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Jose  Alberto Alicea

Jose Alberto Alicea

Sep 6, 2020

It is with extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jose Alicea at the age of 53 years old. He was born in Stamford, CT on October 1st 1966. He passed away on September 6th 2020. He leaves behind 6 children. Jose Alicea Jr, Damaris Acevedo, Julissa Alicea, Alyssa Alicea, Josiah Alicea and Joshua Alicea. As...

David  F. Calliari

David F. Calliari

Sep 1, 2020

David F. Calliari, age 95, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Ida M. Calliari, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Fayette Township, PA, the son of the late Francis and Emma Calliari, he had been a Fairfield resident for over 50 years. He was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran where he...

Robert  G. Macquarrie

Robert G. Macquarrie

Sep 1, 2020

Robert G. MacQuarrie, age 83, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Gail P. MacQuarrie, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Robert B. and Helen (Gray) MacQuarrie, he was a lifelong Fairfield resident. Bob graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1954 and later received an...

James  Michael Curran

James Michael Curran

Aug 28, 2020

James Michael Curran, age 59 of Westport, beloved husband of Stacie Derrin Curran and devoted father of Dylan, Shea, Carly, and Charlie, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving family after his battle with cancer. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of the late Thomas and Ruth Curran, Jimmy grew up in...

Patricia M. Van Kuren

Patricia M. Van Kuren

Aug 28, 2020

Patricia M. Van Kuren, age 80, born on February 28, 1940, of Stratford, CT passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020. Patricia is predeceased by her parents Robert and Ida Emmerich as well as her sister Janice Emmerich. Patricia is survived by her only child, Robert Van Kuren Jr., and daughter in law Baby. Four grandchildren; Aliyah, Amanda, Anastacia, and...

John  G. Gisondi

John G. Gisondi

Aug 25, 2020

Dr. John G. Gisondi of Fairfield, Connecticut died at home on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at age 80. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 2nd, 1939 to Antoinette Meluso Gisondi and Cosimo Francis Gisondi, originally of The Bronx, New York. The youngest of four boys, he attended St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City before matriculating to...

Wayne  A. Randall

Wayne A. Randall

Aug 23, 2020

Wayne A. Randall, of Trumbull, formerly of Stamford and Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the age of 97. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen M. Randall for nearly 64 years. Born in Clinton, MA to Rufus and Beth (Walker) Randall, Wayne spent much of his early life on his family dairy farm...

Carol  A. Previs

Carol A. Previs

Aug 22, 2020

Carol A. Previs, age 76, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 53 years to the late Roger T. Previs, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Fairfield. Carol's greatest enjoyment in life was supporting her late husband's educational career. She is survived by her sister Sandra Clabby and her husband William; and two nephews, Shawn...

Dennis Prendergast

Dennis Prendergast

Aug 21, 2020

Dennis "Skin" Sean Prendergast, age 63 of Fairfield, left this world to sail on bigger seas the evening of August 21, 2020 as the sun was setting, surrounded by loved ones. Born to John "Jack" and Marie (Judge) Prendergast in Easton, PA in 1956, Dennis and his family moved to Fairfield where he attended St. Thomas Aquinas School. He...

Louis  F. Fernous,  Jr.

Louis F. Fernous, Jr.

Aug 17, 2020

Louis F. Fernous, Jr. age 81, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Eileen M. Fernous, passed away peacefully Monday, August 17, 2020 at Sturges Ridge. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Louis F. Fernous, Sr. and Adelaide Fernous, he had been a Fairfield resident for over 30 years. He graduated from Adelphi University and worked for...

Edward J. O'Neill, Ph.D

Edward J. O'Neill, Ph.D

Aug 16, 2020

Edward John O'Neill, Ph.D, age 78, of Trumbull, loving husband of Frances (Neary) O'Neill, passed away peacefully Sunday with his loving wife by his side, August 16, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital following a courageous battle with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Born in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Bernard and Alice (Kennedy) O'Neill, he had been an area resident...

Gregory Martire

Gregory Martire

Aug 11, 2020

Gregory R. Martire, age 97, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Margaret Martire, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Born in Longobardia, Italy, the son of the late Francesco and Giovanna Martire, he immigrated to the United States in 1937 onboard the SS Rex. Greg proudly served in the U.S. Army Special Operations Division during World War II...

Margaret  E. Rollins

Margaret E. Rollins

Aug 9, 2020

Margaret Rollins, age 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Middlebury Convalescent Home. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Sudora, she had been a lifelong Fairfield area resident. Following graduation from Roger Ludlow High School, Marge or Red, as she was nicknamed, began a long career with McKesson & Robbins, rising to...

Jake Panus

Jake Panus

Aug 9, 2020

Jake Panus, of Southport, CT, passed away at the tender age of 16 on Sunday, August 9, 2020 in an automobile accident in Rhode Island on Block Island. Jake joyfully arrived on this planet in the early morning hours of May 13, 2004 in New Orleans, Louisiana with full of head of hair that quickly spiraled into beautiful golden curls....

Jonathan  M. Vida

Jonathan M. Vida

Aug 9, 2020

Jonathan M. Vida, age 38, of Boise, ID, formerly of Fairfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Born in Bridgeport, Jonathan was the loving son of Anthony M. Vida, Sr. of Fairfield and Rose Zicca Vida of Boise, ID. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 2001 and worked in Landscaping, and most recently, as a plumber's apprentice....

James  Paul Fedoryk

James Paul Fedoryk

Aug 8, 2020

James P. Fedoryk, age 54, of Bridgeport, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. Born in Bay Shore, NY, the son of the late Freddie and Sheila Fedoryk, he had been a Fairfield area resident since 1997. Jim received his Bachelors degree from Marist College, an MBA from Pace University and a Masters in Education from Sacred Heart...

Rosemarie  Schlenk Wilkinson

Rosemarie Schlenk Wilkinson

Aug 7, 2020

Wilkinson, Rosemarie (Schlenk) of Fairfield, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on August 7, 2020 at home with her children present. Born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Josef and Caroline (Hamilton) Schlenk, she resided in Fairfield for over 70 years. She earned her teaching certificate from The Fannie A. Smith School in Bridgeport, CT and her...

Mary  O. Skrovanek

Mary O. Skrovanek

Aug 6, 2020

Mary O. Skrovanek, beloved mother, wife and friend, formerly of Fairfield CT, died peacefully Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Center in Stratford, CT. Born in Doac, Slovakia on September 5, 1920, Mary was the oldest child of Adolfina Masark and Joseph Otocka. Mary came to the United States when she was 18 and worked for many years...

Robert  W. Arel

Robert W. Arel

Aug 2, 2020

Robert W. Arel, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Judith Arel, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 2, 2020 in his residence. Happily married for 60 years. Born in Crookston, MN, the son of the late Walter and Melina Arel, he had been a Fairfield for the last 50 years. Bob received a BS Degree in Engineering from Marquette University and worked...

Wilma Henrietta Swanson

Wilma Henrietta Swanson

Jul 27, 2020

Wilma Henrietta Swanson (12/8/29-7/27/20), 90 years, Fairfield, CT. Born in New York, NY, to John and Josephine Stroh, Wilma spent her earlier years growing up in Europe with her "Foster Vati and Mutti," returning to the United States after enduring WWII in German occupied territories. She embodied the American dream, an immigrant, though actually a citizen. She learned English,...

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