Obituaries
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...
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
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....
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...
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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