Obituaries
Vincent Joseph Tumminello, Md
Dec 25, 2021
Dr. Vincent Joseph Tumminello, 79, passed away on December 25, 2021, in Fairfield, CT.
Born and raised in Stamford, CT, he attended St. Basil’s Preparatory School before going on to earn a B.S. at Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA. He graduated from Tufts Medical School in Boston, MA in 1968 and interned at Baylor...
Richard E. "Dick" Ruot
Dec 23, 2021
Richard Edmond (Dick) Ruot, 79, formerly of Fairfield and Monroe, Connecticut, passed away in his home in The Villages, Florida on Thursday, December 23, 2021. His wife, Barbara, was by his side as were his 3 beloved dogs Kelsey, Trudy and Ali.
He is survived by his brother Alan (Brenda) of Arizona – his two...
Margaret Bain (Dale) Mccain
Dec 21, 2021
After many years of diabetes and increasing dementia, Margaret Bain Dale McCain, of Fairfield, wife of Arthur W. McCain, Jr., died peacefully December 21, 2021at Maplewood Senior Center, Strawberry Hill Ave. Norwalk CT.
A dedicated and beloved homemaker, daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, Margaret, known as Peggy, had been a Fairfield resident since 1973. She was...
Nancy Ruth (Thomas) Braun
Dec 21, 2021
Nancy Ruth (Thomas) Braun, beloved wife of Dr. Robert B. Braun, of Fairfield, passed away after a short illness, with her family by her side on December 21, 2021.
Born on March 28, 1929 in Elizabeth, NJ, Nancy was raised in Waukesha, WI, where her family owned the Thomas Press. She attended Carroll College and...
Stephen B. Spear
Dec 20, 2021
Stephen B. Spear, age 80, of Branford, passed peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the West Haven Veterans’ Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bridgeport, Stephen grew up in Fairfield, graduating from Andrew Warde High School. He went on to pursue higher education through Norwich University before enlisting in the Army. Upon discharge from the...
Sarah Ann Michels
Dec 19, 2021
Sarah Ann Michels, age 65, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Norwalk, CT. She is survived by her daughter, Haley Michels Strader, her son, Harlan Lynn Strader III, her son-in-law, William H. McCabe Jr., her mother, Ann Michels, her brothers Stephen and Christian Michels, and sisters Martha Michels and Linda Carchia.
Sarah was born...
Gail Ruth Hitchcock
Dec 19, 2021
Gail Ruth Hitchcock, 82, of Myrtle Beach, SC formerly of Monroe, CT passed away on December 19, 2021. Gail is the loving wife of the late Lee Hitchcock, who predeceased her in August. Gail was born on April 22, 1939 to the late E. Gordon and Ruth Streck Bayers.
Gail was an active member of...
Marian (Samperi) Barakat
Dec 17, 2021
Marian Barakat, age 67, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, December 17, 2021. Born in Harlem, NY, the daughter of the late Fred and Mafalda Samperi, she had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life. Marian worked in administration at MBI for 30 years. She was a dog lover all her life. Marian’s greatest...
Donald J. Fields
Dec 15, 2021
Donald J. Fields, age 75 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital with his loving wife Gay at his side Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Born in Rutland, VT, the son of the late Leo and Mary Fields, he had been a Fairfield area resident for over 65 years. Don graduated from St. Charles Parochial Grammar School, Notre Dame...
Thomas Julius Milligan
Dec 14, 2021
Thomas Julius Milligan, 28, of Fairfield, passed away suddenly on December 14, 2021. He is the loving son of Nancy Milligan and the late Robert Milligan. Thomas is survived by an aunt, Stephanie Hrynyk of Syracuse and several cousins.
Thomas was an accomplished musician; he excelled at playing the euphonium, which he played since he...
Lisa (Giordano) Ludvinsky
Dec 13, 2021
Lisa Giordano Ludvinsky passed away unexpectedly December 13, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Layla and Layla’s husband Adam Bennison, her ex-husband Albert Ludvinsky, her mother Suzanne Giordano, her brother Raymond Giordano and two nieces Amber Elliott and Cameron Elliott.
She was predeceased by her sister Jennifer Giordano Elliott and her father Raymond Giordano Sr.
...Barbara "Bobbie" Callahan
Dec 11, 2021
Barbara “Bobbie”Callahan, educator and champion for children and families, dies at 76
Barbara “Bobbie” Callahan of Fairfield, CT passed away on Dec. 11th after a long and hard-fought four year battle with endometrial cancer. Bobbie is survived by her partner and husband of over 30 years, Ed Hayes, along with her three children, two stepchildren,...
Sanilia (Saint Louis) Trofort
Dec 11, 2021
Sanilia Trofort, age 80, of Trumbull, beloved wife of 62 years of Francis Trofort, passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Born September 27, 1941 in Léogâne, Haiti, the daughter of the late Grison and Saint Elia (Jean-Louis) Saint-Louis, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and a woman...
Frank Ostrosky, Jr.
Dec 10, 2021
Frank Ostrosky, Jr.,92, lifelong resident of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was the devoted husband of 70 years to Kathryn Freeman Ostrosky. Frank was born in Bridgeport on June 7, 1929 to the late Frank and Helen Macgue Ostrosky.
After his graduation from Roger Ludlowe, Frank bravely served in the US Army. Upon...
Jane (Petro) Kuzas
Dec 10, 2021
Southbury - On Friday, December 10, 2021, Jane Kuzas, age 94 , beloved wife of the late Vincent Kuzas, passed peacefully at River Glen Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Kuzas, born in Ansonia, was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Gabryzewski) Petro. She was a longtime Fairfield resident and was a retired employee of the...
W. Bradley Morehouse
Dec 4, 2021
W. Bradley Morehouse, son of H. Livingston Morehouse and Elisabeth Havens Morehouse, born July 30, 1923, died on December 4, 2021, at his Southport home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Morehouse was descended from early settlers on both sides, his father’s ancestors having arrived in Fairfield in 1640 and his mother’s in Stratford in 1639.
...Catherine R. Klosky
Dec 3, 2021
Catherine R. “Cathy” Klosky, 77, of Fairfield passed away on December 3, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. She is the beloved wife of 56 years to Edward “Joe” Klosky. Catherine was born in Bridgeport on February 8, 1944 to the late Walter Baxter and Margaret Tomlinson Baxter.
Catherine graduated from Andrew Warde High School and attended...

Sebastian F. Bastidas
Dec 1, 2021
Sebastian Bastidas, 31 of Bridgeport passed away on December 1, 2021at his home due to kidney failure. He was born in Norwalk, CT October 20, 1990 to Mario Bastidas and Jenny Garcia.
After graduating as Magna Cum Laude of his class at Fairfield Prep, Salutatorian of his class at Our Lady of Assumption, also he was inducted...
Nancy Y. (Yates) Armour
Nov 29, 2021
Nancy Y. Armour, age 87, of Beavercreek, Ohio, and formerly of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed into eternity on November 29, 2021. She was born October 27, 1934, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Yates
Nancy, a first generation American, grew up the youngest of four siblings. She enjoyed the simple life of picking berries from...
Phyllis Rose (Erickson) Enabnit
Nov 29, 2021
Phyllis Rose Enabnit, age 97, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 50 years to the late Elgin G. Enabnit, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, November 29, 2021. Born in Millville, MN, the daughter of the late William and Alice Erickson, she had been a Fairfield resident for many years. Early in her life, Mrs. Enabnit worked...
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