Obituaries
Robert Frank Bennett
Jan 15, 2015
Robert Frank Bennett (Bobby, Benny, Pop, Papa Benny), age 71 loving husband of Lynne (Wargo) Bennett for 50 years, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was born and raised in Fairfield, the son of Anthony and Mary (Ventrillio) Bennett. Bob was a retired firefighter/EMT in Fairfield. Always ready to lend a helping hand, he truly...
Joan S. Neiley
Jan 15, 2015
Joan S. Neiley, a 54-year resident of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 15, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Neiley spent her childhood in Northport, Long Island, NY and graduated from Farmington School of Dental Hygiene. Joan was a very successful realtor in Fairfield for the past 37 years, most recently with Nicholas Fingelly Real Estate in Southport....
Daniel T. Hornyak
Jan 15, 2015
Daniel Hornyak, 62, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Dan born in Norwalk, attended Brien McMahon High School and furthered his studies at Norwalk State Technical College. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1970 and served his country as a Telecommunications Specialist. Fondly known as "Dan, the T-Shirt Man", he owned and operated...
Colleen Madeline Banten
Jan 13, 2015
Colleen M. Banten, age 61, a longtime Fairfield resident, beloved wife of Michael and mother of Nicholas and Christopher, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Colleen was a very active member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Southport. She was an avid book reader. Most importantly was her love of her close friends and devotion...
Anna M. Rimby
Jan 12, 2015
Anna M. Rimby, age 94 of Westport, beloved wife of the late Francis LaPlace and Walter Rimby, passed away peacefully Monday, January 12, 2015 at St. Joseph's Manor. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of the late James and Margaret McCollum, she had been a Westport resident for over 60 years. Mrs. Rimby retired from People's Bank in Westport...
Kelly M. Wright
Jan 11, 2015
Kelly Wright, age 57, of Fairfield, CT, beloved husband of Erika Wright, died suddenly from heart failure last weekend. Kelly was born in Rochester, NY on March 1, 1957 and lived in Westport and more recently, Fairfield, for the past 37 years. Kelly and his brother Chris Wright specialized in small home renovation projects during the 1970's. In 1985, the...
Benno James Troidle
Jan 11, 2015
Benno J. Troidle age 84 of Fairfield, beloved husband of 54 years of Mary Ann (Johnston) Troidle passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Albany, NY the son of the late Benno and Constance Troidle, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 50 years. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute...
George C. Cartwright, Jr.
Jan 10, 2015
George C. Cartwright, Jr. died Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 22, 1927 and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut. He was educated at the Mount Hermon School, Wm. Hall High School, University of Connecticut, Columbia University and the University of Pittsburgh. He served his country as a Navy Corpsman in World War II...
Patricia P. Watson
Dec 21, 2014
Patricia P. Watson, age 86, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 64 years of William J. Watson, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2014. Born in Hartford and raised in Newington the daughter of the late Milton and Dorothea Pellett, she had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School and...
Kathleen Proulx Avery
Dec 18, 2014
Kathleen Proulx Avery, age 68 of Seymour, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 18, 2014 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport the daughter of the late Peter and Helen Proulx she had been a Seymour resident for the last 25 years. Survivors include two beloved sons, Jason Avery and his wife Lonnie of Seymour and Christopher Avery and his...
Alan J. Gambardella
Dec 14, 2014
Alan J. Gambardella, age 61 of New Haven, beloved husband of Karen E. Gambardella, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 14, 2014. Born in New Haven, the son of the late Alfonse and Jennie Gambardella he had been a lifelong city resident. A graduate of East Haven High School, Alan was a retired foreman for the New Haven Parks and Recreation...
Mary Frances Abbott
Dec 9, 2014
Mary Frances (Havlik) Abbott of Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT, passed comfortably on December 9, 2014 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born January 13, 1936 in New York City, daughter of Hubert and Violet Havlik, Mary grew up in Washington, DC and Paris, France. Mary attended Goucher College in Baltimore, MD before marrying Cornelius Webster Abbott III in 1957. Mary was...
Bernadette A. Boyle
Dec 7, 2014
Bernadette A. Boyle, age 86 of Milford, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Charles J. Boyle, Sr. passed away peacefully Sunday, December 7, 2014 in her home. Born in New York City the daughter of the late Allen Teed and Marie Westlake, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1950. A devout Catholic, Bernadette was a long-time active...
Charles B. Loughrain
Dec 3, 2014
Charles B. Loughrain (Charlie), age 56 of Trumbull, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, he had been a lifelong Trumbull resident. A graduate of Trumbull High School, Charlie worked as an auto mechanic for most of his life. He was a member of the St.Sebastian Club in Ansonia. Survivors include his...
Eleanor Plantner Fitz
Dec 2, 2014
Eleanor Plantner Fitz, age 83 of Fairfield, ended her courageous battle with cancer peacefully on December 2, 2014 with the comfort of her family. Eleanor was born on March 23, 1931 in Cleveland Ohio to the late James and Barbara Plantner. She joined the United States Navy WAVES during the Korean conflict, meeting her husband of 59 years while serving...
Constance Mary Minei
Dec 1, 2014
Constance Mary Minei, age 82, of Fairfield, beloved wife of Angelo Minei, for 56 years, passed away peacefully Monday, December 1, 2014 at St. Vincent's Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Yonkers, NY the daughter of the late Nicholas and Sarah (Sadie) McAree Rahgo, she had been a lifelong area resident. She was a 1950 graduate of...
Sandra Smith Selander
Nov 27, 2014
Sandra Smith Selander (Sandy) 48, passed away Thanksgiving day November 27, 2014. Born in Norwalk Ct on August 29 1966, she was the loving daughter of Thomas and Marjorie Festa of Venice Florida. Loving wife of Sven E. Selander, Jr., proud mother of Thomas, Katherine and Rebecca Selander all of Fairfield along with her loving dog Rosie. She is also...
Joseph J. Sirotnik
Nov 22, 2014
Joseph Sirotnik, age 98, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Helen Sirotnik, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 22, 2014 in his home. Born in Bridgeport the son of the late Joseph and Susan Sirotnik, he had been a Fairfield resident for over 60 years. Mr. Sirotnik was a retired baker for the Bamby Bakery Company in Bridgeport. He was...
Dr. Robert J. Murphy
Nov 19, 2014
Dr. Robert J. Murphy, age 82 of Huntington, beloved husband of nearly 60 years of Margaret Mary (Costello) Murphy, passed away peacefully in his home, Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Born in Bridgeport the only child of the late John and Katherine Murphy he had been a Huntington resident for over 50 years. Dr. Murphy graduated with honors from the following...
Richard H. Olson, Sr.
Nov 18, 2014
Richard H.Olson, Sr. of Greens Farms, Ct., age 78, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was born in Bronxville, NY, son of the late Anton and Elizabeth Olson on Sept. 8, 1936. Richard, retired as manager of facilities for Pepperidge Farm after working for over 35 years. He loved his home in Vermont, and traveled...
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