Obituaries

Stephen A. Love
May 16, 2019
Stephen A. Love, age 64, of New Haven, formerly of Norwalk and Derby, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in New York City, the son of the late George and Doris Love, he had been an area resident for most of his life. Stephen graduated from Norwalk High School in 1973. He was an avid fan of antique cars...

Theresa C. Dunn
May 9, 2019
Theresa C. (Dunleavy) Dunn, age 87 of Fairfield beloved wife of the late Robert Dunn, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 9, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fairfield, the daughter of the late James and Ellen (Kilbride) Dunleavy, she was raised in the South End of Bridgeport and had been a Fairfield resident for...

Lisa Waite
May 8, 2019
Lisa Waite, born February 2, 1963 to the late Joseph and Marjorie Waite, passed away after a long series of illnesses and gained her peace on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Lisa loved many things in life but she especially loved her dog, Chino. Lisa is survived by four brothers, John Waite (Barbara), Duane Waite (partner Cathy), David Waite, and Edward...

David Laurence Marsh
May 1, 2019
David Laurence Marsh, formerly of Easton, CT, has died after a 2-year battle with cancer. David was 86. David, a 4th generation Marsh from Easton, graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a degree in marketing and economics. He went on to become the president and general manager of Marsh Dairy, a family run farm and dairy that dated back...

Robert H. Koch
Apr 28, 2019
Robert H. Koch, age 93, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Katharine S. Koch, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was the son of the late Alfred and Madeline Koch and was born and raised in Flushing, NY and raised his own family there. He moved to Mattituck, NY...

Henry L. Begian
Apr 21, 2019
Henry L. Begian, age 90, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Dawn Begian, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, PA the son of the late Henry and Mary Begian, he had been a Fairfield resident for last 49 years. Henry was a beloved husband father and grandpa. He was an avid sailor...

Joy A. Gallagher
Apr 21, 2019
Joy A. Gallagher, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and friend, age 66, a lifelong resident of Fairfield passed away with family by her side, on Sunday, April 21st, 2019. Joy isn't just a name, it's what she brought to this world. The love she shared, and her acts of kindness were an inspiration and she made dreams come true in...

Rosemarie Ventrilio Perna
Apr 18, 2019
Rosemarie Ventrilio Perna, age 85, Toots to those she loved, died Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Danbury Regional Hospice. She was a proud Leo, born in Bridgeport Hospital on August 22, 1933 to the late Nicholas and Irene Ventrilio of Fairfield. Rosemarie was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, class of 1951. She then attended Butler Business School and...

Glenn R. Benton
Apr 17, 2019
Glenn R. Benton, age 94, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late A. Susan Benton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the CT Hospice, Branford. Born in Fairfield, the son of the late Grover Cleveland Benton and Freida Belle Benton, he had been a town resident all of his life. A 1942 graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School,...

Ann Shawah Betar
Apr 16, 2019
Ann Shawah Betar, a longtime resident of Fairfield and Bridgeport, CT, passed away on April 16 in Trumbull, CT, surrounded by devoted family and caregivers. Ann, 103, died of old age, as had her loving husband, John G. Betar, seven months earlier at the age of 107. Ann and John were married for nearly 86 years and in 2018 were...

Martha F. Giordano
Apr 16, 2019
Martha F. Giordano, age 72, of Fairfield, beloved wife of Joseph A. Giordano, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born in Glens Falls, NY the daughter of the late James H. Fenton and Alida Patricia (VonDwingelo) Fenton, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1976. A graduate of Central Catholic High School in Norwalk,...

Josephine G. Guarnieri
Apr 16, 2019
Josephine G. Guarnieri, age 86 of Fairfield, beloved wife of Carmine Guarnieri, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, April 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Italy, the daughter of the late Anthony and Rocca Piselli, she came to the United States during World War II, escaping from the Nazi German invasions. Josephine worked very hard...

George Ernest Larsson
Apr 15, 2019
George E. Larsson, age 94 of Wallingford, formerly of Bridgeport, beloved husband of both the late Ruth Berger Larsson and Priscilla Phelps Larsson, passed away peacefully Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late George and Lydia Larsson, he had been a Bridgeport area resident for most...

Armando V. Sebastiano
Apr 14, 2019
Armando V. Sebastiano, of Shelton CT, was called home by his Lord, on April 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Armando was born in Bridgeport CT on April 12, 1940. He graduated from Central High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, from 1958 to 1962, aboard the USS Wasp Aircraft Carrier. Armando was married...

Roger Thomas Previs
Apr 11, 2019
Roger Thomas Previs, age 79 of Fairfield, beloved husband of nearly 54 years to Carol Previs, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Roger spent 35 years serving as an educator and principal in the Fairfield school system. He is survived by his wife, Carol Previs (nee Armatis); his sister-in-law, Sandra Clabby and her husband William; and two nephews, Shawn...

Francis "Frank" George O'Meara
Apr 9, 2019
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Francis "Frank" George O'Meara, loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and true paragon passed away at the age of 73. Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 8, 1945, the fourth of five children born to Benedict P. and Bernadette J. O'Meara (Sheridan). After spending his early years playing stick ball and sneaking into...

Barbara Mae Troland
Apr 6, 2019
Barbara M. Troland passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2019, in Fairfield, CT surrounded by her family. She was predeceased in 2014 by her husband, Wilbur Troland, of 66 years. A beloved mother and aunt, she is survived by her children, Douglas & Lisa (Greg & Monty) and niece Abby P. Young (Jeff). Barbara was born on March 19, 1924,...

Michael Thomas Bologna
Mar 31, 2019
Michael Thomas Bologna, son of the late Armand Bologna and Jacqueline Spaulding Bologna, died on March 31, 2019 at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years and the love of his life, Alice Ann Fitzpatrick, as well as his mother. He is also survived by his three children Elizabeth Bologna and her husband...

Michael J. Zavada
Mar 28, 2019
Michael J. Zavada, age 91 of Fairfield, beloved husband of 72 years to Helen (Kokoruda) Zavada, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Born in Exeter, PA the son of the late Michael and Anna (Mehai) Zavada, he had been a Fairfield resident for 60 years. He was a graduate of...

Vyn L. (Mel) Gancsos
Mar 22, 2019
Melvyn Louis (Mel) Gancsos, age 79, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Anne Snopkowski Gancsos, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Bridgeport on June 1, 1939, the son of the late Frank and Malvina (Tenay) Gancsos, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life. A graduate of...
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