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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...

Philip R. Marsilius

Philip R. Marsilius

Sep 1, 2022

Philip R. Marsilius, 100, passed away peacefully on September 1 at home in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. He is survived by his wife Phyllis, son Norman, step-daughter Karyn Cunningham and step-sons Todd, Gregg, and Brett Gustafson. He was predeceased by his first wife Esther and son Richard. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, September 24,...

Barbara "Bobbie" (Shaw)  Starr

Barbara "Bobbie" (Shaw) Starr

Aug 28, 2022

On  August 28, 2022, Barbara Shaw Rankin Starr, known to all as Bobbie, passed away in a peaceful sleep after a long battle with health issues at age 91. Born and raised in Nutley, NJ,  she was the daughter of Margaret Dickinson Shaw and Alan Shaw. Her husbands Leonard Starr, a celebrated cartoonist, and Arthur Rankin, a film producer...

Patricia Cushman Crouse

Patricia Cushman Crouse

Aug 26, 2022

Patricia Cushman Crouse born January 16th, 1933 died peacefully in her home on August 26th, 2022 in Westport CT at the age of 89. Patricia lived a fulfilling life and loved spending time playing bridge, being with family and friends and adored her grandchildren. She is survived by her three sons Jeffrey, Christopher and Nicholas Stevenson and her daughters-in-law...

Casey Augusto Reyes Yniguez

Casey Augusto Reyes Yniguez

Aug 25, 2022

Casey Augusto Reyes Yniguez, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2022 due to complications from cancer.

Casey is predeceased by his sister, Aleli “Lee” Yniguez Taylor and parents Zenaida “Neddie” Reyes Yniguez and Amador “Ding” Yniguez.

Casey is survived by his son Chase, Kim Bliss, sister Arlene (John) Frye, brothers Alex Yniguez, Amador (Mireya) Yniguez...

Barbara Broderick

Barbara Broderick

Aug 25, 2022

On the morning of August 25, 2022, Barbara M. Broderick (96) of Peterborough, New Hampshire passed away peacefully with family at her side.  She was born in Flushing, New York to Carroll and Catherine McLaughlin.

Barbara married James J. Broderick in June 1949 after meeting in front of the Hanover Inn for a date arranged by her...

Rodger Hull

Rodger Hull

Aug 25, 2022

Complete Obituary forthcoming.

Fred R. Unwin, Sr.

Fred R. Unwin, Sr.

Aug 25, 2022

Fred R. Unwin, Sr. was born at home in Ridgefield, CT, on April 24, 1935 to Vera and Edward Unwin.  Fred graduated from Stratford High School in 1952 and from the University of Bridgeport in 1958.

He began working in the automobile business at 13 years old and continued in this industry throughout his life.  Fred also...

William Harrison Noland

William Harrison Noland

Aug 22, 2022

William Harrison Noland

He loved casting a line near Cockenoe Island and catching the surf along the Malibu coast. He treasured the Green Monster and the Grateful Dead, fresh powder under his board at Okemo, sliding into third on the softball field and analyzing NFL stats.

But more than anything, Will...

Richard A. Camella

Richard A. Camella

Aug 20, 2022

Richard Camella, 73, of Stratford, CT passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Richard was born March 11, 1949 in Sandusky, Ohio to Antoinette Buiting and Frank Camella.

Richard was a 1967 graduate of Sandusky High School, Sandusky, OH; a 1969 graduate of United...

Danuta "Dana" (Kwiatkowska)  Sciezynski

Danuta "Dana" (Kwiatkowska) Sciezynski

Aug 19, 2022

Danuta “Dana” Sciezynski (née Kwiatkowska), born on July 4, 1939 in Poland, died on August 19, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was 83 years old. Danuta lived a rich, loving, and rewarding life filled with happiness and faith. She touched and inspired everyone around her and will be greatly missed by her doting husband Miroslaw Sciezynski; her...

Edward M. Dew, Iii

Edward M. Dew, Iii

Aug 17, 2022

Dr. Edward M. Dew III passed away on August 17, 2022 at his home in Fairfield, Connecticut at the age of 87.  Ed was born on June 10, 1935 in Burbank, California, the only child of Mary Louise Wages and Edward (Eddie) M. Dew Jr.  His parents were both actors and Ed grew up immersed in theater and song...

Anthony Paul Donald Broadhurst

Anthony Paul Donald Broadhurst

Aug 16, 2022

Anthony Paul Donald Broadhurst, age 67, of Fairfield, beloved son of the late Isobel (Cavanaugh) Broadhurst and John Anthony Broadhurst, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in Bridgeport, Tony had been a lifelong Fairfield resident.  He resided for many years at the Kennedy Center group home, Broadhurst Manor.  He was a graduate of Roger...

Helen A. Colavito

Helen A. Colavito

Aug 11, 2022

Helen A. Colavito, age 88, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Dominic L. Colavito, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Split Rock of Shelton.  Born in the Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late John and Vincenza DelBiondo, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1964. Helen had been a member of the Patterson Club where she...

Harry Edward Quick

Harry Edward Quick

Aug 8, 2022

Harry Edward Quick, age 74, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 40 years of Martine Quick, passed away peacefully Monday, August 8, 2022 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in New York City, the son of the late Harry Clifford Quick and Eleanor Biasotti Quick Celotto he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 46 years.  Attended Franklin Pierce College, he...

Gregory Quental

Gregory Quental

Aug 6, 2022

Complete Obituary to be published

Christian Michael Scinto

Christian Michael Scinto

Aug 6, 2022

Christian Michael Scinto, of Black Rock, CT went home to Jesus unexpectedly on Saturday, August 6, 2022 after recently celebrating his 54th birthday.  Chris was born on August 2nd, 1968 to Marianne and Jefferson Scinto, formerly of Southport, CT.  As a child, Chris enjoyed rugby, football, and the New York Yankees.  Chris played basketball at St. Pius X, and...

Theodore Diamond

Theodore Diamond

Aug 2, 2022

Theodore Diamond, combat veteran, attorney, CEO, and active citizen of Westport, died at home on  August 2 as a consequence of Covid-19. He was 105 years old. Ted was the cherished husband of  Carol Diamond and beloved father of William and Jonathan.

After serving as an infantry drill instructor, Ted volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army...

Irene D. Mailloux

Irene D. Mailloux

Jul 31, 2022

Irene Dorothy Lesinsky Mailloux, 103, was finally reunited with the love of her life on July 31, 2022. A devoted wife to her beloved husband of 41 years, J. Wilfred “Bill” Armand Mailloux. Bill passed in 1979, and Irene spent the last 43 years talking about how much she was looking forward to seeing him in heaven.

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