Obituaries

Katherine (Kay)  Slovensky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Eileen  Hasak Falchek

Eileen Hasak Falchek

Jan 1, 2019

Eileen F. (Hasak) Falchek, age 68, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Robert J. Falchek, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Stephen and Eileen Hasak, she graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and attended Southern CT State University. She was an avid participant and...

Anthony  D. Pellegrino

Anthony D. Pellegrino

Dec 30, 2018

Anthony D. Pellegrino, age 88, of Weston, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 surrounded by his family. Anthony was born August 26, 1930, the son of the late Attilio and Josephine Pellegrino and was raised in Bridgeport. He graduated from Fairfield Prep, class of 1948 and from Georgia Tech, class of 1953. Enrolled in R.O.T.C.,...