Obituaries

William Joseph Clark

William Joseph Clark

Mar 29, 2026

Loving husband and father. William (Bill) Joseph Clark, age 76, passed away on March 29th, 2026

Born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania to his parents Dorothy Nicodem and Joseph Clark. Bill served his country in the United States Air Force, after which he had a short stint in Theater, one of his greatest passions. He eventually landed in Fairfield, Connecticut where...

Anthony Joseph Tortorici

Anthony Joseph Tortorici

Mar 26, 2026

Loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Anthony Joseph Tortorici passed away on March 26, 2026, and was received into eternal life. Anthony was 83 years old and was surrounded by his loving family when he passed.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Tony built one of the most distinguished careers in the public relations industry, beginning as a young journalist working...

Kent and Pegi Bernard

Kent and Pegi Bernard

Mar 20, 2026

My parents were awesome.

Kent and Pegi Bernard were two of the most incredible people you could hope to meet. Smart, kind, generous, and witty, their love for each other was evident to all who knew them.

Sadly, their story came to a tragic conclusion following a car accident on May 29th, 2025 while they were on vacation in their home away...

Nancy M. Dolan

Nancy M. Dolan

Mar 18, 2026

Nancy Marie Dolan, 87, of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and friends. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas M. Dolan.

Born April 26, 1938, to Frederick and Florence Walsh Miller, Nancy was raised in Pelham, New York. She was a proud graduate of Manhattanville College and the middle of the three close-knit...

Clifford N. Hubbard, Jr.

Clifford N. Hubbard, Jr.

Mar 11, 2026

Clifford Norman Hubbard, Jr., a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on March 11, 2026, at Mozaic Jewish Home in Bridgeport.

His life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and passion, woven from the threads of family, career, and personal interests that defined him as a remarkable individual. Born on...

Jennifer Larson

Jennifer Larson

Mar 11, 2026

Jennifer Wayne Larson, 63, of Fairfield passed away peacefully on the afternoon of March 11, 2026, after a courageous, 34 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was the loving wife of Eric Larson, and the proud mother of Sean Larson. Jennifer was born on February 12, 1963 in Queens, NY to Ellen (De Vito) and the late Ronald Wayne.

Jennifer was...

John C. Wright

John C. Wright

Mar 3, 2026

After he enjoyed a long, fulfilling, happy life spanning close to 92 years, we mourn the passing of John (Ian) Clements Wright of Trumbull, CT, loving husband of Beverly for over sixty-eight years, and a role model for every father, colleague and friend. He is survived by his daughters Lynn Bryant (James) and Caroline Feeney (James), his son Scott Wright...

Jean Sturges

Jean Sturges

Mar 1, 2026

Jean Ames Sturges, 94, of Fairfield, Connecticut, died March 1, 2026, after nearly four years at the Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital, a mile from the home she resided in for 50 years. Jean grew up in Rhode Island and attended Wellesley College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in zoology. After college, she worked as a researcher at UConn, Harvard...

Joan Irene Jackson

Joan Irene Jackson

Feb 28, 2026

Joan Irene Jackson (aka Mimi), beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Fairfield, CT, on February 28, 2026, at the age of 89. She was surrounded by her loving family who played music, shared family memories, and funny stories of which there were many.

Joan was born on February 18, 1937, in Wallington, New Jersey, the...

Kathryn Meiman

Kathryn Meiman

Feb 27, 2026

Kathryn (Kay) Meiman née Lukens, formerly of Fairfield, CT passed away on February 27 at age 92, in Bridgeport surrounded by family and the music she loved.

Born in Philadelphia to Clyde and Kathryn Lukens as the youngest of four children, Kay received her Bachelors at Villanova, her Masters at Columbia, and taught at Univ of Texas. While in Texas she...

Christopher "CJ" Hessel

Christopher "CJ" Hessel

Feb 26, 2026

Christopher Joseph Hessel (CJ), 47, of Fairfield passed away suddenly on February 26, 2026. CJ was the loving husband of Nicole Verzaro Hessel. He was the BEST DAD EVER to daughters Harlee and Ryder. CJ was born March 18, 1978 to James and Patricia Ryan Hessel in Chicago, Illinois and was a lifelong resident of Fairfield.

A naturally gifted athlete with...

Zvenyslava Ponomarenko

Zvenyslava Ponomarenko

Feb 23, 2026

Heaven received a brilliant angel on February 23, 2026. Zvenyslava Vytanovych Ponomarenko, “Dzvinka,” entered heaven, surrounded by love, with the blessing of Christ after a lengthy illness. She was filled with love as an artist. She was an art teacher in Newark, New Jersey for over thirty years. Ballet, church choir (St. George, NYC), and nature were her inspirations. Her...

Janet Francis Filling

Janet Francis Filling

Feb 12, 2026

Janet Francis Filling, 91, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, and a devoted Westport resident of more than 50 years, passed away peacefully at her home on February 12, 2026.

Born on June 14, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York to Charles and Jenny Francis, Janet always cherished her Flag Day birthday and celebrated it happily throughout her life. She grew up...

Elaine J. Hull

Elaine J. Hull

Feb 12, 2026

Born on December 5, 1946, she left us at 10:53pm on February 12, 2026. Elaine died peacefully at her home of fifty eight years, and was surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband, Frederick Henry Hull Jr. , her two daughters, Janet Hull and Lori Reisinger, and her only grandchild, Brendon Reisinger. Also, her brother Ron Mulaire, his...

Joseph Facella

Joseph Facella

Feb 11, 2026

Joseph Facella, 70, of Fairfield passed away in his sleep on February 11, 2026. Joe was the loving husband of Casey Enright. Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 2, 1955 to the late Angelo and Veronica Stratman Facella.

Joe and his family settled in Fairfield 38 years ago where he and Casey raised their family. Joe is the proud...

Louis V. Migliaccio

Louis V. Migliaccio

Feb 11, 2026

Louis V. Migliaccio, 91 , born in Norwalk, CT to Lucy and Louis Migliaccio, passed peacefully Wednesday. A devoted and loving husband and father, Lou is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carol Migliaccio, and three children: Sandra (Roger) Boucher, Celine (Steve) Beaudry, and Edward (Kelly) Migliaccio. Lou was dearly loved by his family and many friends. Along with...

Molly Aileen Kauffman West

Molly Aileen Kauffman West

Feb 10, 2026

Molly Aileen Kauffman West, of Easton, Connecticut, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 50.

Born on August 4, 1975, in Ithaca, New York, Molly’s life was marked by excellence, leadership, and deep devotion to the people and communities she loved. She grew up in Mountaintop, PA and graduated from Crestwood High School. She then went to Cornell...

Elizabeth Sweeney Mingey

Elizabeth Sweeney Mingey

Feb 9, 2026

Elizabeth S. Mingey, 64, of Shelton, Connecticut, formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family.

Elizabeth, lovingly known as “Beth,” was the beloved daughter of the late James and Joan Homa of Fairfield, Connecticut; a caring sister to Matthew Sweeney and Karen Toms; and the devoted wife of...

Charles Francis Nolfo

Charles Francis Nolfo

Feb 9, 2026

On Monday Feb 9th, 2026 the Nolfo family of Fairfield, CT lost their anchor, their rock, their hero, Charles Francis Nolfo, who was also known as Chip, Charlie, Chuck, Dad and GP, depending on era, blood relation, and whether you met him on land or sea. He was also a sailor, celestial navigator, traveller, adventurer, ship broker, joker, and a...

Anne-Brigid (Anamae) Lucey Surber, R.N.

Anne-Brigid (Anamae) Lucey Surber, R.N.

Feb 8, 2026

Anne-Brigid (Anamae) Lucey Surber, R.N., age 89 of Trumbull, beloved wife of 65 years to the late G. Joseph Cahill Surber, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes Clark Lucey, she was named after her two grandmothers, Anne and Brigid and was known as Anne to all her friends. Anne...