Obituaries

David P. Shackett

David P. Shackett

Nov 19, 2023

David Paul Shackett, 81, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital on November 19th after a long illness.  He was born in Claremont, NH, and grew up in Dunbarton, NH and Long Beach, CA.  In 1960, he graduated from Concord High School and then served four years in the U.S. Air Force.  He married his childhood sweetheart, Janice Blanchard, in...

Susan E. (Reynolds)  Delco

Susan E. (Reynolds) Delco

Nov 19, 2023

Susan Delco, 65, of Fairfield, Connecticut, beloved wife of 44 years to Joseph Delco, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 19, 2023. In addition to her husband Joe, Susan leaves behind her loving children Kristen (Corey) Edmonds and Paul (Lisa) Delco, grandchildren CJ and Camryn Edmonds, and Ava, Joey, and Paulie Delco.

She also leaves...

Marcia Haynes (Peden)  Miner

Marcia Haynes (Peden) Miner

Nov 15, 2023

Marcia Haynes Miner, longtime resident of Fairfield, Connecticut, whose ancestral roots reached back to the Revolution and whose restless life-journey brought her back to the town she learned to love, died peacefully on November 15th. She was 94.

The only child of Gertrude Haynes and Charles S. Peden, she was born in London where, in 1929, her...

John Lawrence Hughes

John Lawrence Hughes

Nov 14, 2023

John Lawrence Hughes died peacefully on Tuesday, November 14 at 98.  His career in publishing began in the mailroom of Pocketbooks where over a 10-year period he became a senior editor.  In 1960 he was hired by William Morrow to become their vice president.  From 1965-1985 he was Morrow’s president and CEO. Under his leadership, he was able to...

Christopher Patrick Doyle

Christopher Patrick Doyle

Nov 13, 2023

Christopher Patrick Doyle, age 35, of Richmond, VA, passed away November 13, 2023.  Christopher is survived by his beloved parents, Kathleen Auger of Tequesta, FL and Timothy Doyle of Lubec, ME; his brother, Ryan and his wife Allison Doyle of West Palm Beach, FL; his best friend and partner, Danae Dobler of Richmond, VA as well as several aunts...

Helena Marie Pajolek

Helena Marie Pajolek

Nov 13, 2023

Helena “Sis” Marie Pajolek, age 94, beloved wife of the late Dr. Chester Pajolek, passed peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2023. Born in Bridgeport to Cecil and Mary (Lauris) Turrell, Sis was a lifelong resident of Fairfield. She attended Sherman School and Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield before attending the Butler Business School. In her youth, Helena volunteered...

Catherine T. (Hasak)  Boroskey

Catherine T. (Hasak) Boroskey

Nov 10, 2023

Catherine (Cathy or Cath) Theresa Boroskey, 81, currently resided in Cocoa, FL, the beloved wife of 62 years and 3 years of dating to Robert E. Boroskey, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Stephen and Eileen Hasak. She lived most of her life in Fairfield, CT. Cathy worked...

Susan Joyce Hallama

Susan Joyce Hallama

Nov 9, 2023

Susan Joyce Hallama, 72, of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023 with her loving husband, Daniel J. Hallama, II by her side.

Born on June 30th, 1951 to the late William and Helen (Asterby) Allen. Sister to the late Billy Allen, Nancy Baran, Helen Todaro and, survived by Leslie Allen (Jim) Downey.

Susan...

Donna M. (Leary)  Cubelli

Donna M. (Leary) Cubelli

Nov 8, 2023

Donna Cubelli, beloved wife of Louis Cubelli, of 56 years passed away peacefully Wednesday November 8, 2023 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Naugatuck on December 17, 1942 the daughter of Daniel and Wanda Leary, Donna had been a resident of Trumbull for 52 years.  She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and Danbury State College, now Western...

William D. Miller

William D. Miller

Nov 7, 2023

William D. “Bill” Miller, a long-time resident of Fairfield and more recently of Stamford, passed away peacefully at the Nathaniel Witherell nursing home on Tuesday, November 7. He was 95.

Born in Baltimore on Aug. 12, 1928, to William Wilder Miller and Louise (Hauser) Miller, he grew up in both Baltimore MD and Rochester NY. Bill enlisted...

Gregory P. Patti

Gregory P. Patti

Nov 7, 2023

Gregory Patti, a retired attorney whose private practice was in Fairfield, husband of Audrey Patti, passed from this life to the next on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Suzanne Patti and her husband Clark Gibson of San Diego, CA; Patricia Meyers and her husband James of Shelton; a son...

Erik Erlin Granneberg

Erik Erlin Granneberg

Nov 7, 2023

Erik Erlin Granneberg, age 80, of Southport, beloved husband of Catherine (Fingelly) Granneberg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born in Everett, WA, the son of the late Harold and Phyllis (Kaiser) Granneberg, he was raised in Fair Oaks, CA and had been a resident of Fairfield and Southport for the last 46 years. Erik proudly served...

Maureen P. (Reidy)  Fracassini

Maureen P. (Reidy) Fracassini

Nov 3, 2023

Maureen P. (Reidy) Fracassini, (Moe), age 58, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Samuel L. Fracassini, passed away surrounded by her loving siblings Friday, November 3, 2023.  Born in Bridgeport the daughter of the late Richard and Vivian (Carroll) Reidy, she had been a lifelong town resident.  Moe graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas Grammar School, Notre Dame High...

Audrey B. Hubener

Audrey B. Hubener

Nov 3, 2023

Audrey B Hubener, 92, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023. She was the wife of the late Arthur Hubener. Audrey was born in the Bronx, NY May 20, 1931 to the late Joseph and Edna Page Bosch.

Prior to retirement, Audrey worked as a secretary in the financial industry. After retirement she enjoyed helping...

Joan Murchie

Joan Murchie

Nov 1, 2023

Joan Murchie, 88, of Fairfield, CT, died peacefully in her home on Thursday November 1, 2023.

She was born in Bridgeport, CT in 1934 to Muriel and Alexander Murchie.  She attended the University of Connecticut studying Education.  She then taught 1st Grade for 40 years in the Bridgeport Schools.

She was preceded in death by...

David N. Armonath

David N. Armonath

Oct 27, 2023

David “Dave” N. Armonath, age 69, passed away the afternoon of Friday, October 27, 2023. Born to Robert and Louise (Sabo) Armonath, Dave was a lifelong Fairfield resident. He worked in the Overhaul and Repair department at Sikorsky Aircraft for 20 years, and later worked for Norwalk Vault Company for several years.

Dave, also known as “Moose”...

Shane Fitzsimons

Shane Fitzsimons

Oct 27, 2023

Shane Fitzsimons passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2023, after a brief but hard-fought battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 55.

Shane was born on December 27, 1967, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. After brief stints living in both Belfast and Manchester, his family moved to Kinsale, Co. Cork where he grew up and...

Edward A. Matto

Edward A. Matto

Oct 27, 2023

Edward A. Matto, 97, of Fairfield went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of the late Joyce Smelter Matto.  Ed was born in Bridgeport to the late Augustus and Marie Matto.

Ed was a proud WWII veteran.  Upon graduation from Bassick High School he enlisted in...

Deacon Daniel J. Ianniello

Deacon Daniel J. Ianniello

Oct 26, 2023

With great sadness the children of Deacon Daniel J. Ianniello, regret to inform you of the passing of their beloved father.

Deacon Dan was born in Bridgeport, CT, August 25, 1941 to Mary and Daniel L. Ianniello.  He was raised in a loving and faith filled home. Dan attended St. Charles Elementary School and his beloved Fairfield...

Mary E. (Robinson)  Pioli

Mary E. (Robinson) Pioli

Oct 24, 2023

Mary E. Pioli (Robinson) 90, loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother went home to be with the Lord on October 24th surrounded by her loving family.  Born on April 30, 1933 in Stamford, CT, Mary was the youngest of her siblings born to the late David and Eva (Casey) Robinson.  Mary graduated Stamford High School in 1951...