Obituaries

Jacqueline  N. Schneider

Jacqueline N. Schneider

Jul 16, 2016

Jacqueline N. Schneider passed with peace and grace on Saturday, July 16, 2016 with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband E. Lee Schneider, and survived by Derek Allen, her son, his wife Diane Orado, her granddaughters, Emma and Tessa Allen as well as her stepson Tom Schneider, his wife Leanne, and their children Whitney...

Alvaro  Labrador Doce

Alvaro Labrador Doce

Jul 14, 2016

Alvaro Labrador Doce, 93 of Fairfield CT passed away on July 14, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT. He passed peacefully in his sleep dreaming of his beloved wife Juanita who passed away in 2014. Born in 1923 in Spain he came to Bridgeport, CT in 1955 searching for a better life. He worked as a machine operator...

Rose  M. Parisi

Rose M. Parisi

Jul 14, 2016

Rose M. Parisi, age 87, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family Thursday, July 14, 2016. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Gelormino, she had been a lifelong Fairfield area resident. A graduate of Warren Harding High School, she was a retired administrative assistant for the Fairfield Public School...

Joseph  James Murphy

Joseph James Murphy

Jul 3, 2016

Joseph James Murphy, age 77, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 53 years of Grace Patricia (Kiernan) Murphy, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, July 3, 2016 following a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. Born in New York City the son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret (Russell) Murphy, he had been a Fairfield resident...

Betsey  Von Holtz

Betsey Von Holtz

Jun 28, 2016

Betsey S. Von Holtz, age 74, a longtime Fairfield resident, beloved wife of Ken Von Holtz, died peacefully, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 with her husband by her side. She is survived and missed by her husband Ken, daughter Laurie Anne and her husband Ed of Trumbull, Bill Kenny and his wife Joanne of Newtown, step daughter Donna Quiles of Trumbull,...

David  T. Poore

David T. Poore

Jun 17, 2016

David T. Poore passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 17, 2016. David was born on September 2, 1924 to Sarah and Simon Poore on Fisher's Island, New York. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Elizabeth, and son, David. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Poore, Kathleen and Lee Narwold, Mary and...

Alfred  N. Barney

Alfred N. Barney

Jun 17, 2016

Alfred Barney, age 97, a lifetime Easton resident, devoted husband of Dorothy, passed peacefully Friday, June 17, 2016. He was his own man; a man of the earth, inventor, builder, farmer and a sweet man of unforgettable character. He was a friend to all. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of 67 years, a daughter Joan Barney of Monroe...

Madelyn  M. Foley

Madelyn M. Foley

Jun 16, 2016

Madelyn M. Foley, age 86, a longtime Fairfield resident, beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Foley, was called home peacefully to God on Thursday June 16, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was born and raised in Bridgeport and attended St. Augustine Parochial School, Lauralton Hall and Weylister Junior College becoming a private secretary for a...

Margaret  Ann Nesbitt

Margaret Ann Nesbitt

Jun 6, 2016

Margaret Ann (Peg) Nesbitt, a long-time resident of Westport, CT died peacefully on June 6th with her family in Bridgeport Hospital. She was 93. She was born on August 11, 1922 in Paw Paw, Michigan. She was the daughter of Harriet Burhans and Earl Burhans who was the Michigan State Senator responsible for the 1941 legislation allowing Michigan State University...

Evelyn  P. Hollywood

Evelyn P. Hollywood

Jun 6, 2016

Evelyn P. Hollywood, age 96, of Fairfield, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 6, 2016 at Cambridge Manor, Fairfield. Born in Bridgeport the daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth Cournoyer Prochaska, she lived in Fairfield for most of her life. Evelyn was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School and Smithcroft Beauty School. She was the former owner of...

Catherine (Arlene)  Keegan

Catherine (Arlene) Keegan

Jun 3, 2016

Catherine "Arlene" Rouen. Keegan, age 85, of Fairfield, CT, beloved wife of 60 years of Thomas J. Keegan, Sr., passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of the late Walter Joseph Rouen and Clara Veronica O'Connell Rouen, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1956. She was a graduate...

Norma  Estelle Wiser

Norma Estelle Wiser

Jun 1, 2016

Norma Estelle Harvey Wiser, 92 of Southport, CT. died peacefully on June 1, 2016 surrounded by her family. Norma was born in Toronto, Canada on March 12, 1924. Norma enlisted in the Canadian Women's Army Corp during WWII and was stationed at Army Headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. She obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. It was there in 1944 where...

Bret  C. Thomas

Bret C. Thomas

May 29, 2016

Bret C. Thomas, age 57, formerly of Westport, beloved husband of Kris C. Thomas, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 29, 206 at Bridgeport Hospital following a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. Born in Tulsa, OK the son of the late Jack and Dorothy Thomas, he had been a Westport resident since 2001. Bret received a B.A. Degree from Southern Methodist...

Joseph  Raymond French

Joseph Raymond French

May 23, 2016

Joseph R. French, age 92, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Helen A. French (Dolengiewicz), passed away peacefully Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Ludlow Health Center 1 day after celebrating his 68th wedding anniversary. Born in Bridgeport the son of the late Joseph and Mary "Mae" (Everett) French, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1952. Mr. French proudly served...

Klaus  W. Soennichsen

Klaus W. Soennichsen

May 22, 2016

Klaus "Sandy" Soennichsen entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Born in Bavaria, Germany in 1947, Sandy immigrated to the U.S. in 1950. Sandy grew up in Weston, CT and graduated from Staples High School in 1965. After joining the Air Force during the Vietnam War, Sandy later finished his college degree at AIC before eventually settling in...

Margaret  Mary Forger

Margaret Mary Forger

May 19, 2016

Margaret Mary Testerman Forger, age 82 of Trumbull, beloved wife of Herbert E Forger Sr., passed away on May 19th 2016 in Fairfield. Mary was born in Port Chester, N.Y. and raised her family in Norwalk. In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by two daughters, Jean Decker of Farmington, Cindy Harris of San Antonio, TX, and two sons...

Dorothy  Ann Tadduni

Dorothy Ann Tadduni

May 12, 2016

Dorothy Ann Rindos Tadduni, age 82, of Fairfield, left to be with our Lord Thursday, May 12, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Luzerne County, PA on April 19, 1934, Dorothy was the 7th child of 10 children born to Charles and Anna Rindos. After moving to Bridgeport as a young girl, Dorothy attended Sts....

Margaret  F. Rung

Margaret F. Rung

May 12, 2016

Margaret F. Rung, age 102, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2016, at St. Joseph's Manor (Genesis Healthcare), Trumbull, CT. Margaret was born on January 18, 1914, in Bridgeport, CT. She was the daughter of the late John and Rose Foito. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Rung Sr., a daughter, Marjorie Beth Rung, son, Raymond Rung...

Dr. Peter John Bartelloni, Md

Dr. Peter John Bartelloni, Md

May 5, 2016

Dr. Peter J. Bartelloni, MD, age 87 of Easton, CT, beloved husband of 66 years to Virginia Hurteau Bartelloni, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Thursday, May 5, 2016. Born in Franklin, MA the son of the late Hector and Orlanda Bartelloni. He was a graduate of the University of Vermont Medical School. Dr. Bartelloni...

Louis Chavenello,  Iii

Louis Chavenello, Iii

May 3, 2016

Louis Chavenello, III age 53 of Milford, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Born in Norwalk, the son of the late Louis and Jacqueline Chavenello, he had been a Fairfield area resident for most of his life prior to moving to Milford 18 years ago. He was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School and attended Embry-Riddle...