All Obituaries

Dennis "Skin" Sean Prendergast, age 63 of Fairfield, left this world to sail on bigger seas the evening of August 21, 2020 as the sun was setting, surrounded by loved ones. Born to John "Jack" and Marie (Judge) Prendergast in Easton, PA in 1956, Dennis and his family moved to Fairfield where he attended St. Thomas Aquinas School. He graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School, class of 1975, where he was a star baseball athlete. Dennis worked for 30 years as a Project...

Joan H. (Doherty) Mahoney, age 94 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born in Medford, MA, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Doherty, she had been a Fairfield resident the past 57 years. Joanie graduated from St. Clement High School in Somerville, MA and Regis College in Weston, MA. She taught Home Economics prior to marrying the love of her life, WW II Navy Vet. John A. Mahoney Sr.  She was a well-known and...

On January 26, 2021, Robert Vincent Dowd, loving husband, father of four, and grandparent of ten, passed away at the age of 78. Bob was born July 20, 1942 in Bridgeport, CT to William and Agnes (May) Dowd. A long-time resident of Fairfield, Bob married Gail Lonergan in 1965. Together, they raised four children: Kelly, Tracy, Keith, and Christopher. He and wife also opened their family to many foreign exchange students throughout the years, including his daughter from Brazil Aline...

Thomas Brill, 29 years old, of Stratford, CT, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 in his home. Thomas grew up in Fairfield, CT and attended his high school in Lagrange, NY. He graduated from Arlington High School with the class of 2010. Thomas’ first love was photography, but later he found the hip-hop industry, where he continued crafting his skill until the day he left us. Tom, also known as “Tha Red Baron,” worked with many other artists and groups. His passion and talent...

Thomas Otto Rotzal, Sr., age 70, of Milford, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of Cindy Rotzal, passed on Friday, July 16, 2021. Tom’s lifelong passion was for cars. He drove a tow truck from the age of 17, and continued working on and collecting cars throughout his life. Tom was also an avid bowler, competing in leagues since a child with his father at Circle Lanes. After moving to Milford, Tom began bowling at AMF Milford Lanes. In addition to his beloved wife, Cindy, Tom is...

John Patrick McArdle, age 93, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Southport, beloved husband of nearly 60 years of the late Dolores Marie McArdle, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in his home.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Henry and Margaret (Healy) McArdle, he lived for many years in Port Jefferson Station, NY prior to moving to Fairfield in 1994.  He recently moved to Florida to be near his children. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956, then...

Arthur C. Humby, II (Rusty), age 67 of Fairfield, beloved husband of Karen Donahue Humby for 45 years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, July 14, 2021 following a courageous battle with ALS.  Born in Stamford, the son of the late Arthur and Bette O’Connell Humby, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his adult life.  Rusty graduated from Stamford Catholic High School and East Coast Aero Tech.  He worked his entire career...

Carl F. Gruning, O.D., age 79, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Barbara Kuris Gruning, passed away peacefully Friday, June 18, 2021 at Yale New Haven Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in New York City, the son of the late Carl Herbert Gruning and Mary Snowber Gruning, he had been a Fairfield/Southport resident since 1967.  Carl approached each day with enthusiasm for life, high energy and a fun-loving spirit that was contagious.  Dr. Gruning received his Doctor of Optometry from the...

John (Jack) E. Harwood, age 92, of Fairfield beloved husband of 61 years to Mary Jane (Barber) Harwood, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital in Fairfield.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late John and Estelle Harwood, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident.   A graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, Jack proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.  He retired as a Shop Manager at...

Ralph F. Fortuna, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on July 2, lovingly surrounded by family, at the age of 83. The youngest of six children, Ralph was predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary Fortuna; siblings Ray Fortuna, Mary DiMartino, Pat Fortuna, Ann Skubas, and Stella Barrett. Ralph is survived by his first wife, Rena Fortuna, daughters Anna Fable and her husband John, Maria Fortuna, Lisa Fortuna  and her husband Ken Wokanovicz, and son Michael Fortuna. He also leaves...