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Dorothy  Mae Oram

Dorothy Mae Oram

Feb 1, 2018

Dorothy M. Oram, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Live Well in Plantsville. She was born October 2, 1926 in Ellis, KS to Russell and Ruth (Herbert) Schoenberger and lived there for her early childhood. She was predeceased by her parents and by her step-father, Andrew L. Mumaw. She was married...

Philip  P. Fracassini

Philip P. Fracassini

Jan 31, 2018

Philip P. Fracassini, age 94, of Fairfield, beloved husband of nearly 60 years of Janice Fracassini, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at St. Vincent's Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bridgeport one of nine children to the late Mario and Mary Fracassini, he was a lifelong Fairfield resident and a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High...

Richard  J. Morrisey

Richard J. Morrisey

Jan 28, 2018

Richard J. Morrisey, age 87, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 in Fairfield Connecticut. He was born to Maurice and Mary Morrisey in the Bronx NY on August 10, 1930. Richard served our country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After his years of service, he met and married Mary Jane Bernier in April of...

Dolores  G. Valentino

Dolores G. Valentino

Jan 28, 2018

Dolores G. Valentino, age 87 of Westport beloved wife of nearly 66 years of George J. Valentino, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Watermark Health Center. Born in York, PA the daughter of the late L. Merle and Rebecca Brown, she had been a Westport resident since 1965. Mrs. Valentino moved to...

Kathleen  Mary Caldaroni

Kathleen Mary Caldaroni

Jan 28, 2018

Kathleen Mary Caldaroni, age 79 of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Caldaroni, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Lord Chamberlain in Stratford. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late John and Helen O'Byrne, she had been a Trumbull resident for over 50 years. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in New...

Josephine  B. Galpin

Josephine B. Galpin

Jan 27, 2018

Josephine B. Galpin, 86, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2018, with her family at her side. She was born in Bridgeport, CT, on May 7, 1931, and was predeceased by her devoted husband Frederick and parents Tony and Anna Belmonte of Bridgeport. She is survived by her son Ted Galpin, son John Galpin and his wife...

Peggy  Lee Caulfield

Peggy Lee Caulfield

Jan 23, 2018

Peggy Lee Caulfield (nee Tyer), of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the age of 89. Peg was the eldest of three children born to the late James H. Tyer and Margaret (Lee) Tyer. She is survived by her brother, Dr. James Tyer and his deceased wife, Lucille and her sister Mary Lou Howard and her husband Jonathan....

William  E. Carey

William E. Carey

Jan 23, 2018

William E. Carey, age 76, died suddenly on January 23rd in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was formerly of Fairfield, CT where he lived and raised his family. He was born and raised in the Bronx to the late Margaret (Loretta) Haertel Carey. Bill is survived by his loving fiancée, Lorraine Novak. In addition, he is survived by his devoted...

Bryan  M. Gallace

Bryan M. Gallace

Jan 20, 2018

Bryan Gallace, age 21 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday in Boston where he was attending college. He is the beloved son of Robert and Stacy Gallace also of Fairfield. A 2014 graduate of Ludlow High and the Regional Center for the Arts, Bryan was a senior at Berklee Music College where he was pursuing a BA in Professional Music. He...

Bruce  E. Moore

Bruce E. Moore

Jan 16, 2018

Bruce E. Moore, age 80, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 61 years to Nancy R. Moore, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home. Born in Groton, MA, the son of the late Edward and Geraldine Moore, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 47 years. Bruce was a self-made man, starting as a part-time employee at...

Lori  Ruth Camarro

Lori Ruth Camarro

Jan 12, 2018

Lori Camarro, age 63, of Bridgeport, passed suddenly on Friday, January 12, 2018. She was kind, generous, funny, and always put others needs above her own. Lori was a wonderful mother and friend to her daughter, Allison Birmingham and her sons, Richard Camarro and his wife Lynn, and Joel Camarro. She was the best grandmother in the world to Amanda,...

George  Robert Olexo

George Robert Olexo

Jan 12, 2018

George Robert Olexo, 92, peacefully passed away with his daughters at his side on January 12, 2018 in Berlin Maryland. A time of gathering will be held at 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Saturday, May 12 at Spear-Miller Funeral Home at 39 South Benson Road Fairfield, CT 06824. Burial with military honors will follow at Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport....

Herbert  E. Forger,  Sr.

Herbert E. Forger, Sr.

Jan 11, 2018

Herbert Forger Sr., age 85 of Trumbull, passed away on January 11 2018 in Bridgeport. Herb was born in Norwalk., and raised his family in Norwalk as well. Herb served aboard submarines in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a retired management employee of Southern New England Telephone. Herb survived by two daughters, Jean Decker of Farmington,...

Beatrice  Lewis Griswold

Beatrice Lewis Griswold

Jan 10, 2018

Beatrice Lewis Griswold, age 94, of Stepney, beloved wife of the late Philip K. Griswold, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Lord Chamberlain Health Center. Born in Monroe, daughter of the late Robert Hall Lewis, Sr. and Mina Luckner Lewis, she had been a Stepney resident for most of her life. She was a proud member of...

William  J. Watson

William J. Watson

Jan 8, 2018

William J. Watson, age 89, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Patricia P. Watson, passed away peacefully Monday, January 8, 2018. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late James T. and Dorothy Watson, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. A 1946 graduate of Fairfield High School, Bill was a retired power supervisor for Metro-North Railroad with 42...

Audrey  Enright Collins

Audrey Enright Collins

Jan 8, 2018

Audrey Collins of St Petersburg FL passed peacefully of natural causes with family by her side on January 8, 2018 at Addington Place at College Harbor. Audrey was born in Brooklyn NY on January 19, 1920 the only child of William and Mabel (Ford) Enright. She grew-up in New York City with her many O'Meara and McEnery cousins and life-long...

Arthur  E. Reynolds,  Jr.

Arthur E. Reynolds, Jr.

Jan 6, 2018

Arthur E. Reynolds, Jr., age 83, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Mary B. Reynolds, passed away peacefully surrounded by his three loving daughters Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in the Bronx, and raised in Brooklyn, the son of the late Arthur and Jean Reynolds, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1968. He was a...

Harriet  K. Raisides

Harriet K. Raisides

Jan 6, 2018

Harriet K. Raisides, age 82, of Wyomissing, PA, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Gus Raisides, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 6, 2018 in her home. Born in Reading, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Kontis, she had been a Fairfield resident for 35 years prior to moving back to Pennsylvania. Mrs. Raisides worked for...

William  Cardyn Rowe

William Cardyn Rowe

Jan 2, 2018

William Cardyn Rowe, age 96 of Fairfield, beloved husband of Sally Stevens Baird Rowe, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Born in Bridgeport the son of the late Frederick and Mabel Rowe he had been a lifelong area resident. Mr. Rowe started college at the University of Georgia"GO BULL DOGS" then proudly served in the United States...

George  A. Hornby

George A. Hornby

Jan 2, 2018

George A. Hornby, age 94 of Fairfield, beloved husband of 68 years of Ethel Carlson Hornby, passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday, January 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Joseph and Hattie Hornby, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1955. Mr. Hornby graduated from Warren Harding High School and...

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