Obituaries
Charles George Weiss
Jun 8, 2019
Charles George Weiss died peacefully in his home on June 8, 2019 in Milford, CT, after a short illness. He was 86. Mr. Weiss was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Charles and Katharine (Ott) Weiss. He received his Bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College in 1953. He received his Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensalaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY) in...
Reta Mae Gall
Jun 7, 2019
Reta Mae Gall, age 88 and lifelong resident of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Joseph Gall, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Friday, June 7, 2019. Born on Flag Day, June 14, 1930, to Roy and Helen Casey (Williams) Eckert in York, Pennsylvania, Reta and her family soon moved to Fairfield where she...
Constance Bristol Dubois
Jun 5, 2019
Constance Gilbert Bristol DuBois died on June 5, 2019 in Fairfield, Conn. She was born in Philadelphia in 1922 to Edward S. and Eloise T. Bristol. Educated in Friends Schools in Germantown, Philadelphia, she graduated from Germantown Friends School with High Honors. She entered Bryn Mawr College and graduated from there magna cum laude in English literature. She held positions...
John Desilva
Jun 4, 2019
John DeSilva passed away at the age of 92 on June 4, 2019, John was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to John and Lucie DeSilva. He is survived by his son Douglas, his daughter, Diane, daughter-in-law, Linda, and three grandsons, Ryan, Jack and Sam. John served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean conflict. He retired as commander of the...
Bernice M. Hetherington
May 31, 2019
Bernice M. Hetherington, age 96, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Francis Hetherington, passed away peacefully Friday, May 31, 2019. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Mahoney and Rose Gomperts Mahoney, she had been a lifelong city resident. She was a 1940 graduate of Bassick High School. Mrs. Hetherington served as Quartermaster for the Bridgeport...
Nancy Jean Barate
May 31, 2019
Nancy Jean Barate, age 72, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 33 years of John Barate, passed away peacefully Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Ludlowe Health Center. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Otto and Jean Rotzal, she had been a lifelong area resident. Nancy graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees...
Helen Matzonkai
May 29, 2019
Helen Matzonkai, 98, of Villa Hills, formerly of Connecticut, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Brookdale Edgewood. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Connecticut. Helen was a true homemaker who loved to bake and always had a dessert on hand. She also loved playing pinochle with her girlfriends every week and watching her shows:...
Emma T. Gibbons
May 26, 2019
Emma T. Gibbons, a longtime resident of Westport, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Emma was born in New York City in 1931. She was trained as a nurse at Kings County Hospital in New York and served as a nurse in Virginia, New York and Massachusetts as she raised her children with her husband Jack....
Carol A. Mikucionis
May 23, 2019
Carol L. Mikucionis, age 70, of Fairfield, beloved wife of nearly 34 years of Joseph S. Mikucionis, passed away peacefully following a brief illness Thursday, May 23, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Bridgeport, the youngest of four daughters to the late Clifton and Katherine Porter, she had been a lifelong...
Rose J. Bellassai
May 22, 2019
Rose J. Bellassai, age 95 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late John and Jacqueline (Bangi) Bellassai, she had been an area resident all of her life. She attended Samuel Staples Grammar School in Easton and Bassick High School. Rose then received a scholarship to attend Quinnipiac College in New...
Bruno Andersson
May 20, 2019
Bruno Andersson, born in Gothenburg, Sweden on November 16, 1937, died suddenly of a heart attack on May 20, 2019. He emigrated to America in 1959 and joined his family who had arrived the year prior. Together they moved from Boston to New York City, landing in Elmhurst, Queens. Bruno worked for Malcus Tools Corporation, a Swedish drill manufacturing company,...
Helena E. Caprio
May 19, 2019
Helena E. Caprio, age 88, of Wallingford, beloved wife of the late Anthony V. Caprio, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 after a brief illness. She found comfort in her faith and was active in her parish, Most Holy Trinity Church, Wallingford. Helena was a fan of the UCONN basketball teams and found joy in going out to the...
Vivian Rose Martino
May 18, 2019
Vivian Rose Martino , age 80, of Fairfield, CT passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on May 18, 2019. Born in Bridgeport on April 11 1939, she was predeceased by her husband Frank Sr., her parents Vincenzo Rosso & Giorgia Bellamantina Rosso, and her brothers Santo, Rosano ( Duke), and George Rosso. She was a graduate...
John William Weikert
May 18, 2019
John William Weikert, age 87, a longtime resident of Fairfield County, specifically Bridgeport, passed away Saturday May 18th, 2019, at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. John is survived by his generously compassionate daughter, Kathy Weikert Figgis. He also leaves behind one very loved grandson, Tyler Figgis. John was born on September 7th, 1931, in Islip, NY to his parents William...
Stephen A. Love
May 16, 2019
Stephen A. Love, age 64, of New Haven, formerly of Norwalk and Derby, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in New York City, the son of the late George and Doris Love, he had been an area resident for most of his life. Stephen graduated from Norwalk High School in 1973. He was an avid fan of antique cars...
Theresa C. Dunn
May 9, 2019
Theresa C. (Dunleavy) Dunn, age 87 of Fairfield beloved wife of the late Robert Dunn, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 9, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fairfield, the daughter of the late James and Ellen (Kilbride) Dunleavy, she was raised in the South End of Bridgeport and had been a Fairfield resident for...
Lisa Waite
May 8, 2019
Lisa Waite, born February 2, 1963 to the late Joseph and Marjorie Waite, passed away after a long series of illnesses and gained her peace on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Lisa loved many things in life but she especially loved her dog, Chino. Lisa is survived by four brothers, John Waite (Barbara), Duane Waite (partner Cathy), David Waite, and Edward...
David Laurence Marsh
May 1, 2019
David Laurence Marsh, formerly of Easton, CT, has died after a 2-year battle with cancer. David was 86. David, a 4th generation Marsh from Easton, graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a degree in marketing and economics. He went on to become the president and general manager of Marsh Dairy, a family run farm and dairy that dated back...
Robert H. Koch
Apr 28, 2019
Robert H. Koch, age 93, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Katharine S. Koch, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was the son of the late Alfred and Madeline Koch and was born and raised in Flushing, NY and raised his own family there. He moved to Mattituck, NY...
Henry L. Begian
Apr 21, 2019
Henry L. Begian, age 90, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Dawn Begian, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, PA the son of the late Henry and Mary Begian, he had been a Fairfield resident for last 49 years. Henry was a beloved husband father and grandpa. He was an avid sailor...
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