Dec 24, 2023

Michael Horvath, 70, of Stratford and formerly of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Joseph F. and Jeannette (Roy) Horvath.

Michael grew up in Norwalk and graduated from Brien McMahon HS, class of ’71.  He was a lobster fisherman for many years...

Dec 23, 2023

Robertina ‘Ruby’ Soderquist, of New Canaan, passed away in her home on Saturday, December 23 rd. She would have turned 76 on January 9th. Born in Paisley, Scotland, the daughter of the late Michael Mackie and Mary Gillogley Mackie, she had been a resident of New Canaan for the past 43 years. It would be an understatement to say...

Dec 23, 2023

Romaine (Zukowski) Janeczek passed away peacefully in her 94th year on December 23rd in Newport, RI., surrounded by love. She was the devoted wife of the late Paul L. Janeczek for 52 years.

Romaine was born on April 14, 1929 in Dickson City, PA. She was the daughter of the late Walter Zukowski and Anna Carneski. She...

Dec 20, 2023

Brian Thomas Palmer, age 53, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 23 years to Sharon (Burnham) Palmer passed away unexpectedly of a Hemorrhagic Stroke Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  Born in Bridgeport, Brian had been a lifelong Fairfield resident.  He attended Mill Hill and Dwight Elementary Schools, Tomlinson Middle School, Roger Ludlowe High School and was in the first graduating class...

Dec 18, 2023

Gary N. Noren, 82, of Black Rock, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital.  Gary was born February 26, 1941, the only child of Nelson F. and Dorothy E. Noren (Donahue).  He grew up in Fairfield, but was always the welcome guest at his grandparents, Hattie (Fancher) and Charlie Noren, in their family...

Dec 16, 2023

Irene Louise Backalenick, née Margolis, 102, long-time resident of Westport, CT, passed away peacefully in her apartment on December 16, 2023. She was born in Providence, RI on August 12, 1921, the only child of Max Margolis and Lydia (Silverman) Margolis.

Throughout a remarkable life, she rose from poverty in the Depression era to wide-ranging success in...

Dec 16, 2023

Sarah Romano, née DiPietro, 93, of Fairfield, CT, passed away on December 16, 2023, with her daughters by her side.  She was born on July 10, 1930, in Norwalk, CT, to Antoinette and John DiPietro.  A former resident of Dagsboro, DE, and Stratford, CT, Sarah was a graduate of Norwalk High School and worked for the City of Norwalk...

Dec 15, 2023

Johnna Danielle Craig, 81, of Westport, CT entered into eternal rest on December 15, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Johnna was born in 1942 in Norristown, PA to Joseph and Ann Paciello as the middle of three daughters. When she was a child, her family moved to Devon where their...

Dec 14, 2023

John Edward Sullivan, 76, of Greenwich, CT passed away on December 14, 2023.

He leaves his son Sean E. Sullivan and his husband Mark W. Hamilton, his sisters Margaret Sabia and Gail Pendergast, father-in-law Donald C. Tibbetts, sisters-in-law Susan Rogers and her husband Albert II and Sally Cunningham. He also leaves nephews Joshua Sabia, Jesse Sabia, Brian...

Dec 6, 2023

Maura C. Murphy, age 50, of Fairfield, beloved daughter of Thomas E. Murphy and Frances (DeVito) Murphy, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.  Born in Bridgeport, she was a lifelong Fairfield resident.  Maura was a graduate of Fairfield High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University. She worked as a Teacher’s Assistant...

Dec 5, 2023

Richard S. Scalo, age 89, of Easton, CT, passed away on December 5, 2023. He was married to the late Barbara Hyde Scalo for 58 years until her passing in 2017.

Born May 8, 1934, in Bridgeport CT, he was the son of the late Sebastian and Ida (Cerrano) Scalo. Richard was a graduate of Central High...

Dec 3, 2023

Michael W. Bensh, 59 of Redding, CT passes away unexpectedly on December 3, 2023 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Valeria Costa Bensh. Mike was born in Booton, NJ on February 19, 1964 to Nickolas and Elinor Bensh. Mike earned an MBA from UCONN and was a talented electrical engineer, working as the manager of the...

Dec 2, 2023

Gary Drake passed away at the age of 77, after a brief illness, on December 2 nd , 2023 in Jupiter, Fl. He was born on November 18, 1946 in Bridgeport, Ct. and also resided in Fairfield. He graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport and went on to Salem College, Salem, West Virginia where he earned a Bachelor’s...

Nov 28, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Hall, 83, of Westport, CT, passed away on November 28, 2023. Born and raised in Allentown, PA, Sandy dedicated her life to nursing, leaving an indelible mark on those she cared for.

Sandy's journey in healthcare led her to a fulfilling partnership with her husband, Jerry Greenburg, at a Gastroenterology/Family Medicine practice in Westport, CT....

Nov 28, 2023

Gwendolyn L. Ward, age 100, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.  Born in Fairfield, the daughter of the late Frederick and Harriet Ward, Gwen had been a lifelong resident prior to relocating to Bridgeport to live with her adopted daughter Hope Wyatt during her final years.

Gwen was very...

Nov 27, 2023

Jo Ann Marie Carlson, age 75, lifelong resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023. Born in Bridgeport, Jo Ann grew up in Fairfield, attending Roger Ludlowe High School. Jo Ann was a kind, happy, and loving woman; always making sure to make others smile. She was both a good listener and great at giving advice. She was...

Nov 23, 2023

Peter “Pete” Trifiatis, 75, of Fairfield was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Carol Janine (“Jan”), on the early morning of November 23, 2023. Pete was born in Fort Riley, Kansas on July 22, 1948 to the late Peter and Nina Trifiatis.  He was also predeceased by his identical twin brother, William, and his older sister, Dorothy. He...

Nov 22, 2023

Raquel Zapata Rivera, age 98, formerly of Fairfield, CT, beloved widow of Luis A. Rivera, Sr., passed away peacefully at NorthBridge Health Care Center in Bridgeport, CT on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  Born in Ponce, Puerto Ricco on September 16, 1925, the daughter of the late Pedro-Juan and Anna Zapata, she and her husband came to the United States...

Nov 21, 2023

Andrew “Rod” Ratcliffe, 78, died unexpectedly at his home in Southport on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

He grew up in Evanston, IL and attended the University of Wisconsin, where he received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration.

A Chartered Financial Analyst and Vice President at Morgan Stanley, Rod was head of Fixed...

Nov 19, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" M. Brandt, 78, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully in Milford Hospital with family at her side. Elizabeth was born in Bridgeport on June 1, 1945, to the late William and Lillian Morton Brandt.

Known by family and friends as Betty, Betty was a lifelong learner who found joy in sharing the knowledge she gained. Her...