Jan 3, 2024

Patrick A. LaBella, 81, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024 surrounded by his family. Patrick was born on May 31, 1942, in Port Chester, NY to the late Andrew LaBella, Mary Durante and Joseph Durante. Patrick was predeceased by his wife of 49 years JoAnne J. LaBella. He was a graduate of Rider University where he...

Jan 2, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Elizabeth (Neary) Howard, age 93, of Fairfield, beloved wife of John Joseph Howard. Kathleen passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, with her family by her side after a long and beautiful life. Born in Fairfield Connecticut, to John and Loretta Neary, Kathleen was the only daughter...

2024

John J. Fodor Jr. 99, passed peacefully on May 4, 2024. John was a long-time resident of Fairfield and Shelton. He was the loving husband of Jacqueline Morse Fodor. He was born in Bridgeport on June 25, 1924 to the late John J. Fodor and Margaret Sabo Fodor.

As a member of the” Greatest Generation”, John performed...

Dec 29, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Arthur J. Hedge Jr., of Southport, CT and New York City, NY, on December 29, 2023.  Born on September 19, 1936, in Jersey City, New Jersey to Mary and Arthur Hedge, Arthur was a cherished individual known for his deep commitment to family, his faith,...

Dec 27, 2023

Harry D. Eisenberg, age 71, of Black Rock, beloved husband of 21 years to Lorraine Saya Eisenberg, passed away at his residence, with his devoted wife at his side, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, losing his battle to Cancer.

Born in Bridgeport on April 1, 1952, Harry was the youngest son of the late Monroe and Doris...

Dec 25, 2023

Thomas Jeffrey Falcone, 66, of Shelton, CT, passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2023. Born on April 10, 1957, in Bridgeport, CT, he was the beloved son of Theresa Falcone and the late Orlando Falcone. Tom was a loving husband to Colleen Dorso for 33 years. Together, they built a beautiful family and created cherished memories. He...

Dec 25, 2023

Linda A. Gabriele, 72, of Stamford, passed away suddenly at Stamford hospital on December 25, 2023.  Born in Arlington, MA on June 8, 1951 to the late Walter and Ann “Rae” DiGiovanni, Linda spent most of her life and career in Connecticut and was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School and the University of Connecticut.

Linda...

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...