All Obituaries

Casey Augusto Reyes Yniguez, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2022 due to complications from cancer. Casey is predeceased by his sister, Aleli “Lee” Yniguez Taylor and parents Zenaida “Neddie” Reyes Yniguez and Amador “Ding” Yniguez. Casey is survived by his son Chase, Kim Bliss, sister Arlene (John) Frye, brothers Alex Yniguez, Amador (Mireya) Yniguez Jr., brother-in-law Jeff Taylor, nieces Alena Frye, Lindsay Taylor, Tatianna Yniguez, Erica...

Longtime music promotion executive, born storyteller and beloved friend and family man, Richard Kenneth Totoian passed peacefully at age 85 on June 17, 2022 in Bridgeport, CT.  He is survived by his son, Kevin Totoian and Kevin’s family Dale Allen and daughter Dani Corrigan; and former wife, Joan Lowry.  He was predeceased by his brother, Jimmy Totoian.   Rich remained in close connection with cousins Pauline Sahakian, Tom Hartunian, Laura Hartunian Pimentel, Russell...

Gwendolyn Blanchard O’Hara, born November 30, 1928, of Bridgeport, CT died on September 30, 2022. She was a longtime resident of Fairfield who enjoyed quilting, scrabble, her church and travel. She was pre-deceased by her husband Francis, her sister Marsha, brothers, Harold and Preston and grandson Joey. She is survived by her children, Colleen O’Hara, Joanne (Tim) Choomack, Kathy (Rich) Riley and Francis (Margaret) O’Hara; five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She...

Vince passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. He was born on July 22, 1929 to Joseph and Lillian (Cipriano) Como. Raised in Cranston, Rhode Island, he is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart Patricia (Sciotti), his son Scott of Monroe, CT and his son Christopher and wife Patricia of Monroe, CT. Vince served in the Korean war and returned to attend University Of Rhode Island graduating in 1955. Additionally, He served as a battalion commander at the post in Fairfield where he...

Carol Garofalo Stone, age 66, passed away Friday, September 30th, 2022.   She was born in the Bronx, NY on February 12th, 1956, to Dr. Frank Garofalo and Juliana Marie Garofalo.  Carol was raised in Westchester County, NY, the third of eight children. She said her greatest legacy in life was her children, Patrick Stone (38) and Katherine Stone (36), along with her grandson Maximus Stone (2), who brought her immeasurable joy in her final years. Carol was a fearless litigator...

Margaret Ann “Peggy” O’Hara died on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, she was 86.   Peggy was born March 14, 1936, the sixth of what would become a family of seven children. She spent her childhood in Greenfield Hill dreaming of the Big Apple. She caught the first train she could, and spent the majority of her life in the city while maintaining deep roots in Fairfield.   She began her career at General Electric where she and her sister Alice both worked and had a...

Niels Joseph Christiansen Sr. passed away on Tuesday September 27th, 2022 at the VA Hospital in West Haven, CT. Niels was born in Greenwich, CT on February 4th, 1938 to Niels Peter and Rose Marie (nee Guiffredo) Christiansen. He attended Hamilton Avenue School until joining the work force to help support the family, taking a job at Russell Birdsall and Ward Bolt and Nut Company in Port Chester, NY. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1956, and was Honorably Discharged in 1959 after being...

Stephen M. Kudzy, age 58 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.  Born in Kingston, NY, the son of the late Theodore and Mary Kudzy, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 28 years.  He was a 1986 graduate of Fairfield University.  Stephen enjoyed a rewarding career in high end luxury sales including positions at Rolex, Chanel and Maurice Lacroix.  He was a devout Roman Catholic and a daily...

Maynard P. Soule Jr., age 79, beloved husband of Helen Soule of Fairfield, passed away at home on September 25, 2022. Born on February 7, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Maynard and Lillian Soule. He was the father of Jennifer Smith, William Soule, Elizabeth Stea and the late David Soule.    Bill graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School, class of 1969. He was happiest when surrounded by his family, Helen, his wife of 59 years, his children and his...

Philip R. Marsilius, 100, passed away peacefully on September 1 at home in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. He is survived by his wife Phyllis, son Norman, step-daughter Karyn Cunningham and step-sons Todd, Gregg, and Brett Gustafson. He was predeceased by his first wife Esther and son Richard. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, September 24, at 2 p.m., at the First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Road, Fairfield. A long-time resident of Fairfield, Phil led a life of...