Obituaries
Dorothy K. McLean
Jan 15, 2026
Dorothy K McLean, age 97, passed away peacefully on January 15th in the early morning hours. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 9, 1928 to her parents Mary and Joseph Kohane. She married her husband Bill in 1948 and in June of 1964 they moved their young family to Fairfield, Connecticut. Fairfield became the place she truly called...
Jim Simonelli
Jan 14, 2026
James “Jim” Michael Simonelli, 55, of Fairfield, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. He was the loving and devoted husband of 27 years to JoAnn (Parelli) Simonelli and proud father of his children, Jake and Jenna.
Born on July 26th, 1970 to James and Anna (Lunder) Simonelli, “Jimmy” was the youngest of three siblings, survived...
Craig Hobart Smith
Jan 9, 2026
Craig H. Smith: Artist, Visionary, and Keeper of the "Easy Rider" Spirit
Craig Hobart Smith, a renowned "commemorative artist" whose metal and wood creations became landmarks across Connecticut and the American West, has passed away. He was 75.
Craig was born August 17, 1950 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Bette Middlemass Smith and Hobart Lyford Smith of Fairfield, CT. Known as...
Nancy Ann McNamara
Jan 7, 2026
Nancy Ann Reilly McNamara, 85, of Fairfield, Connecticut passed away on January 7, 2026. Nancy was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Marie and Peter Reilly. She joined her older siblings, Peter. Jr and Maureen and was followed by Sean, Kathleen, Suzanne and Patricia. She had been best friends with Eleanor Tolve since they attended St. Mary’s grammar school...
Elizabeth "Beth" Lyons
Jan 1, 2026
Elizabeth “Beth” Anne Lyons, 74, passed peacefully in her home in Monroe, CT, surrounded by family on January 1, 2026.
Beth was a knowledgeable, dedicated educator and mentor, an avid reader and animal lover. She was extremely supportive of her children’s activities such as the Boy Scouts of America and Brookville Bee’s Marching Band. Beth was a loving mother and grandmother,...
Joseph & Renee Mastronardi
Jan 1, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my beloved parents, Joseph Mastronardi, Jr. age 87, and Renee Russo Mastronardi, age 89, who passed away on January 1, 2026 and December 8, 2025 respectively, at Bridgeport Hospital.
Joseph was born on October 29th, 1938, in Bridgeport, CT to Christine DelBuono Mastronardi and Joseph Mastronardi, Sr. Joe grew up...
David Pirrie
Jan 1, 2026
David Pirrie, age 88, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully with two generations of his family by his side on January 1, 2026.
A loving and devoted family man, David was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1937 to Agnes (née Watson) and Robert Pirrie. He married Patricia Pirrie (née Tarr) in England in 1959, and they immigrated to the United States when...
Rosinne K. Chlala
Dec 30, 2025
Rosinne Kaliff Chlala (“Roe”), lived with purpose, loved without limits and led with uncommon strength balancing devotion to her family and unshakable passion for her business of over four decades. She left us at 75, an age far too young for a woman filled with so much life.
Born and raised in Fairfield Connecticut to William and Laurette Kaliff, Roe was...
William Brown
Dec 28, 2025
BRIDGEPORT, CT: After a life well-lived, William Brown, age 91, left our side to be with his Lord, with the promise of eternal peace.
“Bill” Brown was born to Scottish immigrants William & Margaret “Maggie” (Nichol) Brown in the city of Bridgeport, CT on April 17, 1934. Seaside Village, in the city’s South End, became his home along with older brothers...
Brett Arthur Matschke
Dec 27, 2025
Brett Arthur Matschke, of Trumbull, CT, died in his home during the afternoon of December 27, 2025, at age 62, following a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. Born on July 12, 1963, in Lake Forest, IL, to Arthur Louis Matschke and Elaine Louise Matschke, née Olson, Brett was the seventh of eight children and the youngest son. His siblings have...
Dorothy Arlene Albrecht
Dec 26, 2025
Dorothy Arlene Albrecht (Dengate), 101, of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, in Fairfield.
Dorothy was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Herbert and Pearl Dengate. She built a life defined by devotion to family, curiosity about the world, and steadfast faith.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George John Albrecht (“Red”), and her daughter, Janis Lane...
Thomas J. Linevitch
Dec 26, 2025
Thomas J. Linevitch, 82 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by the love of his family on December 26, 2025. He was the loving and devoted husband to Valerie Gilford. Tom was born April 27, 1943 in Wiles Barre, PA to the late John Linevitch, Sr. and Genevieve Szurnicki Linevitch. As a young child his family moved...
Liam Francis Hallissey
Dec 20, 2025
Liam Francis Hallissey, born September 23, 2024, became one of God’s Angels Saturday, December 20, 2025. Liam was the beloved son of Mícheál Francis Hallissey and Kate (Passero) Hallissey and little brother to Maeve, Órla and Seán.
Liam was a cherished baby boy whose short life was filled with love, joy, and light. From the day he was born, he immediately...
Kenneth Edward Malstrom Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Kenneth Edward Malstrom Jr. was a man who filled every room with energy and life. His intensity was matched by his warmth, and his opinions were shared with a passion that sparked conversation and connection. Ken’s outgoing personality made him unforgettable—he loved people, and people loved him right back. A proud Vietnam veteran, he carried his service as a source...
Judith F. Honey
Dec 19, 2025
Judith F. Honey, 85, of Southport, CT passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Chapel Hill, NC to the late Ruth and Raymond Strong. She graduated from the University of North Carolina.
Judy was a teacher for 35 years as well as an artist, jeweler, painter and knitter.
As a Redding elementary school teacher,...
Jacqueline R. Byron
Dec 11, 2025
Jacqueline Rosalsky Byron died peacefully in the early morning hours of December 11, 2025, in Bridgeport Connecticut. Jacky was born in Brooklyn NY to Nellie and Michael Rosalsky and raised with her sister and brother, Sonya Rosalsky Kleider and Ivan Rosalsky. She attended Brooklyn College where she met and married Alan Byron. They moved to Kew Gardens, NY where she...
James E. Patterson
Dec 11, 2025
James E. Patterson, 60, of Stamford, CT entered into eternal rest on December 11, 2025.
Born in Bridgeport on April 19, 1965 to the late Edward T. and Eunice (Hurd) Patterson, Jim grew up in Fairfield and attended Fairfield Public Schools. He graduated from Technical Careers Institute (TCI) and was certified in auto body repair and auto mechanics. He held multiple...
Holly Flynn
Dec 10, 2025
Holly Flynn, 65, of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 10th, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 24, 1959, in Fairfield, CT, to the late Agostino and Eleanore Iannarone.
Holly was predeceased by two of her children, Keira Elizabeth and Kevin Travers Flynn. She is survived by her two daughters: Melissa Flynn and Molly Tanis...
Francis Anthony Corr
Dec 10, 2025
Francis “Toni” Anthony Corr, born on March 29, 1934 in Port Henry, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on December 10, 2025. Beloved son of Anna (Flynn) and Robert Dabbs, Toni, who also went by Frank, was raised in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport where he made cherished lifelong friends, attended St. Ann’s School, played all kinds...
Catherine M. Belardinelli
Dec 9, 2025
Catherine M. Belardinelli 98, of Fairfield, CT and formerly County Clare, Ireland, peacefully passed away on December 9, 2025. Cathy was born in Meelick, Co. Clare on October 25, 1927 to the late Thomas and Ellen Moore (nee White). Cathy attended the local primary school and subsequently Presentation College, Limerick. Cathy is predeceased by her husband Edmund ‘Bino’ Belardinelli, her...
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