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Elizabeth Walsh

Elizabeth Walsh

May 6, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Walsh, 79, of Fairfield, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away Friday surrounded by her beloved husband, son and daughters. Betty’s courageous battle ended in the warm comfort of her home of 51 years. Our hearts are broken, but also full of the love she had for us and everyone. Words cannot express what she was...

Kenneth M. Gould

Kenneth M. Gould

May 4, 2022

Kenneth M. Gould, 80, of Fairfield passed away suddenly on May 4, 2022. Ken is the loving husband of Marie Hopkins Gould. Ken was born August 15, 1941 in Bridgeport to the late Matthew and Mary Schwarz Gould.

After attending Fairfield University, Ken began a successful career in the Automotive sales business serving in the administration and...

Shannon Elizabeth (Steinfeld)  Hoey

Shannon Elizabeth (Steinfeld) Hoey

May 3, 2022

Shannon Elizabeth Hoey, daughter of Richard and Wendy Steinfeld, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2022, at the age of 43. Shannon was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend to many. Her strength, intelligence, and compassion will leave a lasting impression in our hearts and minds. We will miss her quick wit and humor that kept us...

Charles A. Capalbo

Charles A. Capalbo

Apr 24, 2022

Charles A. (Charlie) Capalbo, age 23, of Fairfield, loving and cherished son of Anthony and Jennifer Capalbo, passed away peacefully at Boston Children’s Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022 following a courageous and inspirational five-year battle with cancer.  Born at Norwalk Hospital, Charlie was a lifelong Fairfield resident.  Charlie attended Sherman School,...

George Donald "Don" Peterson

George Donald "Don" Peterson

Apr 23, 2022

George Donald “Don” Peterson, 90, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on April 23, 2022. He was the loving companion of Joan Murchie for 45 years. Don as he was known for the majority of his life was born May 11, 1931 in Fairfield to the late Carl and Helfrid Svard Peterson.

As a young man, Don joined...

Idun W. (Wikse)  Allerton

Idun W. (Wikse) Allerton

Apr 22, 2022

Idun W. Allerton, age 88, of Fairfield, formerly of Greenwich, beloved wife of the late John S. Allerton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Friday, April 22, 2022.  Born and raised in Greenwich, the daughter of the late Johannes and Sigrid Wikse, she had been a Greenwich resident for most of her life prior to relocating to...

William Joseph Shea

William Joseph Shea

Apr 21, 2022

William Joseph Shea of Fairfield passed away peacefully on April 21. He was born in Bridgeport on April 6, 1928, the son of the late William and Nora O’Reilly Shea.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth (Bette) McCabe Shea of Fairfield; he was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Tilly. Bill is also survived...

Margaret M. (Clarke)  Stewart

Margaret M. (Clarke) Stewart

Apr 18, 2022

Margaret M. Stewart, 73, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2022. Margaret was the devoted and loving wife of Charles Stewart for 51 years. Margaret was born April 7, 1949 in Greenock, Scotland to the late James Clarke and Alexanderina McKay.

Margaret was a deli manager for many years before enjoying...

Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Mundy

Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Mundy

Apr 15, 2022

Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Mundy passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022. She was the widow of Joseph (Joey) Paul Mundy who passed in 2004. They shared 43 amazing years of marriage together.

Born in Harrisburg, PA, on April 29th, 1938, Sandy was the 5th and youngest child of John N. Beinhauer and Lillian Love Beinhauer.  Sandy...

Charles W. Hoyt

Charles W. Hoyt

Apr 13, 2022

Charles W. Hoyt, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, April 13, 2022, to be united with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and with his beloved wife of 59 years, truly the love of his life, Margie, and precious daughter, Sandy.

Charlie leaves behind a legacy of his two daughters, Lisa Thompson and Susan...

Antonio P. Branco

Antonio P. Branco

Apr 11, 2022

Antonio P. Branco, 70, of Fairfield, originally from Bridgeport  passed away suddenly on April 11, 2022. Antonio was born on November 17, 1951 to Gracinda Esteves Poigo and the late Antonio Branco.

Talented with numbers from an early age, Antonio was an accountant for many years prior to his retirement. In his free time he enjoyed collecting...

Jeffrey Brooks

Jeffrey Brooks

Apr 7, 2022

Jeffrey Brooks, age 68 of Stamford, Conn., passed away on April 6, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Betsy, and son to Shirley (Parks) Brooks of Old Greenwich and Keith Brooks of Weston. He was predeceased by his sister Laura Fast. Survivors include his brother Norman Brooks of...

Thomas J. Greenwood, Jr.

Thomas J. Greenwood, Jr.

Apr 6, 2022

Thomas J. Greenwood, Jr., age 68, of Bridgeport passed away on Wednesday April 6th after a long illness. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Sr. and Catherine (Robstock).  Tom was the beloved brother of John (Diane) Wayne, PA, Christopher (Dina Gottlieb), Trumbull, James (Karen) Fairfield, Katie O’Connell (Tucker) Fairfield, and Frank (Dee) of Wakefield, MA along...

Vanessa S. Jackson

Vanessa S. Jackson

Apr 5, 2022

Vanessa Star Jackson was born on October 9, 1959 to James D. and Barbara Jean Jackson in Mount Vernon, NY as a premature baby girl weighing only 4lbs 8oz. After staying in the hospital for a while, she eventually came home weighing 5lbs 2oz. Vanessa was a good and happy baby. Her crib was on her mother’s side of...

Patricia (Courtney)  Mcgovern

Patricia (Courtney) Mcgovern

Apr 3, 2022

On Oct. 23rd, 1936, Mom came into the world just minutes before Aunt Mimi, her twin and lifelong best friend. The first-borns of Albert and Anne Courtney, they eventually were fortunate to add two more sisters (Carolyn, 1938 and Terry, 1948) to their clan and grow up in a household of much love and lots of laughter. Albert enjoyed...

Steven R. Kolar

Steven R. Kolar

Apr 3, 2022

Steven R. Kolar, age 44, of Bridgeport, formerly of Stamford, passed on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Born to Rudolf and Marija Kolar, Steven attended Stamford public schools and Stamford High School. As a young man, he enjoyed playing baseball. His love for sports never diminished, as he could always be found cheering on his favorite teams: The...

Lola (Fattibene)  Stephanic

Lola (Fattibene) Stephanic

Mar 27, 2022

Lola Stephanic passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Middlebrook Farms in Trumbull. She was 97 years old.

Lola was born to John and Grace Fattibene in 1924 and was the youngest of three children. Her parents immigrated from Italy in the 1910’s and they resided in Bridgeport, CT among a large extended family. Lola...

Walter Henry Planeta, Jr.

Walter Henry Planeta, Jr.

Mar 27, 2022

Walter Henry Planeta, Jr., age 87, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Edith (Nagy) Planeta, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 27, 2022.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Walter H. Planeta, Sr. and Mabel (Weir) Planeta, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life.  A graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, Walter proudly...

Claire Librandi

Claire Librandi

Mar 25, 2022

Claire Librandi, 97, of Fairfield, formerly of Cape Cod Ma. and Cos Cob CT. passed away peacefully on Friday March 25, 2022. Claire was the beloved wife of the late Frank Librandi. Claire was born in Dighton, MA on November 3, 1924 to the late Joseph and Mary Barrett O’Connell.

After completing school, Claire worked...

Eva Elizabeth (Meyer)  Nash

Eva Elizabeth (Meyer) Nash

Mar 16, 2022

Eva Elizabeth Nash, 50, of Davenport, Florida - formerly Madison, Connecticut - was welcomed home to be with the Lord on March 16th, 2022, after a long, arduous, and courageous, battle with Gardner's Syndrome. Eva is the beloved wife of Paul Nash. A cherished daughter, mother, yaya, aunt, cousin, friend - she devoted her life to loving and supporting...

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