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Kevin  T. Taylor

Kevin T. Taylor

Aug 6, 2016

Kevin T. Taylor, age 64, of Fairfield, passed away August 6, 2016, after a brief illness. Born in Bridgeport, he was a lifelong area resident. Kevin graduated Roger Ludlow and Norwalk Community College. He loved the outdoors, spending time with his horse and watching football. He was pre-deceased by his father Calvin. Survivors include his mother Dorothy Meehan Taylor, a...

Carol  Petkus Duggan

Carol Petkus Duggan

Aug 5, 2016

Carol Petkus Duggan, Mother, Grandmother, Mentor, Friend, Educational Activist, Business Professional and Master Gardener Carol peacefully left our world on Friday, August 05, 2016. Carol was a Fairfield resident for over 45 years. Carol was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, on January 22, 1943. Daughter of the late Helen A. and Nicodemus Petkus and sister of the late...

John  R. Marini

John R. Marini

Jul 23, 2016

John R. Marini, age 60, of Shelton, entered into eternal rest on July 23rd after a brief illness. Born in the Bronx, he spent most of his adult life in Connecticut. He held a number of positions in Facility Management, most recently at Harlem Hospital in NYC. He was a passionate man who dearly loved his family and friends, and...

Benjamin  J. Jasko

Benjamin J. Jasko

Jul 20, 2016

Benjamin J. Jasko, age 82, of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on July 10, 1934 to the late Benjamin and Estelle Jasko of Staten Island. He was a graduate of Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn and attended Cooper Union in New York. Ben served in the...

Robert Lamson

Robert Lamson

Jul 19, 2016

Robert B. Lamson, Sr., age 67, of Palm Bay, Florida passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Bob was the son of the late George and Anne Lamson. Born in Norwalk, CT on July 20, 1948, Bob grew up in Westport until he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served...

Marjorie Filippone

Marjorie Filippone

Jul 18, 2016

Marjorie Filippone, age 85, a longtime Fairfield resident, beloved wife of the late Louis Filippone, passed away peacefully Monday, July 18, 2016. Survivors include her three sons, Frank of Fairfield, Al of Darien, and Marc of Norwalk , grandchildren Ryan, Giovanni, Rosalie and Melanie and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Eleanor Adams of Fairfield. A...

Jacqueline  N. Schneider

Jacqueline N. Schneider

Jul 16, 2016

Jacqueline N. Schneider passed with peace and grace on Saturday, July 16, 2016 with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband E. Lee Schneider, and survived by Derek Allen, her son, his wife Diane Orado, her granddaughters, Emma and Tessa Allen as well as her stepson Tom Schneider, his wife Leanne, and their children Whitney...

Rose  M. Parisi

Rose M. Parisi

Jul 14, 2016

Rose M. Parisi, age 87, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family Thursday, July 14, 2016. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Gelormino, she had been a lifelong Fairfield area resident. A graduate of Warren Harding High School, she was a retired administrative assistant for the Fairfield Public School...

Alvaro  Labrador Doce

Alvaro Labrador Doce

Jul 14, 2016

Alvaro Labrador Doce, 93 of Fairfield CT passed away on July 14, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT. He passed peacefully in his sleep dreaming of his beloved wife Juanita who passed away in 2014. Born in 1923 in Spain he came to Bridgeport, CT in 1955 searching for a better life. He worked as a machine operator...

Joseph  James Murphy

Joseph James Murphy

Jul 3, 2016

Joseph James Murphy, age 77, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 53 years of Grace Patricia (Kiernan) Murphy, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, July 3, 2016 following a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. Born in New York City the son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret (Russell) Murphy, he had been a Fairfield resident...

Betsey  Von Holtz

Betsey Von Holtz

Jun 28, 2016

Betsey S. Von Holtz, age 74, a longtime Fairfield resident, beloved wife of Ken Von Holtz, died peacefully, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 with her husband by her side. She is survived and missed by her husband Ken, daughter Laurie Anne and her husband Ed of Trumbull, Bill Kenny and his wife Joanne of Newtown, step daughter Donna Quiles of Trumbull,...

Alfred  N. Barney

Alfred N. Barney

Jun 17, 2016

Alfred Barney, age 97, a lifetime Easton resident, devoted husband of Dorothy, passed peacefully Friday, June 17, 2016. He was his own man; a man of the earth, inventor, builder, farmer and a sweet man of unforgettable character. He was a friend to all. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of 67 years, a daughter Joan Barney of Monroe...

David  T. Poore

David T. Poore

Jun 17, 2016

David T. Poore passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 17, 2016. David was born on September 2, 1924 to Sarah and Simon Poore on Fisher's Island, New York. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Elizabeth, and son, David. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Poore, Kathleen and Lee Narwold, Mary and...

Madelyn  M. Foley

Madelyn M. Foley

Jun 16, 2016

Madelyn M. Foley, age 86, a longtime Fairfield resident, beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Foley, was called home peacefully to God on Thursday June 16, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was born and raised in Bridgeport and attended St. Augustine Parochial School, Lauralton Hall and Weylister Junior College becoming a private secretary for a...

Evelyn  P. Hollywood

Evelyn P. Hollywood

Jun 6, 2016

Evelyn P. Hollywood, age 96, of Fairfield, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 6, 2016 at Cambridge Manor, Fairfield. Born in Bridgeport the daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth Cournoyer Prochaska, she lived in Fairfield for most of her life. Evelyn was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School and Smithcroft Beauty School. She was the former owner of...

Margaret  Ann Nesbitt

Margaret Ann Nesbitt

Jun 6, 2016

Margaret Ann (Peg) Nesbitt, a long-time resident of Westport, CT died peacefully on June 6th with her family in Bridgeport Hospital. She was 93. She was born on August 11, 1922 in Paw Paw, Michigan. She was the daughter of Harriet Burhans and Earl Burhans who was the Michigan State Senator responsible for the 1941 legislation allowing Michigan State University...

Catherine (Arlene)  Keegan

Catherine (Arlene) Keegan

Jun 3, 2016

Catherine "Arlene" Rouen. Keegan, age 85, of Fairfield, CT, beloved wife of 60 years of Thomas J. Keegan, Sr., passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of the late Walter Joseph Rouen and Clara Veronica O'Connell Rouen, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1956. She was a graduate...

Norma  Estelle Wiser

Norma Estelle Wiser

Jun 1, 2016

Norma Estelle Harvey Wiser, 92 of Southport, CT. died peacefully on June 1, 2016 surrounded by her family. Norma was born in Toronto, Canada on March 12, 1924. Norma enlisted in the Canadian Women's Army Corp during WWII and was stationed at Army Headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. She obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. It was there in 1944 where...

Bret  C. Thomas

Bret C. Thomas

May 29, 2016

Bret C. Thomas, age 57, formerly of Westport, beloved husband of Kris C. Thomas, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 29, 206 at Bridgeport Hospital following a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. Born in Tulsa, OK the son of the late Jack and Dorothy Thomas, he had been a Westport resident since 2001. Bret received a B.A. Degree from Southern Methodist...

Joseph  Raymond French

Joseph Raymond French

May 23, 2016

Joseph R. French, age 92, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Helen A. French (Dolengiewicz), passed away peacefully Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Ludlow Health Center 1 day after celebrating his 68th wedding anniversary. Born in Bridgeport the son of the late Joseph and Mary "Mae" (Everett) French, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1952. Mr. French proudly served...

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