Obituaries

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...

Henry  Francis Kelly

Henry Francis Kelly

Apr 29, 2016

Henry F. "Coach" Kelly, age 93, of Stratford, formerly of Roslyn Heights, NY, beloved husband of the late Nell P. (Shopis) Kelly, passed away peacefully Friday, April 29, 2016 in his residence, surrounded by loving family. Born in Great Neck, NY, the son of the late Peter Kelly, Sr. and Jenny Kelly, he had been a Roslyn Heights resident for...

Frederick  Arthur Hine.  Sr.

Frederick Arthur Hine. Sr.

Apr 27, 2016

Frederick Arthur Hine, Sr., age 82, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Annette "Dolly" Hine, was called by God to Heaven Wednesday, April 27th, 2016. He passed on while at his home, and surrounded by family and loved ones. Fred dedicated his life to raising his three children and providing them with a loving and happy home. He gave...

Mary  A Lignelli

Mary A Lignelli

Apr 26, 2016

Mary Anna Lignelli, age 85, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Joseph Charles Lignelli entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 26, 2016. She is survived by three sons, Chuck Lignelli and his wife Patti of Glastonbury, CT, Ron Lignelli of Woodbridge, VA and Ken Lignelli and his wife Kathleen Kaliscak of Hamden, CT, five grandchildren Brian, Andrew, Cory,...

Thomas Kennedy

Thomas Kennedy

Apr 19, 2016

Thomas Kennedy, age 88 of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Anne (Cremona) Kennedy, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was born in Uddingston, Scotland, the youngest of seven children to the late Neil and Sarah Kennedy. Tom, affectionately known as "TK" emigrated to Fairfield in 1954 and was married to Anne for...

Marlene  Huff Estabrooke

Marlene Huff Estabrooke

Apr 18, 2016

Marlene Huff Estabrooke ("Mar") of Southport passed away at home on April 18, 2016. Marlene was born in Garfield, New Jersey on December 12,1930. Her family moved to Bridgeport when she was five. After she graduated from Harding High the family moved to Fairfield. She had resided in Southport since 1982. Her first real job was at Sikorsky's in Bridgeport....

Lillian Penney

Lillian Penney

Apr 16, 2016

Lillian Penney, age 95, of Southport, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Fairview Health of Southport. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Herbert and Ellen Doyle Penney, she had been a lifelong area resident. Miss Penney was employed for many years as an operator for the Southern New England Telephone Company. Lillian was predeceased by her...

Helen  R. Lewis

Helen R. Lewis

Apr 11, 2016

Helen R. Lewis, age 95 of Wallingford, formerly of Southport, beloved wife of the late Fred Lewis, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 11, 2016 at Masonicare of Wallingford. Born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Frederick and Wilhelmina Roll, she had been a Southport resident since 1949. Mrs. Lewis attended Katherine Gibbs School. Later...