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...

Luis (Ruben) Ortiz

Mar 21, 2019

Luis (Ruben) Ortiz, age 61, of Stratford, beloved husband of Tammy Pavone Ortiz, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital following a short illness. Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, he had been an area resident for most of his life. Ruben's career as a Chef spanned many years. He was currently employed at Milford Hospital where he...

Dorothy T. Derby

Mar 18, 2019

Dorothy Theresa McGee Derby passed away Monday March 18th at the Hospice House in Stamford, CT after a courageous eight months with pancreatic cancer and eight years with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 78 years old. Dorothy was proudly born to Michael McGee (of Donegal, Ireland) and Margaret O'Mahony (of Limerick, Ireland) in Brooklyn, NY. Dorothy is pre-deceased by her parents,...

Barbara Lavalle

Mar 17, 2019

After years of suffering, Barbara La Valle has passed away in her sleep at home in Easton, Ct. on March 17, 2019. Beyond her generous heart, Barbara was well known and loved for the musical achievements of her group, Heartbeat Dance Band. During her 30-year career as leader of the area's most desired wedding band, Barbara has performed at and...

Susan E. Bonney

Mar 15, 2019

Susan E. Bonney, aged 77, beloved daughter of the late Paul and Alice Bonney, of Milford passed away on March 15, 2019 in her home. Susan attended Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, then later the University of Bridgeport. She worked for several insurance and reinsurance companies over the years as a primary adjuster. Sue loved to pass the time reading,...

John Richard Murray

Mar 9, 2019

Funeral Home

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

39 South Benson Road, Fairfield CT US 06824

Service

St. Pius X Church Faith Center Chapel

Mass of Christian Burial

834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824

Thursday, March 14, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

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Judith Beryl Christiansen

Mar 7, 2019

Judith Beryl (Baumgartner) Christiansen, age 76, of Easton, beloved wife of Herbert (Chris) C. Christiansen, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Stanwood and Rita Baumgartner, she had been an Easton resident for the last eleven years. Judi was an avid baseball fan which...

Bridie T. Mccormack

Mar 4, 2019

Bridget (Bridie) McInerney McCormack, age 88, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Joseph McCormack, passed away peacefully Monday, March 4, 2019. Born in County Galway, Ireland, the daughter of the late Michael and Winifred McInerney, she had been a Fairfield resident for many years. Bridie was a loving devoted wife and mother and avid gardener who delighted in time...

Edward J.B. Morrison

Mar 1, 2019

Edward J. B. Morrison, age 90 of Ellington, CT, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 1, 2019. Ed served proudly in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman stationed in San Diego which he loved very much. Following his discharge, he returned to CT where he graduated from Fairfield University earning two MBA degrees to become a teacher. Ed retired from...

Newell Hardy (Jerry) Grace, Jr.

Feb 24, 2019

Newell Hardy Grace, Jr., "Jerry," 87, passed away in Naples, Florida, on February 24, 2019. Jerry was one of a kind, had a great sense of humor, and loved life. He especially loved Claire, his wife of 61 years, his family, his dogs, and his many friends. Jerry was born on February 12, 1932, in Mineola, New York, along with...

John Edward Kelly, Jr.

Feb 22, 2019

John Edward Kelly Jr., of Fairfield and Easton, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 22, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Born in Bridgeport in 1951, he was the son of John Edward Kelly and Ann Darak Kelly. John is survived by his mother and two sons Christopher (Jolene) of Easton and Jack (Ame) of New Hampshire....

Elizabeth F. Camp

Feb 22, 2019

Elizabeth F. Camp, age 96, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Camp, went to be with her Lord Friday, February 22, 2019. Lovingly known as Betty, she was born in Jamesburg, NJ, the daughter of the late William and Mabel Firestine. Betty graduated from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in New York City and served in U.S. Cadet Nurse...

Jean M. Crawford

Feb 22, 2019

Jean M. Crawford, of The Watermark, Bridgeport, CT died February 22, 2019 at the age of 91. She is predeceased by her husband A James Crawford III (1924-2015). She is survived by her children, Janice C. Hanson (Jeffrey) of Englewood, Colorado, Dr. James M. Crawford (Aleta) of Manhassett, New York, and the Rev. Canon Dr. Lee A. Crawford (Anne) of...

Eleanor H. Franzen

Feb 20, 2019

Funeral Home

39 South Benson Road, Fairfield CT US 06824

Service

Mountain Grove Cemetery

Graveside Service

2675 North Avenue, Bridgeoport, CT 06604 (Please follow Spear-Miller signs signs to gravesite)

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

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Kathy M. O'Day

Feb 20, 2019

Kathy O'Day, long time resident of Fairfield, CT, unexpectedly passed away on February 20, 2019 at the age of 60 due to complications after suffering a brain aneurysm. Kathy is survived by her sister Joan (Frank) Martino of Norfolk, MA; her children Bradley, Bryan and Brittany Coutermash; her fiancé James Orosz and her niece Abby (Tyler) Hewitt of Marion, IN....

Kelly Elizabeth Connolly

Feb 18, 2019

CONNOLLY Kelly Elizabeth Connolly, age 44, beloved daughter of R. Kenneth Connolly of Easton, passed away from complications of pneumonia on February 18, 2019 at George Washington University Hospital. Born on August 15, 1974, in Arlington, MA, and spending her formative years in Fairfield/Easton, Kelly was a resident of Washington D.C. She graduated from Joel Barlow High School, Redding, top...

Dorothy M. Barney

Feb 18, 2019

Dorothy M. Barney, age 94 of Easton, beloved wife of the late Alfred Barney, passed away peacefully Monday, February 18, 2019 at St. Joseph's Center in Trumbull. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Frederick and Helen Pratt, had been an Easton resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of Bassick High School. Mrs. Barney loved...

Joanne R. Martin

Feb 18, 2019

Joanne R. Martin, age 76 of Fairfield, beloved wife of Howard Martin, passed away on Monday February 18, 2019. She is predeceased by her sister, Judith Uccellini. She is survived by her husband as well as several nieces and nephews. A service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson...

Arthur Rotunda

Feb 18, 2019

Arthur Rotunda, age 85, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 63 years of Janet (Kundert) Rotunda, passed away peacefully Monday, February 18, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Arthur J. and Regina Rotunda, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. He attended McKinley School and Roger Ludlowe High School. In 1952 Arthur enlisted in the...