Feb 14, 2024

Herbert Briggs Smith, 81, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024, with his family by his side. He was the  beloved husband of 61 years to Ann (Annie) L. Barich Smith. Herb was born in Huntington, NY, on August 14, 1942, to the  late Warren Sales and Eleanor Cooper Smith.

Herb grew up in New...

Feb 11, 2024

Joseph Risicato, 97, of Fairfield passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2024. Joe was born on May 4, 1926 to the late Matteo and Elizabeth Granata Risicato.

Joe was a proud Navy veteran during World War II, having entered at only 17 years of age. He was an avid Frank Sinatra and  New York Yankees...

Feb 8, 2024

William J. “Bill” Smith, Jr. 75, of Fairfield passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on February 8, 2024. Bill was the beloved husband of Martha Schleier Smith. He was born in Stamford on October 10, 1948 to the late William J. Sr. and Marie Horton Smith of Stamford.

After graduating Stamford High School, Bill...

Feb 6, 2024

Jane Tynan O’Connor passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 surrounded by love and prayers.

Jane, the daughter of Edward and Jane Tynan, sister of Douglas Tynan, widow of Joseph O'Connor, mother of Sean O'Connor (married to Laura) and Colleen Bukowski (married to Joseph), and grandmother of Allie and Zach Bukowski, was born on September...

Feb 3, 2024

Mihaela Rodica Oprea, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and distinguished engineer, peacefully passed away on February 3rd, 2024, at the age of 74. Mihaela Rodica was born in Romania, where she spent her formative years before embarking on a remarkable journey that touched the lives of many. Her professional career was marked by her dedication and expertise in the...

Feb 2, 2024

Gillian Hall Ratcliffe, age 85, passed away in the early morning of February 2, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital following complications during convalescence from a fall in December. Born deaf into a hearing world in Meriden, the youngest of three children to the late Dr. Martin I. Hall and Eleanor Wierum Hall, Gilly, as she was fondly called, grew up...

Jan 30, 2024

Harry E Spear Jr. ”Rusty” age 67 of Shaftsbury, VT, former Foreman of Lakeview Cemetery passed away peacefully, with his wife Lisa by his side January 30th, 2024, at Albany Medical Center. Rusty was born in Bridgeport, CT on May 27th, 1956 to Harry Spear, Sr. and Lorraine Spear. He is survived by his children: Joseph A. Spear and...

Jan 30, 2024

James Doonan, age 88, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.  Born in County Leitrim, Ireland, the son of the late Thomas and Bridget Doonan, he came to the United States and had worked for the Town of Fairfield Board of Education for 40 years.  He was a member of the Gaelic...

Jan 27, 2024

We announce with heartfelt sorrow and a deep sense of loss the passing of John L. "Jack" Raymond on January 27, 2024, at the age of 90. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 4, 1933, to the late Louis W. and Alyce Sammon Raymond, Jack spent his childhood in Bridgeport and Stratford. But eventually he found his forever home...

Jan 24, 2024

Michael Francis Linnane, Jr. of Easton, CT, died on January 24, 2024.

Born in White Plains, New York, Michael attended Archbishop Stepinac High School, Manhattan College, and Stern Business School, and following a brief time in the Army, began his successful career at New York Telephone.  Michael’s work included overseeing telecommunications operations throughout New York City, directing...

Jan 23, 2024

William Millen Duncan II of Southport, CT passed away during a beautiful sunrise on the morning of January 23, 2024. The week leading up to his passing he was surrounded by his family.  He was born in Toledo, OH, July 25, 1939 to Elizabeth Job Duncan and John Duncan, Jr. After graduating from Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, MI,...

Jan 22, 2024

Rev. Arlene B Studer, 90, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Rev. Dr. Don Studer. She was born in Lansdale, PA on May 26, 1933 to the late Roger and Helen Byers.

A woman of great faith, Arlene found her passion in serving...

Jan 21, 2024

Cynthia King Schueler, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Fairfield, CT on January 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family including her husband of 65 years, Louis O. Schueler. Born in New Bedford, MA on April 26, 1936, to the late Olive and Andrew King, she grew up in Padanaram Village, located in South Dartmouth, MA. She...

Jan 19, 2024

James A. Sedensky, 87, of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, died at his home there on January 19.

Jim was born in Bridgeport on August 6, 1936, the oldest of six children of Andrew and Agnes Sedensky. He was a standout student at St. Augustine and faithful member of its parish who went on to graduate from Fairfield...

Jan 13, 2024

Julie Coppola, longtime resident of Bridgeport Ct and Fairfield Ct passed away on January 13, 2024 at the age of 98. She was born on April 16, 1925 in Bridgeport Ct., the daughter of Pancrazio and Josephine Aleo Bucolo. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and raised three children who will miss her deeply. She will always...

Jan 12, 2024

John Lawrence Epifanio, of St. Mary’s by the Sea in Bridgeport, CT passed away peacefully at 84 years old on Friday, January 12, 2024 in St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by family.

Born and raised in Stamford, CT, son of the late Lawrence Epifanio and Lee Epifanio. He attended Stamford public schools and played football and baseball. One...

Jan 12, 2024

Lillian Mattioli, 95, of Fairfield, peacefully went home to Jesus, her Savior, surrounded by her loving family on January 12, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonida Mattioli. Lillian was born in Brooklyn on June 8, 1928 to the late Frederick and Eleanor (Arnold) Oberle.

Lillian was employed as a librarian assistant until she...

Jan 8, 2024

Daniel Miller Loh, 89, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at home in Southport, CT, comforted by his wife of 66 years, Martha (Patty) Livesay Loh. Born in Port Chester, NY on January 6, 1935, to the late Helen Phillips and Lester Jay Loh, Dan was the youngest of six sons; he was predeceased by his brothers Les,...

Jan 6, 2024

On January 6th, 2024, Holly Ann Granville of Trumbull, CT peacefully went to be with the Lord in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 11,1930 she was the daughter of the late Burton Tilden Ketcham and Emily Holly Waterbury Ketcham. Holly grew up in Monroe and helped her mother serve in the Aircraft Warning Service...

Jan 5, 2024

Bruce William Miller, a Greenwich resident for more than 30 years, died at Greenwich Hospital of complications from melanoma on Friday, Jan. 5. He was 64.

Before the pandemic, Bruce was known for his activities with local and online organizations associated with Mensa, Toastmasters, Cub Scouts, astronomy and poetry. In fact, Bruce met his wife Lisa Figlioli...