May 18, 2024

Wanda (Wun Yee) Chee-How, age 90, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late George Chee-How, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was affectionately known by many as "Me-Ma.” Wanda was born on February 10, 1934 to the late Chun Yam Wong & King Hing Kong in Toishan Village, Guangdong, China....

May 17, 2024

James “Jim” Giambalvo was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He peacefully passed away in the presence of family on May 17, 2024, at the age of 96.

Jim was born in 1927, in Queens, New York to Vita and Anthony Giambalvo. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army and attended...

May 15, 2024

Judith Simkins Wilkinson died peacefully at the age of 92 in Newton, MA near family on May 15, 2024. We remember her as a kind and resilient woman with an adventurous and independent spirit.

Judy began her life as Judith Anne Simkins on Nov. 6, 1931, in Fort Lewis, WA, daughter of Tattnall and Margaret Simkins. Her...

May 15, 2024

Nicholas F. Casceillo, 95, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to the late Theresa Stoklosa Casceillo. Nicholas was born in Bridgeport on January 3, 1929 to the late Nicola and Assunta Casceillo.

Nick graduated from Bullard Havens and enlisted in the United States Army where he...

May 9, 2024

With hearts full of love and memories that bring both smiles and tears, we announce the peaceful passing of Kathy Catalano. At the age of 68, Kathy left us to join her parents, Mary and David, in Heaven, where we imagine their joyous reunion fills the skies with laughter. Born in Detroit, Kathy's life was a profound lesson in...

May 9, 2024

David E. LaRosa, age 76, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Patricia A. Denhup, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in Waterbury, the son of the late Edward and Josephine LaRosa, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1987.  David graduated from Wilby High School and received a Bachelor’s...

May 8, 2024

Mary Jane Elizabeth Mason Finnerty, age 82, of Fairfield, Connecticut and Naples, Florida and formerly of Lincroft, New Jersey, died peacefully in her sleep on May 8, 2024 after a long illness.

Mary Jane was the beloved wife of James J. Finnerty, Jr., who died in 2018. They had been married for 53 years. She is survived...

May 7, 2024

Our beloved matriarch, Patricia J. Leahy, age 84 of Fairfield, devoted wife of the late John P. (Bubbie) Leahy, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her family on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Frank Joseph Mongrain and Josephine Myrtle Spencer Mongrain, she had been a Fairfield resident...

May 3, 2024

Virginia Leffert (Ginny) passed away peacefully at Mozaic Senior Services on May 3, 2024 at the young age of 96 years old!  She is now reunited with her Henry, who she has missed tremendously since his passing in 2011.  They celebrated over 60 years of marriage together.  Ginny was always happiest with friends and family surrounding her at frequent...

Apr 30, 2024

Marie (Weege) A. Harlow, age 93, beloved wife of the late Albert L. Harlow, died at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  She was born on November 11, 1930 to Thomas and Lee Attianese. She was raised in Fairfield, CT, and lived there most of her life. She had moved to Wilmington, DE in 2024...

Apr 26, 2024

Robert Benedict Bellitto, Sr. “Bob” passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024 at the age of 82. A proud native of the Bronx, he decamped the borough with his family in 1952 for the pre-suburban wilds of Fairfield, Connecticut, where he lived the rest of his life.

A polio survivor, Bob paid his way through college and...

Apr 21, 2024

Bruce J. Letsch, age 77, beloved husband of Beth (Minton) Letsch, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday April 21, 2024.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Henry and Mary Letsch, he had been a Fairfield resident for over 70 years.   Bruce graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and later took technical courses to become...

Apr 20, 2024

Rufus Kirkland, 82, of Stratford, departed this life on April 20th, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the second son born to the late Gladys (Breland) Kirkland and Joseph Frank Kirkland on April 19th, 1942. Rufus attended Stratford High School during his freshman year and was later transferred to Bunnell High School, where he graduated in 1959. He...

Apr 19, 2024

Linda E. Menz, 73, of Fairfield passed away at home on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Allan Menz. Linda was born in Bridgeport on September 30, 1950 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Swinton McBride.

While on vacation in Hawaii, she met her future husband when he offered to give her a...

Apr 18, 2024

Deacon Joseph H. Gagne, age 82, of Fairfield, beloved husband of nearly 58 years to Roberta E. Gagne, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Thursday, April 18, 2024. Born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Joseph E. and Blanche (Coulombe) Gagne. A graduate of Windham High School, he received a B.A. in Psychology...

Apr 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan Holden Csizmadia, age 79, on April 15, 2024. Joan was surrounded by the love of her family at the time of her passing.

Joan was born in Bridgeport on December 16, 1944. She is predeceased by her parents, Harold and Grace Holden, her sister...

Apr 13, 2024

Rita Louise (Guzzi) Formisano passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, after a long life filled with beauty, art, travel, music, laughter, and love. She was 95. She will be greatly missed and warmly remembered.

Rita was born to John and Emily Guzzi in Newton, Massachusetts, on January 27, 1929. John and his brothers owned and ran...

Apr 11, 2024

Patrick Smith Jr.  passed away on April 11th, 2024. He was born on January 14th, 1932 in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland.

He is survived by his wife Nelida DeCalvo-Smith; his son, Patrick A.(Karen) Smith, his children, Austin Smith, Kelsey (Allon) Rai and his great-grandchildren, Nora and Abigail).  His son, Kevin P. Smith, pre-deceased in 2021,...

Apr 7, 2024

Joseph L. Dyer, age 61, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, April 7, 2024 in the presence of his loved ones.

Born in Queens, NY to John and Margaret “Ruth” (Delap) Dyer, Joe was raised in Fairfield where he would attend Assumption School and graduate from Fairfield Prep with the Class of 1980. His...

Apr 7, 2024

Don Luis Adams Sr, beloved husband of Dorothy L. (MacNeil) Adams, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024, at age 89 after a lengthy illness. A lifelong Fairfield resident, he was born in Bridgeport to the late Joy Charles Adams and Helen Francis (Seydler) Adams.

From early childhood, he developed a love of aviation as well as...