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Arline R. Finnerty

A prayer service was held at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY.

Arline Finnerty passed away on June 29, 2020. She enjoyed living at Whitney Glen since November, 1994 and had such wonderful neighbors.

Anne Raynor

St. James Church

Private Service

Anne (Annie) Molloy Raynor, age 75, formerly of Bridgeport and Stratford, CT passed away Monday, June 29, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Stafford R. Gellatly

Private funeral services.

Stafford R. Gellatly, ninety years old, formerly of Connecticut and a resident of Jupiter, Florida for nearly thirty years, passed away on June 28, 2020 after a short illness.

Nora Lee (DelBuono) Vayser

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Visitaion from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Nora Lee (DelBuono) Vayser of Fairfield, CT and Boynton Beach, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 25, 2020 after a brief illness at age 94.

Mary Naughton Vadas

Due to conditions, a celebration of Mary's life will be held at a later date.

Anne Marie Noonan Ganser

Service Date and Location TBA

Anne Marie Noonan Ganser, born in Port Chester, NY on September 26, 1932, died peacefully in her sleep at home in Stratford, CT on June 4th 2020. She was 87 years old.

Ann R. Horton

Private Services

Ann R. Horton, age 97, of Fairfield died on June 17th, 2020.

Ellen M. Rose

Private funeral services.

Ellen M. Rose, age 85, of Westport, beloved wife of the late Reginald Rose, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 13, 2020.

Douglas C. Geier

Riverside Community Church

Sunday, August 2, 2020 1:00 p.m.

Douglas C. Geier left this earthly world on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. His spirit will live on in our hearts forever.

Patrick J. Doherty

A public service will be announced at a later date.

Patrick J. Doherty, age 86, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Barbara Jane (Lasagna) Doherty, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Carol M. Shoop

Due to current conditions, a private graveside service will be held. A public celebration of Carol's life will be held when safe to do so.

Carol M. Shoop, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Ned William Shoop, passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Cambridge Manor Health Center.

Marie B. Guman

Due to conditions, a private gravseside service will be held. A public celebration of Marie's life will be held when safe to do so.

Marie B. Guman, age 85, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 66 years of Robert E. Guman, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 29, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Joanne C. Mastropietro

A private service is planned.

Joanne Mastropietro a resident of Cooper City, Florida, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16 at Florida Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mrs. Mastropietro succumbed to Covid-19.

William F. Catugno

Private Services

William (Bill) F. Catugno, age 86, of Norwalk, died Friday, May 22, 2020 from Covid-19 at Norwalk Hospital

Elizabeth C. Johnson

Due to current circumstances, a private graveside service will be held at Park Cemetery.

Elizabeth C. Johnson (Sherman), age 92, of Fairfield, devoted wife of the late Daniel R. Johnson, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Fairfield.

Teresa Mae Del Conte

Due to current conditions, a private graveside service will be held at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Long Island, NY

Teresa Mae Del Conte, age 98, of Bridgeport, passed away May 21, 2020.

Beatrice Petrillo

Due to current conditions, a private entombment will be held at Ferncliff Cemetery, NY.

Beatrice Petrillo, age 94 of Fairfield, formerly of New Rochelle, NY, beloved wife of the late Carlo A. Petrillo, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 21, 2020.

James D. Reilly

Due to current conditions, a service celebrating James's life will be held when safe to do so.

James D. Reilly, 70, of Fairfield died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Cassena Care at Norwalk after a long illness.

Sally Lucille O’Day

Due to current conditions, a celebration of Sally's life will be held at a later date

Sally Lucille O’Day, age 72, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Norwalk Hospital.

Gerard C. (Gerry) Cohane

Due to current conditions, a private gravside service will be held.

We had hoped that Mom might have gotten a longer break, but our Dad would not have it, and so on May 16th at the age of 92 and less than four months after she left us, he also...

Gladys M. Gray

Funeral Services will be held at a later date.

Gladys Gray passed away after a brief illness on May 13, 2020. Born in Zelienople, PA on November 10, 1933, Gladys moved to Bridgeport in 1965.

Marion Rose Gumpper

Due to the pandemic, a memorial service willl be held at a future date.

Marion Rose Gumpper, age 98, died peacefully on May 15, 2020 of natural causes. She had been married for 69 years to William P. Gumpper (Bill) who predeceased her in 2013.

Ruth Foster Baron

Private

Ruth Foster Baron, age 91, of Fairfield, joined our Lord in heaven on May 9, 2020.

Patricia Ann Atherton Conley

A private graveside service wil be held at St. Thomas Cemetery. A public celebration of Pat's life will be held later.

Patricia Ann Atherton Conley, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Carolton Convalescent Hospital.

Charles Francis White

Private Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Charles Francis White, age 94, a Fairfield resident for over 60 years, died on May 4, 2020.

Charles Monroe Proctor

Due to current conditions, a memorial service celebrating Charlie's life will be held at a later date.

Alice Cosgrove

Memorial Service to be held at a later date

Alice Cosgrove, age 90, beloved wife of the late William F. Cosgrove, died on Sunday May 10, 2020, at Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Janet Holsten Perry

A memorial service celebrating Jan's life will be held at a later date

Janet Holsten Perry, known to all as Jan, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2020.

Huguette G. LaPierre

Due to current circumstances, a private family burial will be held at Oak Lawn Cemetery. A public Mass at St. Pius X Church will be held later.

Huguette G. LaPierre, age 86, passed away peacefully at home in Fairfield, CT, on May 7, 2020, in the presence of her loving family.

John F. Lotty

Due to current circumstances a private graveside will be held at Oak Lawn Cemetery. A Public Mass will be held when safe to do so.

John F. Lotty, age 74, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Susan (Broderick) Lotty, passed away peacefully Friday May 8, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Christina M. O’Donnell

Due to current conditions a private burial will be held. A public celebration will be held at a later date.

Christina McInerney O’Donnell, 85, of Fairfield, wife of the late Michael Joseph O’Donnell, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

Joseph Patrick D’Apice, MD

Private burial. A public Mass will be held when safe to do so.

Joseph Patrick D’Apice, MD (80) departed peacefully from this life on May 6, 2020 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

John E. (Jack) Curtis

A memorial celebrating Jack's life will be held at a alter date.

John Edwin Curtis, known as Jack, of Easton, CT was a quintessential self-made man who was lucky to find his passion early in life.

Christopher Paul McCormack

Memorial Celebration to be held at a later date

Amanda A. Schwarz

Due to the virus, a private graveside service will be held. A memorial celebrating her life will be held at a later date.

Amanda A. Schwarz, of Fairfield, at the age of 94, entered into the presence of Jesus on Saturday, May 2, 2020.

Pauline Marion Fox

Private Services

The incredible, 92-year life of Pauline Marion (Wright) Fox began on a farm in Breezy Hill, N.H., August 31, 1928, born to Florence and Elwood Wright

Sr. Elizabeth Ann Soderquist

Due to current conditions, a private graveside service will be held at Lawncroft Cemetery

Sister M. Elizabeth Ann, O.Carm, a member of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, passed to eternal life on May 2, 2020 after a short illness. She was in the 47th year of her Religious life.

Helen M. Zavada

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Helen M. Zavada, age 92 of Fairfield, Connecticut, beloved wife of the late Michael J. Zavada passed away on April 17, 2020.

Bruce Lincoln Whyte

Private Services

Bruce Lincon Whyte 79, died 4.27 at Ludlowe Center.

Kathleen Wrabel Kennedy

A celebration of Kathleen's life will be held at a later date.

On April 25, 2020, Kathleen Dorothe Kennedy passed away at home with family at her side.

Paul Peter Caldwell

A celebration of Paul's life will be held at a later date.

Jennie Lindmark

Due to current conditions, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date at Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

Jennie Lindmark, age 99, of Westport, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of both the late Michael Krizansky and Andrew Lindmark, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Norwalk Hospital.

Gilbert H. Engels

Due to current conditions a service will not be held at this time; his family will host a Celebration of Life event in the fall.

Gilbert Engels of Southport, CT, aged 91 years, passed away on April 27, 2020 at his home with his loving wife Anna by his side.

Mary Patricia Zagozan

Private Gravside Service. A public celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Mary Patricia Zagozan, age 87, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Richard C. Zagozan, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Richard “Riz” Risley

Due to current circumstances, all services will be private.

Richard Vincent Risley “Riz” age 63 passed away suddenly on April 14th. He was born in Sacramento, CA on September 18, 1956 to the late George “Babe” Risley and the late Barbara Brown Horvath.

John G. Russell

Greenfield Hill Congregational Church

Date to be determined

John Gibson Russell, born February 6, 1928, passed away at the age of 92 in the early morning hours of April 21, 2020 in Fairfield, CT.

Robert T. Shackleton

Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

Robert T. Shackleton passed away on April 20, 2020.

George French

Private Graveside Service. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Fairfield.

George French, age 71, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Griffin Hospital.

Phyllis Beatrice Antonetz

A Memorial Mass and celebration of life will be held when safe to do so.

Phyllis Beatrice Antonetz, née Pirro, age 103, of Fairfield, CT beloved wife of the late Alexander Antonetz and who lived her life with graceful joy of family and friends and a lifelong quest for learning, died on Friday, April...

Robert G. Roach

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Robert G. Roach (Bob “Bobby), 64 of Wilton, CT passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020. He now rests in peace following a hard fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.

William Kashetta

Memorial Mass to be held at a later date

William Kashetta, age 67, of Westport died April 13, 2020 at Connecticut Hospice after a 2 year battle with lung cancer.

Ann Latronica Nesbitt

A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

FAIRFIELD – Ann (Levine) Latronica Nesbitt, 83, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020, at the Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Fairfield.

Mary Jane Pierson

A Memorial Mass will be celebated at a later date.

Mary Jane Pierson, Dies at 86 A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died on April 16 in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Stephen Petrovich

Private Graveside Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A public Mass will be held at a later date.

Stephen J. Petrovich, age 87, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

Robert Kearney Stevens

Funeral Services will be held for Bob at a later date

Robert Kearney Stevens, age 91, beloved husband of Trudy Stevens passed away on April 15.

Suzanne Allen Frantz

Services Pending

Suzanne Allen Frantz, age 92, died peacefully on April 11, 2020 at her home in Meadow Ridge, Redding, Connecticut, where she moved to be nearer her children after residing for fifty years in Pittsburgh, PA.

Dorothy F. Bruzinski

Private Gravside Service at Oak Lawn Cemetery. A public Memorial will be held at later date.

Dorothy F. Bruzinski (Federowicz), age 91, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Eugene (Gene) P. Bruzinski, died peacefully on April 13, 2020 in Fairfield.

Dolores “Dee” H. Anastas

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Dolores “Dee” H. Anastas , age 94 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Saturday April 11, 2020 at Cambridge Manor.

John L. Altieri

A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. Pius X Church, Fairfield

John L. Altieri of Key Largo, Florida died on April 8th. He was 93.

Jean M. Mate

Private Graveside Services. A public celebration of Jean's life will be held at a later date.

Jean M. Mate, age 87, of Fairfield, beloved wife of John J. Mate, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

Robert William Hespelt

Services Pending

Robert William Hespelt, age 91, of Trumbull (formerly Fairfield, CT) passed away peacefully at the Ludlowe Health Center in Fairfield on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Jean M. Warten

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, all services will be private

Jean M. Warten, of Fairfield, CT, passed away on April 10, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Manor in Trumbull, CT, where she resided for the last 5 1/2 years.

Pearl Fattibene

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, a memorial service will be planned for later this summer or fall. Pearl will be buried at Oaklawn Cemetery in Fairfield alongside her family.

Pearl Fattibene passed away peacefully at Carolton Chronic Care in Fairfield in the early hours of April 9, 2020. She was 99 years old.

Kenneth W. Mills

A celebration of Ken's Life will be held at First Church Congregational following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.

Kenneth W Mills, age 77, of Bridgeport, CT, died peacefully in his sleep on April 3, 2020.

Barbara Brunton Kime

Private Services

Barbara Brunton Kime, 93, of Loudon, TN, formerly of Southbury and Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully Saturday March 28, 2020 under hospice care.

Henry M. Bishop

Private interment in the Greenfield Hill Church Memorial Garden. A public celebration of Henry's life will be held at a later date.

Henry M. Bishop, age 76, of Fairfield passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Gaylord Specialty Hospital in Wallingford, CT.

Greta May Sutphen

Private Graveside Service was held at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial to be held at a later date.

Greta May Peterson Sutphen passed away on March 20, 2020 at Sturges Ridge of Fairfield.

Lucille J. Marottoli

Private Graveside Service

Miss Lucille J. Marottoli, born July 29, 1921, daughter of Emilius and Lena Marottoli, and sister of Ann (pre-deceased), passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on March 22, 2020.

Alex J. Orban

Private Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford, CT

Alex J. Orban, age 77 of Southport, CT, beloved husband of the late Kathleen Orban, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Ludlowe Health Center

Drew F.R. Funk

Private Services. A public service will be held at a later date.

Drew F. R. Funk, beloved son, brother, friend and talented musician, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 after losing his battle to opioid addiction.

David Hilding Westberg

Private Funeral Service and burial with military honors

David H. Westberg, age 77, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Bridgeport Hospital.

Margaret “Marge” Kulhay

Holy Family Church

Friday, March 13, 2020 10:00 a.m.

Margaret B. Kulhay “Marge”, age 94, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Elmer (Al) Kulhay, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 7, 2020.

Anne Stoddard Patterson

Private Services

Anne Stoddard Patterson, loving wife, mother, and Bridgeport lawyer died March 6, 2020 after a warrior-like struggle with COPD.

Shannon Lynn Sadler

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Monday, March 9, 2020 7:00pm

Shannon Lynn Sadler, age 48, of Milford, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

Rudolph R. Vida

Holy Family Church

Monday, March 9, 2020 10:00 a.m.

Rudolph R. Vida, age 88, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Bridget “Breda” O’Halloran

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Friday, March 6, 2020 6:00pm

Bridget “Breda” O’Halloran (Murphy), age 62, of Bridgeport, formerly of Tallaght, Ireland, passed away in her home on the morning of Monday, March 2, 2020.

Nancy Ann Gjerlow

St. Pius X Church

Monday, March 2, 2020 10:00am

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Nancy Ann Gjerlow.

Jacqueline Logan Blackburn

Private Services

Jacqueline Logan Blackburn of Southport, CT died on February 23, 2020 at the age of 97.

Jane Mulvaney Banta

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 10:00 a.m.

Jane V. Banta, age 92, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Robert Edmond Banta, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, February 21, 2020.

Betty Ann Frey

Private Services

Betty Ann Frey, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2020, at home in Weston, CT after a long illness.

Patricia Peabody Raslavsky

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Monday, February 24, 2020, 6:30 p.m.

Patricia A. Raslavsky of Stratford, beloved wife of the late John R. Raslavsky, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

Rev. Msgr. Cornelius Patrick O’Leary

St. Augustine's Cathedral

Saturday February 22, 2020 10:00am

Rev. Msgr. Cornelius Patrick O’Leary, Col. USAF (Ret.), age 97, of Riverside, CA, passed peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020.

Amelia A. Mikulka

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:00am

Amelia (Millie) Lanzo Mikulka aged 96, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday February 15, 2020

Taylor J. Breitbart

First Church Congregational

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 10:30 a.m.

Taylor Jenée Breitbart, age 37, of Fairfield, Connecticut passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Her passing was a result of her lifetime struggle with juvenile diabetes.

Dr. Christ J. Verses

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 4-7 p.m.

Dr. Christ J. Verses, age 80, of Monroe, beloved husband of Nancy (Auger) Verses, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Christine S. Hobbs

Private Services

Christine (Christy) S. Hobbs, age 72, of Bridgeport, passed away with her loving daughter by her side on Friday, January 31st, 2020. Christy

Dorothy C. Senia

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Friday, February 7, 2020 11:30am

Dorothy C. Senia, age 92, of the Lordship area of Stratford, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Rev. Francis Xavier Callahan

St. Agnes Church

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Francis Xavier Callahan fulfilled his earthly life early Wednesday morning January the 29th at the age of 94.

Dorothy “Dottie” M. Quinn

St. Pius X Chapel

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 11:00am

Dorothy “Dottie” M. Quinn (neé Glidden), age 92, of Stratford, formerly of Fairfield, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Robert J. McManus

Private Services

Robert (Bob) J. McManus (56) of Danbury and formerly Westport, passed away on January 20th from a sudden heart attack.

Ilene Ianniello

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Monday, February 3, 2020 11:00 AM

Elefterious Albert Schurman

Friday, January 31, 2020 6:30pm

Elefterious Albert Schurman, Sr. of Fairfield, CT, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at home under the care of Hospice, and on his own terms.

Dorothy V. Matto

Private Services

Dorothy V. Matto passed away January 19, 2020 at the age of 96.

Sally Kain Cohane

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Saturday, February 1, 2020, 10:00 a.m.

On January 22, 2020, with her family at her side, Sally Kain Cohane passed away as peacefully and gently as she had lived for 91 years

Edith L. Curran

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Thursday, January 30, 2020 3-6 p.m.

Edith (“Eadie) L. Curran, age 94, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late John R. Curran, passed away peacefully Monday, January 13, 2020 at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center.

Luis P. Leon

St. Pius X Church

Monday, January 20, 2020 11:00 a.m.

Luis P. Leon, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Marion M. Leon, and loving father of Kimberlie I. Leon and Adam L. Leon, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Peter J. Walsh

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Sunday, January 19, 2020 3-5 p.m.

Peter J. Walsh of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on December 24, 2019 at the age of 61.

Kathleen Susan Bender

Holy Family Church

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 10:00 a.m.

Kathleen Susan Bender, age 74, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of 52 years of Joseph F. Bender, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Joan M. Fortuna

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Saturday, January 18, 2020 1:00 p.m.

Joan M. Fortuna, age 81, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Edmund J. Fortuna, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.

Jean M. Everett

Union Cemetery, Easton

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 11:00 a.m.

Jean M. Everett, age 95, of Easton, beloved wife of the late William H. Everett, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 9, 2020.