Arliene Toby) Bender

Dec 29, 2017

Arliene (Toby) Bender, age 85, of Sandy Hook, formerly of Fairfield, wife of the late Clark Bender, passed away peacefully Friday, December 29, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, Toby had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life prior to moving to Sandy Hook 25 years ago. She was a 1951 graduate of Roger Ludlowe...

The Honorable John H. Shannon

Dec 27, 2017

The Honorable John H. Shannon, age 89 retired Probate Judge for the Town of Fairfield and beloved husband of the late Rita Jane Shannon passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Cambridge Manor, Fairfield. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Governor of Connecticut James C. Shannon and Helen Shannon, John was a Fairfield resident for most of...

Christina M. Oberhuber

Dec 26, 2017

Christina M. Oberhuber, age 39, of Waterbury, beloved wife of Christopher L. Oberhuber and loving mother of Christopher L. Oberhuber, Jr., passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born and raised in Bridgeport, Christina had been a Waterbury resident for the last 15 years. She graduated from St. Patrick's elementary school and Colby Cathedral High School....

Heta Wagenhals

Dec 22, 2017

Heta Wagenhals, age 96 of Shelton, formerly of the Chelsea section of Manhattan, wife of the late Frederick Wagenhals, passed away peacefully Friday, December 22, 2017 at Benchmark at Split Rock. Born in Bremerhaven, Germany, the daughter of the late Albert and Hertha Millermann, she came to the United States in 1925 and had lived in New York City for...

David Matis

Dec 16, 2017

David Matis, age 52 of Oxford, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. Born in Bridgeport the son of the late John and Barbara Matis, David was raised in Fairfield. He graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School, Norwalk Technical School and attended the University of Connecticut. Dave was a licensed carpenter and worked for Henry & Gerety Builders...

Alison E. Steferak

Dec 16, 2017

Alison E. Steferak, age 24, of Fairfield, passed away suddenly Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Memphis, TN. Born in Bridgeport, Alison had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. She graduated from the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall and received her B.A. Degree in Political Science from Stonehill College. While in college Alison studied abroad in Ireland, Russia and...

Arnold "Pete" Jones Jr.

Dec 15, 2017

Arnold "Pete" Jones Jr., age 87, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Marietta of 66 years, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 15, 2017. Pete was born and raised in Bridgeport and moved to Fairfield in 1959. He had worked at Underwood and then Pitney Bowes for 36 years before retiring. Pete enjoyed traveling, golfing, bowling and most of all spending time...

Patricia Mary Russo

Dec 13, 2017

Patricia Mary Russo, age 70, of Fairfield, beloved and cherished daughter of the late Vincent and Margaret (O'Reilly) Russo, walked for the first time into Heaven to join her mom, dad and sister Beverly on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Patty never allowed her physical disability to hold her back. She participated in every family function and...

Dorothy A. Livingstone

Dec 13, 2017

Dorothy Livingstone (Brown), age 82, a resident of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, who spent many years as a resident of Clifton Park, NY, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by her family. A retired supervisor for Hubbell, Dot enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, watching the Yankees, and regular trips to Long Beach...

Henry Miller Bonner, Sr.

Dec 10, 2017

Henry Miller Bonner Sr., age 95 of Southport, CT and beloved husband of the late Anne Barrows Bonner, passed away peacefully in his residence Sunday, December 10, 2017. Born in New York City the son of the late David Bonner Jr. and Marion Miller Bonner, he maintained his Southport home since the late 1960s. He was a graduate of Phillips...

Lloyd Ellis Banquer

Dec 6, 2017

Lloyd Banquer passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 6, 2017. Though trout, bluefish, striped bass and many of their cohorts might see it differently, the family and many friends of Lloyd Banquer, 86, are deeply saddened by his death. He was born on May 11, 1931, in West Haven, CT. He joined the U.S. Air Force during...

Karen B. Capute

Dec 3, 2017

Karen B. Capute, age 71, of Fairfield, beloved wife and soul mate of Larry C. Capute, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 3, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Madison, OH the daughter of the late Allen and Ruth Barr, she had been a Fairfield resident for over 35 years. Karen retired from Time Warner Cable as an executive...

Willard E. (Bill) Dwinells, Jr.

Dec 3, 2017

Willard E. Dwinells, Jr. (Bill), age 80 of Fairfield, beloved husband and soul mate for 61 years of Mary Ann (Sue) Fekete Dwinells peacefully went to Heaven to join his parents and his beloved priest, the late Rev. Robert Nemeth Sunday, December 3, 2017 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Bridgeport the son of the late Willard...

Ruby F. Demas

Dec 2, 2017

Ruby F. Demas, age 93, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Alexander C. Demas, entered into eternal life Saturday, December 2, 2017. She is predeceased by her sisters Dorothy Petrucelli and Ethel Balogh and her brother Wallace Reed. She leaves behind her devoted and loving daughter Alexandra Demas and her fiancé Christos Bakes whom she loved as a son....

Joseph Michael D'Addario

Nov 28, 2017

Joseph Michael D'Addario, of Fairfield, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends following a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in 1934 in Bridgeport to Joseph G. and Anna Carrano D'Addario. After graduating from Bassick High School in 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps....

Jeanne W. Harrison

Nov 28, 2017

Jeanne Harrison, long time Fairfield resident, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2017. Jeanne was born February 5, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert and Dorothy (Parry) Wilson. She grew up in the Pittsburgh area and married Wayne Harrison in Mount Lebanon, PA on 29 Feb 1952 (Leap Year). They settled in Fairfield in 1968 with their 4 children. Jeanne...

Archer Karnes

Nov 28, 2017

Funeral Home

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

39 South Benson Road, Fairfield CT US 06824

Service

Temple Beth Abraham

Funeral Service

25 Leroy Avenue, Terrytown, NY

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Cemetery

KTI Cemetery Association

99 Memory Lane, Greenwich, CT

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Michael Kouremetis

Nov 28, 2017

Michael Kouremetis, age 30, of Bridgeport, beloved son of Shelly and Emmanuel Kouremetis, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Born in Bridgeport, Michael had been a lifelong area resident. He loved all varieties of music and was a self-taught Bass guitar player. Michael played in many local bands and always looked forward to his shows. He also loved animals of...

Margie Hoyt

Nov 27, 2017

Margaret "Margie" Hoyt, age 77, of Stamford Connecticut, beloved wife of Charles Hoyt, of 54 years, went to be with the Lord, Monday November 27, 2017. Margie found joy in taking care of her husband and spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Thompson and Susan Hoyt, and son-in-law, Mark Berish, three...

Charles M. Orlando, Jr.

Nov 27, 2017

Charles M. Orlando, Jr., age 82, beloved husband of 53 years of Carol (Cole) Orlando, passed away peacefully Monday, November 27, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Nyack, NY the son of the late Charles and Concetta Orlando, he resided in Schenectady and Scotia, NY for many years and also resided in the Adirondacks, Sarasota,...