Joy A. Gallagher

Apr 21, 2019

Joy A. Gallagher, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and friend, age 66, a lifelong resident of Fairfield passed away with family by her side, on Sunday, April 21st, 2019. Joy isn't just a name, it's what she brought to this world. The love she shared, and her acts of kindness were an inspiration and she made dreams come true in...

Rosemarie Ventrilio Perna

Apr 18, 2019

Rosemarie Ventrilio Perna, age 85, Toots to those she loved, died Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Danbury Regional Hospice. She was a proud Leo, born in Bridgeport Hospital on August 22, 1933 to the late Nicholas and Irene Ventrilio of Fairfield. Rosemarie was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, class of 1951. She then attended Butler Business School and...

Glenn R. Benton

Apr 17, 2019

Glenn R. Benton, age 94, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late A. Susan Benton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the CT Hospice, Branford. Born in Fairfield, the son of the late Grover Cleveland Benton and Freida Belle Benton, he had been a town resident all of his life. A 1942 graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School,...

Ann Shawah Betar

Apr 16, 2019

Ann Shawah Betar, a longtime resident of Fairfield and Bridgeport, CT, passed away on April 16 in Trumbull, CT, surrounded by devoted family and caregivers. Ann, 103, died of old age, as had her loving husband, John G. Betar, seven months earlier at the age of 107. Ann and John were married for nearly 86 years and in 2018 were...

Martha F. Giordano

Apr 16, 2019

Martha F. Giordano, age 72, of Fairfield, beloved wife of Joseph A. Giordano, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born in Glens Falls, NY the daughter of the late James H. Fenton and Alida Patricia (VonDwingelo) Fenton, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1976. A graduate of Central Catholic High School in Norwalk,...

Josephine G. Guarnieri

Apr 16, 2019

Josephine G. Guarnieri, age 86 of Fairfield, beloved wife of Carmine Guarnieri, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, April 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Italy, the daughter of the late Anthony and Rocca Piselli, she came to the United States during World War II, escaping from the Nazi German invasions. Josephine worked very hard...

George Ernest Larsson

Apr 15, 2019

George E. Larsson, age 94 of Wallingford, formerly of Bridgeport, beloved husband of both the late Ruth Berger Larsson and Priscilla Phelps Larsson, passed away peacefully Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late George and Lydia Larsson, he had been a Bridgeport area resident for most...

Armando V. Sebastiano

Apr 14, 2019

Armando V. Sebastiano, of Shelton CT, was called home by his Lord, on April 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Armando was born in Bridgeport CT on April 12, 1940. He graduated from Central High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, from 1958 to 1962, aboard the USS Wasp Aircraft Carrier. Armando was married...

Roger Thomas Previs

Apr 11, 2019

Roger Thomas Previs, age 79 of Fairfield, beloved husband of nearly 54 years to Carol Previs, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Roger spent 35 years serving as an educator and principal in the Fairfield school system. He is survived by his wife, Carol Previs (nee Armatis); his sister-in-law, Sandra Clabby and her husband William; and two nephews, Shawn...

Francis "Frank" George O'Meara

Apr 9, 2019

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Francis "Frank" George O'Meara, loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and true paragon passed away at the age of 73. Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 8, 1945, the fourth of five children born to Benedict P. and Bernadette J. O'Meara (Sheridan). After spending his early years playing stick ball and sneaking into...

Barbara Mae Troland

Apr 6, 2019

Barbara M. Troland passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2019, in Fairfield, CT surrounded by her family. She was predeceased in 2014 by her husband, Wilbur Troland, of 66 years. A beloved mother and aunt, she is survived by her children, Douglas & Lisa (Greg & Monty) and niece Abby P. Young (Jeff). Barbara was born on March 19, 1924,...

Michael Thomas Bologna

Mar 31, 2019

Michael Thomas Bologna, son of the late Armand Bologna and Jacqueline Spaulding Bologna, died on March 31, 2019 at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years and the love of his life, Alice Ann Fitzpatrick, as well as his mother. He is also survived by his three children Elizabeth Bologna and her husband...

Michael J. Zavada

Mar 28, 2019

Michael J. Zavada, age 91 of Fairfield, beloved husband of 72 years to Helen (Kokoruda) Zavada, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Born in Exeter, PA the son of the late Michael and Anna (Mehai) Zavada, he had been a Fairfield resident for 60 years. He was a graduate of...

Vyn L. (Mel) Gancsos

Mar 22, 2019

Melvyn Louis (Mel) Gancsos, age 79, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Anne Snopkowski Gancsos, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Bridgeport on June 1, 1939, the son of the late Frank and Malvina (Tenay) Gancsos, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life. A graduate of...

Luis (Ruben) Ortiz

Mar 21, 2019

Luis (Ruben) Ortiz, age 61, of Stratford, beloved husband of Tammy Pavone Ortiz, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital following a short illness. Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, he had been an area resident for most of his life. Ruben's career as a Chef spanned many years. He was currently employed at Milford Hospital where he...

Dorothy T. Derby

Mar 18, 2019

Dorothy Theresa McGee Derby passed away Monday March 18th at the Hospice House in Stamford, CT after a courageous eight months with pancreatic cancer and eight years with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 78 years old. Dorothy was proudly born to Michael McGee (of Donegal, Ireland) and Margaret O'Mahony (of Limerick, Ireland) in Brooklyn, NY. Dorothy is pre-deceased by her parents,...

Barbara Lavalle

Mar 17, 2019

After years of suffering, Barbara La Valle has passed away in her sleep at home in Easton, Ct. on March 17, 2019. Beyond her generous heart, Barbara was well known and loved for the musical achievements of her group, Heartbeat Dance Band. During her 30-year career as leader of the area's most desired wedding band, Barbara has performed at and...

Susan E. Bonney

Mar 15, 2019

Susan E. Bonney, aged 77, beloved daughter of the late Paul and Alice Bonney, of Milford passed away on March 15, 2019 in her home. Susan attended Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, then later the University of Bridgeport. She worked for several insurance and reinsurance companies over the years as a primary adjuster. Sue loved to pass the time reading,...

John Richard Murray

Mar 9, 2019

Funeral Home

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

39 South Benson Road, Fairfield CT US 06824

Service

St. Pius X Church Faith Center Chapel

Mass of Christian Burial

834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824

Thursday, March 14, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

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Judith Beryl Christiansen

Mar 7, 2019

Judith Beryl (Baumgartner) Christiansen, age 76, of Easton, beloved wife of Herbert (Chris) C. Christiansen, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Stanwood and Rita Baumgartner, she had been an Easton resident for the last eleven years. Judi was an avid baseball fan which...