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Joseph John Sciarrillo, M.D.

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 11:00am

Joseph John Sciarrillo, M.D, age 93 of Fairfield, beloved husband of 68 years to Elinor (Ellie) passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, October 17, 2019.

Mary Maher Stablein

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 10:00am

Mary M. Stablein (1932-2019) passed away peacefully on October 15, 2019, with her family at her side.

Joan T. Visokay

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Saturday, October 19, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Joan T. Visokay, age 90 of Fairfield, was reunited with her recently deceased husband Richard W. Visokay in Heaven. Richard passed away September 27th and Joan joined him Monday, October 14th surrounded by her loving family.

Knud “Rudy” Nielsen

Private

Knud (Rudy) Nielsen, age 91, passed away at his home on October 7, 2019.

Diane Pester Chuka

Private Services

Diane Pester Chuka, age 70 of Trumbull, formerly of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Peter J. Chuka Sr. passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Katherine Zurkowski

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, October 12, 2019 12:00pm

Katherine Zurkowski, age 82, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully early Monday, September 30, 2019

Michele Ann (Shelly) Thomas

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Friday, October 11, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Michele (Shelly) Thomas, age 57, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at William Backus Hospital, Norwich.

Barbara B. Stetson

To be announced at a later date

Barbara Brown “Bebe” Stetson, Sr., beloved wife, mother and friend, died on Tuesday in Fairfield, CT.

Richard W. Visokay

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Richard W. Visokay, age 89 of Fairfield, beloved husband of nearly 66 years of Joan Carley Visokay, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Friday, September 27, 2019.

Kevin G. Powers

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Monday, September 30th 12:30 p.m.

Kevin Gerard Powers, aged 65, passed away on Thursday, September 26 2019. Born in New York, NY and raised in Inwood, the son of the late Bernard Powers (of County Cork Ireland) and Josephine Powers (of Roscommon Ireland). ...

Henry C. Letsch, III (Hank)

Greenfield Hill Congregational Church

Monday, September 30, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Henry C. Letsch, III (Hank), age 76, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Fairfield and Milford, beloved husband of Eleanor Oliveira Letsch, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Howard J. Chick

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Monday, September 30, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Howard J. Chick, age 85, of Greenwich, beloved husband of Leanora Galletta Chick, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

William R. Bond

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Thursday, September 26, 2019 11:00 a.m.

William R. Bond, age 74, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 51 years to Lois (Gniadek) Bond, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Paul J. Haughney, Jr.

Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.

Paul J. Haughney Jr. loving father, husband, brother and friend to many, of Monroe, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14th.

Elaine L. Cerrone

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, September 28, 2019 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Elaine L. Cerrone, 75, of Tequesta, FL passed away peacefully on August, 9, 2019

Helma Paetzold

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:00am

Helma Maria Paetzold, age 98, of Fairfield, died on Saturday, September 14th 2019 at CT Hospice in Branford surrounded by her family.

William Fairbank Watkins

Trinity Episcopal Church

Friday, October 4, 2019 3:00PM

William Fairbank Watkins, 99, of Southport, CT, husband for 67 years of the late Helen F. Watkins and son of the late Florence C. and Joseph F. Watkins, passed away on August 30th, 2019.

James “Jim” Schnurr

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Friday, September 20, 2019 11:00am

James (Jim) Schnurr, loving father, husband, and friend to many, of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 7th.

Francis (Bill) W. Bailey

Private Services

Francis (Bill) W. Bailey, 93, of Trumbull, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was born in Wilton, ME to Clarence Elmore and Marion Wheeler Bailey, and he grew up in Livermore Falls.

Karen Shaw

Greenfield Hill Congregational Church

Saturday, September 21, 2019 2:00 p.m.

Karen Shaw passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Stephen J. Polifka, Jr.

St. Michael Cemetery

Monday, September 16, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Stephen J. Polifka, Jr., age 54, of New Haven, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born in Bridgeport, Stephen was raised in Fairfield.

Michael G. Nunes

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Saturday, September 14, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Michael G. Nunes, Age 70 of Chicago, IL formerly of Fairfield, beloved son of the late George and Stasia Nunes passed away on August 30, 2019.

Paul L. Magnano

Our Lady of Pompeii Church

Saturday, September 28, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Paul L. Magnano, 79, of Southport, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 8th 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Eng Ngo Taing

First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield

Friday, September 13, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Eng Ngo Taing, age 52 of Milford, CT went home to be with the Lord on September 6th, 2019 after a three and a half month battle with ovarian cancer.

Catherine M. Dobi

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Saturday, August 31, 2019 10:30am

Catherine Dobi, age 99, of Billerica, MA, formerly a resident of Fairfield, CT, died peacefully at Brightview Concord River on Monday, August 26, 2019.

Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Gibson

Our Lady of Peace Church

Thursday, August 29, 2019 10:00am

Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Gibson, age 68, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Stephen R. Fitzpatrick

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:30 a.m.

Stephen R. Fitzpatrick, age 65, of Trumbull passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital Monday August 19th. Born in Bridgeport the son of Robert H. and the late Evelyn (Homa) Fitzpatrick, he grew up in Trumbull.

Helena Micka Willett

Oak Lawn Cemetery

Friday, August 23, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Helena Micka Willett passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 after enduring multiple chronic diseases for a lengthy period.

Irene M. Iwanicki

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Saturday, September 28, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Irene M. (Gopsill) Iwanicki passed away peacefully in her Fairfield home on Thursday, August 8th.

George Willis Davis, Jr.

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, August 17th, 11:00 a.m.

George Willis Davis, Jr. age 88, of Milford, beloved husband of 56 years of Phyllis Harrison Davis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

Lois G. Haines

Private Services

Lois G. Haines, age 86, of Easton passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. She joins her beloved husband, Frank C. Haines, Jr.

Kenneth R. Soderquist

St. Aloysius Church

Friday, August 16, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Kenneth R. Soderquist, of New Canaan, beloved husband of 50 years of Robertina (Ruby) Mackie Soderquist, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Friday, August 9, 2019 two days shy of his 72nd birthday. ...

Robert Joseph Sutter, Jr.

St. Pius X Church

Monday, August 12, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Robert Joseph Sutter, Jr., age 49 of Trumbull, beloved husband of Melinda Becker Sutter and devoted father of Dylan and Luke Sutter, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Regional Hospice in Danbury with Melinda by his side....

Jozseph Toth

Private Services

Jozsef Toth, age 82, beloved husband of the late Loreen Vangor Toth and loving father of the late Barron Vangor Toth, of Trumbull, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 26, 2019 while at the U.S....

Anna Joan Auger

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Thursday, August 8, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Anna Joan (Kelly) Auger, age 97, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late James Lewis Auger, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at the Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital.

Winston J. Bish

Black Rock Church

Saturday, August 24, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Winston J. Bish, age 74, of Fairfield, formerly of Bridgeport, husband of “the love of his life” Corinne Dellaera-Bish, was called home to be with his Lord August 1, 2019.

Wayne D. Springer

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, August 10, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Wayne D. Springer, age 52, of Naugatuck, beloved son of Charles and Susan Springer, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019.

V. Gibney Patterson

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

Friday, August 9, 2019 3:00 p.m.

V. Gibney Patterson, loving husband, father, and mentor to many, of Fairfield, CT, died on July 23, 2019, after a long life well lived. Gib was born in Bridgeport, CT and raised in Black Rock, CT, the son of...

Margaret Joan Harper

St. Timothy's Espiscopal Church

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 11:00am

Margaret Joan Harper, teacher and school administrator, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at her home in Fairfield.

Alan Woodard

CT Dance School

Sunday, August 4, 2019 from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Alan Woodard, internationally known dancer, teacher, choreographer and dance historian died on June 30, 2019, at the Carolton Convalescent Home in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Rosaria M. Vento

Assumption Church

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Brendan Cornelius McCarthy

St. Ann's Church

Monday, July 29, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Brendan “Homer” Cornelius McCarthy, age 67, beloved husband and “luvbug” of Kathy McCarthy (née Leonard) passed away peacefully on July 24, 2019, at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by his wife, children, siblings, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

Ellen McCarthy

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Saturday, July 27, 2019 10:30am

Ellen McCarthy, age 78, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on July 23rd at Bridgeport Hospital, where she was surrounded by her family and loving friends.

Peter A. Martin (Mario)

St. Pius X Church

Friday, July 26, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Peter Martin (Mario), age 62 of Fairfield passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Kathryn A. Blumhardt

Private Services

Donald Spalding Lake

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Friday, July 26, 2019 7:00pm

Donald Spaulding Lake, age 101, a longtime resident of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

Louise Zorpette Capozziello

Holy Family Church

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Louise Zorpette Capozziello, age 86, of Bridgeport, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Christy Alfred Capozziello, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 18, 2019 with her loving granddaughter, Natasha, by her side.

Edward Alan Webb

Private Services

Alan Webb, aged 49, of Fairfield, CT, beloved husband of Janine and loving father of Jarratt (12) and Nina (10), passed away suddenly at his Fairfield home on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

Marie R. Siano

Trinity Episcopal Church

Saturday, August 17, 2019 3:00 p.m.

SIANO, Marie Rozmeski, of Norwalk, passed peacefully the morning of July 13, 2019 surrounded by family.

Joseph L. Felner

St. Stephen's Church

Saturday, July 20, 2019 10:00am

Joseph L. Felner, aged 93, beloved husband of Jean F. Felner, passed away at his home in Shelton on Monday, July 15, 2019.

Dyan M. Sullivan

Private Services

Dyan M. Sullivan, age 85, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Lord Chamberlain Health Center in Stratford.

Stephen M. Bejek

Holy Cross Church

Friday, July 19, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Stephen M. Bejek, age 83, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Golden Hill Health Center in Milford.

Phyllis A. Kepshire

Private Services

Phyllis A. Kepshire, age 81, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late John P. Kepshire, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

Marjorie (Marge) Goodwin Judge

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Saturday, July 13, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Marjorie Goodwin Judge, age 88, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

John Philip (Jack) Fray

St. Pius X Church

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 10:00 a.m.

John "Jack" Philip Fray Jr. died peacefully on July 3, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1930 in New Haven, CT and grew up in Fairfield. He attended Fairfield Prep and Fairfield University and then...

Carole Schmidt Jennings

St. Pius X Church

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 3:00pm

Carole Schmidt Jennings, daughter of Lieutenant Carl M. Schmidt, Jr. BFD and Elizabeth Carroll Schmidt of Bridgeport and Rotunda, FL passed away after a long illness on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Edward Earl Vaughan, Jr. (Jed)

Private Funeral Services

Edward Earl Vaughan, Jr. (Jed), age 67 of Trumbull, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.

John DeSilva

Private Graveside Service with Military Honors

John DeSilva passed away at the age of 92 on June 4, 2019, John was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to John and Lucie DeSilva.

Jeanne Benton Middlemass

First Congregational Church of Stratford

Saturday, June 29, 2019 2:00 p.m.

Jeanne B. Middlemass, age 91, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Middlemass, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Kelly Elizabeth Connolly

First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield

Saturday, June 29, 2019 11:00 a.m.

CONNOLLY Kelly Elizabeth Connolly, age 44, beloved daughter of R. Kenneth Connolly of Easton, passed away from complications of pneumonia on February 18, 2019 at George Washington University Hospital.

Charles George Weiss

Private Services

Charles George Weiss died peacefully in his home on June 8, 2019 in Milford, CT, after a short illness.

Sarah DeLaurentis Parrello

Holy Family Church

Saturday, June 22, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Sarah DeLaurentis Parrello, age 94, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Arnold J. Parrello, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Cambridge Manor.

Edward Ellsworth Miller, Jr.

Holy Family Church

Friday, June 14, 2019 11:00am

Edward Ellsworth Miller, Jr. passed from our realm to embrace Jesus after a short illness on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Reta Mae Gall

St. Emery Church

Friday, June 14, 2019 11:00am

Reta Mae Gall, age 88 and lifelong resident of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Joseph Gall, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Friday, June 7, 2019.

Constance Gilbert Bristol DuBois

A memorial service will be held at a later date

Constance Gilbert Bristol DuBois died on June 5, 2019 in Fairfield, Conn.

Helen Matzonkai

Private Services

Helen Matzonkai, 98, of Villa Hills, formerly of Connecticut, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Brookdale Edgewood.

Bernice M. Hetherington

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, June 8, 2019 12:00 p.m.

Bernice M. Hetherington, age 96, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Francis Hetherington, passed away peacefully Friday, May 31, 2019.

Mary S. Dziekonski

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Friday, June 7, 2019 10:30 a.m.

Mary S. Dziekonski, age 93, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Zygmunt Dziekonski, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Nancy Jean Barate

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Nancy Jean Barate, age 72, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 33 years of John Barate, passed away peacefully Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Ludlowe Health Center.

Emma T. Gibbons

St. Luke Catholic Church

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Emma T. Gibbons, a longtime resident of Westport, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 26, 2019.

Carol l. Mikucionis

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, June 1, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Bruno Andersson

St. Francis of Assisi Church

Friday, May 31, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Bruno Andersson, born in Gothenburg, Sweden on November 16, 1937, died suddenly of a heart attack on May 20, 2019.

Rose J. Bellassai

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Rose J. Bellassai, age 95 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

Vivian Rose Martino

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Thursday, May 23, 2018 11:00am

Vivian R. Martino , age 80, of Fairfield, CT passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on May 18, 2019.

John William Weikert

First Congregational Church of Stratford

Thursday, May 23, 2019 11:00am

John William Weikert, age 87, a longtime resident of Fairfield County, specifically Bridgeport, passed away Saturday May 18th, 2019, at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Helena E. Caprio

St. Thomas Acquinas Church

Thursday, May 23, 2019 10:30am

Helena E. Caprio, age 88, of Wallingford, beloved wife of the late Anthony V. Caprio, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 after a brief illness.

Stephen A. Love

Private Services

Stephen A. Love, age 64, of New Haven, formerly of Norwalk and Derby, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Lisa Waite

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, May 11, 2019 1:00 p.m.

Lisa Waite, born February 2, 1963 to the late Joseph and Marjorie Waite, passed away after a long series of illnesses and gained her peace on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Barbara Mae Troland

Private Services

Barbara M. Troland passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2019, in Fairfield, CT surrounded by her family.

Theresa C. (Terry) Dunn

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Saturday, May 11, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Theresa C. (Dunleavy) Dunn, age 87 of Fairfield beloved wife of the late Robert Dunn, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 9, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

David Laurence Marsh

Jesse Lee United Methodist Church

Saturday, May 11, 2019 11:00 a.m.

David Laurence Marsh, formerly of Easton, CT, has died after a 2-year battle with cancer. David was 86.

Robert H. Koch

First Church Congregational

Saturday, May 11, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Robert H. Koch, age 93, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Katharine S. Koch, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Natalie C. “Nancy” Wintter

Easton Congregational Church

Thursday, May 9, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Natalie C. “Nancy” Wintter, 93, of Southport, CT and Venice, FLA passed away peacefully November 27, 2018 in Kennebunk, Maine.

Henry L. Begian

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Monday, April 29th 11:00 a.m.

Henry L. Begian, age 90, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Dawn Begian, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Joy A. Gallagher

St. Pius X Church

Saturday, April 27, 2019 1:00 p.m.

Joy A. Gallagher, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and friend, age 66, a lifelong resident of Fairfield passed away with family by her side, on Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Rosemarie Perna

Private Services

Rosemarie Ventrilio Perna, age 85, Toots to those she loved, died Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Danbury Regional Hospice.

Frank O’Meara

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Thursday, April 25, 2019 4:00pm

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Francis “Frank” George O’Meara, loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and true paragon passed away at the age of 73.

Glenn R. Benton

Glenn's Residence

Saturday, April 27, 2019 1:00 p.m.

Josephine G. Guarnieri

Trinity Baptist Church

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Josephine G. Guarnieri, age 86 of Fairfield, beloved wife of Carmine Guarnieri, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, April 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Martha F. Giordano

Greenfield Hill Congregational Church

Monday, April 22, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Martha F. Giordano, age 72, of Fairfield, beloved wife of Joseph A. Giordano, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Ann Shawah Betar

St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church

Monday, April 22, 2019 12:00 Noon

Ann Shawah Betar, a longtime resident of Fairfield and Bridgeport, CT, passed away on April 16 in Trumbull, CT, surrounded by devoted family and caregivers

George E. Larsson

First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield

Saturday, May 4, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Armando V. Sebastiano

St. Catherine of Siena Church

Wednesday, April 24th 12:00 p.m.

Armando V. Sebastiano, of Shelton CT, was called home by his Lord, on April 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Roger Thomas Previs

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 1:00pm

Roger Thomas Previs, age 79 of Fairfield, beloved husband of nearly 54 years to Carol Previs, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Michael J. Zavada

A private memorial service for close family and friends will be held at a later date.

Michael Thomas Bologna

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Thursday, April 4, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Michael Thomas Bologna, son of the late Armand Bologna and Jacqueline Spaulding Bologna, died on March 31, 2019 at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years and the love of his life,...

Edward J.B. Morrison

First Church Congregational

Thursday, April 4, 2019 3:00 p.m.

Susan E. Bonney

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Monday April 8, 2019 11:00am

Susan E. Bonney, aged 77, beloved daughter of the late Paul and Alice Bonney, of Milford passed away on March 15, 2019 in her home.

Melvyn (Mel) Gancsos

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Thursday, March 28, 2019 4-7 p.m.

Luis (Ruben) Ortiz

Saturday, March 23, 2019 1-4 p.m.

Luis (Ruben) Ortiz, age 61, of Stratford, beloved husband of Tammy Pavone Ortiz, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital following a short illness.