Oct 27, 2023

Shane Fitzsimons passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2023, after a brief but hard-fought battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 55.

Shane was born on December 27, 1967, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. After brief stints living in both Belfast and Manchester, his family moved to Kinsale, Co. Cork where he grew up and...

Oct 27, 2023

Edward A. Matto, 97, of Fairfield went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of the late Joyce Smelter Matto.  Ed was born in Bridgeport to the late Augustus and Marie Matto.

Ed was a proud WWII veteran.  Upon graduation from Bassick High School he enlisted in...

Oct 26, 2023

With great sadness the children of Deacon Daniel J. Ianniello, regret to inform you of the passing of their beloved father.

Deacon Dan was born in Bridgeport, CT, August 25, 1941 to Mary and Daniel L. Ianniello.  He was raised in a loving and faith filled home. Dan attended St. Charles Elementary School and his beloved Fairfield...

Oct 24, 2023

Mary E. Pioli (Robinson) 90, loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother went home to be with the Lord on October 24th surrounded by her loving family.  Born on April 30, 1933 in Stamford, CT, Mary was the youngest of her siblings born to the late David and Eva (Casey) Robinson.  Mary graduated Stamford High School in 1951...

Oct 23, 2023

Jay Lawrence Valade of Trumbull, CT, beloved husband of Mary Virginia Foley Valade for 64 years, peacefully entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2023 with his family by his side. Born August 14, 1936 in Detroit, MI, Jay was the son of the late Leona Brey Valade and Wilfred L. Valade. After graduating from Grosse Pointe High School,...

Oct 22, 2023

ALTON LEE CRAFT - age 93, of Westport, CT, the beloved husband to Ann Craft for 68 years this October, passed away at home on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Raised in Riverdale, New York, Lee graduated from Wesleyan University ’51.  He was a decorated veteran of the Korean War.  Once he returned to the states, he moved from Chicago...

Oct 21, 2023

Virginia Perry Worcester (Ginny) of Southport, CT passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 21st after a year-long valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

Ginny’s beaming smile and tender heart shone light and love on everyone whose path she crossed.  A natural educator, Ginny was a beloved second grade teacher...

Oct 20, 2023

Thomas S. Hobbs, Jr., age 79, of Bridgeport, formerly of Fairfield, husband of the late beloved Victoria H. Hobbs, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Thomas and Olivia Hobbs, he had been an area resident for many years.  Tom proudly served in the US Marines from 1963- 1966.  He enjoyed...

Oct 20, 2023

Thomas Gerald Doherty Jr.of Southport CT, husband of Eileen Colby Doherty, passed away at  age 89 on October 20, 2023. Originally from Stratford, he was the son of Thomas Gerald Doherty and Kathryn Saur Doherty.

After attending Fairfield Prep, he then graduated from Brown University. After graduation he became an Air Force navigator where he enjoyed his...

Oct 14, 2023

Robin Holley Blose, age 69, a longtime resident of Fairfield, CT, passed Saturday, October 14, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.  Her loving husband Roger was by her side.

Robin was a graduate of Texas Christian University with a degree in Interior Design.  She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority...

Oct 13, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) George, age 68, of Milford, wife of the late Gary Corigliano, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Milford Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Elmer and Marie (Zampedri) George, she was raised in Fairfield and was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School.  In her younger years, Debbie was a professional Roller Skater...

Oct 11, 2023

Kathleen O’Hara Durvas Riley, born May 21, 1957, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

She was a longtime resident of Connecticut until her retirement to Milford, DE, where she worked as a home healthcare aid and was loved by her patients.  She enjoyed traveling, hiking, and her little dog Taz.

She is survived by her...

Oct 11, 2023

Donald B. Buchanan, age 64, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Patricia (Tierney) Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023.  Born in Schenectady, NY, the son of the late Warren and Francine (LaPointe) Buchanan, he grew up in Darien and had been a Fairfield resident since marrying Pat 33 years ago.  Don attended Darien High School, and the School of...

Oct 11, 2023

Gerard Etzel, 89, of Southport, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, he was the devoted husband of the late Sharon Dunn Etzel. Gerard was born in New York City on December 5, 1933 to the late Paul and Isabelle McAllister Etzel.

After graduating from Georgetown University, Gerard received his MBA from NYU. Gerard was...

Oct 10, 2023

Michael J. Siano, age 65, of Fairfield, passed away on October 10, 2023. He was born in Bridgeport on May 21, 1958, to the late Michael A. and Marie Rozmeski Siano.

Michael attended schools in Norwalk and after graduating from Brien McMahon High School, where he was a member of the varsity football team, he joined the...

Oct 4, 2023

John D. LaGreco, age 81, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Madeline M. LaGreco, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at home.   Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Angelo and Julia LaGreco, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1983.  John received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame where he was...

Oct 3, 2023

Our beloved Sheila Nieves, 80, passed away in the early hours of October 3rd at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the proud mom of Dawn Marie Nieves-Schmitz (mother-in-law to Daniel Schmitz) of Portland, Connecticut, and the proud Gram of Avery Daniel and Sadie Grace Schmitz. She was the most resilient person we knew—fiercely independent, a feisty spirit, a tiny powerhouse,...

Oct 1, 2023

Terence (Terry) Barber, age 86, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, peacefully at home with family by his side.  Born in Bridgeport, CT, raised in Stratford, CT, he was a resident of Fairfield, CT for his entire adult life.

He was a proud successful sole owner of Terry Barber Plumbing, Inc. until his retirement.

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Sep 28, 2023

Douglas Graham McCaskey, 68, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2023. Doug was born to Thomas and Mary McCaskey on March 28, 1955, in St. Louis. His family moved to Fairfield, CT, where he would go on to attend Fairfield Ludlowe High School and be an active member in his community. Doug was a tremendous athlete as...

Sep 27, 2023

Barbara Westerman, 93, entered into eternal rest on September 27th at her home in Fairfield. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore N. Westerman. She was born in Bridgeport on September 5th 1930 to the late Warren and Ruth Parcells.

She began working as a secretary at G.E. in Bridgeport and then became a fulltime...