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William Gergely,  Jr.

William Gergely, Jr.

Jan 22, 2015

William Gergely Jr., 79, of Monroe, beloved husband of Ruth MacCormack Gergely, passed away on January 22, 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was born in Bridgeport Connecticut, the son of the late William and Pauline Gergely. He graduated from Bassick HS in 1953 and then continued his education at the University of Bridgeport, graduating with a degree in...

Irene  B. Avery

Irene B. Avery

Jan 17, 2015

Irene B. Avery, age 84, of Trumbull, died Saturday, January 17, 2015. She was the widow of Attorney Robert W. Avery, her high school sweet heart to whom she was married for 45 years. Irene's adventurous life began in Pennsylvania where she was the youngest child of a large family. She and her husband raised three children in Trumbull. Mrs....

Rose  Marie Krankall

Rose Marie Krankall

Jan 16, 2015

Rose Krankall, age 86 of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Rudolph Krankall, passed away peacefully Friday, January 16, 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Fairfield the daughter of the late Andrew and Barbara Volarics, she had been a lifelong town resident. She will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include a...

Robert  Frank Bennett

Robert Frank Bennett

Jan 15, 2015

Robert Frank Bennett (Bobby, Benny, Pop, Papa Benny), age 71 loving husband of Lynne (Wargo) Bennett for 50 years, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was born and raised in Fairfield, the son of Anthony and Mary (Ventrillio) Bennett. Bob was a retired firefighter/EMT in Fairfield. Always ready to lend a helping hand, he truly...

Daniel  T. Hornyak

Daniel T. Hornyak

Jan 15, 2015

Daniel Hornyak, 62, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Dan born in Norwalk, attended Brien McMahon High School and furthered his studies at Norwalk State Technical College. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1970 and served his country as a Telecommunications Specialist. Fondly known as "Dan, the T-Shirt Man", he owned and operated...

Joan  S. Neiley

Joan S. Neiley

Jan 15, 2015

Joan S. Neiley, a 54-year resident of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 15, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Neiley spent her childhood in Northport, Long Island, NY and graduated from Farmington School of Dental Hygiene. Joan was a very successful realtor in Fairfield for the past 37 years, most recently with Nicholas Fingelly Real Estate in Southport....

Colleen  Madeline Banten

Colleen Madeline Banten

Jan 13, 2015

Colleen M. Banten, age 61, a longtime Fairfield resident, beloved wife of Michael and mother of Nicholas and Christopher, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Colleen was a very active member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Southport. She was an avid book reader. Most importantly was her love of her close friends and devotion...

Anna  M. Rimby

Anna M. Rimby

Jan 12, 2015

Anna M. Rimby, age 94 of Westport, beloved wife of the late Francis LaPlace and Walter Rimby, passed away peacefully Monday, January 12, 2015 at St. Joseph's Manor. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of the late James and Margaret McCollum, she had been a Westport resident for over 60 years. Mrs. Rimby retired from People's Bank in Westport...

Benno  James Troidle

Benno James Troidle

Jan 11, 2015

Benno J. Troidle age 84 of Fairfield, beloved husband of 54 years of Mary Ann (Johnston) Troidle passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Albany, NY the son of the late Benno and Constance Troidle, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 50 years. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute...

Kelly  M. Wright

Kelly M. Wright

Jan 11, 2015

Kelly Wright, age 57, of Fairfield, CT, beloved husband of Erika Wright, died suddenly from heart failure last weekend. Kelly was born in Rochester, NY on March 1, 1957 and lived in Westport and more recently, Fairfield, for the past 37 years. Kelly and his brother Chris Wright specialized in small home renovation projects during the 1970's. In 1985, the...

George  C. Cartwright,  Jr.

George C. Cartwright, Jr.

Jan 10, 2015

George C. Cartwright, Jr. died Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 22, 1927 and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut. He was educated at the Mount Hermon School, Wm. Hall High School, University of Connecticut, Columbia University and the University of Pittsburgh. He served his country as a Navy Corpsman in World War II...

Patricia  P. Watson

Patricia P. Watson

Dec 21, 2014

Patricia P. Watson, age 86, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 64 years of William J. Watson, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2014. Born in Hartford and raised in Newington the daughter of the late Milton and Dorothea Pellett, she had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School and...

Kathleen  Proulx Avery

Kathleen Proulx Avery

Dec 18, 2014

Kathleen Proulx Avery, age 68 of Seymour, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 18, 2014 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport the daughter of the late Peter and Helen Proulx she had been a Seymour resident for the last 25 years. Survivors include two beloved sons, Jason Avery and his wife Lonnie of Seymour and Christopher Avery and his...

Alan  J. Gambardella

Alan J. Gambardella

Dec 14, 2014

Alan J. Gambardella, age 61 of New Haven, beloved husband of Karen E. Gambardella, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 14, 2014. Born in New Haven, the son of the late Alfonse and Jennie Gambardella he had been a lifelong city resident. A graduate of East Haven High School, Alan was a retired foreman for the New Haven Parks and Recreation...

Mary  Frances Abbott

Mary Frances Abbott

Dec 9, 2014

Mary Frances (Havlik) Abbott of Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT, passed comfortably on December 9, 2014 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born January 13, 1936 in New York City, daughter of Hubert and Violet Havlik, Mary grew up in Washington, DC and Paris, France. Mary attended Goucher College in Baltimore, MD before marrying Cornelius Webster Abbott III in 1957. Mary was...

Bernadette  A. Boyle

Bernadette A. Boyle

Dec 7, 2014

Bernadette A. Boyle, age 86 of Milford, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Charles J. Boyle, Sr. passed away peacefully Sunday, December 7, 2014 in her home. Born in New York City the daughter of the late Allen Teed and Marie Westlake, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1950. A devout Catholic, Bernadette was a long-time active...

Charles  B. Loughrain

Charles B. Loughrain

Dec 3, 2014

Charles B. Loughrain (Charlie), age 56 of Trumbull, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, he had been a lifelong Trumbull resident. A graduate of Trumbull High School, Charlie worked as an auto mechanic for most of his life. He was a member of the St.Sebastian Club in Ansonia. Survivors include his...

Eleanor  Plantner Fitz

Eleanor Plantner Fitz

Dec 2, 2014

Eleanor Plantner Fitz, age 83 of Fairfield, ended her courageous battle with cancer peacefully on December 2, 2014 with the comfort of her family. Eleanor was born on March 23, 1931 in Cleveland Ohio to the late James and Barbara Plantner. She joined the United States Navy WAVES during the Korean conflict, meeting her husband of 59 years while serving...

Constance  Mary Minei

Constance Mary Minei

Dec 1, 2014

Constance Mary Minei, age 82, of Fairfield, beloved wife of Angelo Minei, for 56 years, passed away peacefully Monday, December 1, 2014 at St. Vincent's Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Yonkers, NY the daughter of the late Nicholas and Sarah (Sadie) McAree Rahgo, she had been a lifelong area resident. She was a 1950 graduate of...

Sandra  Smith Selander

Sandra Smith Selander

Nov 27, 2014

Sandra Smith Selander (Sandy) 48, passed away Thanksgiving day November 27, 2014. Born in Norwalk Ct on August 29 1966, she was the loving daughter of Thomas and Marjorie Festa of Venice Florida. Loving wife of Sven E. Selander, Jr., proud mother of Thomas, Katherine and Rebecca Selander all of Fairfield along with her loving dog Rosie. She is also...

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