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Klaus  W. Soennichsen

Klaus W. Soennichsen

May 22, 2016

Klaus "Sandy" Soennichsen entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Born in Bavaria, Germany in 1947, Sandy immigrated to the U.S. in 1950. Sandy grew up in Weston, CT and graduated from Staples High School in 1965. After joining the Air Force during the Vietnam War, Sandy later finished his college degree at AIC before eventually settling in...

Margaret  Mary Forger

Margaret Mary Forger

May 19, 2016

Margaret Mary Testerman Forger, age 82 of Trumbull, beloved wife of Herbert E Forger Sr., passed away on May 19th 2016 in Fairfield. Mary was born in Port Chester, N.Y. and raised her family in Norwalk. In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by two daughters, Jean Decker of Farmington, Cindy Harris of San Antonio, TX, and two sons...

Margaret  F. Rung

Margaret F. Rung

May 12, 2016

Margaret F. Rung, age 102, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2016, at St. Joseph's Manor (Genesis Healthcare), Trumbull, CT. Margaret was born on January 18, 1914, in Bridgeport, CT. She was the daughter of the late John and Rose Foito. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Rung Sr., a daughter, Marjorie Beth Rung, son, Raymond Rung...

Dorothy  Ann Tadduni

Dorothy Ann Tadduni

May 12, 2016

Dorothy Ann Rindos Tadduni, age 82, of Fairfield, left to be with our Lord Thursday, May 12, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Luzerne County, PA on April 19, 1934, Dorothy was the 7th child of 10 children born to Charles and Anna Rindos. After moving to Bridgeport as a young girl, Dorothy attended Sts....

Dr. Peter John Bartelloni, Md

Dr. Peter John Bartelloni, Md

May 5, 2016

Dr. Peter J. Bartelloni, MD, age 87 of Easton, CT, beloved husband of 66 years to Virginia Hurteau Bartelloni, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Thursday, May 5, 2016. Born in Franklin, MA the son of the late Hector and Orlanda Bartelloni. He was a graduate of the University of Vermont Medical School. Dr. Bartelloni...

Louis Chavenello,  Iii

Louis Chavenello, Iii

May 3, 2016

Louis Chavenello, III age 53 of Milford, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Born in Norwalk, the son of the late Louis and Jacqueline Chavenello, he had been a Fairfield area resident for most of his life prior to moving to Milford 18 years ago. He was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School and attended Embry-Riddle...

Henry  Francis Kelly

Henry Francis Kelly

Apr 29, 2016

Henry F. "Coach" Kelly, age 93, of Stratford, formerly of Roslyn Heights, NY, beloved husband of the late Nell P. (Shopis) Kelly, passed away peacefully Friday, April 29, 2016 in his residence, surrounded by loving family. Born in Great Neck, NY, the son of the late Peter Kelly, Sr. and Jenny Kelly, he had been a Roslyn Heights resident for...

Frederick  Arthur Hine.  Sr.

Frederick Arthur Hine. Sr.

Apr 27, 2016

Frederick Arthur Hine, Sr., age 82, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Annette "Dolly" Hine, was called by God to Heaven Wednesday, April 27th, 2016. He passed on while at his home, and surrounded by family and loved ones. Fred dedicated his life to raising his three children and providing them with a loving and happy home. He gave...

Mary  A Lignelli

Mary A Lignelli

Apr 26, 2016

Mary Anna Lignelli, age 85, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Joseph Charles Lignelli entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 26, 2016. She is survived by three sons, Chuck Lignelli and his wife Patti of Glastonbury, CT, Ron Lignelli of Woodbridge, VA and Ken Lignelli and his wife Kathleen Kaliscak of Hamden, CT, five grandchildren Brian, Andrew, Cory,...

Thomas Kennedy

Thomas Kennedy

Apr 19, 2016

Thomas Kennedy, age 88 of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Anne (Cremona) Kennedy, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was born in Uddingston, Scotland, the youngest of seven children to the late Neil and Sarah Kennedy. Tom, affectionately known as "TK" emigrated to Fairfield in 1954 and was married to Anne for...

Marlene  Huff Estabrooke

Marlene Huff Estabrooke

Apr 18, 2016

Marlene Huff Estabrooke ("Mar") of Southport passed away at home on April 18, 2016. Marlene was born in Garfield, New Jersey on December 12,1930. Her family moved to Bridgeport when she was five. After she graduated from Harding High the family moved to Fairfield. She had resided in Southport since 1982. Her first real job was at Sikorsky's in Bridgeport....

Lillian Penney

Lillian Penney

Apr 16, 2016

Lillian Penney, age 95, of Southport, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Fairview Health of Southport. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Herbert and Ellen Doyle Penney, she had been a lifelong area resident. Miss Penney was employed for many years as an operator for the Southern New England Telephone Company. Lillian was predeceased by her...

Helen  R. Lewis

Helen R. Lewis

Apr 11, 2016

Helen R. Lewis, age 95 of Wallingford, formerly of Southport, beloved wife of the late Fred Lewis, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 11, 2016 at Masonicare of Wallingford. Born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Frederick and Wilhelmina Roll, she had been a Southport resident since 1949. Mrs. Lewis attended Katherine Gibbs School. Later...

Newton  H. Williams,  Jr.

Newton H. Williams, Jr.

Apr 10, 2016

Newton H. Williams, Jr., age 93, of Newtown, beloved husband of the late Constance (Connie) Bond Williams, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Danbury Hospital. Born in Shelton, the son of the late Newton H. and Mildred Williams, he had been a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Shelton High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps...

Lois  M. Stoller

Lois M. Stoller

Apr 10, 2016

Lois M. Stoller, 88 Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert A. Stoller, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Prior to relocating to CT in 2005 Lois was a 40 year resident of Newburgh, NY. She was born on December 6, 1927 in Maplewood, NJ. She graduated from Columbia High School in Maplewood...

Katherine  Ann Nelson

Katherine Ann Nelson

Apr 8, 2016

Katherine Ann Nelson, age 66, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. Born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Harold and Helen Nelson, she had been a Fairfield area resident since 1976. Survivors include a brother, Richard A. Nelson and his wife Patricia of Stratford; her twin sister, Barbara Ippolito and her husband Tom of Englewood, FL;...

Frederick  Arthur Billings

Frederick Arthur Billings

Apr 7, 2016

Frederick Arthur Billings, of Fairfield, CT, passed away on April 7th 2016. He was born in Hancock, Maine, on December 20, 1931. Fred grew up in Seal Harbor, Maine, and was attached to Mt. Desert Island his entire life. After serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict, he graduated from The University of Maine and attended The...

Joseph Kiraly

Joseph Kiraly

Mar 31, 2016

Joseph Kiraly, age 89, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Nagy Kiraly, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the West Haven VA Medical Center. Born in Fairfield, the son of the late Stephen and Margaret Kiraly, he had been a lifelong town resident. Mr. Kiraly graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and received his BS in Civil...

Michael  Patrick Sullivan

Michael Patrick Sullivan

Mar 31, 2016

Michael P. Sullivan, 49, of Cherry Hills Village, CO, formerly of New Canaan, CT died on March 31, 2016. A devoted husband and father, Michael is survived by his wife Vicky (Ecks) Sullivan and his daughters, Lexy and Katie. He is also survived by his mother, Lyn Sullivan of Fairfield and his brother and sister and their respective spouses: David...

Robert  D. King

Robert D. King

Mar 31, 2016

Robert D. King, age 84, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 61 years of Mary M. King passed away peacefully Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Carolton Convalescent Hospital. Born in New York City, the son of the late Roy and Alfhid King he had been a Fairfield resident since 1969. He was a graduate of Iowa State University where he...

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