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Patricia  J. Kropitis

Patricia J. Kropitis

Jul 27, 2020

Patricia J. Kropitis, age 83, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 27, 2020. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Victor and Veronica Kropitis, she had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. She graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and spent her entire career working in the medical field. Patricia was an avid basketball fan and especially loved following...

Samuel  Z. Burstein

Samuel Z. Burstein

Jul 24, 2020

BURSTEIN - Samuel Z., 84, of Fairfield, CT, died on July 24, 2020 of pancreatic cancer. Born on October 4, 1935, to Aaron and Pauline (Weixel) Burstein, he brought great joy to, and is mourned by, his beloved wife of 37 years, Susan (Nelson) Burstein and his adoring family: daughter Leslie Balbos (Michael) of Brooklyn, NY; stepdaughter Katie Roper (Preston)...

Sheila Iseppi

Sheila Iseppi

Jul 23, 2020

Sheila Iseppi , born on August 7, 1947 went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2020 . She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John Iseppi, who she greatly missed and who she is now reunited with. Sheila was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and friends. Sheila was survived by...

Thomas  Patrick Griffen

Thomas Patrick Griffen

Jul 22, 2020

Thomas Patrick Griffen, age 61, beloved husband of Dorothy Griffen (Rusak), of Fairfield, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Born in the Bronx in 1958 to Charles and Mary Jo Griffen, Tom spent most of his youth in Park Ridge, New Jersey. Tom always loved the outdoors and camping. In adolescence he achieved the highest rank and award attainable...

Louis  J. Lynas

Louis J. Lynas

Jul 21, 2020

Louis James Lynas passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2020 in Fairfield, CT surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on November 9, 1938 in Stamford, CT to the late Paula (Chapla) and Llewellyn Lynas. Lou is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Marsha. Six children Jim (Jodi) Lynas, Chris (Peggy) Lynas, Kimberly Lynas,...

Anthony  R. Castorina

Anthony R. Castorina

Jul 21, 2020

Anthony R. Castorina, age 94, of Fairfield, beloved husband of both the late Barbara Onder Castorina and Joan Cozza Castorina, passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Anthony and Angelina (Vinceguerra) Castorina, he had been an area resident for most of his life. A 1941 graduate of Warren Harding...

Theodore  Nicholas Zengou

Theodore Nicholas Zengou

Jul 20, 2020

Theodore "Ted" Nicholas Zengou, Jr., age 73, of Fairfield, passed on Monday, July 20, 2020. Born in Bridgeport, Ted was a lifelong area resident. He went to St. John's University in Jamaica, Queens to obtain his RPh and practiced as a pharmacist for most of his life. Prior to attending pharmacology school, he met the love of his life, Margaret,...

Mary  Irene Schultz

Mary Irene Schultz

Jul 15, 2020

Mary Irene Kowalski was born on July 27, 1926 in Fairfield CT, the youngest of eight children. She attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School and Roger Ludlowe High School, and received her RN from Georgetown University in Washington DC where she assisted our wounded troops during WWII. After the War ended she returned to Fairfield where she was introduced to...

Nelda  R. Hull

Nelda R. Hull

Jul 15, 2020

Nelda R. (Wilson) Hull passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2020 ten days after her 100th birthday. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Ellen (Wattenbarger) Wilson. A loving wife and mother, she is survived by her children Phyllis and Harold of Fairfield, David and his wife Carol of Charlotte, NC and many nieces and nephews. She was...

Charlene Armour

Charlene Armour

Jul 11, 2020

Charlene A. Armour, age 57 passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2020 with her daughter and husband by her bedside. Born on July 17th, 1962 in Bridgeport to the late Charles and Lucy Izzo, Charlene was the older of 1 other sibling. She graduated from Trumbull High, and then went on to grow a family permanently in Bridgeport. Married to...

Jean  W. Olenski

Jean W. Olenski

Jul 9, 2020

Jean W. Olenski, of Westport, formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2020. Born in Norwalk, Jean had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life. A graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, she attended Southern CT State University and UConn. She worked at both the Westport and Norwalk Public Libraries. Jean loved being outdoors, listening to...

Timothy  J. Carter

Timothy J. Carter

Jul 7, 2020

Timothy J. Carter passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 7, 2020 at age 68 at his home in Trumbull, CT. He was born to two loving parents, Thomas Harvey Carter and Elizabeth Ernestine Carter in Decatur, IL. Tim began a career in commercial banking after he moved to Kansas City, MO. Sadly, in 1980 at the age of 28, Tim...

Robert  J. Irwin

Robert J. Irwin

Jul 7, 2020

Robert Irwin, age 86, passed away in his home July 7, 2020. Bob was born in the Bronx, New York, March 2, 1934 and was the son of the late Henry and Nora Irwin. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Leanore (Lynn), daughters Leeann and Elisa, and...

Dorothy Alice Bush Peck

Dorothy Alice Bush Peck

Jul 4, 2020

Dorothy Bush Peck, age 91, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Harold "Hal" A. Peck, Jr., passed on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Dorothy dedicated over 40 years of her life caring for the public as a Registered Nurse. She worked most of her career with Drs. Marvin and David Garrell, Dr. Joeseph Herbin, and Dr. Hervey Weitzman. Dorothy was...

Arline  R. Finnerty

Arline R. Finnerty

Jun 29, 2020

Arline Finnerty passed away on June 29, 2020. She enjoyed living at Whitney Glen since November, 1994 and had such wonderful neighbors. I would especially like to thank Jane, Mitch and Sandy who were exceptional and so helpful to my mom during the last year. My mom was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 18,1927 and enjoyed life for 93...

Anne Raynor

Anne Raynor

Jun 29, 2020

Anne (Annie) Molloy Raynor, age 75, formerly of Bridgeport and Stratford, CT passed away Monday, June 29, after a courageous battle with cancer. Anne was born February 5, 1945 in Bridgeport. She was a respected educator, teaching for many years in Stratford and Bridgeport Public Schools. Predeceased by her husband Don Mulhearn in 1980, the couple had a daughter, Nora,...

Stafford  R. Gellatly

Stafford R. Gellatly

Jun 28, 2020

Stafford R. Gellatly, ninety years old, formerly of Connecticut and a resident of Jupiter, Florida for nearly thirty years, passed away on June 28, 2020 after a short illness. He is survived by several nephews and a great niece and great nephew. Mr. Gellatly owned and operated the Gellatly Construction Company in Bridgeport and Trumbull, Connecticut until his retirement. Throughout...

Mary  Naughton Vadas

Mary Naughton Vadas

Jun 25, 2020

Mary Naughton Vadas, age 77, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late George R. Vadas, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Haven, the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes Naughton, she had been a Fairfield resident for nearly 60 years. A graduate of Hamden High School, she received her Licensed Practical...

Nora  Lee Vayser

Nora Lee Vayser

Jun 25, 2020

Nora Lee (DelBuono) Vayser of Fairfield, CT and Boynton Beach, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 25, 2020 after a brief illness at age 94. Born in Bridgeport, CT on December 10, 1925 to Joseph and Josephine (DeGirolamo) DelBuono. Nora had a deep relationship with her Lord and Savior. A devoted member of Trinity St....

Ann  R. Horton

Ann R. Horton

Jun 17, 2020

Ann R. Horton, age 97, of Fairfield died on June 17th, 2020. Ann was the daughter of John and Anna Rascan and predeceased by her brother Joseph and sister Mary Ann. She was the widow of George M. Horton and is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Newtown, CT) and Gary Kopsco (Fairfield, CT), grandsons Peter (VT) and David Kopsco (NJ)...

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