Obituaries

Dr. Vincenzo Nicholas Commercio

Dr. Vincenzo Nicholas Commercio

Feb 13, 2023

Dr. Vincenzo Nicholas Commercio, born on October 4, 1941 to Julius and Josephine Commercio departed for peace on February 13, 2023, at the age of 81.

Vincent was born and raised in New Jersey, where his parents owned a custom drapery and home decorating service. He graduated from St. Benedict’s Preparatory School and attended Fordham...

Raymond Laracuenta

Raymond Laracuenta

Feb 11, 2023

Raymond Laracuenta, age 85, husband of the late Sarah “Sadie” Laracuenta, of Fairfield, passed peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023. Ray was a devoted husband and father to his two children.

While Ray was most known for his work at Sealed Air, and prior to that, Perkin Elmer, his true passion and calling was for music. Unbeknownst to...

Lawrence E. Depaulis

Lawrence E. Depaulis

Feb 9, 2023

Lawrence E. DePaulis passed away on Feb. 9, 2023. He was born in 1942 in Norwalk, CT and lived there for many years before moving to Easton, CT with his wife Andrea in 1984, where they raised their 3 children: Larry, Andrea, and Kimberly.

Gregory J. Michael

Gregory J. Michael

Feb 6, 2023

Gregory Michael, of Fairfield, CT, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Greg was born August 13, 1964 in Bridgeport, CT. At the age of four, Greg moved with his family to Fairfield and graduated from Andrew Warde High School in 1982.  Greg’s career in car sales and management spanned 40 years. His passion for cars, coupled...

James G. Ewing

James G. Ewing

Jan 30, 2023

James G. Ewing, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.  Born July 25, 1934 in Waterbury, CT to the Rev. Rolland G. Ewing and Helen Smith Ewing, he lived in Woodbury, New Milford, Torrington, Kenmore, NY, and Fairfield.  Jim graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1952 and Brown University in 1956 where he played basketball.  He pursued a 6th ...

Gracinda P. Branco

Gracinda P. Branco

Jan 27, 2023

Gracinda P Branco, 91, of Fairfield, formerly of Bridgeport passed away on Friday January 27, 2023.She was the wife of the late Antonio Branco, Sr.  Gracinda was born in Portugal, December 27, 1931 to the late Joao Esteves Poejo and Maria Rodrigues Branco  and immigrated to the United States as a young woman.

Gracinda worked...

Alice Koutrakos

Alice Koutrakos

Jan 26, 2023

Alice Koutrakos entered into eternal rest on January 25, 2023. Alice was born on September 29, 1941, in Bridgeport, CT. Alice grew up in Stratford, CT. with her parents and three sisters, Jean, Andrea and Tina.

Alice had various jobs through-out the years but retired from Trumbull Printing after 40+ years of service.

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Ronald Thomas Bartovic

Ronald Thomas Bartovic

Jan 19, 2023

Ronald Thomas Bartovic, 80, of Black Rock, formerly of Southport, passed away on January 19, 2023. Ron was the devoted husband for 59 years to Henrietta Enama Bartovic. He was born in Bridgeport on October 17, 1942 to the late John and Rita Gadios Bartovic.

After graduation from high school, Ron proudly served his country in the...

Margaret "Peggy" (Mcbrien)  O'Connor

Margaret "Peggy" (Mcbrien) O'Connor

Jan 17, 2023

Margaret ‘Peggy’ O’Connor, born June 19, 1936, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023.

Peggy was born in the Bronx, New York to Joseph and Rose McBrien, immigrants from County Fermanagh, Ireland. Peggy’s husband of 55 years, Edward O’Connor, predeceased her in 2015.

Peggy grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Good Counsel College....

Edward Stanley Misorek, Sr.

Edward Stanley Misorek, Sr.

Jan 15, 2023

Edward Stanley Misorek Sr. (79) died peacefully at home on January 15th, 2023. He was born on October 17th, 1943, in Scranton PA to Edward Henry Misorek and Catherine Misorek. He was raised in PA until he was about ten years of age, then moved to Norwalk, CT. Edward graduated from Norwalk High School in 1961 and during his...

Francis Joseph Destefano

Francis Joseph Destefano

Jan 15, 2023

After a long struggle with mental illness, Francis Joseph DeStefano of Yonkers, NY. passed away on January 15, 2023. He was the father of two cherished sons, Liam and Ryan DeStefano, and the beloved son of Francis P. and Linda A. DeStefano. Francis was born on October 8, 1964, in White Plains,NY. He grew up in Fairfield and graduated...

John P. Leahy

John P. Leahy

Jan 10, 2023

John P. Leahy (Bubbie), age 85, of Fairfield, the retired Chief Fiscal Officer for the Town of Fairfield, and beloved husband of Patricia Leahy, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late John D. Leahy and Genevieve Flanagan Leahy, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. John...

Robert Swanbery

Robert Swanbery

Jan 6, 2023

Robert Swanbery, of Fairfield, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, January 6, 2023. Bob passed at the age of 89 years old at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania in 1933, son of Robert and Nell Swanbery. He grew up in Bridgeport attending Harding High School, class of 1951. He then...

Issiah Matthew Vanwagner

Issiah Matthew Vanwagner

Jan 5, 2023

Issiah Matthew VanWagner was born June 26, 2005 in New London to Nicole VanWagner. He spent the first 5 years living with his grandparents Dale and Diana Nickel, with much love and support from his Dad, Jaime Romero. He spent a good time travelling, and enjoyed visiting Hooters, where a server fell in love with him and she vowed...

Deacon Gary Edward Carpenter

Deacon Gary Edward Carpenter

Dec 25, 2022

Deacon Gary Edward Carpenter, age 81, of Milton, Delaware, a retired Deacon for the Diocese of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Wilmington, DE.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Hubert and Viola (Hurlburt) Carpenter, he was raised in Black Rock.  He graduated from Black Rock School, Bassick High...

Carol Ann Scholl

Carol Ann Scholl

Dec 24, 2022

Carol Ann Scholl, age 80, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 24, 2022.  Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia Scholl, she had been a Fairfield resident her entire life.  She graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Bridgeport.  Carol was a dedicated...

Zita S. (Stoddart)  Curry

Zita S. (Stoddart) Curry

Dec 14, 2022

Beloved by many, Zita Stoddart Curry passed away on December 14, 2022, after a short and courageous battle with cancer at age 85.   She was surrounded by her children and her husband, Gerald, who never left her side.

Zita was born in Brooklyn, daughter of the late Zita Hawkins and Andrew Stoddart.  Zita and her...

Joseph James Walsh

Joseph James Walsh

Dec 14, 2022

Joseph JamesWalsh, 87, long time resident of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at his home on December 14, 2022 surrounded by his family. The love of his life was Elsie, to whom he was married for 56 years.  Born on August 26, 1935 to the late Dennis and Josephine O’Donahue Walsh. Joe grew up in Astoria, Queens.

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Dominique Walter

Dominique Walter

Dec 11, 2022

Dominique Neptune Walter of Fairfield, Connecticut, 22 years of age, gained her angel wings on the morning of December 11, 2022. Dominique was born on October 4, 2000 to Prospere and Beverley Walter.

Dominique attended Holland Hill Elementary School from 2006 – 2010, then Fairfield Woods Middle School from 2010 – 2014, followed by Fairfield...

Robin Seymour

Robin Seymour

Dec 8, 2022

Robin Lynn (Kammritz) Seymour, 68, of Fairfield, CT and Tierra Verde, FL passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Bridgeport, CT on Thursday, December 8, 2022, following a courageous battle with breast cancer.  She was the beloved wife of the late Lloyd Seymour.

Robin was born with her twin sister Donna in Hartford, CT on December 4,...