Obituaries

Rosemarie Roberge

Rosemarie Roberge

Sep 2, 2026

Rosemarie Roberge, 82, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026 in Fairfield with her caretaker and significant other Gary Koziar by her side.

She was born in Yonkers, NY on April 29, 1944 to the late NicholasTuffarelli and Josephine Morano.

Rosemarie worked for DSS as a supervising examiner in White Plains for 35 years.She leaves behind many siblings including her brothers; Danny,...

Steven J. Palmer

Steven J. Palmer

Aug 24, 2026

Steven James Palmer passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by his family after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He leaves a deep void among his family and friends.

Steve was born on June 8, 1967, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and grew up in Fairfield, where he lived the rest of his life. His parents, two brothers, and most of...

Kelly Murray Schempp

Kelly Murray Schempp

Aug 23, 2026

Kelly Murray Schempp, 46, of Trumbull, formerly of Fairfield, was born on May 10, 1980, in Bridgeport, CT. Our beautiful Kelly was taken into the hands of God suddenly on August 23, 2026. Kelly spent her life bringing nothing but kindness, love, and light into this world. She prioritized her children greatly and gave them nothing but the best life,...

Katherine Caulfield

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...

Erik L. Peterson

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

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...

Kathleen Mattie Blair

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...

Julian Hernandez

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...

Donald "Don" Jeffrey Stump

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...

Elizabeth "Liz" Miraglia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...