Obituaries
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 —...
Anita L. Myers
Jun 23, 2026
Anita Lewin Myers, born on February 15, 1937, in Huancayo, Peru, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her parents, Lea and Nathan Lewin; her brothers, Salomon and Abraham Lewin; her sister, Ita Durchfort; her husband, Kenneth Randall “Randy” Myers; and her son, Kenneth Gross. She is lovingly remembered by her...
Hon. Alfred J. Jennings, Jr.
Jun 22, 2026
Hon. Alfred J. Jennings, Jr., 87 of Fairfield, CT died on June 22, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.
Al was born on May 26, 1939, in Bridgeport, CT to the late Alfred J. Jennings, Sr. and Catherine Hungerford Jennings. In 1963 he married Karen Johnson of Fairfield, his sweetheart since age 16. He is also survived by her and...
Robert J. Falchek
Jun 13, 2026
Robert J. Falchek, affectionately known as “Bob” or “Bobby”, age 83, of Bridgeport, Connecticut passed away on June 13, 2026 after valiantly fighting a brief illness.
Bob was born in Stamford, Connecticut to the late Joseph and Sophie (Ostrowski) Falchek. He graduated from J.M Wright Technical School in 1959 and went on to work for over 30 years in the United...
Bernice Cronin
Jun 12, 2026
Bernice Ford Cronin, beloved wife, loving mom, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, Cape Codder, and Fairfielder passed away on June 12th 2026 at her daughter Sue's home in Fairfield, CT. She was 92 years old.
Bea was born in Naugatuck, CT, where she grew up with her beloved mom Hellen (Nellie), her dad Rafael Ford and her brother WIlliam Ford. Her brother...
Maureen Ann Uzzi
Jun 9, 2026
Maureen Ann Uzzi (nee McDermott), 95, of Stratford, Connecticut passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2026 surrounded by her family. She lived a life rooted in faith, family, service, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Maureen met the love of her life, Dominick Richard Uzzi, a returning World War II veteran, at a parish dance. Together they built a beautiful...
John "Jack" G. Klinge
Jun 9, 2026
John Gorman "Jack" Klinge Sr., 87, of Westport, Connecticut passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Jack was born to John Henry Klinge and Molly Gorman Klinge and was predeceased by his parents and brother, Dennis Klinge.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Jeanne Bange Klinge; his son John Gorman Klinge,...
Bernard Michael Ferri
Jun 7, 2026
Bernard “Bernie” Michael Ferri, 76, passed peacefully on June 7, 2026 at his sister’s home in Shelton after a brief illness.
Bernie was born on March 4, 1950 in White Plains, NY to Margaret Ferri (nee Boerio) and Henry Ferri. He graduated from White Plains High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was...
Donna L. D'Addario
Jun 5, 2026
Donna Lee D’Addario, age 87, of Fairfield, CT went into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on June 5, 2026. Born in Windsor, VT in 1938, she was the daughter of Robert and Ivis (Woodley) Gay. She lived her adult life in Fairfield and after graduating from Roger Ludlow High School, she went to work as McKesson and Robbins...
Lola "Nicki" Crosley
Jun 1, 2026
July 12, 1938 – June 1, 2026
Lola Crosley, a longtime resident of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, surrounded by the love of her family as she entered God's kingdom. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, Lola lived a life devoted to her family and those she loved.
Lola was predeceased by her husband, Albert Crosley, and her longtime partner, Tony Ciaccia. She...
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