All Obituaries

Bruce J. Letsch, age 77, beloved husband of Beth (Minton) Letsch, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday April 21, 2024.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Henry and Mary Letsch, he had been a Fairfield resident for over 70 years.   Bruce graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and later took technical courses to become a mechanic.  His career as a Master Line Mechanic spanned many years including positions at Bullard’s,...

Virginia Leffert (Ginny) passed away peacefully at Mozaic Senior Services on May 3, 2024 at the young age of 96 years old!  She is now reunited with her Henry, who she has missed tremendously since his passing in 2011.  They celebrated over 60 years of marriage together.  Ginny was always happiest with friends and family surrounding her at frequent gatherings over the years, whether at Lake Hills, their pool, or with their son, Tim and his family at their home in...

            John J. Fodor Jr. 99, passed peacefully on May 4, 2024. John was a long-time resident of Fairfield and Shelton. He was the loving husband of Jacqueline Morse Fodor. He was born in Bridgeport on June 25, 1924 to the late John J. Fodor and Margaret Sabo Fodor.             As a member of the” Greatest Generation”, John performed his patriotic duties by serving...

Deborah (Debbie) Grogan, age 61, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home in Waterbury.  Debbie was born in Rome, New York, and grew up in Trumbull, Connecticut.  A graduate of Trumbull High School and the National Academy of Hairdressing, Debbie spent many years traveling the United States as a military spouse before returning to Connecticut and settling in Waterbury.  Debbie was a compassionate and caring person who touched the lives...

Patrick Smith Jr.  passed away on April 11th, 2024. He was born on January 14th, 1932 in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland.     He is survived by his wife Nelida DeCalvo-Smith; his son, Patrick A.(Karen) Smith, his children, Austin Smith, Kelsey (Allon) Rai and his great-grandchildren, Nora and Abigail).  His son, Kevin P. Smith, pre-deceased in 2021, and his children, Alexander and Kaitlyn, and their mother, Angelina.  Patrick is survived by his four...

Robert Benedict Bellitto, Sr. “Bob” passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024 at the age of 82. A proud native of the Bronx, he decamped the borough with his family in 1952 for the pre-suburban wilds of Fairfield, Connecticut, where he lived the rest of his life.  A polio survivor, Bob paid his way through college and law school selling cars at Madison Motors in Bridgeport, a job that also led to meeting the love of his life, Sandy Tobis. A prescient woman, Sandy walked past...

Linda E. Menz, 73, of Fairfield passed away at home on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Allan Menz. Linda was born in Bridgeport on September 30, 1950 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Swinton McBride. While on vacation in Hawaii, she met her future husband when he offered to give her a tour of the island. A dedicated educator, Linda spent many years working at St. Thomas Aquinas School in Fairfield. In her free time, Linda enjoyed playing games, reading, and baking....

Deacon Joseph H. Gagne, age 82, of Fairfield, beloved husband of nearly 58 years to Roberta E. Gagne, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Thursday, April 18, 2024. Born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Joseph E. and Blanche (Coulombe) Gagne. A graduate of Windham High School, he received a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Sociology from the University of CT. While an undergraduate, Joe enrolled in the R.O.T.C. program and was a member of the Scabbard and...

Herbert Briggs Smith, 81, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024, with his family by his side. He was the  beloved husband of 61 years to Ann (Annie) L. Barich Smith. Herb was born in Huntington, NY, on August 14, 1942, to the  late Warren Sales and Eleanor Cooper Smith.   Herb grew up in New Canaan, CT, attending local schools. He attended Franklin & Marshall College and graduated from the  University of Connecticut. After meeting and marrying...

On January 6th, 2024, Holly Ann Granville of Trumbull, CT peacefully went to be with the Lord in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 11,1930 she was the daughter of the late Burton Tilden Ketcham and Emily Holly Waterbury Ketcham. Holly grew up in Monroe and helped her mother serve in the Aircraft Warning Service during the war in 1944. Being in the Monroe Girls Club, she loved to play basketball and softball, where her love for the UCONN Girls Huskies Basketball team...