Obituaries
Kathy M. (Maxham) Catalano
May 9, 2024
With hearts full of love and memories that bring both smiles and tears, we announce the peaceful passing of Kathy Catalano. At the age of 68, Kathy left us to join her parents, Mary and David, in Heaven, where we imagine their joyous reunion fills the skies with laughter. Born in Detroit, Kathy's life was a profound lesson in...
David Edward Larosa
May 9, 2024
David E. LaRosa, age 76, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Patricia A. Denhup, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Waterbury, the son of the late Edward and Josephine LaRosa, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1987. David graduated from Wilby High School and received a Bachelor’s...
Mary Jane Elizabeth Finnerty
May 8, 2024
Mary Jane Elizabeth Mason Finnerty, age 82, of Fairfield, Connecticut and Naples, Florida and formerly of Lincroft, New Jersey, died peacefully in her sleep on May 8, 2024 after a long illness.
Mary Jane was the beloved wife of James J. Finnerty, Jr., who died in 2018. They had been married for 53 years. She is survived...
Patricia J. (Mongrain) Leahy
May 7, 2024
Our beloved matriarch, Patricia J. Leahy, age 84 of Fairfield, devoted wife of the late John P. (Bubbie) Leahy, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her family on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Frank Joseph Mongrain and Josephine Myrtle Spencer Mongrain, she had been a Fairfield resident...
Virginia Leffert
May 3, 2024
Virginia Leffert (Ginny) passed away peacefully at Mozaic Senior Services on May 3, 2024 at the young age of 96 years old! She is now reunited with her Henry, who she has missed tremendously since his passing in 2011. They celebrated over 60 years of marriage together. Ginny was always happiest with friends and family surrounding her at frequent...
Marie A. (Weege) Harlow
Apr 30, 2024
Marie (Weege) A. Harlow, age 93, beloved wife of the late Albert L. Harlow, died at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born on November 11, 1930 to Thomas and Lee Attianese. She was raised in Fairfield, CT, and lived there most of her life. She had moved to Wilmington, DE in 2024...
Robert Benedict Bellitto, Sr.
Apr 26, 2024
Robert Benedict Bellitto, Sr. “Bob” passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024 at the age of 82. A proud native of the Bronx, he decamped the borough with his family in 1952 for the pre-suburban wilds of Fairfield, Connecticut, where he lived the rest of his life.
A polio survivor, Bob paid his way through college and...
Bruce J. Letsch
Apr 21, 2024
Bruce J. Letsch, age 77, beloved husband of Beth (Minton) Letsch, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday April 21, 2024. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Henry and Mary Letsch, he had been a Fairfield resident for over 70 years. Bruce graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and later took technical courses to become...
Rufus Kirkland
Apr 20, 2024
Rufus Kirkland, 82, of Stratford, departed this life on April 20th, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the second son born to the late Gladys (Breland) Kirkland and Joseph Frank Kirkland on April 19th, 1942. Rufus attended Stratford High School during his freshman year and was later transferred to Bunnell High School, where he graduated in 1959. He...
Linda E. (Mcbride) Menz
Apr 19, 2024
Linda E. Menz, 73, of Fairfield passed away at home on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Allan Menz. Linda was born in Bridgeport on September 30, 1950 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Swinton McBride.
While on vacation in Hawaii, she met her future husband when he offered to give her a...
Deacon Joseph H. Gagne
Apr 18, 2024
Deacon Joseph H. Gagne, age 82, of Fairfield, beloved husband of nearly 58 years to Roberta E. Gagne, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Thursday, April 18, 2024. Born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Joseph E. and Blanche (Coulombe) Gagne. A graduate of Windham High School, he received a B.A. in Psychology...
Joan E. (Holden) Csizmadia
Apr 15, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan Holden Csizmadia, age 79, on April 15, 2024. Joan was surrounded by the love of her family at the time of her passing.
Joan was born in Bridgeport on December 16, 1944. She is predeceased by her parents, Harold and Grace Holden, her sister...
Rita Louise (Guzzi) Formisano
Apr 13, 2024
Rita Louise (Guzzi) Formisano passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, after a long life filled with beauty, art, travel, music, laughter, and love. She was 95. She will be greatly missed and warmly remembered.
Rita was born to John and Emily Guzzi in Newton, Massachusetts, on January 27, 1929. John and his brothers owned and ran...
Patrick Smith, Jr
Apr 11, 2024
Patrick Smith Jr. passed away on April 11th, 2024. He was born on January 14th, 1932 in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland.
He is survived by his wife Nelida DeCalvo-Smith; his son, Patrick A.(Karen) Smith, his children, Austin Smith, Kelsey (Allon) Rai and his great-grandchildren, Nora and Abigail). His son, Kevin P. Smith, pre-deceased in 2021,...
Joseph L Dyer
Apr 7, 2024
Joseph L. Dyer, age 61, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, April 7, 2024 in the presence of his loved ones.
Born in Queens, NY to John and Margaret “Ruth” (Delap) Dyer, Joe was raised in Fairfield where he would attend Assumption School and graduate from Fairfield Prep with the Class of 1980. His...
Don Luis Adams, Sr.
Apr 7, 2024
Don Luis Adams Sr, beloved husband of Dorothy L. (MacNeil) Adams, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024, at age 89 after a lengthy illness. A lifelong Fairfield resident, he was born in Bridgeport to the late Joy Charles Adams and Helen Francis (Seydler) Adams.
From early childhood, he developed a love of aviation as well as...
Sara Lane Macallaster
Apr 1, 2024
Sara Lane MacAllaster, age 67, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, April 1 st 2024. She was born in Alexandria Bay, NY, on August 1st, 1956, to the late Archie Freeman MacAllaster II and Barbara Torrey MacAllaster. The family later moved to Southport Connecticut, where she spent most of her childhood.
She was...
Casey Thomas Stopa
Mar 29, 2024
Casey Thomas Stopa, age 29 of Fairfield, a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. Casey was born in Bridgeport, CT and was the sweetest little boy there could be. He was a great brother to all of his siblings and had many friends growing up that were special to him. Casey...
Deborah Ann (Grogan) Grogan
Mar 23, 2024
Deborah (Debbie) Grogan, age 61, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home in Waterbury. Debbie was born in Rome, New York, and grew up in Trumbull, Connecticut. A graduate of Trumbull High School and the National Academy of Hairdressing, Debbie spent many years traveling the United States as a military spouse before returning to...
Joan A. (Lanzo) Reynolds
Mar 19, 2024
Joan Reynolds, 82, of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
She leaves behind her loving children Donna (Mark) Haversat and Geri (Chris) Arison, son-in-law Joseph Delco, grandchildren Kristen (Corey) Edmonds, Paul (Lisa) Delco, Tyler (Heather) Haversat, Matthew (Abby) Haversat, Kimberly and Courtney Arison, and Paige and...
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