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Bonnie  L. Kohler

Bonnie L. Kohler

Jan 20, 2019

Bonnie Lou Kohler, age 75, of Black Rock, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer, Sunday, January 20, 2019, with her loving daughter Stacey by her side. She will be dearly missed by her beloved daughter, Stacey Curran and her beloved granddaughter, Ella Curran of Black Rock. Bonnie is also survived by her mother, Shirley Beyer...

Marian  Clark Adolphson

Marian Clark Adolphson

Jan 19, 2019

Marian Clark Adolphson, 5 days short of her 98th birthday, died January 19 in Bridgeport, CT. She was born in Salem, IL and grew up in Bridgeport, oldest of seven children of Beatrice & Homer Clark, two of whom are still living: Betty Reynolds of Long Beach, CA and Doris Harrington of Ormond Beach, FL. She was married to Carl...

William  Thomas Bisson,  Jr.

William Thomas Bisson, Jr.

Jan 17, 2019

He was born on November 1, 1948, to the late William and Jane Bisson in Cleveland, OH. After spending much of his childhood in Medina, OH, he graduated from Wilton High School in Wilton, CT. Bill attended Miami University (FL) and later graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. While attending UB, he worked...

Rev. Msgr. Ernest Esposito

Rev. Msgr. Ernest Esposito

Jan 15, 2019

The Rev. Msgr. Ernest Esposito, age 83, of Fairfield, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 15, 2019 following a brief illness. Born in Mount Vernon, NY the son of the late Francesco and Maria Antonia Esposito. Upon graduating from Edison Vocational and Technical High School in 1953, he served in the United States Army in New Jersey, Kentucky and Japan...

Eileen  Foley Fitzpatrick

Eileen Foley Fitzpatrick

Jan 13, 2019

Eileen Foley Fitzpatrick, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 63 years of the late William J. Fitzpatrick, Jr., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family Sunday, January 13, 2019. Born June 6, 1923 in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Raymond and Alice Flanagan Foley, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1952. She was a graduate...

Amy  Thompson Curran

Amy Thompson Curran

Jan 7, 2019

Amy Elizabeth Thompson Curran, age 42, of Fairfield, beloved and devoted mother of Bailey Curran and Maya Knutson, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of Ellen Kohnke Thompson of Fairfield and the late Robert Thompson, she had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of Fairfield High School and...

Eileen  Hasak Falchek

Eileen Hasak Falchek

Jan 1, 2019

Eileen F. (Hasak) Falchek, age 68, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Robert J. Falchek, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Stephen and Eileen Hasak, she graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and attended Southern CT State University. She was an avid participant and...

Anthony  D. Pellegrino

Anthony D. Pellegrino

Dec 30, 2018

Anthony D. Pellegrino, age 88, of Weston, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 surrounded by his family. Anthony was born August 26, 1930, the son of the late Attilio and Josephine Pellegrino and was raised in Bridgeport. He graduated from Fairfield Prep, class of 1948 and from Georgia Tech, class of 1953. Enrolled in R.O.T.C.,...

James (Jim)  Michalek

James (Jim) Michalek

Dec 30, 2018

James (Jim) Michalek, age 72, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Jim was a lifelong Fairfield resident and an alumnus of Fairfield College Preparatory School. He was predeceased by his wife Tina Reynolds Michalek. He is survived by his sister, Eileen Sette and her husband Michael. Jim received his degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; he worked as a chemist...

Ned  William Shoop

Ned William Shoop

Dec 30, 2018

Ned William Shoop, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Carol Shoop, passed away peacefully Friday, November 30, 2018. Born in Shamokin, PA the son of the late Frank and Katie Shoop, he had been a Fairfield resident for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Shoop worked for the Bassick Company and Casco Products. He...

Robert  E. Myers

Robert E. Myers

Dec 27, 2018

Robert E. Myers, age 92, a long-time Fairfield resident, beloved husband of 67 years of the late Jean C. Myers, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. Jean passed away April 11, 2018. Robert now joins her in eternal life. Born in Highspire, PA the son of the late Emery and Helen Myers, he had been a Fairfield resident for over...

Nancy  Anne Fray

Nancy Anne Fray

Dec 23, 2018

Nancy Anne Fray, age 80, of Fairfield, passed away on December 23rd, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Bridgeport to Martha Dakai, Nancy was a Fairfield resident her entire life. A graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, class of 1956, she worked at CityTrust Bank in Fairfield Center for nearly 20 years and then went on to work...

Bridget  R. Farrell

Bridget R. Farrell

Dec 21, 2018

Bridget R. Farrell of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late George (Bing) Farrell, passed away peacefully Friday, December 21, 2018 with family by her side. Born in Milford, the daughter of the late Modestino and Saveria Gelormino, she had been a Fairfield resident for the last 55 years. She was a retired employee for the State of Connecticut. Mrs. Farrell...

Daniel  A. Landry

Daniel A. Landry

Dec 19, 2018

Daniel A. Landry, age 52 of Fairfield, passed away December 19, 2018. Loving husband to Eileen (May) Landry, he adored his children Conor, Alana and Christopher. He was a dedicated family man and was happiest when he was with them. He cherished big family vacations, especially sitting on the beach in Hilton Head. Dan will be deeply missed by his...

Mary  Ellen Purzycki

Mary Ellen Purzycki

Dec 17, 2018

Mary Ellen Purzycki, age 92, of Monroe, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Chester A. Purzycki, passed away peacefully Monday, December 17, 2018 at the CT Hospice, Branford. Born in Shelton, the daughter of the late Sven and Anna Peterson, she lived in Fairfield for many years prior to moving to Monroe 30 years ago. During World War...

E.  Raymond Simpson

E. Raymond Simpson

Dec 16, 2018

E. Raymond Simpson, Jr., age 82 of Monroe, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of 58 years of Dianne Curtis Simpson, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 in his home. Born in Melrose, MA the son of the late Edward Raymond Simpson, Sr. and Arlene Esther Simpson, he was raised in Winchester, MA and moved to Fairfield in 1977. He received...

Eleanor  Harriet Ruot

Eleanor Harriet Ruot

Dec 15, 2018

Eleanor Harriet Ruot, age 99, of Newtown, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Edmond R. Ruot, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 15, 2018. Born in Torrington, CT the daughter of the late Ernest and Gertrude Crutch Hurlbut, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1956 prior to relocating to Wallingford and Newtown. She was a member of St....

Arnold  G. Kavulich

Arnold G. Kavulich

Dec 14, 2018

Arnold G. Kavulich, age 88 of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Emma (Amy) Kavulich, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Lord Chamberlain Health Center. Born in Taylor, PA, the son of the late John and Anne Kavulich, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe...

Beverly  M. Still

Beverly M. Still

Dec 14, 2018

Beverly M. Still, age 84, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Donald M. Still, Sr. passed away peacefully, Friday, December 14, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of the late Horace W. and Bessie Holden, she had been a Fairfield resident for the last 35 years. Mrs. Still was...

Edward  Davidson, Esq.

Edward Davidson, Esq.

Dec 7, 2018

At 5:38 am, Dec 7th 2018, Edward Davidson Esq. of Easton CT passed peacefully into heaven beside the love of his life, Tonja Walker-Davidson. Ed and Tonja's marriage in 1997 moved her to Ohio where she and Ed were blessed with two daughters Isabella Grace and Abrianna Elaine. Tonja's love for Connecticut began in 1992, when she bought her first...

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