Obituaries
Gilbert H. Engels
Apr 27, 2020
Gilbert Engels of Southport, CT, aged 91 years, passed away on April 27, 2020 at his home with his loving wife Anna by his side. Gil was born in Germany in 1929 and immigrated to the Bronx as a child. Gil was the loving patriarch of his family consisting of his wife Anna, his two children, Gil Jr. and Gwynne,...
Bruce Lincoln Whyte
Apr 27, 2020
Bruce Lincon Whyte 79, died 4.27 at Ludlowe Center. He spent much of his life in Greenwich Village. In 1972 he founded Original Print Collectors Group which sold signed, limited edition prints. In this era, Bruce served as Treasurer of the National Arts Club. Known for his spontaneity, generosity and off-beat humor he was also an avid photographer and world...
Mary Patricia Zagozan
Apr 26, 2020
Mary Patricia Zagozan, age 87, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Richard C. Zagozan, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2020 at St. Vincent's Medical center. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, one of eleven children of the late Daniel and Catherine Cameron, she had been a Fairfield resident for over 50 years. Mrs. Zagozan was a daily communicant of...
Kathleen Wrabel Kennedy
Apr 25, 2020
On April 25, 2020, Kathleen Dorothe Kennedy passed away at home with family at her side. Kathleen was pre-deceased by her husband, John (Jack) M. Kennedy and her parents, John E. and Dorothe L. Wrabel of Fairfield, CT. Kathleen is survived by her children, Andrew E. Kennedy and Sarah Kennedy of Fairfield County; her brother, John (Jack) E. Wrabel IV...
Paul Peter Caldwell
Apr 25, 2020
Sunday was a gloomy day in Fairfield, CT, appropriate for a world with no Paul Caldwell. His well-spent life ended suddenly on Saturday, April 25th, 2020 taking the color with it. This kind, unassuming and gentle man passed away at home at 66. Paul was born in Rochdale, England to Leonard and Rosemarie Caldwell. He came to New York City...
John Gibson Russell
Apr 21, 2020
John Gibson Russell, born February 6, 1928, passed away at the age of 92 in the early morning hours of April 21, 2020 in Fairfield, CT. John was the only child of J. Thomas Russell and Frances Gibson Russell and the grandson of Charles Robert Gibson, founder of the CR Gibson Company, Norwalk, CT. He grew up in New York...
Robert T. Shackleton
Apr 20, 2020
Robert T. Shackleton passed away on April 20, 2020. He was born in Bridgeport April 18, 1950 to Robert W. and Patricia Shackleton. Rob just celebrated his 70th birthday enjoying Facetime with his grandchildren Lucas Nicholson, Alexa Caffrey and Colin Caffrey. Rob is survived by his wife Linda and daughter Erin Nicholson and her husband Kris and daughter Dawn Caffrey...
George French
Apr 18, 2020
George French, age 71, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Griffin Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late George and Julia French, he had been a lifelong Bridgeport resident. George was employed in the construction industry for many years. In his younger years, George loved to ride his moped. Survivors include a son, George Robert...
Ann Latronica Nesbitt
Apr 17, 2020
FAIRFIELD - Ann (Levine) Latronica Nesbitt, 83, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020, at the Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Fairfield. She was born on July 26, 1936, in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Louis Levine and Ruth (Schreckinger) Levine Parish, and later, beloved stepdaughter of the late Reginald Parish. She was a 1954...
Phyllis Beatrice Antonetz
Apr 17, 2020
Phyllis Beatrice Antonetz, née Pirro, age 103, of Fairfield, CT beloved wife of the late Alexander Antonetz and who lived her life with graceful joy of family and friends and a lifelong quest for learning, died on Friday, April 17, 2020 due to complications of the coronavirus. Phyllis was born on March 8, 1917 in New York City. Her parents,...
Helen M. Zavada
Apr 17, 2020
Helen M. Zavada, age 92 of Fairfield, Connecticut, beloved wife of the late Michael J. Zavada passed away on April 17, 2020. Helen was also the beloved mother of four children. She is survived by Christine Zavada of Newtown, Michael and Jeanne Zavada of Odessa, Texas, Annette Zavada of Fairfield, and Mary Frank of Easton. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the...
Robert G. Roach
Apr 16, 2020
Robert G. Roach (Bob "Bobby), 64 of Wilton, CT passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020. He now rests in peace following a hard fought battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his beloved wife, Paula Roach, his son and daughter-in-law, David and Rita Roach, his daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Joseph Walker, and his five beautiful grandchildren...
Mary Jane Pierson
Apr 16, 2020
Mary Jane Pierson, Dies at 86 A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died on April 16 in Fairfield, Connecticut. Mary Jane Pierson was born on May 12, 1933 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Ernest and Philomena Mastrangelo, immigrants from Campobasso, Italy. Raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut she was extremely proud of her Italian heritage. She was happiest when she was...
Pauline Marion Fox
Apr 16, 2020
The incredible, 92-year life of Pauline Marion (Wright) Fox began on a farm in Breezy Hill, N.H., August 31, 1928, born to Florence and Elwood Wright. As the youngest daughter of seven children (Roger, Iola, Barbara, Susan, Irene, and "Jim" Elwood), Pauline learned self-reliance while mastering selfless love. Just as growing up in the Depression shaped Pauline's formative years, so...
Robert Kearney Stevens
Apr 15, 2020
Robert Kearney Stevens, age 91, beloved husband of Trudy Stevens passed away on April 15. Bob was born in Lancaster, PA son of W. Ross and Helen Coe Stevens. He attended Rider College and served aboard the U.S.S. Bataan during the Korean War. Bob was the Owner of the R. K. Stevens Co. and an active member of First Church...
Jean M. Mate
Apr 14, 2020
Jean M. Mate, age 87, of Fairfield, beloved wife of John J. Mate, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Born in New York City, the daughter of the late James and Bessie (Barocsi) Selling, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1956. A 1951 graduate of Bassick High School, Jean retired from...
Richard Vincent Risley
Apr 14, 2020
Richard Vincent Risley "Riz" age 63 passed away suddenly on April 14th. He was born in Sacramento, CA on September 18, 1956 to the late George "Babe" Risley and the late Barbara Brown Horvath. He lived most of his life in Fairfield, CT, and he graduated from Andrew Warde high school in 1974. He was a talented roofer and ski...
William Kashetta
Apr 13, 2020
William Kashetta, age 67, of Westport died April 13, 2020 at Connecticut Hospice after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. He was born August 10, 1952. He grew up in Westport and graduated from Staples High School class of 1970. He was a self-employed carpenter for 33 years who worked primarily in Westport. He coached Staples Freshman basketball for...
Dorothy F. Bruzinski
Apr 13, 2020
Dorothy F. Bruzinski (Federowicz), age 91, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Eugene (Gene) P. Bruzinski, died peacefully on April 13, 2020 in Fairfield. Born in Bridgeport on October 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Teofila Federowicz. Dorothy was a resident of Fairfield for 60 years living in the home that she and Gene...
Robert William Hespelt
Apr 13, 2020
Robert William Hespelt, age 91, of Trumbull (formerly Fairfield, CT) passed away peacefully at the Ludlowe Health Center in Fairfield on Monday, April 13, 2020. He was born on November 2, 1928 in Amsterdam, NY, the son of William Hespelt and Nora Hespelt (Callery). He was the beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Rhonemus Hespelt. Robert was a Fairfield resident...
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