Obituaries

Sally  M. Williams

Sally M. Williams

Dec 11, 2020

Sally (Molloy) Williams, 91, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020. Sally was born in Bridgeport on January 1, 1929, the daughter of the late Sarah (Gallagher) and Edward Molloy. She graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School as a member of the National Honor Society, and from Weylister Junior College. Early on,...

Joseph  F. Markanthony

Joseph F. Markanthony

Dec 10, 2020

Long-time Easton resident Joseph F. MarkAnthony died Thursday December 10th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous and well-fought battle. Mr. MarkAnthony was born on May 10th, 1942 in Greenwich, CT, the son of Italian immigrants Joseph and Christina MarkAnthony. He was known as Joe to his friends, JoJo to his teammates, and Joe Pappy to his grandchildren....

Janet  L. Squires

Janet L. Squires

Dec 10, 2020

Lady Janet L. Squires, age 70, of Bridgeport, CT passed away on Thursday, December 10th, 2020 due to long-term illness. Born in New York on November 28th, 1950 to Derek and Norma, she spent her childhood in Carle Place, Long Island. In later years she lived in Levittown and Ossining, NY and finally in Bridgeport where she spent her final...

Barbara Lena Kosheff

Barbara Lena Kosheff

Dec 10, 2020

Barbara Lena Kosheff passed away suddenly on December 10, 2020. She is survived by her husband Robert, her daughters Sarah and Katie, her brother Dr. Hugh Lena III, her sisters Dr. Patricia Cole and Susan Bellrose as well as her many nieces and nephews. Barbara was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on October 29, 1951 and grew up in...

Daniel  J. Dobi

Daniel J. Dobi

Dec 9, 2020

Daniel J. Dobi, (Dan) age 63, of Bridgeport, CT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Dan was born in Bridgeport, CT the son of the late William and Frances (Morton) Dobi. He grew up in Fairfield and attended...

Elaine  Miles Long

Elaine Miles Long

Dec 8, 2020

Elaine M. Long, age 90, resident of Westport for 60 years, passed away suddenly in Bridgeport Hospital, December 8th 2020. Daughter of Vernal Orin and Mildred Helen (Cleveland) Miles, she was born in Albany, VT and grew up on the family farm with her five brothers and sisters. She was educated in the Albany Village School, a two room schoolhouse...

Walter  John Bygott

Walter John Bygott

Dec 8, 2020

Walter John Bygott, age 90, of Shelton, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of 64 years of Rosalie (Billings) Bygott, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Ansonia, CT, the son of the late Philip and Estelle Bygott, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life. A true patriot, Walter proudly served in the...

Bonnie Abel

Bonnie Abel

Dec 5, 2020

Bonnie Abel, loving wife of the late Alexander J. Abel passed on December 5th. She was born in Chadron Nebraska in 1922 and moved to Lincoln after her family lost their farm due to the great dustbowl. She met and married her husband Al in Lincoln Nebraska and while he served as a bombardier in Korea she was raising her...

Gary  W. Vannart

Gary W. Vannart

Dec 5, 2020

Gary William Vannart, otherwise known as "Veeg", age 81 of Westport, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was born in Norwalk, the son of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Zeoli) Vannart, and had been a lifelong Westport resident. A 1958 graduate of Staples High School, Gary served for two years on...

Kayden  Joseph Skrtic

Kayden Joseph Skrtic

Dec 3, 2020

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Patricia  C. Bigge

Patricia C. Bigge

Nov 30, 2020

Patricia C. Bigge, age 84, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family Monday, November 30, 2020. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Pat was the daughter of the late Regis and Helen Moran, and had been a Fairfield resident for over 40 years. She was a graduate of Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA and retired as...

Barbara  R. Carriero

Barbara R. Carriero

Nov 30, 2020

Barbara Rende Carriero of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on November 30th at the age of 73. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Barbara attended Brooklyn College earning her Associates degree before moving with her parents, the late Filiberto and Theresa Rende and brother Philip Jr. to Connecticut. Barbara met her husband Patrick, married in 1971 and resided in Norwalk until...

Joshua  R, Ehman

Joshua R, Ehman

Nov 28, 2020

Joshua R. Ehman, age 42, of New York, NY, passed in his home on Saturday, November 28, 2020. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY to Karen S. Ehman and Donald R. Ehman, Jr. He graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls, NY and later attended Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT. History always appealed to Joshua;...

Julie  Kunjoo Lee

Julie Kunjoo Lee

Nov 25, 2020

Julie Kunjoo Lee , age 84, of Wilton, beloved wife of the late Rev. Harold Sungwhal Park, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 under hospice care at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport. Born in Seoul, South Korea as youngest of 6 siblings to the late Dr. and Mrs. Eun Kye Lee, she...

Capt. Harry R. Ackley,  Sr.

Capt. Harry R. Ackley, Sr.

Nov 23, 2020

Harry R. Ackley, Sr, Captain, Fairfield Fire Department (Ret.) age 77, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Monday, November 23, 2020 surrounded by his beloved wife Karen and his loving family. Born September 2, 1943 in Bridgeport, the son of the late Harry W. and Rita Neupert Ackley, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. A graduate of Notre Dame High...

Margaret  Carol Brancato

Margaret Carol Brancato

Nov 22, 2020

Margaret Carol Brancato passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. Carol is survived by the love of her life for 64 years, Alfred Brancato, 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,...

John  J. Mate

John J. Mate

Nov 21, 2020

John J. Mate, age 90, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Jean M. Mate, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the West Haven's Veteran's Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late John S. and Jennie (Beres) Mate, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1957. A graduate of Bullard Havens Technical School, John served in...

Norine  Mary Hernandez

Norine Mary Hernandez

Nov 20, 2020

Norine Mary Steeves Hernandez, age 59, of Stratford, passed on Friday, November 20, 2020 after a stay at Milford Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, Norine was raised in Stratford and was a lifelong resident. She attended Housatonic Community College to obtain her Bachelor's degree in Education. She would spend over 20 years dedicating her life to children, working in daycare, in...

Ethel  Mae Hornby

Ethel Mae Hornby

Nov 15, 2020

Ethel Mae Hornby, age 95, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late George A. Hornby, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family Sunday, November 15, 2020. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Edward and Theresa Carlson, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1955. A 1943 graduate of Warren Harding High School, she worked...

Doris  L. Gadacy

Doris L. Gadacy

Nov 13, 2020

Doris Gadacy, age 92 of Naugatuck and beloved wife of the late John Gadacy, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2020, just shy of her 93rd birthday. She was born in Bridgeport on November 23, 1927 to the late Sidney and Grace Boerum Evans. She grew up on Jewett Avenue and graduated from Central High School. She and her beloved...