Obituaries

Frank Ostrosky, Jr.

Frank Ostrosky, Jr.

Dec 10, 2021

Frank Ostrosky, Jr.,92, lifelong resident of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was the devoted husband of 70 years to Kathryn Freeman Ostrosky. Frank was born in Bridgeport on June 7, 1929 to the late Frank and Helen Macgue Ostrosky.

After his graduation from Roger Ludlowe, Frank bravely served in the US Army. Upon...

Jane (Petro)  Kuzas

Jane (Petro) Kuzas

Dec 10, 2021

Southbury - On Friday, December 10, 2021, Jane Kuzas, age 94 , beloved wife of the late Vincent Kuzas, passed peacefully at River Glen Healthcare Center.

Mrs. Kuzas, born in Ansonia, was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Gabryzewski) Petro. She was a longtime Fairfield resident and was a retired employee of the...

W. Bradley Morehouse

W. Bradley Morehouse

Dec 4, 2021

W. Bradley Morehouse, son of H. Livingston Morehouse and Elisabeth Havens Morehouse, born July 30, 1923, died on December 4, 2021, at his Southport home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Morehouse was descended from early settlers on both sides, his father’s ancestors having arrived in Fairfield in 1640 and his mother’s in Stratford in 1639.

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Catherine R. Klosky

Catherine R. Klosky

Dec 3, 2021

Catherine R. “Cathy” Klosky, 77, of Fairfield passed away on December 3, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. She is the beloved wife of 56 years to Edward “Joe” Klosky.  Catherine was born in Bridgeport on February 8, 1944 to the late Walter Baxter and Margaret Tomlinson Baxter.

Catherine graduated from Andrew Warde High School and attended...

Sebastian F. Bastidas

Sebastian F. Bastidas

Dec 1, 2021

Sebastian Bastidas, 31 of Bridgeport passed away on December 1, 2021at his home due to kidney failure. He was born in Norwalk, CT October 20, 1990 to Mario Bastidas and Jenny Garcia.

After graduating as Magna Cum Laude of his class at Fairfield Prep, Salutatorian of his class at Our Lady of Assumption, also he was inducted...

Nancy Y. (Yates)  Armour

Nancy Y. (Yates) Armour

Nov 29, 2021

Nancy Y. Armour, age 87, of Beavercreek, Ohio, and formerly of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed into eternity on November 29, 2021. She was born October 27, 1934, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Yates

Nancy, a first generation American, grew up the youngest of four siblings. She enjoyed the simple life of picking berries from...

Phyllis Rose (Erickson)  Enabnit

Phyllis Rose (Erickson) Enabnit

Nov 29, 2021

Phyllis Rose Enabnit, age 97, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 50 years to the late Elgin G. Enabnit, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, November 29, 2021.  Born in Millville, MN, the daughter of the late William and Alice Erickson, she had been a Fairfield resident for many years.  Early in her life, Mrs. Enabnit worked...

Josephine (Indolfo)  Aiello

Josephine (Indolfo) Aiello

Nov 24, 2021

Josephine Aiello, age 101, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Westport, beloved wife of the late Jerry Aiello, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 24, 2021.  Born in Bari, Italy, the daughter of the late Anthony and Rosemary Indolfo, she came to the United States at a very young age and had been an area resident for most of her life...

William T Smith

William T Smith

Nov 20, 2021

William Taylor Smith, age 87, of Fairfield, beloved husband to his childhood sweetheart and wife of 68 years Barbara Smith, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born September 12, 1934 to the late Leander and Sadie Smith, Bill grew up in Stamford and was a long-time resident of Fairfield. Bill was a...

John Eugene Becker

John Eugene Becker

Nov 19, 2021

John Eugene Becker passed away peacefully after a long illness on November 19, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol Waldmann Becker, and his three cherished sons: John Becker of Burlington, VT, Greg Becker (Jane) of Fairfield, CT, and Jason Becker (Caroline) of Easton, CT, as well as eight grandchildren who brought him so much joy: Katherine...

Christopher D. Stern

Christopher D. Stern

Nov 19, 2021

Christopher David Stern, age 61, of Fairfield, passed away the evening of Friday, November 19, 2021. Born and raised in Fairfield, Chris attended Roger Ludlowe High School, graduating with the class of 1978. Chris worked for Klaffs in Norwalk for over 20 years before becoming self-employed as a driver. His genuine compassion and care for others led him to...

Nancy E. Phillips

Nancy E. Phillips

Nov 19, 2021

Nancy E. Phillips, 93, longtime resident of Southport passed away on November 19, 2021. Nancy was the loving wife of the late Frederick Stanley Phillips. Nancy was born December 9, 1927 in Providence Rhode Island to the late Robert and Grace  After graduating Hope High School in Providence, she attended Brown University.

Prior to her...

John Paul Mccauley, Sr.

John Paul Mccauley, Sr.

Nov 19, 2021

John Paul McCauley, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 19.  Mr. McCauley was born in the Bronx, NY on April 12, 1936.  He was the oldest of 6 children and was predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Henrietta (Deichel) McCauley.  John proudly served he country as a member of the National Guard.  In 1962, he married the love...

Fred H. Gardiner

Fred H. Gardiner

Nov 18, 2021

Fred H. Gardiner age 87, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 18, 2021 at The Watermark at 3030 Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Born in Bridgeport on December 26, 1933, the son of the late Fred A. and Mildred Gardiner,  he was a lifelong Fairfield resident, growing up on Parkway with 3 siblings who nicknamed him “Deed”, and summered on Pleasure...

Bernard J. Kelley, Jr.

Bernard J. Kelley, Jr.

Nov 18, 2021

Bernard J. Kelley, Jr. age 94 of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Jean Griffin Kelley, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Carolton Convalescent Hospital in Fairfield.  Born in Norwalk on February 27, 1927, the son of the late Bernard J. and Kate (Dougherty) Kelley, he was raised in Milford and had been a Milford resident...

Barbara Jean (Holzhausen)  Belarski

Barbara Jean (Holzhausen) Belarski

Nov 16, 2021

Barbara (“Bobbi”) Belarski, 92 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at The Carolton Convalescent Center on Wednesday, November 16. Bobbi grew up in Westport, attended Staples High School, went on to become a Rockette, an Arthur Murray dancer, and later owned the Norwalk Dance Center for 30 years. She was a member of St. Paul’s-On-The-Green, served on the board of...

Ethel B. (Jones)  Southard

Ethel B. (Jones) Southard

Nov 13, 2021

Ethel B. Southard age 94 of Bridgeport, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 13, 2021at Jewish Senior Services. Ethel was born on April 5, 1927 to Fred Jones and Elsie (Newhall) Jones and was raised in Stratford CT. Earlier in life, Ethel enjoyed ice skating, boating and synchronized swimming.  Later, she developed a passion for dance, music, singing,...

Raymond Lindwood Faxon

Raymond Lindwood Faxon

Nov 11, 2021

Raymond Lindwood Faxon, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021, joining his beloved wife, Diane. Lindwood was a 45 year resident of Stamford, Connecticut, and the last five years, a resident at The Carolton Chronic Convalescent Hospital in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Lindwood, affectionately known as Lin or Linny to family and friends, was...

Richard Eugene Laviolette

Richard Eugene Laviolette

Nov 11, 2021

Richard Eugene Laviolette, age 77, of Trumbull, formerly of Southbury and Fairfield, passed away on the evening of Veteran’s Day, Thursday, November 11, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones and his favorite music playing.

Born to Lester E. and Ruth (Choun) Laviolette, Rick grew up on the East Side of Bridgeport. He attended and graduated from Notre...

Peter J. Bellew

Peter J. Bellew

Nov 11, 2021

Peter J. Bellew, age 100, died peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Easton, CT on Nov. 11.

A talented and self-taught musician, he led an Irish band for 40 years and played at hundreds of weddings and dances throughout New York and Connecticut. He was one of the founders of the Gaelic-American Club...