Obituaries
Elizabeth Sweeney Mingey
Feb 9, 2026
Elizabeth S. Mingey, 64, of Shelton, Connecticut, formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family.
Elizabeth, lovingly known as “Beth,” was the beloved daughter of the late James and Joan Homa of Fairfield, Connecticut; a caring sister to Matthew Sweeney and Karen Toms; and the devoted wife of...
Charles Francis Nolfo
Feb 9, 2026
On Monday Feb 9th, 2026 the Nolfo family of Fairfield, CT lost their anchor, their rock, their hero, Charles Francis Nolfo, who was also known as Chip, Charlie, Chuck, Dad and GP, depending on era, blood relation, and whether you met him on land or sea. He was also a sailor, celestial navigator, traveller, adventurer, ship broker, joker, and a...
Anne-Brigid (Anamae) Lucey Surber, R.N.
Feb 8, 2026
Anne-Brigid (Anamae) Lucey Surber, R.N., age 89 of Trumbull, beloved wife of 65 years to the late G. Joseph Cahill Surber, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes Clark Lucey, she was named after her two grandmothers, Anne and Brigid and was known as Anne to all her friends. Anne...
Denise Pane
Feb 7, 2026
Denise Pane, age 57, of Fairfield CT passed away on February 7th peacefully in her daughter’s arms after being surrounded by loved ones in the days prior.
Born on September 1st,1968, Denise was the oldest of her siblings, survived by Michelle and Andrew. She grew up on Long Island in a first-generation household with parents that immigrated from Germany.
While she earned...
Marlene Fetcho
Feb 6, 2026
Marlene Fetcho (Marty), age 72, of Naugatuck, CT passed away peacefully on February 06, 2026 after a brief illness. Marlene was born in Bridgeport, CT to parents Barbara (Williams) and Donald Minton. She cherished spending time with her granddaughter, Cadence Fetcho and going on lunch dates with her friends. She was an avid UConn Girls basketball fan, never missing a...
Daniel H. Gombos, Sr.
Feb 3, 2026
Daniel H. Gombos, Sr. (affectionately referred to as 3G by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren), age 101, of Woodbury, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Bertha Sansonetti Gombos, passed away Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026 at Waterbury Hospital following a short illness. Born in Westport, the son of the late John and Elizabeth Gombos, he had been a lifelong...
Hugh Richardson Sr.
Feb 1, 2026
Hugh George Richardson, affectionately known as "Hughie" and “Blue Draws,” age 86, passed away suddenly on February 1, 2026, in Cumming, Georgia.
Born in Lucea, Hanover, Jamaica, West Indies on June 2, 1939, to Cedric Richardson and Ina Morris, Hugh was their eldest son. He attended Jericho School, where he formed lifelong friendships and began developing the quiet determination that would...
George Boyd Tyler Jr.
Jan 30, 2026
George Boyd Tyler, Jr., 103, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. Born in Vallejo, CA on February 10, 1922, he was the beloved son of the late George Boyd Tyler, Sr. and Viola Antoinette Boyer Tyler.
Known for fearlessly driving his family to move cross-country at the ripe old age of 12, making a mouthwatering (but tad bit spicy) Portuguese...
Albert William "Billy" Deitz
Jan 28, 2026
Albert William Deitz (72) of Woodbury, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28 2026 at 10:40am.
Albert, better known as "Billy", was born and raised in Fairfield, CT with his amazing parents Mary and Howard Deitz and seven brothers and sisters.
Bill went into the military where he proudly served in the Air Force. After his military service, he met and...
Bruce A. Meeker
Jan 27, 2026
Bruce A. Meeker, age 90 of Fairfield, beloved husband of 69 years to Nancy (Ostrosky) Meeker, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Born in Bridgeport, son of the late William and Fannie (Wade) Meeker, he was a lifelong Fairfield resident. After graduating from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1954, Bruce joined the...
Sandra "Sandy" Bromer
Jan 25, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Bromer passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 at the age of 87.
Sandy was born and raised in Narberth, Pennsylvania to parents Ruth Phillip Bromer and Edward Bromer.
She attended Tufts University and lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts before moving to NYC which became her home for many years. In 1985, Sandy moved to Fairfield, Connecticut calling it home along...
George Michael Herrington
Jan 20, 2026
George Michael "Mike" Herrington of Fairfield, CT, a loving husband, father and grandfather who lived an exciting, rewarding life, died on Jan. 20 at age 81. Born in Warren, Ohio in 1944, Mike was a son of the late Dr. John D. Herrington Jr. and Gertrude Herlinger Herrington. The youngest of four children, Mike grew up in Ohio and earned...
Dennis Knight Whalen
Jan 18, 2026
Dennis Whalen, 71, passed peacefully holding the hands of his beloved daughters, with the Patriots game quietly playing in the background on January 18, 2026. It is important to note that the Patriots went on to win that game - a victory we like to think was for Dennis.
Dennis was a devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather. He is survived...
Patricia S. Como
Jan 17, 2026
Patricia S. Como, 94, beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Como, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 25, 1931, to Margret (Keegan) and Domenico Sciotti, she resided in RI and married her high school sweetheart Vincent Como in 1952. After Vince served in the Korean War, they had moved the Fairfield, CT...
Dorothy K. McLean
Jan 15, 2026
Dorothy K McLean, age 97, passed away peacefully on January 15th in the early morning hours. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 9, 1928 to her parents Mary and Joseph Kohane. She married her husband Bill in 1948 and in June of 1964 they moved their young family to Fairfield, Connecticut. Fairfield became the place she truly called...
Jim Simonelli
Jan 14, 2026
James “Jim” Michael Simonelli, 55, of Fairfield, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. He was the loving and devoted husband of 27 years to JoAnn (Parelli) Simonelli and proud father of his children, Jake and Jenna.
Born on July 26th, 1970 to James and Anna (Lunder) Simonelli, “Jimmy” was the youngest of three siblings, survived...
Kathleen Strait
Jan 10, 2026
Kathleen "Honey" Milligan Strait, daughter of the late Lester and Kathleen McTiernan Milligan passed away on Saturday, January 10th, 2026.
As a teenager, Ms. Strait won a Newsday award for her scholastic record, community involvement, and sports activities.
Ms. Strait received her bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University and continued her graduate studies at Temple University and the University of Indiana.
A landscape designer...
Craig Hobart Smith
Jan 9, 2026
Craig H. Smith: Artist, Visionary, and Keeper of the "Easy Rider" Spirit
Craig Hobart Smith, a renowned "commemorative artist" whose metal and wood creations became landmarks across Connecticut and the American West, has passed away. He was 75.
Craig was born August 17, 1950 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Bette Middlemass Smith and Hobart Lyford Smith of Fairfield, CT. Known as...
Nancy Ann McNamara
Jan 7, 2026
Nancy Ann Reilly McNamara, 85, of Fairfield, Connecticut passed away on January 7, 2026. Nancy was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Marie and Peter Reilly. She joined her older siblings, Peter. Jr and Maureen and was followed by Sean, Kathleen, Suzanne and Patricia. She had been best friends with Eleanor Tolve since they attended St. Mary’s grammar school...
Elizabeth "Beth" Lyons
Jan 1, 2026
Elizabeth “Beth” Anne Lyons, 74, passed peacefully in her home in Monroe, CT, surrounded by family on January 1, 2026.
Beth was a knowledgeable, dedicated educator and mentor, an avid reader and animal lover. She was extremely supportive of her children’s activities such as the Boy Scouts of America and Brookville Bee’s Marching Band. Beth was a loving mother and grandmother,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
