Obituaries

John J. Kochis
Feb 15, 2019
John J. Kochis, a life-long resident of Fairfield, passed on February 15, 2019 with his loving wife Helen by his side. Jack and Helen had a wonderful 56 years of marriage, the love they shared was immense. Jack was loved and respected by many in the community. He gave so much of himself to others his entire life. Jack volunteered...

Judy S. Macuch
Feb 11, 2019
Judy S. Macuch, age 75, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Rudy Macuch, went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 11, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ariton, Alabama, the daughter of the late Maurice and Merle Shiner, she had been a Fairfield resident for over 40 years. Judy was a retired...

Katherine (Kay) Slovensky
Feb 8, 2019
Katherine (Kay) Slovensky, age 89, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Frank J. Slovensky, passed away peacefully Friday, February 8, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Kruzshak, she had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. She was a graduate of The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall and Butler...

Robert Jay Mildrum
Feb 8, 2019
Robert "Jay" Mildrum, 64 of Fairfield, passed peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2019. He is survived by his devoted wife, Julie (nee Bond); loving son, Michael (Lauren); beloved mother, Carol (Vinnie, deceased); brother, Jeff; and sister, Barbara. Jay graduated from Western New England College and received his Master's Degree from Pace University. He worked as an auditor in the reinsurance...

Barry J. Powlishen
Feb 3, 2019
Barry J. Powlishen, age 51, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Mindy Powlishen, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 3, 2019 while in the midst of playing one his favorite sports, hockey. Barry was born in Hartford, CT, the son of late Fred and Sadie (Edna) Powlishen. He received his BS and MBA degrees from the University of Connecticut, where he played...

Sanford E. Kohnke
Feb 2, 2019
Sanford E. Kohnke, age 102, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 72 years of Evelyn (Maxner) Kohnke, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Saturday, February 2, 2019. Born in Pittston, PA, the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Kohnke, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 67 years. He served in the U.S....

Eleanor M. Stine
Feb 2, 2019
Eleanor M. Stine, age 87 of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late George E. Stine, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Hamilton, NJ. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Chester and Kate Szymkuc, she had been a lifelong Fairfield resident prior to relocating to New Jersey in late 2016. She was a...

Rose Marie Hughes
Jan 30, 2019
Loving mother of four, proud grandmother of six, devoted spouse and cherished friend of many on both sides of the Atlantic, Rose died peacefully on January 30, 2019 at the age of 93 in the Southport, Connecticut home she loved. She was born in London November 21, 1925 the daughter of Hugo and Reine Pitman (nee Ormond) from whom she...

John Joseph Maczko
Jan 24, 2019
John Joseph Maczko, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. John was a lifelong resident of Fairfield and attended Fairfield Warde High School. He enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing. John is predeceased by his parents, John and Mildred Maczko, and his son and best friend, Vinny. He is survived by his daughter Annmarie (Joe); his sister, Sharon...

Mary Ellen Thompson
Jan 23, 2019
The lovely Mary Ellen (Rand) Thompson, age 85, of Fairfield, beloved wife of her late husband Frank J. Thompson passed away January 23, 2019 peacefully at home. She was the devoted mother of her five loving children, Frank P. Thompson and wife Lisa of Norwalk, Patricia A. Thompson of Fairfield, Susan M. Thompson and her husband Alex Davis of Starksboro,...

Patricia Kane
Jan 22, 2019
Patricia Kane (Agnes Sheehan), age 84, of Huntington, CT, formerly of Toms River, NJ, beloved wife of the late Daniel Peter Kane, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Cassie) Sheehan, she graduated from Cathedral High School and was a dedicated worker...

Gustave A. Seaman
Jan 21, 2019
Gustave A. Seaman, age 88, dear husband of Julie Spano Kwasnik (predeceased) of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on January 21, 2019. Gus was a graduate of Bassick High School where he was a multi-sport star athlete, on the gridiron, the diamond and the hardwood. He remained local for college earning both a bachelor of science and...

Austin Henry Scruton
Jan 21, 2019
God welcomed home his newest angel, Austin Henry Scruton, on Monday, January 21, 2019. Austin was born December 14, 2018 the beloved son of Brian and Lindsie McLean Scruton. Although his time on earth was short, he was a miracle that will last forever. His blue eyes shone with God's light, and his loving smile inspired and brightened every moment...

Bonnie L. Kohler
Jan 20, 2019
Bonnie Lou Kohler, age 75, of Black Rock, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer, Sunday, January 20, 2019, with her loving daughter Stacey by her side. She will be dearly missed by her beloved daughter, Stacey Curran and her beloved granddaughter, Ella Curran of Black Rock. Bonnie is also survived by her mother, Shirley Beyer...

Joseph Giacomazzi
Jan 20, 2019
Joseph Giacomazzi, age 99 of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Evelyn Giacomazzi, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Arizona. Born in Fairfield, the son of the late Pasquale and Margherita Giacomazzi, he had been a lifelong resident prior to his recent move to Arizona. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran serving in the Pacific Theater...

Marian Clark Adolphson
Jan 19, 2019
Marian Clark Adolphson, 5 days short of her 98th birthday, died January 19 in Bridgeport, CT. She was born in Salem, IL and grew up in Bridgeport, oldest of seven children of Beatrice & Homer Clark, two of whom are still living: Betty Reynolds of Long Beach, CA and Doris Harrington of Ormond Beach, FL. She was married to Carl...

William Thomas Bisson, Jr.
Jan 17, 2019
He was born on November 1, 1948, to the late William and Jane Bisson in Cleveland, OH. After spending much of his childhood in Medina, OH, he graduated from Wilton High School in Wilton, CT. Bill attended Miami University (FL) and later graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. While attending UB, he worked...

Rev. Msgr. Ernest Esposito
Jan 15, 2019
The Rev. Msgr. Ernest Esposito, age 83, of Fairfield, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 15, 2019 following a brief illness. Born in Mount Vernon, NY the son of the late Francesco and Maria Antonia Esposito. Upon graduating from Edison Vocational and Technical High School in 1953, he served in the United States Army in New Jersey, Kentucky and Japan...

Eileen Foley Fitzpatrick
Jan 13, 2019
Eileen Foley Fitzpatrick, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 63 years of the late William J. Fitzpatrick, Jr., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family Sunday, January 13, 2019. Born June 6, 1923 in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Raymond and Alice Flanagan Foley, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1952. She was a graduate...

Amy Thompson Curran
Jan 7, 2019
Amy Elizabeth Thompson Curran, age 42, of Fairfield, beloved and devoted mother of Bailey Curran and Maya Knutson, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of Ellen Kohnke Thompson of Fairfield and the late Robert Thompson, she had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of Fairfield High School and...
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