Obituaries

Barbara M. (Mcquillan)  Shay

Barbara M. (Mcquillan) Shay

Jul 12, 2023

Barbara M. Shay, age 86, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Herbert “Skip” Shay, Jr., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late James and Theresa McQuillan, she was raised in Stratford and had been a Fairfield resident for the last 67 years.  She...

Lois A. (Hidu)  Caron

Lois A. (Hidu) Caron

Jul 11, 2023

Lois Ann Caron (nee Hidu) passed unexpectedly on July 11, 2023. She passed away at Yale New Haven Health surrounded by loving family and friends. She was 82 years of age.

Born in Bridgeport, Lois grew up in the Greenfield Hill area of Fairfield. She is predeceased by her parents Louis and Norma Hidu, and former husband...

Ruth C. Gergely

Ruth C. Gergely

Jul 11, 2023

Ruth C. Gergely, 87, formerly of Monroe passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Gergely. Ruth was born in Bridgeport on October 20, 1935 to the late Donald and Jennie Shephard MacCormack.

Ruth worked for many years in the cafeteria at Masuk High School where she is...

Reid S. Jennings

Reid S. Jennings

Jul 10, 2023

Reid S. Jennings, 59 of Trumbull passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023. Reid was born in Bridgeport on May 25, 1964 to Arlene Stewart Jennings and the late Edward Jennings.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his siblings Edward, Kurt (Beth) and Lori (Patrick) Bromback as well as several nieces and nephews. He...

William F. Kenney

William F. Kenney

Jul 3, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William F. Kenney, age 80, lovingly known as Bill, on July 3, 2023. Bill was born on April 13, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Betty Kenney, his parents, William and Lois Kenney, and his sister, Patricia Belle.

Bill...

Reno J. Piccioli

Reno J. Piccioli

Jun 30, 2023

Reno Piccioli, 90 - husband, father, grandfather and math teacher extraordinaire - has passed peacefully, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and compassion.  A longtime resident of Fairfield CT, Bluffton SC, and most recently,Trumbull CT, Reno was beloved by all who knew him.

Reno was born on September 17,1932...

Joseph Henry Maloney

Joseph Henry Maloney

Jun 26, 2023

Joseph Henry (Joe) Maloney age 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023. Joe was a longtime resident of Fairfield, CT and Weston, CT. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the youngest child of Arthur Joseph Maloney and Irene Elizabeth LaBesque Maloney.

Joe was married to the love of...

Sidney Daniel Rockwell

Sidney Daniel Rockwell

Jun 23, 2023

Sid was born in Albany, NY and raised in Fairfield, CT.  He attended Assumption Church, Holy Family Church, Osborne Hill School, Fairfield Woods School and Notre Dame High School.   Sid grew up spending many summers at the family beach house in Lordship, CT .   He graduated from the State University of New York, Cobleskill, with a degree in Animal...

Joan M. (Donnelly)  Harper

Joan M. (Donnelly) Harper

Jun 22, 2023

Joan Margaret Donnelly Harper passed away peacefully at The Greens at Cannondale in Wilton, CT surrounded by her family, on June 22, 2023 at the age of 92.

Joan was born on March 14, 1931 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Thomas and Margaret Donnelly, and is predeceased by her husband, James Charles Harper, Sr.

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Barbara H. Minto

Barbara H. Minto

Jun 22, 2023

Barbara H. Minto (Feher), beloved wife of the late Frank J. Minto passed from this life on June 22, 2023. Born in Bridgeport on May 11, 1944, Barbara was the youngest child of the late John P. and Helen Henderson Feher. She grew up in the house her father built on Mill Plain Rd in Fairfield. Upon...

Pauline J. Hoyt

Pauline J. Hoyt

Jun 21, 2023

Pauline J. Hoyt, of Shelton passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 21, 2023. She was the devoted wife and best friend to the late Edward Hoyt for 64 years after meeting at the Pleasure Beach Ballroom in 1952. Pauline was born on July 25, 1936 to the late Glen and Anna Micknak Hunt.  Glen...

Florence (Pavelo)  Hayes

Florence (Pavelo) Hayes

Jun 20, 2023

Florence (Pavelo) Hayes, age 87, of Fairfield, formerly of Stratford, joined the love of her life, Frank Piccirillo, in Heaven on June 20, 2023 after having a stroke. Florence was the daughter of Tom & Alice Pavelo.

Florence is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Paul Wilkinson. In addition, she leaves behind her loving caregivers,...

Edward F. O'Reilly

Edward F. O'Reilly

Jun 19, 2023

In loving memory, we mourn the loss of Edward Francis O'Reilly, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Ed passed away on June 19, 2023, at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 20 days young, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as the family Patriarch.

Edward Francis O'Reilly was born on June 29, 1938, in the...

Ronald J. Piacente

Ronald J. Piacente

Jun 19, 2023

Ronald Joseph Piacente (Ron), 73 years old, passed into eternal rest on June 19, 2023, after a valiant battle with myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia.  He was a beloved husband to Deborah Piacente, devoted father to Jason Piacente (Courtney), and loving “Papa Ron” to granddaughters Lynley and Maelen.

Ron was born at Stamford hospital in CT...

Kevin J. Leary

Kevin J. Leary

Jun 16, 2023

Kevin J. Leary, age 75, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Friday, June 16, 2023.  Born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Thomas and Julia Leary, Kevin had been a Fairfield resident for many years.  He attended St. John’s Prep and The College of the Holy Cross and received his PhD from The University of California at Berkeley. ...

Susanne B. Wooldridge

Susanne B. Wooldridge

Jun 14, 2023

Susanne B. Wooldridge, 81, of Wilton, CT passed away on June 14, 2023 at Norwalk Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Melrose, MA to the late Armand A. and Margaret E. Benoit. She was a graduate of Skidmore College.

Most of her career was spent at R. T. Vanderbilt in Norwalk, CT. Her position...

Beverly E. (Ottacka)  Goessinger

Beverly E. (Ottacka) Goessinger

Jun 12, 2023

Beverly E. Goessinger, age 78, of Shelton, formerly of Fairfield, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her loving husband, Richard, by her side. In addition to her husband, Beverly is survived by her daughter, Cherylin Koch; her son-in-law, Michael Koch; her two grandchildren, Anneliese and Anthony Koch; as well as several...

Albert "Al" R. Natale, Jr.

Albert "Al" R. Natale, Jr.

Jun 11, 2023

Albert R. Natale Jr. (“Al” or “Sparky”), 62 years old, passed into eternal rest on Sunday, June 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia and prostate cancer. He was a loving husband to Joanne (Forscht), a devoted father to Andrew (Lynnette) and Breanna (Patrick), and an adoring Pop Pop to Brody Rhys.

Al was...

Edward R. Mitola

Edward R. Mitola

Jun 10, 2023

Edward R. Mitola, age 88 and a 58-year resident of Fairfield, CT, passed away at Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center on June 10, 2023 after a brief stay.

Ed was born in Bridgeport, CT to Edward and Verna Mitola on July 13, 1934. He was raised in Bridgeport and Stratford and graduated from Stratford High School in...

Alex B. Erdo

Alex B. Erdo

Jun 9, 2023

Alex B. Erdo passed away peacefully next to his wife of 60 years, Elaine, on June 9, 2023.

Alex & Elaine, began dating in the Fall of 1955 and after many years together, they were married in 1963 on a rainy day in May. They are both lifelong residents of Norwalk and Alex made a wonderful home...