Mar 13, 2022

James J. Ruddy, age 80, of Stratford, formerly of Fairfield and the Bronx, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Sunday, March 13, 2022, after a brief illness. He was a devoted husband to Carol A. (nee Bolger) Ruddy for 53 years.

James Joseph Ruddy was born on...

Mar 12, 2022

Joseph A. Walsh, 56, of Bridgeport passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Yale- New Haven Hospital on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Joe was born in Saint Petersburg, FL on June 17, 1965 to Marilyn Bostwick Walsh and the late George Walsh. Joe was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School in Fairfield and was the...

Mar 5, 2022

Doris Anna Steeves, age 90 of Shelton, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of Kenneth W. Steeves, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 5, 2022.  Born in Seymour, the daughter of the late Glen and Anna Hunt, she had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life.  She was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School and worked for Bryant...

Mar 3, 2022

Thomas Harrington Grace, age 89, of Stratford, beloved husband of Diane M. (Rogers) Grace passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, March 3, 2022.  Born in Bridgeport on August 31, 1932, the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Harrington) Grace, he had been a lifelong Stratford resident. In addition to his wife he is survived by...

Feb 27, 2022

Kevin E. Flynn, age 66, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Eileen (Dwyer) Flynn, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 27, 2022.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Edward and Madeline Flynn, he was raised in Stratford and had been a Fairfield resident for the last 23 years. Kevin graduated from St. Mark’s grammar school and Bunnell High School...

Feb 26, 2022

Raymond F. Rasmussen, age 86, a loving husband and father passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022.    He was born in Fairfield, CT and lived there until moving to The Commons of Newtown Assisted Living in 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan L. Bennett Rasmussen.  Ray, a retired Police Lieutenant of the...

Feb 25, 2022

John Charles Shalvoy, Jr., 65, better known as Chip, died peacefully at his Fairfield home on February 25, 2022.

John was predeceased by his parents, John Charles Shalvoy, Sr., and Mary Lou Shalvoy. He is survived by his sister Robin Shalvoy, cousins Cary Rich Jewkes, Mary Lou Halloran, Joann Shannon Davey, and many more loving...

Feb 25, 2022

William (Bill) Bausman Verdier of Nashville, TN died in Bridgeport, Conn. on Friday, February 25, 2022, during a visit with family.   Bill was born in Philadelphia, Penn. on February 12, 1958, to the late William Edward Verdier and Edith Huber Verdier.  The family moved from Havertown, Penn. to Fairfield, Conn. in 1969.  He graduated from Roger Ludlowe...

Feb 25, 2022

Edward F. Hoyt, 86, of Shelton passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 25, 2022. He was the devoted husband to Pauline (Hunt) Hoyt for 64 years after meeting at the Pleasure Beach Ballroom in 1952. Edward was born on October 15, 1935 in Bridgeport to the late Edward S. and Margaret Lorensen Hoyt.

Feb 24, 2022

Elizabeth M. (Tucker) Paige, a lifelong Fairfield resident, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Thursday, February 24, 2022 after a brief illness.

Born June 11, 1928 in Bridgeport, she was predeceased by her husband, Jerome Paige, and son, George Hull.  She leaves behind children, Robert Hull and daughter, Cynthia Hull; granddaughters, Tracy (Ryan) Kazsuk...

Feb 24, 2022

ROCHE Mary L. (Mary Lou) Roche, age 89 of Naples, FL, formerly of Trumbull, beloved wife of her late husband, Jack Roche, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side Thursday, February 24, 2022. She was a loving mother, compassionate nurse, and cherished friend to many. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary...

Feb 21, 2022

Donald Charles Krenkel April 30, 1931 - February 21, 2022 Don was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of LaVerne and Ruth Krenkel.He leaves behind his sister, Shirley Krenkel Reid, two daughters, Sharol (Marc) Wilcoxen and Liza Weldon, both living in Connecticut, as well as two grandchildren, Andrew (Lindsey) Wilcoxen of Florida and Rick Wilcoxen of Connecticut and...

Feb 21, 2022

John P. “Jake” Hill, 92, beloved father and grandfather, died Monday, February 21, 2022, in Fairfield, Connecticut, after a brief illness.

Born to Arthur S. and Teresa (Furey) Hill, Jake grew up in Arlington, Massachusetts.  Winters were spent playing ice hockey with his two older brothers, Arthur and Dick, and summer days were passed happily on the...

Feb 18, 2022

Richard Hoyt, 79,  beloved husband of Janet Hoyt, passed away on Feb. 18, 2022.  He was predeceased by his mother, Frances (Sunny) Hoyt and father, Richard H. Hoyt. A longtime resident of Easton, Dick graduated from Westminster School and Yale University.  He had a fierce love and loyalty for his family, friends ( both the two-legged and four-legged variety)...

Feb 18, 2022

Helen E. Watson was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She left this world suddenly on February 18, 2022 at the age of 87.  While all of us will miss her dearly, we know she is reunited with the love of her life, her husband, the late Albert J. Watson.

Helen was born in...

Feb 18, 2022

H. Jean Tippett, beloved and cherished wife of the late Jack Tippett Sr., of Fairfield, left this earth Friday, February 18, 2022, surrounded by her family, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jean who lived a very active life up to and including age 94, was born in Bridgeport, CT.  Jean grew up alongside her 11...

Feb 16, 2022

Allen J. Norrell, Jr. of Trumbull died at home with his family on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was 83. He is survived by his beloved wife Linda (Ford) Norrell and his loving children, Megan and Christopher. He was a New Jersey native, born in Orange, NJ in 1938 to Allen J. Norrell, Sr. and Kathleen (Lynch) Norrell. A...

Feb 15, 2022

James (Jimmy) E. Prendergast, age 71, of Fairfield, passed away February 15, 2022, at the VA Medical Center in West Haven.  Born in Scranton, PA, the son of the late John “Jack” and Marie (Judge) Prendergast, he came to Fairfield in 1960.  Jimmy graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas Grammar School and Roger Ludlowe High School, class of 1970.  Following...

Feb 8, 2022

Maurice J. Fenton, age 91 of Leland, NC, the beloved husband of Eleanor Ryan Fenton passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022.

Maurice was born on June 29,1930 in Bridgeport, CT and was the son of the late John and Mary (Reardon) Fenton.

He was a member of the Fairfield College Preparatory School’s 1948 graduating...

Feb 4, 2022

Anita (Heetmann) Montuori, of Highland Beach, FL, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of John Montuori, passed away peacefully February 4, 2022. Born on August 17, 1935 in South Hampton, NY to Paul and Elsa (Goldnick) Heetmann, she moved to Fairfield, CT in 1943 and attended the original Timothy Dwight Elementary School and Roger Ludlowe High School.