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Douglass Walter Chandler

Douglass Walter Chandler

Oct 1, 2022

Douglass Walter Chandler, age 81, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Margaret (Peggy) Connolly Chandler for 53 years, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Anson, Maine, the son of the late H. Burke and Edna (Hilton) Chandler, he graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy in 1963.  Doug served...

Carol (Garofalo)  Stone

Carol (Garofalo) Stone

Sep 30, 2022

Carol Garofalo Stone, age 66, passed away Friday, September 30th, 2022.

She was born in the Bronx, NY on February 12th, 1956, to Dr. Frank Garofalo and Juliana Marie Garofalo.

Carol was raised in Westchester County, NY, the third of eight children. She said her greatest legacy in life was her children, Patrick Stone (38)...

Gwendolyn (Blanchard)  O'Hara

Gwendolyn (Blanchard) O'Hara

Sep 30, 2022

Gwendolyn Blanchard O’Hara, born November 30, 1928, of Bridgeport, CT died on September 30, 2022. She was a longtime resident of Fairfield who enjoyed quilting, scrabble, her church and travel. She was pre-deceased by her husband Francis, her sister Marsha, brothers, Harold and Preston and grandson Joey. She is survived by her children, Colleen O’Hara, Joanne (Tim) Choomack, Kathy...

Patricia Ann Jasko

Patricia Ann Jasko

Sep 29, 2022

Patricia (Pat) Ann Jasko, age 90, of Fairfield, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 8, 1931, to the late Mary (Mamie) and Thomas McCoy. She was raised in Brooklyn and went on to work for the Phone Company back in the day, where she met...

Vincent Como

Vincent Como

Sep 28, 2022

Vince passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. He was born on July 22, 1929 to Joseph and Lillian (Cipriano) Como. Raised in Cranston, Rhode Island, he is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart Patricia (Sciotti), his son Scott of Monroe, CT and his son Christopher and wife Patricia of Monroe, CT. Vince served in the...

Niels Joseph Christiansen

Niels Joseph Christiansen

Sep 27, 2022

Niels Joseph Christiansen Sr. passed away on Tuesday September 27th, 2022 at the VA Hospital in West Haven, CT. Niels was born in Greenwich, CT on February 4th, 1938 to Niels Peter and Rose Marie (nee Guiffredo) Christiansen. He attended Hamilton Avenue School until joining the work force to help support the family, taking a job at Russell Birdsall...

Stephen M. Kudzy

Stephen M. Kudzy

Sep 27, 2022

Stephen M. Kudzy, age 58 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.  Born in Kingston, NY, the son of the late Theodore and Mary Kudzy, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 28 years.  He was a 1986 graduate of Fairfield University.  Stephen enjoyed a rewarding career in high end...

Maynard "Bill" Soule

Maynard "Bill" Soule

Sep 25, 2022

Maynard P. Soule Jr., age 79, beloved husband of Helen Soule of Fairfield, passed away at home on September 25, 2022. Born on February 7, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Maynard and Lillian Soule. He was the father of Jennifer Smith, William Soule, Elizabeth Stea and the late David Soule.

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Margaret Ann "Peggy" O'Hara

Margaret Ann "Peggy" O'Hara

Sep 20, 2022

Margaret Ann “Peggy” O’Hara died on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, she was 86.

Peggy was born March 14, 1936, the sixth of what would become a family of seven children. She spent her childhood in Greenfield Hill dreaming of the Big Apple. She caught the first train she could, and spent the majority of her...

Ruby Saldanha

Ruby Saldanha

Sep 19, 2022

Ruby Saldanha passed away peacefully at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family on September 19th, 2022.

Ruby was born in Mumbai, India on July 22nd, 1936 and spent most of her life there. She moved to Fairfield, CT in 2005 to be with her immediate family.

Ruby was predeceased by her husband...

Lois E. Jones

Lois E. Jones

Sep 18, 2022

Lois E. Jones, age 87, of Bridgeport, passed the morning of Sunday, September 18, 2022. Lois lived an active life; she was an avid tennis player and enjoyed a good round of golf. She spent much of her spare time caring for her flowers around her house and going for long walks. The beach was her favorite place to...

Ann F (Fedele)  Zold

Ann F (Fedele) Zold

Sep 14, 2022

Ann Zold, 66, of Stratford passed away peacefully in her sleep September 14th, 2022. Ann dedicated her life to her family and anyone who was lucky enough to know her. Joining the St. Andrew Academy community in the early 1990s as a parent volunteer, she later became a teachers aide at the school and developed and managed an incredibly...

Warren J. Rozelle

Warren J. Rozelle

Sep 13, 2022

WARREN JAMES ROZELLE of Fairfield, CT, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.   Born on December 17, 1940 in Scranton, PA, Warren was the only child of the late Albert and Millicent Rozelle.   Warren was predeceased by his one and only true love, his wife of 62 years, Patricia Blake Rozelle...

Jerry J. Leahy

Jerry J. Leahy

Sep 10, 2022

Jeremiah (Jerry) Joseph Leahy, Jr. AKA Bud, Buddy or Uncle Bud age 77, of Stamford CT, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 after a long struggle with numerous health conditions.  Born in San Francisco, CA, son of the late Jeremiah and Eileen (Mahoney) Leahy, he had been a Fairfield County resident since 1977.  A proud father of two boys...

Nancy Anne (Faux)  Harper

Nancy Anne (Faux) Harper

Sep 5, 2022

Nancy Anne Harper, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Partner and Friend, passed away peacefully September 5th, 2022 surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Nancy was born on November 24th, 1950 in Bridgeport, CT. She grew up in Fairfield, CT, with her loving parents Harry and Edith Faux, graduating from Ludlow High School in 1968. That same year Nancy...

Judy A. (Lewis)  Edmonds

Judy A. (Lewis) Edmonds

Sep 4, 2022

Judy A. Edmonds (formerly Copp), age 78, of Fairfield (formerly of Westport), beloved wife of the late Robert J. Edmonds, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 4, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.  Born on Nantucket, MA, and raised in Candia, NH, the daughter of the late Charles and Genefrede Lewis, she had been a Fairfield resident for over 30...

Barbara Ann (Crisci)  Regula

Barbara Ann (Crisci) Regula

Sep 3, 2022

Barbara (Crisci) Regula, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and friend to many passed away peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Bridgeport Hospital Hospice Center.

Born Feb. 23, 1943 in West Pittston, Pa., Barbara moved to Fairfield, Conn. where she became a lifelong resident and an important member of the community. She left a large impact on...

Barbara M. (Boland)  Markey

Barbara M. (Boland) Markey

Sep 2, 2022

Barbara M. Markey, age 78, of Bridgeport, passed peacefully the afternoon of Friday, September 2, 2022. Born in Bridgeport on July 22, 1944, Barbara grew up in Fairfield, graduating from Roger Ludlowe High School. She would remain a life-long area resident. Barbara was married to Lewis P. Markey, whom she had her two beloved children with, before divorcing while...

Carlton Crowder, Sr.

Carlton Crowder, Sr.

Sep 2, 2022

Carlton Crowder, Sr., age 86, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Friday, September 2, 2022, under the care of the Hartford HealthCare Hospice Team. Born in Baltimore, MD on November 3, 1935, Carl moved with his family to Bridgeport, CT as a child. He graduated from Warren Harding High School before enlisting in...

Vickie (Zerella)  Elie

Vickie (Zerella) Elie

Sep 1, 2022

Vickie Elie, age 101, of Fairfield, formerly of Elmont, NY, beloved wife of both the late Francis Fanelli and Jack Elie, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Pellegrino and Assunta Zerella, she had been a Fairfield resident for the last 12 years.

Vickie, a...

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