Obituaries

Salvatore  Aniello Casillo

Salvatore Aniello Casillo

Apr 26, 2017

It is with great sadness, that the family of Salvatore Aniello Casillo announces his passing on April 26, 2017, at the age of 80 years old. He is predeceased by his two brothers, Aniello and Joseph Casillo. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, Salvatore was born in Stamford, and spent his childhood there. He achieved Eagle Scout status with the Boy...

Nancy  Lee Nakashian

Nancy Lee Nakashian

Apr 26, 2017

Nancy Lee Nakashian, age 84, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Edward Nakashian, passed away on Wednesday April 26, 2017 surrounded by her family. Nancy enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Survivors include four loving daughters, Lee Ann Piccirillo and dear companion Raymond Guido of Stratford, Deborah Gramesty and her husband Tom of Florida, Gail Savo and...

Robert (Bob)  Kosar

Robert (Bob) Kosar

Apr 25, 2017

Funeral Home

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

39 South Benson Road, Fairfield CT US 06824

Visitation

Spear-Miller Funeral Home, Sunday 5-7 PM

39 South Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

April 30, 2017

Service

St. Pius X Church

Mass of Christian Burial

834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824...

Robyn  Swan Filippone

Robyn Swan Filippone

Apr 18, 2017

Robyn Swan Filippone died in Bridgeport Hospital on April 18th, 2017. Robyn was born on September 9, 1954. She graduated from the University of Vermont, did her Masters work at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and got a Degree in Library Science from Southern Connecticut State University. She worked for many years at the Swan Engraving Company and at...

Anton (Tony)  Smrecnik

Anton (Tony) Smrecnik

Apr 17, 2017

Anton Smrecnik, Jr. (Tony) age 60, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Maria Lourdes Smrecnik, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bridgeport the son of the late Anton and Barbara Smrecnik he had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Bullard Havens...

Rosemary  Ann Woods

Rosemary Ann Woods

Apr 7, 2017

Rosemary (Rose) Ann Woods, age 73 of Stratford, a very loving mother, sister, companion, aunt, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully Friday, April 7, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She will be greatly missed. She was born in Greenwich, the daughter of the late Anthony and Victoria Samelwich. Survivors include her long-time life partner, Roger Daskam of...

Martha  "Marcie" Lebo

Martha "Marcie" Lebo

Apr 2, 2017

Martha "Marcie" Lebo, age 92, a long time resident of Fairfield and then Newtown, CT, the beloved wife of the late Ronald N. Lebo of 38 years, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 2, 2017. Marcie was born in Hickory NC and grew up in Miami, Florida. She graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill. After graduating, she was...

Susan (Sherman)  Donaher

Susan (Sherman) Donaher

Apr 1, 2017

Susan Sherman Donaher, wife of the late John C. Donaher, Jr., died Saturday evening, April 1, 2017, at home in Fairfield, Connecticut, surrounded by her children. Mrs. Donaher was born Mary Susan Sherman in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Dr. and Mrs. Royal V. Sherman and raised in Red Wing, Minnesota. She graduated from the Visitation Convent in St. Paul,...

George  Harold Anderson

George Harold Anderson

Apr 1, 2017

GEORGE HAROLD ANDERSON, age 90, of Fairfield, CT, husband of sixty-three years to the late Ann Bradley Anderson, died on April 1, 2017. He was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late C. Harold Anderson and Ruth E. Anderson. Mr. Anderson graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and graduated from Yale...

Catherine  M. Sheehan

Catherine M. Sheehan

Mar 28, 2017

Catherine M. Sheehan, (Kaky) age 81, of Fairfield, formerly of Stamford, beloved wife of the late John J. Sheehan, Jr. (Jack), passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Born and raised in Stamford the daughter of the late Richard and Catherine McTigue, she had been a Stamford resident for many years prior to moving to Fairfield ten years ago. Mrs....

James  H. Goldstein

James H. Goldstein

Mar 27, 2017

James H. Goldstein (Big Jim), age 70 of Milford, formerly of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Linda Goldstein, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. Born and raised in Yonkers, NY the son of the late Boris and Margaret Goldstein, he settled in Bridgeport in 1971. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked in...

Fernand  A. Couture

Fernand A. Couture

Mar 25, 2017

Fernand Couture was born March 7, 1945 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Fern moved to Fairfield, CT when he was a boy where he attended St. Thomas Elementary and Ludlow High School. Fern grew up playing baseball and played Connie Mack League but passed up an opportunity to play "A" ball for the Yankees due to family obligations. Fern loved bowling...

Margaret  Cardow Murphy

Margaret Cardow Murphy

Mar 22, 2017

Surrounded by her children, Margaret (Peg) Murphy passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in Salisbury, CT. Peg was the daughter of Adam and Agnes Cardow and was a life long resident of Connecticut. She and her husband, the late Joseph Murphy, had four children whom they raised in Fairfield, CT. Peg also had three siblings-John, Billy, and Edith...

Carol  Cox (Downing)  Morano

Carol Cox (Downing) Morano

Mar 19, 2017

Carol (Downing) Cox Morano, age 64, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017. Born and raised in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late George and Ruth Downing, she had been a lifelong city resident. Carol graduated from Central High School and received her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Boston College. She worked in various nursing positions over her career...

Joseph  A. Mancini,  Sr.

Joseph A. Mancini, Sr.

Mar 18, 2017

Joseph Anthony Mancini, Sr., age 81, of Fairfield, entered into eternal rest while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 18, 2017, joining Vikki, his wife and sole mate of 50 years in Heaven. Joe passed away from Parkinson's disease which he fought bravely with dignity and grace. Born in Port Washington, NY, he had been a Fairfield resident...

Helen  A. French

Helen A. French

Mar 16, 2017

Helen A. French, age 88, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Joseph R. French, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 16, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newark, NJ, daughter of the late Peter and Clara Dolengewicz, she was raised in Bridgeport's South End, and had been a Fairfield resident since 1952. Helen worked at...

Kenneth  M. Eckert

Kenneth M. Eckert

Mar 14, 2017

Kenneth M. Eckert, age 77, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 54 years of Joanne Eckert, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital following a tragic accident. Born in Queens, NY-the son of the late Gustav and Katherine Eckert, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 40 years. Mr. Eckert received his Bachelors Degree from Hobart College...

Harold  R. Horn,  Iii

Harold R. Horn, Iii

Mar 10, 2017

Harold R. Horn, III, age 67, of Wilton, beloved husband of Cynthia E. (Roy) Horn, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 10, 2017 with his wife by his side. Harold was a U.S. Army veteran having served as an honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the Vietnam War. Upon completion of his military service he enrolled...

Angelo  A. Minei

Angelo A. Minei

Mar 8, 2017

Angelo A. Minei, age 85, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Constance Mary (Rahgo) Minei, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Giacomo and Paolina Minei, he had been a lifelong area resident. A graduate of Central High School, Mr. Minei...

Samuel  Waller Hawley,  Jr.

Samuel Waller Hawley, Jr.

Mar 8, 2017

Samuel Waller Hawley Jr., age 76 of Fairfield, beloved husband for 50 years of Ingrid Edstrom Hawley passed away peacefully Wednesday March 8, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport and son of the late Samuel Waller Hawley and Florence Roberts Hawley, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. Sam attended Exeter Academy and Andrew Warde high school, served in...