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Evangeline Giambalvo

Evangeline Giambalvo

Jun 12, 2024

Evangeline “Eva” Giambalvo was a kindhearted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully at home in the presence of family on June 12, 2024, at the age of 99.

Eva was born in 1924 in Jackson Heights, New York to Carmela and Vito Franco. She attended secretarial school and then went on to work...

Ricky L. Williams

Ricky L. Williams

Jun 9, 2024

Ricky L. Williams, age 74, of Clinton, MD, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Ricky was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on November 16, 1949, to Edna Myrtle Williams. He was the devoted husband, of 50 years, to Constance Brown Williams.

An Army veteran, Ricky dutifully served during the Vietnam era. After...

William S. Valus, Jr.

William S. Valus, Jr.

Jun 7, 2024

William Stephen Valus Jr., age 91, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 7, 2024.  William, known as “Bill” or “Papa”, was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His kindness, witty humor, and deep faith have left a lasting impression on everyone that knew him.

He will be missed dearly by...

Michael Peter Neverdousky

Michael Peter Neverdousky

Jun 6, 2024

Michael Peter Neverdousky, of Fairfield, Connecticut, loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, June 6, 2024, due to complications of chronic illness. He was 58 years old.

Mike was born September 30, 1965, in Bridgeport, CT to the late Joseph Neverdousky, Jr. and Ruth Ellen (Young) Neverdousky.  Throughout his life, he...

Antoinette C. (Labriola)  Odierna

Antoinette C. (Labriola) Odierna

Jun 3, 2024

Antoinette C. Odierna, age 90 of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Frank Odierna, passed away in the loving arms of her daughter, Lana and devoted best friend, Barbara ( Barbie ) Soderquist on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in Avellino, Italy, the daughter of the late Adamo and Rosina Labriola, she had been a Fairfield...

Joan B. Relihan

Joan B. Relihan

May 29, 2024

Joan Byrne Relihan, 92, entered eternal life on May 29, 2024.  Joan was born in Forest Hills, NY on December 3, 1931, and lived from age 2 in Fairfield, CT, where she was an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas parish.  She moved to Winnetka, IL in 2009, to join her sister, Nancy.  Joan attended St. Thomas Aquinas elementary...

Lillian H. (Schneider)  Klein

Lillian H. (Schneider) Klein

May 29, 2024

Lillian H. Klein, of Fairfield, passed away in her sleep on May 29, 2024, at the amazing age of 100.

A friend to many, Lillian was a great golfer, bowler and churchgoer. She was the first woman V.P. of the Church Council at First Church in Bridgeport. She was also a member of the Women’s Fellowship and...

Michelle Tiganila

Michelle Tiganila

May 26, 2024

Michelle Tiganila, 67, of Weston passed away on Sunday May 26 as the result of an automobile accident. Michelle was born on October 20, 1956 and is the loving mother of Alexis Noel Tiganila.

Michelle was a supernatural force, her energy and charisma captivating everyone around her. Born and raised in Bucharest, she embraced a new chapter...

Jessie Louise Linderoth

Jessie Louise Linderoth

May 23, 2024

Jessie Louise Linderoth of Fairfield, Connecticut passed peacefully on May 23. She was 98 and had celebrated her birthday with her family just days before. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on May 21,1926, daughter to Elisabeth and Chester Caswell. Jessie lived a vibrant, happy and interesting life. She had a wonderful side to her touched with caring, fun...

Howard Lewis

Howard Lewis

May 19, 2024

Howard Lewis, age 75, of Washington, CT passed away on May 19th, 2024. Howard was born on July 27th, 1948 in Hartford, CT to the late Fred and Helen Lewis.

He graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1966 and Norwalk Technical College in 1968 where he majored in electrical engineering. He spent many years working at...

Wanda Chee-How

Wanda Chee-How

May 18, 2024

Wanda (Wun Yee) Chee-How, age 90, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late George Chee-How, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was affectionately known by many as "Me-Ma.” Wanda was born on February 10, 1934 to the late Chun Yam Wong & King Hing Kong in Toishan Village, Guangdong, China....

James Giambalvo

James Giambalvo

May 17, 2024

James “Jim” Giambalvo was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He peacefully passed away in the presence of family on May 17, 2024, at the age of 96.

Jim was born in 1927, in Queens, New York to Vita and Anthony Giambalvo. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army and attended...

Judith (Simkins)  Wilkinson

Judith (Simkins) Wilkinson

May 15, 2024

Judith Simkins Wilkinson died peacefully at the age of 92 in Newton, MA near family on May 15, 2024. We remember her as a kind and resilient woman with an adventurous and independent spirit.

Judy began her life as Judith Anne Simkins on Nov. 6, 1931, in Fort Lewis, WA, daughter of Tattnall and Margaret Simkins. Her...

Nicholas Casceillo

Nicholas Casceillo

May 15, 2024

Nicholas F. Casceillo, 95, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to the late Theresa Stoklosa Casceillo. Nicholas was born in Bridgeport on January 3, 1929 to the late Nicola and Assunta Casceillo.

Nick graduated from Bullard Havens and enlisted in the United States Army where he...

Kathy M. (Maxham)  Catalano

Kathy M. (Maxham) Catalano

May 9, 2024

With hearts full of love and memories that bring both smiles and tears, we announce the peaceful passing of Kathy Catalano. At the age of 68, Kathy left us to join her parents, Mary and David, in Heaven, where we imagine their joyous reunion fills the skies with laughter. Born in Detroit, Kathy's life was a profound lesson in...

David Edward Larosa

David Edward Larosa

May 9, 2024

David E. LaRosa, age 76, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Patricia A. Denhup, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in Waterbury, the son of the late Edward and Josephine LaRosa, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1987.  David graduated from Wilby High School and received a Bachelor’s...

Mary Jane Elizabeth Finnerty

Mary Jane Elizabeth Finnerty

May 8, 2024

Mary Jane Elizabeth Mason Finnerty, age 82, of Fairfield, Connecticut and Naples, Florida and formerly of Lincroft, New Jersey, died peacefully in her sleep on May 8, 2024 after a long illness.

Mary Jane was the beloved wife of James J. Finnerty, Jr., who died in 2018. They had been married for 53 years. She is survived...

Patricia J. (Mongrain)  Leahy

Patricia J. (Mongrain) Leahy

May 7, 2024

Our beloved matriarch, Patricia J. Leahy, age 84 of Fairfield, devoted wife of the late John P. (Bubbie) Leahy, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her family on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Frank Joseph Mongrain and Josephine Myrtle Spencer Mongrain, she had been a Fairfield resident...

Virginia Leffert

Virginia Leffert

May 3, 2024

Virginia Leffert (Ginny) passed away peacefully at Mozaic Senior Services on May 3, 2024 at the young age of 96 years old!  She is now reunited with her Henry, who she has missed tremendously since his passing in 2011.  They celebrated over 60 years of marriage together.  Ginny was always happiest with friends and family surrounding her at frequent...

Marie A. (Weege)  Harlow

Marie A. (Weege) Harlow

Apr 30, 2024

Marie (Weege) A. Harlow, age 93, beloved wife of the late Albert L. Harlow, died at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  She was born on November 11, 1930 to Thomas and Lee Attianese. She was raised in Fairfield, CT, and lived there most of her life. She had moved to Wilmington, DE in 2024...

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