Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
Irene A. Podhorez
Jul 3, 2026
After a long and blessed life, Irene Alice (Rouillard) Podhorez, 95, passed away at Brightview Senior Living Center in Shelton, CT on July 3, 2026. Irene was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Paul Podhorez. She served as a loving mother to her four children: David (Kelly) Podhorez of Midland, MI; Marie (Paul) Piccininni of Naples, FL; Audrey...
Christine Cali-Brophy
Jun 28, 2026
Christine K. Cali-Brophy, 74, of Bridgeport, passed away on June 28, 2026. She was born in Yonkers, NY on May 9, 1952, to the late Vincent and Bobette Layman Cali.
For over 30 years, she owned and ran All That Glitters, where her interest in antiquities and jewelry became far more than a job. She had a keen eye for the...
Barbara B. Boston
Jun 26, 2026
Barbara Bowman Boston, age 84, of Milford, formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 26, 2026. She was the wife of the late James W. Boston. Born on January 14, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Alice Kennedy Bowman. Barbara was a resident of Fairfield, Connecticut for 52...
Dorothy S. Baekey
Jun 25, 2026
Dorothy “Dottie” Schneider Baekey, 89, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2026. She was the wife of the late Bruce B. Baekey. Dottie was born on May 18, 1937 in Washington, DC, but was a town resident for 58 years.
Dottie worked for a number of years at TWA as a stewardess traveling the world. She gave up flying...
Dr. Konstantin Pokhodnya
Jun 24, 2026
Konstantin (Kostia) Igorovych Pokhodnya, an accomplished materials scientist and a devoted family man, passed away on June 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He will be missed by his wife of 48 years, Sophia Pokhodnya; daughters Yuliya (Thomas Falz) of Fairfield, CT and Katia (Phil Imus) of Baltimore, MD; his adoring grandchildren — Daniel, Sophia, Lukas, and Roman —...
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