Obituaries
Kathleen Mattie Blair
Aug 9, 2026
Kathleen Mattie Lenehan Blair of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away on August 9, 2026, at the age of 83. She is survived by her loving daughters, Michelle Lenehan Blair Baker and Carolyn Mattie Blair; son in law Sean Baker; two grandchildren, Liam Randall Baker and Madeline Kathleen Baker.
Kathleen “Kathie” was born July 24, 1943, in Cleveland, OH, to Delores and Harry...
Katherine Caulfield
Aug 17, 2026
Katherine Christopher Caulfield, an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and longtime resident of Westport, Connecticut, died peacefully on August 17, 2026 at the age of 84. The family is grateful for the outstanding dedication of her caregivers during her long illness.
Katherine was born in Rahway, New Jersey, to William T. and Katherine B. Christopher. She graduated from Marywood College, earned...
Donald "Don" Jeffrey Stump
Jul 31, 2026
Donald “Don” Jeffery Stump, 79, of Stratford Connecticut passed away peacefully on July 31st, 2026 at Connecticut Hospice with Alison, his wife of 41 years, at his side.
Don was born in Detroit, Michigan. He attended East Lansing High School and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Communications. Don worked for CBS in Detroit and Los Angeles as...
Erik L. Peterson
Aug 15, 2026
Erik L. Peterson, 80, passed away on August 15th at the Carolton Convalescent Home in Fairfield, CT. He was born in Sterling, CT to the late Thore and Mildred Peterson. He moved from Norwalk to Fairfield in 1991 with his beloved Doris, which whom he shared many wonderful memories with. He was a quiet man and enjoyed sitting on the...
James "Jay" Rainville
Aug 15, 2026
James “Jay” Rainville, 71, of Fairfield passed away on August 15, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born on September 6, 1954 in New Bedford, MA to the late George and Dorothy (Huard) Rainville. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Nina (Kawulicz) and their daughter, Carolyn (Michael Tjader Jr.); his daughter, Jessica; his niece, Elizabeth; and...
Julian Hernandez
Aug 2, 2026
Julian “Juice” Hernandez, age 65, of Stratford, formerly of Norwalk, passed away at home on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Born and raised in Washington Village in Norwalk, he was the son of the late Esmeraldo and Dorothy (Jane) Hernandez and one of six children. He graduated from Brian McMahon High School and immediately entered the work force, starting his first...
Elizabeth "Liz" Miraglia
Jul 30, 2026
Award-Winning Photographer’s Lens Captured Suffering and Stardom
No single photo can tell the story of a person’s life, but one particular shot of award-winning photographer Liz Miraglia may come close.
While on assignment in Somalia to chronicle efforts there by the Connecticut-based international aid organization Americares, Liz posed for a fellow photographer with some of the Somali children Americares had helped —...
Kenneth W. Steeves
Jul 30, 2026
Kenneth W. Steeves, age 97, of Shelton, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Doris Anna Steeves, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Griffin Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late William and Florence (Boyd) Steeves, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps...
Marion Eleanor Christensen
Jul 29, 2026
Marion Eleanor Christensen of Lake Ozark, Missouri, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of Christian faith, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2026 at age 94. She passed away peacefully at home in Eldon, MO with her son Peter by her side.
Born in September 1931 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Frank and Helen Kerlo,...
Carmine Santandrea
Jul 29, 2026
Carmine Santandrea lived his life convinced that almost anything was possible.
Born in New York, Carmine grew up in an entrepreneurial family and spent much of his career building businesses, creating ideas, and bringing people together. He began his professional life with his older brother Jim, later joined by his brothers Joe and Larry, in a family venture that grew during...
Dorothy Brewster (Jenkins) Schroeder
Jul 25, 2026
Dorothy Brewster (Jenkins) Schroeder, age 85 of Bridgeport, formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2026. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy Brewster Wilder, she had been a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Stratfield School, Andrew Warde High School and Butler Business School. Dorothy began her career in administrative work at J.C....
Barbara M. Lasko
Jul 24, 2026
Barbara M Lasko, 93, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Gene Lasko. Barbara was born in Bridgeport, CT August 17, 1932 to the late William and Pauline Smith Scheyd.
Barbara worked as a Registered Nurse for many years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed entertaining her...
Hector Michael Aponte
Jul 23, 2026
Hector Michael Aponte, of West Haven, CT, passed away unexpectedly in the evening hours of July 23, 2026. He was 43 years old.
He was born on February 5, 1983 in Bridgeport, CT to Anna Mikan and Hector M. Aponte. He graduated from Burlington High School and went to Sacred Heart University for three years.
Michael was a solar panel technician and...
Robert Hart Aldrich
Jul 19, 2026
Robert Hart Aldrich of Westport, Connecticut passed away peacefully at home on July 19 following a battle with cancer. He was 91.
Robert, known to friends and family as Bob, was born on September 25, 1934, in New Rochelle, New York, to Louis S. and Katherine D. Aldrich. He graduated from New Rochelle High School before attending Princeton University, where he...
Rosalia Scorsone
Jul 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rosalia Scorsone
Rosalia Scorsone passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, at the age of 99, surrounded by the love of her family. Rosalia was born on January 15, 1927, in Manhattan, New York, to the late Giuseppe and Francesca Patti. She lived a life defined by love and devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death...
Shirley A. DeCola
Jul 18, 2026
Shirley A. DeCola, age 91, of Norwalk, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of 71 years to Roger M. DeCola, Sr., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday July 18, 2026. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late John and Sophie Kycia, she was raised in Southport and had been a lifelong area resident. Prior to her marriage,...
Anthony "Tony" Mastronardi
Jul 14, 2026
Anthony R. Mastronardi, or “Tony” to many, age 79, of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Bridgeport Hospital.
Born in Bridgeport, Tony was the son of the late Anthony J. Mastronardi and Rose Pagliuco Mastronardi and remained a lifelong Fairfield resident. He graduated from Notre Dame High School, where he excelled in both golf and basketball, before attending...
Patrick Michael Walsh
Jul 8, 2026
Patrick Michael Walsh, or “Pat” to family and friends, died at home in Punta Gorda, FL on July 8, 2026. He was 71.
Born on June 27, 1955 in New London, CT, Pat lived most of his life in Fairfield, CT, before moving to Punta Gorda in 2020. He graduated from Fairfield College Preparatory School in 1973 and went on to...
Bruce A. Benway. Sr
Jul 5, 2026
Bruce A. Benway Sr. age 84 of Southport and Pompano Beach, Florida died peacefully on July 5, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Elsa Benway for 59 years. He was born on December 8, 1941, and the son of the late John and Jennie Benway. He resided in Fairfield and later in Southport.
He was Co-Owner and President of A....
Mary A. Coscia
Jul 5, 2026
Mary Stallone Coscia, born May 18, 1921, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026 at a remarkable 105 years old. She was born in Manhattan, New York, subsequently moving to Bronx, New York, then to Stamford CT, and then Fairfield Connecticut for the remainder of her life. She was employed at Burndy Corporation where she met her husband Joseph, who...
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