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Joan DeNicolo Antisdale

Joan DeNicolo Antisdale

Nov 18, 2024

Joan DeNicolo Antisdale, 66, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 44 years of Kevin M. Antisdale, died peacefully at her home on November 18, 2024, after a courageous seven-month fight against cancer. The daughter of the late Felix C. and Mary (Caulfield) DeNicolo, Joan was born in Norwich on November 7, 1958. She was a 1976 graduate of Norwich Free Academy...

James C. Howell

James C. Howell

Nov 17, 2024

James "Jim" Howell died at the age of 94 at home in Jupiter, Florida on November 17, 2024. He was a Snowbird and split his time between Fairfield and West Palm Beach. Jim leaves behind Jean Howell a devoted wife of 44 years, his loving children Greg and Lynn and four stepchildren, Steve, Kim, Scott and Stacee who all loved...

Dorothy Dunn Northcott

Dorothy Dunn Northcott

Nov 13, 2024

Dorothy (Dunn) Northcott, 91, passed away on November 13, 2024 at Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull. Dot, or DD as she was known to her grandchildren, was born on May 5th, 1933, daughter of Dorothy (Odlin) Dunn and James Stannard Dunn. She spent much of her childhood living in Andover, New Hampshire, and was a graduate of Tenacre School and St...

Michael Martin Devaney

Michael Martin Devaney

Nov 12, 2024

Michael M. Devaney, age 93, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Cambridge Manor. Born in Lenadoon Point, County Sligo, Ireland, he was the cherished son of the late Patrick and Katie Devaney. Michael immigrated to the United States in 1959 and enjoyed a long, dedicated career as a truck driver, retiring as a proud lifelong...

James Hawkins Craiglow

James Hawkins Craiglow

Nov 7, 2024

James “Jim” Hawkins Craiglow, a revered educator, devoted husband, loving father, and lifelong Philadelphia Phillies fan, died on November 7, 2024 at his home in Fairfield, CT at the age of 82. Over his long career he instilled a love of learning in the countless students whose lives he touched — as a high school teacher, an athletic coach, and...

Alan F. Offeney

Alan F. Offeney

Oct 29, 2024

Alan F. Offeney, age 67, of Stratford, formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Clarence and Evelyn Offeney, Alan had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School, class of 1975. Alan was employed for many years in the warehouse operations of numerous...

Robert Boroskey

Robert Boroskey

Oct 27, 2024

Robert (Bob/Bubba) Boroskey, 83, currently resided in Cocoa, FL., the beloved husband of 62 years and 3 years of dating to Catherine T. Boroskey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27th, 2024. He was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Joseph and Pauline Boroskey. He lived most of his life in Fairfield, CT. Bob (Bubba) worked for the Town...

Gerald Francis McCarthy

Gerald Francis McCarthy

Oct 26, 2024

The classified results of today’s Irish Sports Pages have arrived and read as follows… Gerald “Jerry” Francis McCarthy, age 68, a man dedicated to his family above all else, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his wife, children, siblings, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Jerry was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late...

Eleanor F. Bruckmann

Eleanor F. Bruckmann

Oct 24, 2024

Eleanor F. Bruckmann, age 96, formerly of Fairfield and Guilford, beloved wife of 72 years of C. Robert (Bob) Bruckmann, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Springs at Watermark. Born in New York City, the daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine McGarry, she had been a Fairfield resident for over 20 years...

Staffan Olof Grigholm

Staffan Olof Grigholm

Oct 20, 2024

Staffan Olof Grigholm, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, colleague and friend, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, at the age of 82, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 27, 1941, in Karlstad, Sweden, and raised in Gävle, Sweden, Staffan lived a life enriched by family, adventure, and friendships.

The son of Stig-Olof and Inga Grigholm, and brother of...

Francis Lyon

Francis Lyon

Oct 20, 2024

Francis Lyon died peacefully in the loving presence of his daughter in law Beverly Jean Lyon on October 20. Fran leaves behind 3 sons, David, Mark and Dan, along with a grandson, Daniel Christopher Lyon and granddaughter Kathryn Grace Patterson.

Fran's story is extraordinary because at 97, along with the last number of years, he played an integral role in the...

Linda Graham Brockman

Linda Graham Brockman

Oct 17, 2024

Linda Graham Brockman, of Vernon, CT died peacefully in the care of Hospice at Home on Oct. 17, 2024, in the fifty-ninth year of her marriage to the Rev. Dr. Bennett A. Brockman. She is survived by Ben and their sons William Brockman and his wife Lucy Hadden of Boston and Nathan Brockman and his wife Anne Ross of Philadelphia;...

Gail H. Bernstein

Gail H. Bernstein

Oct 17, 2024

Gail H. Bernstein, 89, of Fairfield passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 17, 2024. She was the wife of the late Jerome Bernstein. Gail was born in Bridgeport on August 10, 1935 to the late Roger and Lillian Harvey.

Prior to her retirement, Gail was the benefits coordinator for the Town of Westport for 30+ years....

Joan Homa

Joan Homa

Oct 10, 2024

Joan C. Homa, 85, of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2024. Born in New York, NY May 12, 1939 to the late John and Elizabeth Hartley Conlin. 

Joan was welcomed into the heavenly arms of her loving husband Jim Homa, her sister Margaret, her parents John and Elizabeth Conlin and many family members and friends. 

A gifted...

Maria Fortuna

Maria Fortuna

Oct 5, 2024

Maria Fortuna, 62, of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Bridgeport, daughter of Rena Fortuna and the late Ralph Fortuna, she attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School and Roger Ludlowe High School, class of 1979. Maria held various jobs throughout her life, including at the Fairfield County Advocate where...

Gloria Almeida

Gloria Almeida

Oct 3, 2024

Gloria Y. Almeida, 85, of Bridgeport passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 3, 2024. She was the beloved wife to Alfredo Almeida for over 47 years. Gloria was born August 6, 1939 in Ecuador to the late Jorge and Victoria Cisneros.

Upon her immigration to the United States, Gloria honed her skills as a natural caregiver and worked...

Rose Marie "Rosie" Schofield

Rose Marie "Rosie" Schofield

Oct 2, 2024

Rose Marie “Rosie” Schofield, 92, formerly of Easton, was reunited in Heaven with her husband Larry on their 70th wedding anniversary. Rosie was born in Hamburg, Wisconsin on August 21, 1932 to the late Edwin and Hertha Ollmann. 

Rosie’s career as a Registered Nurse spanned many decades and she provided skilled care to countless patients. Her strong work ethic and dedication...

Ellen Longbine Waugh

Ellen Longbine Waugh

Sep 25, 2024

Ellen Longbine Waugh, loving wife of Steven Waugh, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024 at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 30, 1964 in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine Longbine. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her beloved children, Katherine and Michael,...

Janet J. Peck

Janet J. Peck

Sep 22, 2024

Janet J. Eckert Peck, affectionately known as “JJ,” passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024 in Fairfield, Connecticut. Born on May 24, 1955, in Bridgeport, she was the third daughter of Irene (Randall) and Charles Eckert.

Janet grew up singing in her school and church choirs and showcased her talents in musicals and school performances at Roger Ludlowe High School in...

Nick Wiant

Nick Wiant

Sep 20, 2024

Nick Wiant, after just 23 years, died in his sleep on September 20, 2024 following a seizure. Nick is survived by his parents Matt and Kathy Wiant of Fairfield CT, his sister Sara Wiant (Toni Divic) of London UK, sister Eliza Wiant (Mackenzie Thomas) of Washington DC, his Grandma Dorothy, Nouna Penny, Nouno Chris (Cynthia), Aunt Becky (Scott) and Uncle...

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