Obituaries

Helen "Betty" (Dunn)  Kotos

Helen "Betty" (Dunn) Kotos

Mar 9, 2021

Helen “Betty” Kotos, 92, of Bridgeport died peacefully in her home on March 9, 2021.  Betty was born to James “Jimmy” Dunn and Violet Ruffalo in Bronx, NY on January 5, 1929.

She grew up in Mount Vernon and Poughkeepsie, NY before moving to Stamford, where she would meet the love of her life, Andrew “Andy” Kotos.  ...

Elizabeth "Betsy" (Hunt)  Walsh

Elizabeth "Betsy" (Hunt) Walsh

Mar 5, 2021

Elizabeth H. Walsh (Betsy), of Fairfield, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 two days shy of her 82nd birthday.  Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Louise (Wheeler) Hunt she had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life. Betsy was a member of the first graduating class at Andrew Warde High School.  She...

Alfred Victor Brancato

Alfred Victor Brancato

Mar 3, 2021

Alfred Victor Brancato left this earth on March 3, 2021 to join his sweetheart, Carol, in heaven. Alfred is survived by 5 children, Betsy Buckley and her husband Rich, Wendy Ciaburri and her husband Andy, Holly Brancato, Amy McCarthy and her husband Dan and Steven Brancato, 11 grandchildren, Megan, Colleen, David, Dan, Jim, John, Craig, Mark, Eric, Shawn and...

Robert W. Johnson

Robert W. Johnson

Mar 3, 2021

Robert W. Johnson, age 85, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Ruth (Elias) Johnson, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.  Born in Stamford, the son of the late Walter and Alice Johnson, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1957.  Robert served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956.  He was...

Jean B. (Berardesca)  Hayes

Jean B. (Berardesca) Hayes

Mar 2, 2021

Jean B. Hayes, age 81, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Hayes, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucy (Fucci) Berardesca, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1986.  Jean received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from Hunter College. ...

George Whitney Biggs

George Whitney Biggs

Feb 28, 2021

George Whitney Biggs (Whitney), age 83 of Wilton, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Meadow Ridge in Redding.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late George Pearson Biggs and Kathryn (Whitney) Biggs, he was raised in Southport and had been a Wilton resident for the last 20 years.  Whitney graduated from the Hill School, received his...

Frances C. (Scianna)  Zold

Frances C. (Scianna) Zold

Feb 28, 2021

Frances Scianna Zold, age 92, of Fairfield, passed Sunday, February 28, 2021. Frances is predeceased by her beloved husband, John Zold, Jr., who passed in 2005 after 58 years of marriage.

Born in Bridgeport on May 5, 1928 to the late Frank and Blanche (DeBaun) Scianna, Frances had resided in Fairfield for over 70 years. She was...

Catherine E. (Corso)  Krushinski

Catherine E. (Corso) Krushinski

Feb 26, 2021

Catherine (Cathy) Elizabeth Corso Krushinski, age 86 of Bridgeport, loving wife of over 58 years to the late Eugene (Gene) Krushinski went home to be with our Lord on February 26, 2021 in the Memory Care Facility at the Watermark 3030 Park. Born in Bridgeport, CT on August 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Michael and...

Robert J. Nelson

Robert J. Nelson

Feb 24, 2021

Robert J. Nelson, 93, passed away peacefully in his home in Fairfield on February 24, 2021. Bob was the beloved patriarch for his five children, six grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was predeceased in 2013 by his wife of nearly 60 years, Jean Sullivan Nelson.

Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, Bob joined the Navy after high...

Christine Lowes Mclaughlin

Christine Lowes Mclaughlin

Feb 24, 2021

Christine Lowes McLaughlin of Wilton, CT, age 66, born September 28, 1954 in Stamford, CT died peacefully on February 24, 2021 at Norwalk Hospital. She was a graduate of Rippowam High School and most recently employed at Bankwell in New Canaan. She was a member of the Stanwich Congregational Church in Greenwich, CT.

Christine was a competitive...

Marjorie "Marge" (Barry)  Golger

Marjorie "Marge" (Barry) Golger

Feb 20, 2021

Marjorie Barry Golger of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She was born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut and was the daughter of Anna and James Barry.   Marge was a graduate of Central Connecticut State Teacher’s College.  She received her master’s degree in Education from Columbia University, where she...

Anne V. (Kelly)  Mead

Anne V. (Kelly) Mead

Feb 17, 2021

Anne V. (Kelly) Mead age 90, of Fairfield, CT beloved wife of 55 years to James J. Mead (previously deceased) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born in Elmhurst, NY, Anne was a resident of Fairfield for the past eleven years, previously living and raising her family in Westbury, NY...

Maryann Westberg (Schretzmann)  Fischer

Maryann Westberg (Schretzmann) Fischer

Feb 15, 2021

Maryann Westberg Fischer, age 75, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Joseph Patrick Fischer, passed away peacefully Monday, February 15, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Rutherford, NJ the daughter of Anna C. Schretzmann and Andrew Schretzmann, she had been a Fairfield resident for 53 years. She attended the Clara Maass School of Nursing in Belleville, NJ where...

David Arthur Collings

David Arthur Collings

Feb 13, 2021

David Arthur Collings, aeronautical and acoustical engineer, avid sailor, husband, father and grandfather, died February 13, 2021 at his home in Trumbull with family around him.

David was born on March 10th, 1934  in Birkenhead, England.  The son of Wilfred and Elizabeth (Thomas) Collings, David attended Park High School in Birkenhead, England, then joined a...

Daniel J. Nadeau

Daniel J. Nadeau

Feb 10, 2021

Daniel J. Nadeau, age 65, of Stratford, beloved husband and best friend of Marlene (Francis) Nadeau, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Alsire and Diane (LeBlanc) Nadeau, he was raised in Fairfield and had been a Stratford resident for the last 30 years.  Daniel was a graduate of Andrew...

John E. Middlemass

John E. Middlemass

Feb 8, 2021

John E. Middlemass, age 89, beloved husband of the late Janet O. Middlemass, of Prospect, passed away in his home on Monday, February 8, 2021. Born in 1931 to Robert C. and Mildred E. (Fletcher) Middlemass,  John went on to proudly serve in the United States Air Force. He was a lover of music, obtaining his bachelor’s degree in...

Bradford J. Miller

Bradford J. Miller

Feb 6, 2021

Bradford J. Miller, age 97 of Trumbull, beloved husband of 64 years to the late Norma Marie (Smith) Miller, went home to the Lord Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Carl and Mary Kershner Miller, he had been a resident of Fairfield for many years prior to moving to Trumbull. ...

Gloria María (Molina)  Rocio

Gloria María (Molina) Rocio

Feb 6, 2021

Gloria María Rocío Molina passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 of natural causes. She was surrounded by her loved ones.

Gloria was born in Cuba in 1926 and was a sewing teacher until her marriage to Saturio Rocío in 1952. Theirs was a beautiful love story spanning 76 years.

Gloria emigrated to the...

Dawn S. (Atamian)  Begian

Dawn S. (Atamian) Begian

Feb 3, 2021

Dawn S. Begian, age 85, of Fairfield, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was an intense advocate for all matters pertaining to the Armenian people. Equally comfortable with a gardener's spade and a baker's spatula, Dawn was also a scholar of American History and Political Science. She was...

Peter L. Stern

Peter L. Stern

Feb 2, 2021

Peter L. Stern, age 83, beloved husband of 63 years to Judith H. (Bilyard) Stern, of Fairfield, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Born in New York City to David and Catherine (Lewis) Stern, Peter grew up in Fairfield, graduating with the Roger Ludlowe High School class of 1956. Soon after graduating, Peter was...