Obituaries

Louise  Zorpette Capozziello

Louise Zorpette Capozziello

Jul 18, 2019

Louise Zorpette Capozziello, age 86, of Bridgeport, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Christy Alfred Capozziello, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 18, 2019 with her loving granddaughter, Natasha, by her side. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Zorpette, she had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life. After raising her...

Kathryn  A. Blumhardt

Kathryn A. Blumhardt

Jul 18, 2019

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Edward  Alan Webb

Edward Alan Webb

Jul 16, 2019

Alan Webb, aged 49, of Fairfield, CT, beloved husband of Janine and loving father of Jarratt (12) and Nina (10), passed away suddenly at his Fairfield home on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Alan was born in Marietta, Georgia on April 5, 1970. He is survived by his parents, Carla and Jack Webb, of Alpharetta, GA, sister, Ashley Webb, her husband,...

Donald  Spalding Lake

Donald Spalding Lake

Jul 16, 2019

Donald Spalding Lake, age 101, beloved husband of 69 years to the late Marian C. Lake, a long-time resident of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Donald was employed as a machinist since 1938 and later opened his own business, Lake Grinding Co., in 1968 where he worked until he retired. He was a supporter of the...

Joseph  L. Felner

Joseph L. Felner

Jul 15, 2019

Joseph L. Felner, aged 93, beloved husband of Jean F. Felner, passed away at his home in Shelton on Monday, July 15, 2019. Born in Bridgeport, Joseph was a lifelong Fairfield resident until moving to Shelton in 1990. He attended Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport and later served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. Joseph served for two years...

Dyan  M. Sullivan

Dyan M. Sullivan

Jul 14, 2019

Dyan M. Sullivan, age 85, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Lord Chamberlain Health Center in Stratford. Born in Yonkers, NY, the daughter of the late Frank and Winifred Kinderman, she had been a Fairfield resident for many years. Dyan was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy was spending time with...

Marie  R. Siano

Marie R. Siano

Jul 13, 2019

SIANO, Marie Rozmeski, of Norwalk, passed peacefully the morning of July 13, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born in Bridgeport, November 10, 1936, to the late Joseph and Margaret Esposito Rozmeski. Before her retirement, Marie was a purchasing administrator with Norwalk Hospital. A voracious reader of mystery novels, passionate New York Yankees fan and talented ceramist, Marie loved nothing...

Margaret  Joan Harper

Margaret Joan Harper

Jul 12, 2019

Margaret Joan Harper, teacher and school administrator, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at her home in Fairfield. She was 95. Margaret was born November 23, 1923 in Irvine, Alberta Canada to Russell and Alice Harper. Margaret and her parents moved to Massachusetts when she was eight. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1941. She graduated from Framingham State College...

Stephen  M. Bejek

Stephen M. Bejek

Jul 10, 2019

Stephen M. Bejek, age 83, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Golden Hill Health Center in Milford. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Michael and Theresa Bejek, he was raised in Black Rock and had been a Fairfield resident since 1969. Steve graduated from Fairfield College Preparatory School and served in the U.S....

Phyllis  A. Kepshire

Phyllis A. Kepshire

Jul 9, 2019

Phyllis A. Kepshire, age 81, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late John P. Kepshire, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Erwin and Margaret Cibulas, she had been a Fairfield resident for the last 53 years. Phyllis worked as a Paraprofessional for the...

Marjorie  Goodwin Judge

Marjorie Goodwin Judge

Jul 9, 2019

Marjorie Goodwin Judge, age 88, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Walter and Eleanor Goodwin, she had been a lifelong area resident. A graduate of Holy Family Academy, she received her Bachelor's of Arts Degree from Western Connecticut State College. Marge began her career...

John  Philip (Jack)  Fray

John Philip (Jack) Fray

Jul 3, 2019

John "Jack" Philip Fray Jr. died peacefully on July 3, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1930 in New Haven, CT and grew up in Fairfield. He attended Fairfield Prep and Fairfield University and then went on to earn his degree at Yale Law School in 1955. He practiced law in Fairfield for more than fifty...

Karen Shaw

Karen Shaw

Jul 3, 2019

Karen Shaw passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. A native of Norwalk, CT. she inherited the background of a musical family. After receiving her Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees from Indiana University she joined the Jacobs School of Music faculty at Indiana Unversity in 1968, serving as the chair of the Piano Department from 1977-82 and again recently for...

Wayne  D. Springer

Wayne D. Springer

Jul 1, 2019

Wayne D. Springer, age 52, of Naugatuck, beloved son of Charles and Susan Springer, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. Born in Milford, Wayne had been a Naugatuck resident for the last 3 years. He worked as a computer programmer in Michigan for many years prior to returning to CT to assist his father who founded the Springer Sanitation Company....

Alan Woodard

Alan Woodard

Jun 30, 2019

Alan Woodard, internationally known dancer, teacher, choreographer and dance historian died on June 30, 2019, at the Carolton Convalescent Home in Fairfield, Connecticut. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease. Alan was born on October 20, 1935 in London, England. His parents were George John Woodard and Nellie Irene Bacon Woodard. During World War II, he was evacuated to Woodwalton,...

Carole  Schmidt Jennings

Carole Schmidt Jennings

Jun 30, 2019

Carole Schmidt Jennings, daughter of Lieutenant Carl M. Schmidt, Jr. BFD and Elizabeth Carroll Schmidt of Bridgeport and Rotunda, FL passed away after a long illness on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Born April 22, 1940 in Bridgeport, Carole attended and graduated from Central High School in 1958. She received her Bachelor's degree from the College of New Rochelle in 1962,...

Edward  Earl (Jed)  Vaughan,  Jr.

Edward Earl (Jed) Vaughan, Jr.

Jun 22, 2019

Edward Earl Vaughan, Jr. (Jed), age 67 of Trumbull, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. Born in Washington, DC, the son of the late Edward Earl Vaughan, Sr. and Mary Frances Brophy Vaughan he was raised in Norwalk and had lived there for most of his life. He was a 1970 graduate of Norwalk High school. Jed was an avid...

Sarah  Delaurentis Parrello

Sarah Delaurentis Parrello

Jun 18, 2019

Sarah DeLaurentis Parrello, age 94, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Arnold J. Parrello, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Cambridge Manor. Born in Sulmona, Italy, the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine DeLaurentis, she had been an area resident for most of her life. Sarah performed secretarial work throughout the area for many years, and...

Jeanne  Benton Middlemass

Jeanne Benton Middlemass

Jun 16, 2019

Jeanne B. Middlemass, age 91, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Middlemass, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Alexander Scobee Benton and Grace Allison Benton, she moved to Stratford and eventually moved to Bridgeport where she married Robert and raised their six children. She received her...

Edward  Ellsworth Miller,  Jr.

Edward Ellsworth Miller, Jr.

Jun 11, 2019

Edward Ellsworth Miller, Jr. passed from our realm to embrace Jesus after a short illness on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Born on August 29, 1944 to the late Anna Brennan and Edward E. Miller, Sr., Ed grew up in Bridgeport along with his now predeceased brothers Don and Fred. He proudly served in the Marines for 4 ½ years during...