfield, CT died peacefully on October 14th, 2022 with her daughter, Barbara Snyder by her side.  Betty was born in 1927 in Brisbane Australia to Angus Roy MacDonald and Mae Mahon MacDonald.  Betty met husband David Mackay Crawford, of Philadelphia, on the beach at Surfers' Paradise during WWII. He was a U.S. Navy officer...

Clarence Joseph Leger

Clarence Joseph Leger

Oct 14, 2022

Clarence Joseph Leger (Chuck), age 89, of Shelton, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of 58 years of the late Catherine (Kay) Leger, passed away October 14, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in West Brookfield, MA to Alyre and Harriet Leger, he grew up in Massachusetts. Chuck was a proud Marine serving in the Korean Conflict and...

Laurette B. (Barry)  Reilly

Laurette B. (Barry) Reilly

Oct 11, 2022

Laurette Barry Reilly, age 96, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late David E. Reilly, passed away peacefully surrounded by her four loving children Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Carolton Convalescent Hospital.  Born in New York, NY, the daughter of the late John and Margaret Barry, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1958.  Laurette lovingly raised her...

Grace Ann (Cioppa)  Nash

Grace Ann (Cioppa) Nash

Oct 8, 2022

Grace Ann Nash, 74, of Easton passed away peacefully on Saturday October 8, 2022. She was the wife of Thomas Nash. Grace was born in Bridgeport to the late Marco and Anna Cioppa.

After a whirlwind courtship she married Thomas 6 months after they met. Grace loved to read, travel and to cook for her...

Anthony "Tony" Forte

Anthony "Tony" Forte

Oct 5, 2022

Anthony (Tony) Forte, 72, of Naples, Florida passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022, with his loving family by his side.

Tony was born in Weehawken New Jersey; son of the late Anthony Sr. and Joan (Folino) Forte went to St. Peter’s University and was in the U.S. Airforce reserves.

As a former resident of...

William "Bill" Sullivan, Jr

William "Bill" Sullivan, Jr

Oct 4, 2022

William D. Sullivan Jr died peacefully at home after his short battle with brain cancer on October 4, 2022. He was 49 years old. He was the loving husband of Alisa Rapacciuolo Sullivan and loving father to Aaron Sullivan.

William, known to his friends & family as Bill or Billy, was an amazing person and...

Dr. Tammy E. Luther

Dr. Tammy E. Luther

Oct 4, 2022

Dr. Tammy E. Luther, age 63, of Hyannis, MA, passed the evening of Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in New Haven, CT.

Tammy worked in Hyannis as a clinical psychologist for 35 years. Her work was her passion, and she thought of it as her true purpose. In 2020, Tammy moved back to her hometown of Ansonia, CT...

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