Obituaries

David Matis

David Matis

Dec 16, 2017

David Matis, age 52 of Oxford, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. Born in Bridgeport the son of the late John and Barbara Matis, David was raised in Fairfield. He graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School, Norwalk Technical School and attended the University of Connecticut. Dave was a licensed carpenter and worked for Henry & Gerety Builders...

Arnold  "Pete" Jones  Jr.

Arnold "Pete" Jones Jr.

Dec 15, 2017

Arnold "Pete" Jones Jr., age 87, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Marietta of 66 years, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 15, 2017. Pete was born and raised in Bridgeport and moved to Fairfield in 1959. He had worked at Underwood and then Pitney Bowes for 36 years before retiring. Pete enjoyed traveling, golfing, bowling and most of all spending time...

Dorothy  A. Livingstone

Dorothy A. Livingstone

Dec 13, 2017

Dorothy Livingstone (Brown), age 82, a resident of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, who spent many years as a resident of Clifton Park, NY, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by her family. A retired supervisor for Hubbell, Dot enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, watching the Yankees, and regular trips to Long Beach...

Patricia  Mary Russo

Patricia Mary Russo

Dec 13, 2017

Patricia Mary Russo, age 70, of Fairfield, beloved and cherished daughter of the late Vincent and Margaret (O'Reilly) Russo, walked for the first time into Heaven to join her mom, dad and sister Beverly on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Patty never allowed her physical disability to hold her back. She participated in every family function and...

Henry  Miller Bonner,  Sr.

Henry Miller Bonner, Sr.

Dec 10, 2017

Henry Miller Bonner Sr., age 95 of Southport, CT and beloved husband of the late Anne Barrows Bonner, passed away peacefully in his residence Sunday, December 10, 2017. Born in New York City the son of the late David Bonner Jr. and Marion Miller Bonner, he maintained his Southport home since the late 1960s. He was a graduate of Phillips...

Lloyd  Ellis Banquer

Lloyd Ellis Banquer

Dec 6, 2017

Lloyd Banquer passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 6, 2017. Though trout, bluefish, striped bass and many of their cohorts might see it differently, the family and many friends of Lloyd Banquer, 86, are deeply saddened by his death. He was born on May 11, 1931, in West Haven, CT. He joined the U.S. Air Force during...

Willard  E. (Bill)  Dwinells,  Jr.

Willard E. (Bill) Dwinells, Jr.

Dec 3, 2017

Willard E. Dwinells, Jr. (Bill), age 80 of Fairfield, beloved husband and soul mate for 61 years of Mary Ann (Sue) Fekete Dwinells peacefully went to Heaven to join his parents and his beloved priest, the late Rev. Robert Nemeth Sunday, December 3, 2017 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Bridgeport the son of the late Willard...

Karen  B. Capute

Karen B. Capute

Dec 3, 2017

Karen B. Capute, age 71, of Fairfield, beloved wife and soul mate of Larry C. Capute, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 3, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Madison, OH the daughter of the late Allen and Ruth Barr, she had been a Fairfield resident for over 35 years. Karen retired from Time Warner Cable as an executive...

Ruby  F. Demas

Ruby F. Demas

Dec 2, 2017

Ruby F. Demas, age 93, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Alexander C. Demas, entered into eternal life Saturday, December 2, 2017. She is predeceased by her sisters Dorothy Petrucelli and Ethel Balogh and her brother Wallace Reed. She leaves behind her devoted and loving daughter Alexandra Demas and her fiancé Christos Bakes whom she loved as a son....

Archer Karnes

Archer Karnes

Nov 28, 2017

Funeral Home

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

39 South Benson Road, Fairfield CT US 06824

Service

Temple Beth Abraham

Funeral Service

25 Leroy Avenue, Terrytown, NY

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Cemetery

KTI Cemetery Association

99 Memory Lane, Greenwich, CT

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Michael Kouremetis

Michael Kouremetis

Nov 28, 2017

Michael Kouremetis, age 30, of Bridgeport, beloved son of Shelly and Emmanuel Kouremetis, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Born in Bridgeport, Michael had been a lifelong area resident. He loved all varieties of music and was a self-taught Bass guitar player. Michael played in many local bands and always looked forward to his shows. He also loved animals of...

Jeanne  W. Harrison

Jeanne W. Harrison

Nov 28, 2017

Jeanne Harrison, long time Fairfield resident, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2017. Jeanne was born February 5, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert and Dorothy (Parry) Wilson. She grew up in the Pittsburgh area and married Wayne Harrison in Mount Lebanon, PA on 29 Feb 1952 (Leap Year). They settled in Fairfield in 1968 with their 4 children. Jeanne...

Joseph  Michael D'Addario

Joseph Michael D'Addario

Nov 28, 2017

Joseph Michael D'Addario, of Fairfield, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends following a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in 1934 in Bridgeport to Joseph G. and Anna Carrano D'Addario. After graduating from Bassick High School in 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps....

Charles  M. Orlando,  Jr.

Charles M. Orlando, Jr.

Nov 27, 2017

Charles M. Orlando, Jr., age 82, beloved husband of 53 years of Carol (Cole) Orlando, passed away peacefully Monday, November 27, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Nyack, NY the son of the late Charles and Concetta Orlando, he resided in Schenectady and Scotia, NY for many years and also resided in the Adirondacks, Sarasota,...

Margie Hoyt

Margie Hoyt

Nov 27, 2017

Margaret "Margie" Hoyt, age 77, of Stamford Connecticut, beloved wife of Charles Hoyt, of 54 years, went to be with the Lord, Monday November 27, 2017. Margie found joy in taking care of her husband and spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Thompson and Susan Hoyt, and son-in-law, Mark Berish, three...

Karen  B. Sullivan

Karen B. Sullivan

Nov 27, 2017

Karen B. Sullivan, age 69 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Monday, November 27, 2017. Born in Binghamton, NY the daughter of the late Robert and Betty Ondrusek, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1982. Karen received her Associates Degree from Averett College in Danville, VA and spent ten years developing business as Marketing Director for Show Homes of Westport....

Laura  M. Coleman

Laura M. Coleman

Nov 25, 2017

Laura M. Coleman (neé Ricca) of Fairfield, age 103, passed over on November 25, 2017. She was the wife of the late William L. Coleman, and the only daughter of John M. Ricca and Angela Giambalvo Ricca. She is survived by her daughter Jacinta Coleman, her son Laurence Coleman, her daughter-in-law Gale Rose Coleman, grandchildren Alex Levy, Rebecca Levy, Jeffrey...

Barbara  J. Gilbert

Barbara J. Gilbert

Nov 19, 2017

Barbara J. Gilbert age 76, a longtime Fairfield resident beloved wife of the late John Gilbert passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters by her side Sunday, November 19, 2017. Barbara touched many lives and enjoyed a number of years providing childcare for many families. Her greatest pleasure in life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include...

Dorothy  M. Nicsaji

Dorothy M. Nicsaji

Nov 16, 2017

Dorothy M. Nicsaji, age 87, of Southport, beloved wife of the late John J. Nicsaji, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mabel Booth, she was raised in Black Rock and had been a Fairfield/Southport resident for over 63 years. Dorothy's church...

Jeane  A. Nemergut

Jeane A. Nemergut

Nov 13, 2017

Jeane A. Nemergut, age 87 of Stratford, passed away peacefully Monday, November 13, 2017. Born in Stratford, the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Creevy Nemergut, she had been a lifelong town resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High School and had worked for over 40 years for the United Illuminating Company. A devout Roman Catholic, she always...