Obituaries
Dorothy L. Hood
Aug 20, 2025
Dorothy Hood, 77, of Sterling, CO., and formerly Fairfield, CT passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Rev. James and Dorothy Buchanan Hood, and sister to the late Margery Hood.
Dorothy worked for many years as a teacher. Her devotion to her faith and her church will be her lasting legacy.
A Graveside service will...
Kelly McQuade Ryan
Aug 20, 2025
Kelly McQuade Ryan of Milford, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, August 20th, in New Haven following her courageous and inspirational battle against a lengthy illness. She was 43. Kelly was born on April 20, 1982, to Terence and Kacey Ryan (nee Carmer). She was predeceased by her mother and survived by her loving sisters Kensy...
John "Jack" Williams
Aug 17, 2025
John Clarke Williams, age 95, of Fairfield CT passed peacefully Sunday, August 17, 2025.
“Jack” was born April 8, 1930, in Stepney CT to the late Amelia Woodin Williams and Ernest C. Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Muriel Blackadar Williams, his daughters, Deborah Stebbins (Charles), Leslie Fitzgerald, Wendy Mears (Dean). He also leaves his grandchildren,...
Janet C. Christie
Aug 16, 2025
Janet C. Christie of Fairfield, CT, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025. Janet was the loving wife of Donald B. Christie with whom she shared over 70 years of marriage, a partnership marked by devotion, humor, and enduring love. She was born in Boston, MA on October 3, 1932, the daughter...
Ralph Frissora
Aug 16, 2025
Ralph Frissora - THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND born to Maria Ventresca and Raphaele Frissora, entering the world at a whopping 14 pounds - perhaps the most difficult moment for his mother, but from then on, he was known for his easygoing nature, his “keep calm and carry on” attitude, and for going through life without a single complaint...
Theresa M. Bjorlin
Aug 15, 2025
Theresa M. Bjorlin passed away peacefully in Stamford, Connecticut on August 15 at the age of 90.
Theresa is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Roy Bjorlin, of Fairfield; her son Roy and his wife Lenore of Fairfield; her daughter MaryLynne Tarantino of Fairfield; five grandchildren, Louis Tarantino, Melissa Tarantino, Roy Bjorlin (Courtney), Erica Serrano (William) and Heather Erickson...
Margery B. Hood
Aug 12, 2025
Margery B. Hood, 82, of Bridgeport formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Rev. James and Dorothy Buchanan Hood.
Margery worked for many years as a legal secretary. Her devotion to her faith and her church will be her lasting legacy. She is survived by her sister Dorothy of Colorado.
A Memorial...
Alfred (Al) James Kelly
Aug 11, 2025
Alfred (Al) James Kelly, age 64 of Fairfield, beloved husband of Donna Moyher Kelly, passed away suddenly Monday, August 11, 2025. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Robert and Mary (Jolson) Kelly, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. Al graduated from Fairfield College Preparatory Scholl, class of 1979 and the Bridgeport Engineering Institute, class of 1989. He...
Sally Pennoyer
Aug 7, 2025
Sally Anne Carpenter Sulik Pennoyer, 86, went home to her Jesus on August 7, 2025, in Trumbull, Connecticut after a brief illness. Born on December 1, 1938, Sally was blessed with a family that had both a deep love for Jesus and a deep love for laughter. The only female of her generation, Sally was well able to hold her...
Ellen Cowen
Aug 1, 2025
Ellen Cowen, mother to Jeff Cowen and Jane Cowen Hamilton, and loving grandmother to Gordon and Charlotte Hamilton died peacefully August 1st. Born in New York City in 1939, she later moved to Westport, Connecticut. Ellen will be remembered for her buoyant personality and love of classical music, opera and art. Ellen ran the New York City and London Marathons...
Matthew McDonald
Aug 1, 2025
Reverend Matthew McDonald entered his eternal rest on August 1,2025 at the age of 86. He was born on November 25,1938 in Lake City, SC. His Parents were Judge Lawrence, and Exie Cameron McDonald.
Matthew excelled in school as a graduate of Timmonsville High School. He had several jobs as a teenager. His employers saw something special about him. He was...
Sandra H. Hiltz
Jul 27, 2025
Sandra H. Hiltz, age 88, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 27, 2025 in her home following a long illness. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Herbert and Evelyn Hoskins, she had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. Mrs. Hiltz graduated from the Thomas School in Rowayton and attended Wheelock College in Boston. Sandra married the love of...
James M. Finnegan
Jul 24, 2025
James M. Finnegan, 59, of Milford passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a valiant battle with cancer. James was the proud father of Joseph P. Finnegan of Stratford. James was born in New Hartford, NY on November 2, 1965 to John H. Finnegan, Jr. and Paula (LeCain) Finnegan.
After graduating from Andrew Warde High School, Jim pursued an education...
Joseph John Monopoli, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Joseph John Monopoli Jr. passed away peacefully in his home state of Connecticut on July 23, 2025, at the age of 82, just days before the 10th anniversary of the passing of his beloved wife, Marianne.
Born in Harlem, New York, Joe was the son of Joseph Sr. and Angela Monopoli, and the beloved brother of Adrienne Brazier and the late...
Michael Fernand Couture
Jul 15, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected death of Michael Fernand Couture, life long Fairfield resident. Mike was a triplet born on December 4th, 1971 along with his brothers Christopher Couture and Father Jeffrey Couture, a current Roman Catholic Priest for the Diocese of Bridgeport. Mike was a true Fairfielder growing up near Fairfield beach, enjoying family outings,...
William Alan Gerber
Jul 15, 2025
William Alan “Bill” Gerber, 60, First Selectman of Fairfield, died Tuesday, July 15, at Yale New Haven Hospital from complications related to a recently diagnosed brain tumor.
Born in 1964 in Abington, PA, Bill was the youngest child of Lewis and Joyce Gerber. He graduated from Cheltenham High School in 1982 where he was captain of the football team. Bill graduated...
Daniel "Dan" Rivera
Jul 13, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Daniel “Dan” Rivera, beloved husband, father, brother, colleague, and friend. Dan passed away unexpectedly on July 13th, 2025 while on tour with the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), a job which he loved and took pride in. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Dan...
Harriet Sargent Wiswell
Jul 13, 2025
Harriet Sargent Wiswell of Southport, age 98, just shy of her 99th birthday, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side. Born August 29, 1926, in Passaic, New Jersey to Norris Burr Sargent and Louise Fish Sargent, Harriet was raised in Passaic and spent her summers on Fairfield Beach. She graduated from Passaic High School and went...
Patrick James Maher
Jul 11, 2025
Patrick James Maher, age 49, of Wallingford passed away Friday, July 11, 2025. Raised in Fairfield, the son of the late Richard and Elizabeth Maher, he had been a lifelong area resident. Patrick graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Trumbull and received a BA Degree in Communications from the University of Connecticut. Patrick loved boating and fishing and would...
Carol Jean Throndson
Jul 4, 2025
Carol Jean Throndson of Fairfield, CT, passed away on July 4, 2025, at the age of 49, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Her departure was far too soon, but her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Born on January 19, 1976, in Bloomington, MN, Carol was the cherished daughter of Beverly and...
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