Obituaries

Michael Flanagan Money

Michael Flanagan Money

Jan 1, 2025

Michael Flanagan Money, 64, of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike is predeceased by his wife Patricia Ford Money. He is survived by his three cherished children: Michael Ford Money of Naples, Florida; William Paul Money and Billy’s wife Emily, of Phoenix, Arizona; and Julia Rose Money of Buffalo, New York. Mike...

Anna Hutter

Anna Hutter

Dec 29, 2024

Anna Hutter, age 83, of Southport, beloved wife of Herbert Hutter, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. Born in Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Paul and Josefa Hogler, she came to the United States in 1959 and had been a Fairfield and Southport resident since 1971. Anna was an active parishioner and volunteer at St. Luke Church and also...

Richard W. Mentes, Jr.

Richard W. Mentes, Jr.

Dec 23, 2024

Richard W, Mentes, Jr., 68, of Monroe passed away on December 23, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Richard was the son to the late Richard and Marie Mitchell Mentes. 

Richard was employed as a Dairy Plant Operator for local dairies before recently retiring from Stew Leonard’s. Richard was an avid sports fan, huge music fan, enjoyed travelling and loved reading the...

Robert P. May

Robert P. May

Dec 21, 2024

Robert Paul May, 77, of Southport, Connecticut died peacefully and surrounded by family at his home on Saturday, December 21. 

Bob was born on February 28,1947 in Bellport, NY to Werner and Helen May. A career special educator for 35 years in the Westport Public Schools, Bob was a beloved teacher to countless students and a respected peer among his colleagues....

Joanne W. Lenci

Joanne W. Lenci

Dec 18, 2024

One day after celebrating her 97th birthday, Joanne Whiting Lenci died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Fairfield. A 70-year resident of the town, she had spent the last 5 years living at Sturges Ridge, where she continued to celebrate life with her many friends and family.

Joanne was born in Cambridge, MA to Helen and Edmund Whiting. She...

Patria L. Swann

Patria L. Swann

Dec 16, 2024

Patria Lucy Lynk Swann, age 79, of Westport, beloved wife of the late Peter Stuart Swann, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. Born in New York City, the daughter of the late Myles V. Lynk, II and Doris Sheafé Lynk, Patria received her B.A. degree from Fisk University in Nashville, TN, which also was her father’s alma mater. Patria...

Barbara Boothby Wendt

Barbara Boothby Wendt

Dec 14, 2024

Barbara Boothby Wendt passed away peacefully at the age of 102 in her Westport home on December 14, 2024. 

Barbara was born in Auburn, Maine on November 12, 1922 to Richard P. Boothby and Pauline Jameson Boothby. Barbara attended Bates College and then went on to graduate from Oberlin College where she met her husband and life-long mate, Frank Wendt. 

The newlyweds...

Peter L. Cummings

Peter L. Cummings

Dec 14, 2024

Peter Leonidas Cummings, born on May 31, 1936, in Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, in Stratford, Connecticut. He was the beloved son of the late Leonidas and Elizabeth Cummings.

Peter was predeceased by his cherished wife, Maureen (Lattin) Cummings. He leaves behind three loving children: Deborah Abramowitz of New Haven; Kathleen Lenahan and her husband Michael of...

Dorothea Lee Crowder

Dorothea Lee Crowder

Dec 12, 2024

Dorothea Lee Crowder, (Dottie) age 81, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 61 years of the late Carlton Crowder, Sr., passed away peacefully Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Milford, the daughter of the late Thomas Gilormine and Jessie Kurowsky Gilormine (Cioffi), she had been a Fairfield resident for the last 60 years. Dottie worked for RCA Records,...

Carole Hamilla

Carole Hamilla

Dec 6, 2024

Carole Hamilla, born on September 16, 1927, in South Norwalk, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at her home in Fairfield on December 6, 2024, at the age of 97. She was the cherished daughter of Philip M. and Carmela (D’Arinzo) D’Alessio.

After graduating from Norwalk High School, Carole began her career at the Hat Corporation of America. It was during this time...

Virginia C. Vecsey

Virginia C. Vecsey

Dec 6, 2024

Virginia C. Vecsey, age 74, of Monroe, formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Regional Hospice in Danbury. Born in Bridgeport, the only child of the late Joseph Vecsey and Winifred (Winnie) Middlebrook Vecsey Benko she had lived in Fairfield all her life prior to moving to Monroe in 1996. She graduated from Andrew Warde...

Allen J. Cassatt

Allen J. Cassatt

Dec 5, 2024

Allen J. (Bud) Cassatt, age 73, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Rose Marie Cowan Cassatt, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Harry and Betty Cassatt, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1990. Bud proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He then re-entered the military serving...

Lauren McCorry

Lauren McCorry

Nov 30, 2024

Lauren McCorry, 44, of Fairfield passed away on November 30, 2024. Lauren was born in Norwalk on April 2, 1980 to Elaine Fellner McCorry and the late William McCorry.

Lauren was a graduate of Fairfield High School and Sacred Heart University. She began her career working in the field of Mental Health. She was currently working as a Direct Support Professional...

David H. Gartner

David H. Gartner

Nov 25, 2024

David H. Gartner, born June 1, 1944, of Milford, husband of 57 years to Sharon (Fish) Gartner, passed away, November 25, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Henry W. and Mildred F (Gartner) Worden, he had been a Connecticut resident since 1967. 

David  enjoyed a long career in Network Technology working for the Burndy Corp, NASDAQ and Priceline. He...

Carolyn G. Johnson

Carolyn G. Johnson

Nov 25, 2024

Carolyn G. Johnson, 92, formerly of Shelton, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, at Stone Bridge Health Center. Carolyn was the beloved wife of the late Nils H. Johnson. She was born on December 25, 1931, to the late George and Ellen Knapp Troland. 

Carolyn worked at Bridgeport Hospital as a Purchasing Expeditor for over 35 years. Her free time...

Beverly J. Sullivan

Beverly J. Sullivan

Nov 19, 2024

Beverly Jean (Hunt) Sullivan, 93, beloved wife of the late Don Sullivan, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers on November 19th, after several years of declining health and a recent battle with a bone marrow disorder.

Born November 21, 1930, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Beverly was the daughter of J. Raymond and Mabel (Matthews) Hunt. At...

Joan DeNicolo Antisdale

Joan DeNicolo Antisdale

Nov 18, 2024

Joan DeNicolo Antisdale, 66, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 44 years of Kevin M. Antisdale, died peacefully at her home on November 18, 2024, after a courageous seven-month fight against cancer. The daughter of the late Felix C. and Mary (Caulfield) DeNicolo, Joan was born in Norwich on November 7, 1958. She was a 1976 graduate of Norwich Free Academy...

James C. Howell

James C. Howell

Nov 17, 2024

James "Jim" Howell died at the age of 94 at home in Jupiter, Florida on November 17, 2024. He was a Snowbird and split his time between Fairfield and West Palm Beach. Jim leaves behind Jean Howell a devoted wife of 44 years, his loving children Greg and Lynn and four stepchildren, Steve, Kim, Scott and Stacee who all loved...

Dorothy Dunn Northcott

Dorothy Dunn Northcott

Nov 13, 2024

Dorothy (Dunn) Northcott, 91, passed away on November 13, 2024 at Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull. Dot, or DD as she was known to her grandchildren, was born on May 5th, 1933, daughter of Dorothy (Odlin) Dunn and James Stannard Dunn. She spent much of her childhood living in Andover, New Hampshire, and was a graduate of Tenacre School and St...

Michael Martin Devaney

Michael Martin Devaney

Nov 12, 2024

Michael M. Devaney, age 93, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Cambridge Manor. Born in Lenadoon Point, County Sligo, Ireland, he was the cherished son of the late Patrick and Katie Devaney. Michael immigrated to the United States in 1959 and enjoyed a long, dedicated career as a truck driver, retiring as a proud lifelong...