Obituaries
Lincoln Wayland Craighead
Mar 9, 2025
Lincoln Wayland Craighead, age 100 years old, died peacefully on 3/9/25 at 8:32 p.m. Lincoln resided at the Mozaic Jewish Home in Bridgeport, CT from 4/23-3/25; however he was a resident of Fairfield, CT from January 1951 to April 2023.
Lincoln was born in Merion Township, PA on February 18, 1925 to Cicely Wayland and Magruder Craighead. He spent his formative...
Herbert F. Harrington, Jr
Mar 8, 2025
Herbert F. Harrington, Jr., 93, of Fairfield, CT and Sebastian, FL, born March 17, 1931 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Herbert Harrington and Marcella Belle Hamilton Harrington of Fairfield, passed on March 7, 2025. Herb is survived by his five children, Nancy Purcell (Coy) of Narberth, PA, Jill Harrington Nichols of Huntington, CT, Wes J. Harrington (Linda) of Monroe,...
George T. Cakavell
Mar 2, 2025
George Thomas Cakavell, son of the late Thomas and Elpida Cakavell, died peacefully on March 2, 2025 at Bridgeport Hospital. George was born on April 27, 1932 in Stamford, CT. George graduated from Stamford High School in 1950 and J.M. Wright Technical High School in 1952.
He served his country as an army war veteran (1953-1954) in Korea.
George retired in 1995...
Johann Engelbert Helmut Schwengerer
Feb 27, 2025
Johann Engelbert Helmut Schwengerer, age 88, most recently of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Karin Schwengerer, who predeceased him in 1991, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Born in Spital Am Semmering, Austria on July 13, 1936 to Johann and Josefa Schwengerer. In 1956, just before his 20th birthday Johann fulfilled his...
Joseph C. Kleinhenz
Feb 24, 2025
Joseph C. Kleinhenz, age 87, of Fairfield, CT, beloved husband of Lenore nee Kowalski for 65 years, passed away peacefully on Monday February 24, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL on January 8th 1938, the son of the late Carl and Margareta Kleinhenz from Germany, he lived in Fairfield since 1969. Joe graduated from Saint George High School in Evanston, IL...
Barbara K. Wallischeck
Feb 23, 2025
Barbara Ann (Kovacs) Wallischeck, age 90, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Karl H. Wallischeck, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 23, 2025. Born in New York City and raised in Woodlawn, an Irish neighborhood in the Bronx, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (McPartland) Kovacs, and had been a Fairfield resident since 1967. Raised during...
William Robert Burns, Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
William Robert Burns, Jr. 78, of Fairfield passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 23, 2025. He was born in Bridgeport to the late William R. and Elsa S. Burns.He was predeceased by his sister, Patricia E. Burns as well as his nephew Christopher Stolte. He leaves his sister Priscilla Brown of Stratford as well as a niece and...
Harold "Mike" Thomas Oesau
Feb 22, 2025
Dr. Harold Thomas Oesau Jr., was born on July 10, 1931, in Stratford, CT and died peacefully on February 22, 2025 in the home he loved with his children by his side. He was the beloved father of Michael and Timothy and husband to wife Connie (née Wells).
Mike, as he was known, was loved by all who had the privilege...
Mary K. Lebinski
Feb 19, 2025
Mary Lebinski, a lifelong resident of Fairfield CT, went to her heavenly reward on February 19, 2025. She passed peacefully, with goodbyes and comfort shared from her beloved family during her final hours. Mary lived 85 wonderful years. She was the happiest when surrounded by family and friends, especially on the beaches of Cape Cod. She struggled with a daunting...
Sean Sullivan
Feb 18, 2025
With profound sadness and immense gratitude for the time we shared, we celebrate the life of Sean Farrell Sullivan, who passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at the age of 36, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 14, 1988, in Bridgeport, CT, Sean was the beloved son of Raymond Sullivan, his unwavering champion, and the late Marianne...
E. Doris Harrington
Feb 18, 2025
Emma Doris Harrington, 96, of Fairfield, CT, and Sebastian, FL, previously a resident of Stratford and Southport, passed away on February 18, 2025. Born in Bridgeport, CT, to the late David and Helen Domonkos of Fairfield, Doris was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Kathleen Lynch, her five sisters and one brother.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Herbert...
Robert J. Hull, Sr.
Feb 17, 2025
Robert J. Hull, Sr., 88, a longtime Fairfield resident, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. He was the loving husband of 49 years to the late Bernice Hull and a devoted father to his five children. Robert was born on November 16, 1936, to the late Frank and Mary Stefanik Hull.
After graduating from Bassick High School, Robert served his...
Robert B. Goldstein
2025
Robert B. Goldstein ("Bob"), age 84, a thirty year resident of Westport, CT, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer, with his beloved wife Candy and his devoted dachshund Bruno by his side. Bob was born in 1940 in Lake Charles, LA, the only child of Ben Meyer Goldstein and Dorothy Fuselier Goldstein....
Carmene Carolan
Feb 14, 2025
Carmene Carolan, born in Bridgeport, CT on November 18, 1936 a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her loving parents, Mildred and Paul Mastrione, as well as her mother-in-law, Mary Carolan. Carmene's warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Carmene is survived...
Joan E. Franchini
Feb 12, 2025
Joan E. Franchini, 85, died peacefully on February 12th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Joan dedicated her life to her family, including her two boys, and the community in which she lived.
Joan was born on September 21, 1939, in Passaic, NJ to John Shostik and Elizabeth Snyder Shostik. She grew up in East Rutherford, NJ with her two younger siblings,...
Margaret M. Galbicsek
Feb 11, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" Galbicsek, 99, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. Margaret, lovingly known as Granny, was born in Bridgeport on February 10, 1926 to the late Alfred and Mathilda Voight Bain. She was a lifelong resident of Fairfield, graduating from Roger Ludlowe High School as secretary of her class.
Peggy was predeceased by her husband, Elmer, and her...
Robert Murray
Feb 11, 2025
Robert Murray, Jr., age 69, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, Robert had been a lifelong area resident. Robert graduated from Kolbe Cathedral High School. A talented and creative artist, he worked for many years as a window decorator for the Henry Lehr Clothing Stores and created many beautiful window...
Frederick William Thomas
Feb 10, 2025
Frederick W. Thomas, age 90, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 64 years to Martha-Anne (Sanwald) Thomas, passed away peacefully Monday, February 10, 2025 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late William Thomas and Gertrude Clark he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life.
A graduate of Central High School, Mr. Thomas proudly served in...
Amelia Kowats
Feb 9, 2025
Amelia C. Kowats,100, lifelong resident of Fairfield passed away peacefully in her home on February 9, 2025. Amelia was born in Fairfield on June 8, 1924 to the late John and Mary Baldino Grassi. beloved wife of 47 years to the late James Kowats. She was also preceded in death by her sister Marguerite Pelletier, and her brother, John Grassi.
Amelia...
Patricia D. Peabody
Feb 9, 2025
Patricia D. Peabody was born in Mount Vernon, New York on September 26, 1937. She is pre-deceased by her first husband Lawrence B. Bill and her second husband, Alexander S. Peabody. She also is predeceased by her parents, Philomena and Timothy Dufficy, her brother Timothy M. Dufficy Jr., and her sisters Dorothy Finger, Maureen Kammerer, and Kathleen Schaeffer.
She leaves behind...
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