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Dorothy  M. Barney

Dorothy M. Barney

Feb 18, 2019

Dorothy M. Barney, age 94 of Easton, beloved wife of the late Alfred Barney, passed away peacefully Monday, February 18, 2019 at St. Joseph's Center in Trumbull. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Frederick and Helen Pratt, had been an Easton resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of Bassick High School. Mrs. Barney loved...

Arthur Rotunda

Arthur Rotunda

Feb 18, 2019

Arthur Rotunda, age 85, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 63 years of Janet (Kundert) Rotunda, passed away peacefully Monday, February 18, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Arthur J. and Regina Rotunda, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. He attended McKinley School and Roger Ludlowe High School. In 1952 Arthur enlisted in the...

Joanne  R. Martin

Joanne R. Martin

Feb 18, 2019

Joanne R. Martin, age 76 of Fairfield, beloved wife of Howard Martin, passed away on Monday February 18, 2019. She is predeceased by her sister, Judith Uccellini. She is survived by her husband as well as several nieces and nephews. A service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson...

Kelly  Elizabeth Connolly

Kelly Elizabeth Connolly

Feb 18, 2019

CONNOLLY Kelly Elizabeth Connolly, age 44, beloved daughter of R. Kenneth Connolly of Easton, passed away from complications of pneumonia on February 18, 2019 at George Washington University Hospital. Born on August 15, 1974, in Arlington, MA, and spending her formative years in Fairfield/Easton, Kelly was a resident of Washington D.C. She graduated from Joel Barlow High School, Redding, top...

Winifred  Ann Burns

Winifred Ann Burns

Feb 17, 2019

Winifred Ann (Nan) Burns, age 96, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late John J. Burns, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 17, 2019 at St. Joseph's Center in Trumbull. Born in the Bronx, NY one of eleven children to the late James and Catherine Kelly, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1952. Nan was a devoted Catholic and an...

Catherine  M. Walsh

Catherine M. Walsh

Feb 16, 2019

Catherine M. Walsh, age 91, of Fairfield passed away peacefully Saturday, February 16, 2019 at St. Joseph's Center. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Walsh, she had been a Fairfield resident for the last 20 years; living at the Bishop Curtis Home on the Post Road. Catherine attended the School for the Blind in Hartford....

John  J. Kochis

John J. Kochis

Feb 15, 2019

John J. Kochis, a life-long resident of Fairfield, passed on February 15, 2019 with his loving wife Helen by his side. Jack and Helen had a wonderful 56 years of marriage, the love they shared was immense. Jack was loved and respected by many in the community. He gave so much of himself to others his entire life. Jack volunteered...

Judy  S. Macuch

Judy S. Macuch

Feb 11, 2019

Judy S. Macuch, age 75, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Rudy Macuch, went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 11, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ariton, Alabama, the daughter of the late Maurice and Merle Shiner, she had been a Fairfield resident for over 40 years. Judy was a retired...

Katherine (Kay)  Slovensky

Katherine (Kay) Slovensky

Feb 8, 2019

Katherine (Kay) Slovensky, age 89, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Frank J. Slovensky, passed away peacefully Friday, February 8, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Kruzshak, she had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. She was a graduate of The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall and Butler...

Robert  Jay Mildrum

Robert Jay Mildrum

Feb 8, 2019

Robert "Jay" Mildrum, 64 of Fairfield, passed peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2019. He is survived by his devoted wife, Julie (nee Bond); loving son, Michael (Lauren); beloved mother, Carol (Vinnie, deceased); brother, Jeff; and sister, Barbara. Jay graduated from Western New England College and received his Master's Degree from Pace University. He worked as an auditor in the reinsurance...

Barry  J. Powlishen

Barry J. Powlishen

Feb 3, 2019

Barry J. Powlishen, age 51, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Mindy Powlishen, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 3, 2019 while in the midst of playing one his favorite sports, hockey. Barry was born in Hartford, CT, the son of late Fred and Sadie (Edna) Powlishen. He received his BS and MBA degrees from the University of Connecticut, where he played...

Sanford  E. Kohnke

Sanford E. Kohnke

Feb 2, 2019

Sanford E. Kohnke, age 102, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 72 years of Evelyn (Maxner) Kohnke, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Saturday, February 2, 2019. Born in Pittston, PA, the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Kohnke, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 67 years. He served in the U.S....

Eleanor  M. Stine

Eleanor M. Stine

Feb 2, 2019

Eleanor M. Stine, age 87 of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late George E. Stine, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Hamilton, NJ. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Chester and Kate Szymkuc, she had been a lifelong Fairfield resident prior to relocating to New Jersey in late 2016. She was a...

Rose  Marie Hughes

Rose Marie Hughes

Jan 30, 2019

Loving mother of four, proud grandmother of six, devoted spouse and cherished friend of many on both sides of the Atlantic, Rose died peacefully on January 30, 2019 at the age of 93 in the Southport, Connecticut home she loved. She was born in London November 21, 1925 the daughter of Hugo and Reine Pitman (nee Ormond) from whom she...

John  Joseph Maczko

John Joseph Maczko

Jan 24, 2019

John Joseph Maczko, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. John was a lifelong resident of Fairfield and attended Fairfield Warde High School. He enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing. John is predeceased by his parents, John and Mildred Maczko, and his son and best friend, Vinny. He is survived by his daughter Annmarie (Joe); his sister, Sharon...

Mary  Ellen Thompson

Mary Ellen Thompson

Jan 23, 2019

The lovely Mary Ellen (Rand) Thompson, age 85, of Fairfield, beloved wife of her late husband Frank J. Thompson passed away January 23, 2019 peacefully at home. She was the devoted mother of her five loving children, Frank P. Thompson and wife Lisa of Norwalk, Patricia A. Thompson of Fairfield, Susan M. Thompson and her husband Alex Davis of Starksboro,...

Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane

Jan 22, 2019

Patricia Kane (Agnes Sheehan), age 84, of Huntington, CT, formerly of Toms River, NJ, beloved wife of the late Daniel Peter Kane, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Cassie) Sheehan, she graduated from Cathedral High School and was a dedicated worker...

Austin  Henry Scruton

Austin Henry Scruton

Jan 21, 2019

God welcomed home his newest angel, Austin Henry Scruton, on Monday, January 21, 2019. Austin was born December 14, 2018 the beloved son of Brian and Lindsie McLean Scruton. Although his time on earth was short, he was a miracle that will last forever. His blue eyes shone with God's light, and his loving smile inspired and brightened every moment...

Gustave  A. Seaman

Gustave A. Seaman

Jan 21, 2019

Gustave A. Seaman, age 88, dear husband of Julie Spano Kwasnik (predeceased) of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on January 21, 2019. Gus was a graduate of Bassick High School where he was a multi-sport star athlete, on the gridiron, the diamond and the hardwood. He remained local for college earning both a bachelor of science and...

Joseph Giacomazzi

Joseph Giacomazzi

Jan 20, 2019

Joseph Giacomazzi, age 99 of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Evelyn Giacomazzi, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Arizona. Born in Fairfield, the son of the late Pasquale and Margherita Giacomazzi, he had been a lifelong resident prior to his recent move to Arizona. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran serving in the Pacific Theater...

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