All Obituaries

Richard Hiendlmayr, age 97, of Bridgeport and formerly of Fairfield, died January 26, 2021 due to Covid-19.  Richard was born at home on January 1, 1924, in Ottobeuren, Germany. He was the only child of Max Hiendlmayr and Wilhelmina Hasel. Before Richard was born, his father, an organist at the Basilica in Ottobeuren, was offered a job as organist and choir director at St. Mary’s church in Alton, Illinois. Concerned over the high cost of living for his growing family and the state...

Grace (Denninger) Kaehler, age 87, of Fairfield, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 after a heroic battle with cancer under home hospice care of her two daughters. Grace was born on August 5, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph and Georgina (Burgess) Denninger.   After graduating from high school, Grace headed for Manhattan, where she worked as the legal secretary to Charles Haight, senior partner at the law firm of Haight Gardner. Grace delighted in...

PATRICIA BLAKE ROZELLE of Fairfield, CT, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in the loving arms of her husband.  Born on September 5, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT, Pat was the daughter of the late Jeannie Williamson Blake and Arthur Blake.  She is survived by her one and only true love, her husband of 62 years, Warren Rozelle of Fairfield, CT; her son, Mark Rozelle and his wife Susan of Easton; her daughter Patricia Jurgielewicz and her...

Mona L. Porier Dennehy, age 85, formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Regency House in Wallingford, after a brief illness with family at her side.  Mona was born in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Delbert and Gladys Lotts. She worked for many years with her husband, Wally, operating their Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises and later worked as executive secretary for the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.  Mona was a longtime volunteer at St....

Phillip Eugene Perrigo, age 91, of Southport, beloved husband of the late Beryl Ann (Brooks) Perrigo, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021.  Born in Easton, ME, the son of the late Kenneth Perrigo and Louise Rand, he had been a Southport resident for the last 62 years.  A graduate of Presque Isle High School, he proudly served in the United States Navy onboard USS Missouri (BB-63), USS PCEC 873 and USS Hollis (APD-86).  Phillip retired as Parts Manager for Turnpike Pontiac in...

Thomas F. Quinn, 79, a lifelong resident of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully in late evening hours of April 26, 2021.  A graduate of both Fairfield Prep and Fairfield University (class of ’63), Tom and his wife of 56 years, Grace K. Quinn, raised a family of 6 sons and enjoyed the love of 10 grandchildren. Tom’s professional work started as assistant treasurer for the City of Bridgeport and then progressed to a career in food over the next 30+ years with General Foods,...

Esmee B. Grauer, age 73, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 51 years of Donald F. Grauer, Sr., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.  A lifelong Fairfield resident, Mrs. Grauer met her husband at Roger Ludlowe High School. She went on to attend Green Mountain College in Vermont.  Mrs. Grauer enjoyed a long and rewarding career in special education for the Fairfield School District. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family,...

Peter Stuart Swann, age 83, of Westport, beloved husband of 52 years of Patria (Lynk) Swann, passed away peacefully with Patria by his side in the early hours of Thursday, April 15, 2021.  Born in New York City, the son of the late Charles Bennett Swann and Evelyn Henry Swann, he had been a Westport resident since 1972.  He attended the University of Colorado and served in the United States Navy.  Mr. Swann enjoyed a long and rewarding career in the newspaper representative...

Walter Stephen Zaborowski, affectionately known as “Sonny” or “Gator,” age 90, of Bridgeport, passed after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Born to Stephen and Mary (Kozark) Zaborowski on November 27, 1930 in their Fairfield family home, Sonny was a lifelong area resident. He attended Bullard-Havens Technical School in Bridgeport for machining before enlisting in the United States National Guard at the age of 17. Gator would go on to enlist in the U.S....

Anthony Michael McDonald, of Wingina, VA formerly from Fairfield, CT, passed away on April 13, 2021; he was surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born October 20, 1949 and was the son of the late Thomas John McDonald, Sr. and Marion Annette McDonald both of Fairfield, Connecticut. Tony was a graduate of Fairfield University and Roger Ludlowe High School. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie McDonald, as well as his three beloved children and their families- Loria and John Hartman of...