Nov 23, 2023

Peter “Pete” Trifiatis, 75, of Fairfield was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Carol Janine (“Jan”), on the early morning of November 23, 2023. Pete was born in Fort Riley, Kansas on July 22, 1948 to the late Peter and Nina Trifiatis.  He was also predeceased by his identical twin brother, William, and his older sister, Dorothy. He...

Nov 22, 2023

Raquel Zapata Rivera, age 98, formerly of Fairfield, CT, beloved widow of Luis A. Rivera, Sr., passed away peacefully at NorthBridge Health Care Center in Bridgeport, CT on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  Born in Ponce, Puerto Ricco on September 16, 1925, the daughter of the late Pedro-Juan and Anna Zapata, she and her husband came to the United States...

Nov 21, 2023

Andrew “Rod” Ratcliffe, 78, died unexpectedly at his home in Southport on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

He grew up in Evanston, IL and attended the University of Wisconsin, where he received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration.

A Chartered Financial Analyst and Vice President at Morgan Stanley, Rod was head of Fixed...

Nov 19, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" M. Brandt, 78, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully in Milford Hospital with family at her side. Elizabeth was born in Bridgeport on June 1, 1945, to the late William and Lillian Morton Brandt.

Known by family and friends as Betty, Betty was a lifelong learner who found joy in sharing the knowledge she gained. Her...

Nov 19, 2023

David Paul Shackett, 81, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital on November 19th after a long illness.  He was born in Claremont, NH, and grew up in Dunbarton, NH and Long Beach, CA.  In 1960, he graduated from Concord High School and then served four years in the U.S. Air Force.  He married his childhood sweetheart, Janice Blanchard, in...

Nov 19, 2023

Susan Delco, 65, of Fairfield, Connecticut, beloved wife of 44 years to Joseph Delco, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 19, 2023. In addition to her husband Joe, Susan leaves behind her loving children Kristen (Corey) Edmonds and Paul (Lisa) Delco, grandchildren CJ and Camryn Edmonds, and Ava, Joey, and Paulie Delco.

She also leaves...

Nov 15, 2023

Marcia Haynes Miner, longtime resident of Fairfield, Connecticut, whose ancestral roots reached back to the Revolution and whose restless life-journey brought her back to the town she learned to love, died peacefully on November 15th. She was 94.

The only child of Gertrude Haynes and Charles S. Peden, she was born in London where, in 1929, her...

Nov 14, 2023

John Lawrence Hughes died peacefully on Tuesday, November 14 at 98.  His career in publishing began in the mailroom of Pocketbooks where over a 10-year period he became a senior editor.  In 1960 he was hired by William Morrow to become their vice president.  From 1965-1985 he was Morrow’s president and CEO. Under his leadership, he was able to...

Nov 13, 2023

Christopher Patrick Doyle, age 35, of Richmond, VA, passed away November 13, 2023.  Christopher is survived by his beloved parents, Kathleen Auger of Tequesta, FL and Timothy Doyle of Lubec, ME; his brother, Ryan and his wife Allison Doyle of West Palm Beach, FL; his best friend and partner, Danae Dobler of Richmond, VA as well as several aunts...

Nov 13, 2023

Helena “Sis” Marie Pajolek, age 94, beloved wife of the late Dr. Chester Pajolek, passed peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2023. Born in Bridgeport to Cecil and Mary (Lauris) Turrell, Sis was a lifelong resident of Fairfield. She attended Sherman School and Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield before attending the Butler Business School. In her youth, Helena volunteered...

Nov 10, 2023

Catherine (Cathy or Cath) Theresa Boroskey, 81, currently resided in Cocoa, FL, the beloved wife of 62 years and 3 years of dating to Robert E. Boroskey, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Stephen and Eileen Hasak. She lived most of her life in Fairfield, CT. Cathy worked...

Nov 9, 2023

Susan Joyce Hallama, 72, of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023 with her loving husband, Daniel J. Hallama, II by her side.

Born on June 30th, 1951 to the late William and Helen (Asterby) Allen. Sister to the late Billy Allen, Nancy Baran, Helen Todaro and, survived by Leslie Allen (Jim) Downey.

Susan...

Nov 8, 2023

Donna Cubelli, beloved wife of Louis Cubelli, of 56 years passed away peacefully Wednesday November 8, 2023 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Naugatuck on December 17, 1942 the daughter of Daniel and Wanda Leary, Donna had been a resident of Trumbull for 52 years.  She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and Danbury State College, now Western...

Nov 7, 2023

William D. “Bill” Miller, a long-time resident of Fairfield and more recently of Stamford, passed away peacefully at the Nathaniel Witherell nursing home on Tuesday, November 7. He was 95.

Born in Baltimore on Aug. 12, 1928, to William Wilder Miller and Louise (Hauser) Miller, he grew up in both Baltimore MD and Rochester NY. Bill enlisted...

Nov 7, 2023

Gregory Patti, a retired attorney whose private practice was in Fairfield, husband of Audrey Patti, passed from this life to the next on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Suzanne Patti and her husband Clark Gibson of San Diego, CA; Patricia Meyers and her husband James of Shelton; a son...

Nov 7, 2023

Erik Erlin Granneberg, age 80, of Southport, beloved husband of Catherine (Fingelly) Granneberg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born in Everett, WA, the son of the late Harold and Phyllis (Kaiser) Granneberg, he was raised in Fair Oaks, CA and had been a resident of Fairfield and Southport for the last 46 years. Erik proudly served...

Nov 3, 2023

Maureen P. (Reidy) Fracassini, (Moe), age 58, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Samuel L. Fracassini, passed away surrounded by her loving siblings Friday, November 3, 2023.  Born in Bridgeport the daughter of the late Richard and Vivian (Carroll) Reidy, she had been a lifelong town resident.  Moe graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas Grammar School, Notre Dame High...

Nov 3, 2023

Audrey B Hubener, 92, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023. She was the wife of the late Arthur Hubener. Audrey was born in the Bronx, NY May 20, 1931 to the late Joseph and Edna Page Bosch.

Prior to retirement, Audrey worked as a secretary in the financial industry. After retirement she enjoyed helping...

Nov 1, 2023

Joan Murchie, 88, of Fairfield, CT, died peacefully in her home on Thursday November 1, 2023.

She was born in Bridgeport, CT in 1934 to Muriel and Alexander Murchie.  She attended the University of Connecticut studying Education.  She then taught 1st Grade for 40 years in the Bridgeport Schools.

She was preceded in death by...

Oct 27, 2023

David “Dave” N. Armonath, age 69, passed away the afternoon of Friday, October 27, 2023. Born to Robert and Louise (Sabo) Armonath, Dave was a lifelong Fairfield resident. He worked in the Overhaul and Repair department at Sikorsky Aircraft for 20 years, and later worked for Norwalk Vault Company for several years.

Dave, also known as “Moose”...