Obituaries
Kathleen "Kathy" Bryk
Sep 25, 2026
Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Bryk, 80, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday September 25, 2026. Kathy was the beloved wife of Raymond Bryk with whom she shared a marriage built on love and respect. She was born in Bridgeport on January 11, 1946 to the late Stephen and Catherine Vajanyi Tovish.
A graduate of Andrew Warde High...
Gloria Jacques
Sep 30, 2026
Gloria J. Jacques, 84, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Phil Jacques, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage and a lifetime of family memories. Born in Bridgeport on March 17, 1942, Gloria was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Trzcinski.
Gloria had a passion for gardening...
Emily F. Marzulla
Sep 20, 2026
Emily F. (Ference) Marzulla of Fairfield passed away after a brief illness on September 20, 2026. Emily was born in Bridgeport on April 12, 1954 to the late Francis E. Ference, Sr. and Mary (Laur) Ference. Emily was formerly employed for many years at the Jelliff Corporation. Emily loved jewelry, flowers, animals, and the Bronson Road stretch of the Mill...
Richard Robert Pacelli
Sep 18, 2026
Richard Robert Pacelli, known to most as Dick, of Fairfield and Stratford, entered eternal rest on September 18, 2026, at the age of 94. He led an extraordinary life, marked by an uncommon balance of generosity, faith, hard work, family, friendship, and play. He was married for fifty years to Jane Inglis and, following Jane’s passing, to Margaret “Peg” Pallotto.
Dick...
Marilyn J. Hauck
Sep 17, 2026
Marilyn J. Hauck died peacefully on September 17, 2026, at the 3030 Park Senior Living Community in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She was 97. Born in New York City, she lived in Richmond Hill, Queens until the summer of her twelfth year when her father, a retired sea captain, moved the family to Seward, Alaska, to become the Harbormaster. She would often...
Robert Warme
Sep 13, 2026
Robert L. Warme, age 69 of Fairfield passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday September 13, 2026. He was born in Bridgeport on December 1, 1956 to Doris Dages Warme Cakavell and the late Carl G. Warme.
Robert graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School where he was on the varsity wrestling team. He then furthered his education and graduated from...
Dolores Marie (Boudreau) Abbott
Sep 7, 2026
Dolores Marie (Boudreau) Abbott of Trumbull passed away peacefully, with her family at her bedside, on September 7, 2026, after a life filled with love for her family, nature, and the teeming world. She was born in Fairfield on October 4, 1957, to Dolor Boudreau and Irene (Evanko) Boudreau, attended St. Thomas Elementary School, Tomlinson Middle School, and Roger Ludlowe,...
Rosemarie Roberge
Sep 2, 2026
Rosemarie Roberge, 82, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026 in Fairfield with her caretaker and significant other Gary Koziar by her side.
She was born in Yonkers, NY on April 29, 1944 to the late NicholasTuffarelli and Josephine Morano.
Rosemarie worked for DSS as a supervising examiner in White Plains for 35 years.She leaves behind many siblings including her brothers; Danny,...
Gerald Thomas Curry
Aug 27, 2026
Gerald Thomas Curry, 89, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by much love. Gerry was a man of quiet strength, kindness, and enduring love. He lived his life with a deep devotion to his family, his faith, and the many people and places that brought him joy. He will be deeply missed by all who...
Steven J. Palmer
Aug 24, 2026
Steven James Palmer passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by his family after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He leaves a deep void among his family and friends.
Steve was born on June 8, 1967, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and grew up in Fairfield, where he lived the rest of his life. His parents, two brothers, and most of...
Kelly Murray Schempp
Aug 23, 2026
Kelly Murray Schempp, 46, of Trumbull, formerly of Fairfield, was born on May 10, 1980, in Bridgeport, CT. Our beautiful Kelly was taken into the hands of God suddenly on August 23, 2026. Kelly spent her life bringing nothing but kindness, love, and light into this world. She prioritized her children greatly and gave them nothing but the best life,...
Judith Anne Boland Caruso
Aug 17, 2026
Judith Anne (Mongrain) Boland Caruso, 85, a longtime Fairfield resident, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. She was one of three Mongrain children who grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She attended Bassick High School and a few years after graduating, she met George Boland, Jr. of Fairfield. They quickly fell in love and started a family, raising six children...
Katherine Caulfield
Aug 17, 2026
Katherine Christopher Caulfield, an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and longtime resident of Westport, Connecticut, died peacefully on August 17, 2026 at the age of 84. The family is grateful for the outstanding dedication of her caregivers during her long illness.
Katherine was born in Rahway, New Jersey, to William T. and Katherine B. Christopher. She graduated from Marywood College, earned...
Erik L. Peterson
Aug 15, 2026
Erik L. Peterson, 80, passed away on August 15th at the Carolton Convalescent Home in Fairfield, CT. He was born in Sterling, CT to the late Thore and Mildred Peterson. He moved from Norwalk to Fairfield in 1991 with his beloved Doris, which whom he shared many wonderful memories with. He was a quiet man and enjoyed sitting on the...
James "Jay" Rainville
Aug 15, 2026
James “Jay” Rainville, 71, of Fairfield passed away on August 15, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born on September 6, 1954 in New Bedford, MA to the late George and Dorothy (Huard) Rainville. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Nina (Kawulicz) and their daughter, Carolyn (Michael Tjader Jr.); his daughter, Jessica; his niece, Elizabeth; and...
Kathleen Mattie Blair
Aug 9, 2026
Kathleen Mattie Lenehan Blair of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away on August 9, 2026, at the age of 83. She is survived by her loving daughters, Michelle Lenehan Blair Baker and Carolyn Mattie Blair; son in law Sean Baker; two grandchildren, Liam Randall Baker and Madeline Kathleen Baker.
Kathleen “Kathie” was born July 24, 1943, in Cleveland, OH, to Delores and Harry...
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...
Donald "Don" Jeffrey Stump
Jul 31, 2026
Donald “Don” Jeffery Stump, 79, of Stratford Connecticut passed away peacefully on July 31st, 2026 at Connecticut Hospice with Alison, his wife of 41 years, at his side.
Don was born in Detroit, Michigan. He attended East Lansing High School and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Communications. Don worked for CBS in Detroit and Los Angeles as...
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...
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