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Sara Lane Macallaster

Sara Lane Macallaster

Apr 1, 2024

Sara Lane MacAllaster, age 67, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, April 1 st 2024. She was born in Alexandria Bay, NY, on August 1st, 1956, to the late Archie Freeman MacAllaster II and Barbara Torrey MacAllaster. The family later moved to Southport Connecticut, where she spent most of her childhood.

She was...

Casey Thomas Stopa

Casey Thomas Stopa

Mar 29, 2024

Casey Thomas Stopa, age 29 of Fairfield, a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024.  Casey was born in Bridgeport, CT and was the sweetest little boy there could be.  He was a great brother to all of his siblings and had many friends growing up that were special to him.  Casey...

Deborah Ann (Grogan)  Grogan

Deborah Ann (Grogan) Grogan

Mar 23, 2024

Deborah (Debbie) Grogan, age 61, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home in Waterbury.  Debbie was born in Rome, New York, and grew up in Trumbull, Connecticut.  A graduate of Trumbull High School and the National Academy of Hairdressing, Debbie spent many years traveling the United States as a military spouse before returning to...

Joan A. (Lanzo)  Reynolds

Joan A. (Lanzo) Reynolds

Mar 19, 2024

Joan Reynolds, 82, of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

She leaves behind her loving children Donna (Mark) Haversat and Geri (Chris) Arison, son-in-law Joseph Delco, grandchildren Kristen (Corey) Edmonds, Paul (Lisa) Delco, Tyler (Heather) Haversat, Matthew (Abby) Haversat, Kimberly and Courtney Arison, and Paige and...

George Joseph Valentino

George Joseph Valentino

Mar 16, 2024

George J. Valentino, age 96, of Westport, beloved husband of the late Dolores G. Valentino, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 16, 2024.  Born in the Bronx, NY the son of the late William and Louisa (Dolly) Valentino, he had been an area resident for most of his life.  He served in the US Army during World War II and...

Peter James Corbett

Peter James Corbett

Mar 15, 2024

Peter James Corbett, age 61, of Fairfield passed away on March 15, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. Peter was born in New Haven on February 22, 1963 to Peter Hand and Barbara Thomason Corbett. In addition to his parents, Peter is survived by his cherished wife of 36 years, Jennifer Loucas Corbett and his children; Peter, Jr. (Piper...

Jill K. Wellner

Jill K. Wellner

Mar 14, 2024

Jill K. Wellner, 69, of Fairfield passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2024 surviving nearly six years after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, a true testament to her strength and courage.  She is the loving wife of Ken Walker. Jill was born in Norwalk, CT on November 14, 1954 to the late Thomas and Eugenie Kantor.

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Margot Woyda

Margot Woyda

Mar 12, 2024

Margot Woyda, 73 of Bronxville, NY, formerly of Fairfield passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024. Margot was the wife of the late Witold Woyda. Margot was born on May 29, 1950 in Gdynia, Poland to the late Andrew and Anna Zborowski.

Margot received her Master’s Degree in Linguistics from the University of Warsaw and a degree...

Ciro Carmelo Cespedes Molina

Ciro Carmelo Cespedes Molina

Mar 12, 2024

Ciro Carmelo Cespedes Molina, 63, of Bridgeport, passed away at Bridgeport Hospital. He is the loving husband of Vilma Marina Vargas de Cespedes. Ciro was born in Bolivia to Moises and Dora. Then He traveled to Venezuela around 1980 when he met Vilma.  Both moved to the US a few years ago to keep working hard and get a...

Dolores Ethel (Hilbert)  O'Connor

Dolores Ethel (Hilbert) O'Connor

Mar 9, 2024

Dolores Ethel (nee Hilbert) O’Connor, beloved wife of the late James Joseph O’Connor, passed peacefully on March 9, 2024.  Born and raised in New York, NY, she and Jim moved to Queens, NY, to raise their family and then retired to Milford, CT where they could watch their grandchildren grow.  It was there that she was able to sit...

Nathaniel Leavenworth Lee

Nathaniel Leavenworth Lee

Mar 7, 2024

Nathaniel Leavenworth Lee passed away on March 7, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved son of Benjamin Lee and Emily Tang and the treasured baby brother of Matthew and Claire Lee.

Born in New Haven, CT on September 27, 2023 at 26 weeks, he fought bravely to leave the NNICU and...

James John Zadrovicz, Sr.

James John Zadrovicz, Sr.

Mar 5, 2024

James Zadrovicz, Sr., 89, a life-long resident of Fairfield, CT and the loving and devoted husband of 68 years to Veronica Baldyga Zadrovicz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Born July 18, 1934 on the family farm to the late John and Anna Zadrovicz of Fairfield, Jim became a carpenter at the...

Mary Ellen (Kachmar)  Peterson

Mary Ellen (Kachmar) Peterson

Mar 3, 2024

Mary Ellen Peterson,78, of Fairfield passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the morning of March 3, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Peterson. Mary Ellen was born in Bridgeport on January 12, 1946 to the late Andrew and Mary Irene Kachmar.

While raising a young family Mary Ellen was a devoted...

Robert H. Fredericks

Robert H. Fredericks

Feb 28, 2024

Robert H. Fredericks, 66, of New London, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away on February 28, 2024. Robert was born on June 18, 1957 to the late Frank and Eleanor Beattie Fredericks.

Robert was a TV enthusiast and loved watching,  " The Price is Right ".

Robert is survived by his brothers...

Patrick L. Carroll, Jr.

Patrick L. Carroll, Jr.

Feb 28, 2024

Patrick L, Carroll, Jr., a lifelong resident of Fairfield and beloved husband of 60 years to the late

Millicent M. Carroll, died on February 28 th at Carolton Convalescent Hospital surrounded by his

family’s love a few weeks shy of his 101st birthday.

“Pat” was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School...

John Peter Panigutti

John Peter Panigutti

Feb 20, 2024

John Peter Panigutti, age 80, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in West Haven. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Louis Anthony Panigutti, Sr. and Mary (Poinelli) Panigutti, he graduated from Andrew Warde High School and entered the U.S. Army in 1964.  John proudly served in the Army Airborne...

Neil Oliver Rice

Neil Oliver Rice

Feb 15, 2024

Neil Oliver Rice was born in Allentown, PA to loving parents Florence Ritter Rice and Henry Charles Rice on September 28, 1941. He died peacefully at home on February 15th, with his wife Carol Lasseter at his side after valiantly battling ill health for several years.

First and foremost, Neil was a devoted and loving son, brother,...

Herbert Briggs Smith

Herbert Briggs Smith

Feb 14, 2024

Herbert Briggs Smith, 81, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024, with his family by his side. He was the  beloved husband of 61 years to Ann (Annie) L. Barich Smith. Herb was born in Huntington, NY, on August 14, 1942, to the  late Warren Sales and Eleanor Cooper Smith.

Herb grew up in New...

Joseph Risicato

Joseph Risicato

Feb 11, 2024

Joseph Risicato, 97, of Fairfield passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2024. Joe was born on May 4, 1926 to the late Matteo and Elizabeth Granata Risicato.

Joe was a proud Navy veteran during World War II, having entered at only 17 years of age. He was an avid Frank Sinatra and  New York Yankees...

William J. Smith

William J. Smith

Feb 8, 2024

William J. “Bill” Smith, Jr. 75, of Fairfield passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on February 8, 2024. Bill was the beloved husband of Martha Schleier Smith. He was born in Stamford on October 10, 1948 to the late William J. Sr. and Marie Horton Smith of Stamford.

After graduating Stamford High School, Bill...

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