All Obituaries

     Doris P. Pollard, age 108 of Norwalk, died peacefully at Wilton Meadows on September 8, 2018.  She was the wife of the late Ernest O. Pollard.  Born in Norwalk on August 29, 1910, Doris was the daughter of the late Frederick C. and Leila (Brundage) Pennoyer and has lived locally all of her life.  She was a secretary for Save the Children for 25 years and also had worked as a dental assistant.  Doris was also very involved with the former Grace...

Anthony Michael Canto, 86 of Norwalk, died on Dec 5, 2018 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Norwalk.  Born in Norwalk, son of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Arena) Canto, he was a graduate of Fairfield Prep- Class of 1951.  A U.S. Army veteran of Korea, he was a retired instructor at General Motors Training Center. Anthony is survived by many cousins, including Michael J. Zeoli, Peter M. Zeoli, George Bruni, and Thomas McGranahan among others. His Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM...

     Patrick J. Spero, age 88 of Norwalk, died peacefully at home on Monday, December 10, after a brief illness.  He was the loving husband of Josephine Schiavone Spero for 58 years.  Patrick was born in Norwalk on September 24, 1930, the son of the late Anthony and Assunta Spero, and lived locally all his life.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War.  A member of the Teamsters Local 191, he worked for H.L. Gault in the 1960s and then...

     Jack Clinton Carter, age 77 of Norwalk, died peacefully at the Norwalk Hospital after a brief illness.  He was the beloved husband of the late Charlene K. Carter.  Jack was born on June 17, 1941 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of the late Rex and Elizabeth Carter.  He lived in Michigan all of his life until moving to Norwalk in 2016.  Jack was an iron worker, an avid fisherman and charter captain on Lake Michigan. He enjoyed bow hunting and loved...

     Angelo Calise, age 78 of Weston, died peacefully at the Norwalk Hospital on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.  He was the loving husband of Carol Goodfellow Calise.  Angelo was born on October 15, 1940 in Ischia, Italy, the son of the late Vito and Rosa Castaldi, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1953.  He was the hard working and proud owner of Sowesco Distibutors.  Angelo was a member of The Sons of Italy and was affectionately known as the “Mayor of...

Janet R. Mc Neil, 96 formerly of Norwalk, died peacefully at her home in Stratford on November 16, 2018 following a brief illness.  Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Harold D. and Bernice (Black) Rose. She was predeceased by her first husband Lt. Jacob M. Reisert, USN, and second husband Thomas J. Mc Neil, USN, as well as her daughter, Anne M. McLaughlin. A graduate of Columbia University - School of Nursing, class of 1944, she touched thousands of lives during her 50+...

Vidmantas Valiusaitis, 78, of Norwalk and formerly of Sun City Center, FL. died on November 23, 2018 at CT Hospice in Branford. Born in Kaunas, Lithuania, the son of the late Juozas and Janina Valiusaitis, he was also predeceased by his son, Vytas Matthew Valiusaitis. He was retired as an accountant after 30 years at Pepperidge Farm. Known as "Vid" and "Fats" to his friends, he was an avid golfer and connoisseur of good food. He greatly enjoyed sitting by the...

Lois M. Bowles, 87, of Norwalk, died on Monday, Nov 19, 2018 at home. Born in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Louis and Susan (Diguer) Robillard,  she was the wife of Paul N. Bowles for 59 years. Lois was devoted family woman.   In addition to her husband Paul, she is survived by her daughter, Susan (Victor) Porcheddu  and 2 Grandchildren  Michelle C. and Eric Porcheddu. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday, Nov 26, at St. Matthew...

Mary C. Rueda, 90 of Norwalk CT, passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Medical Center on Friday, November 16, 2018. Mary was the loving wife of the late John P. Rueda. She was born on March 30th, 1928 in NYC, the daughter of the late Manuel and Delfina Sanchez. She is survived by her three children, Robert M. Rueda, Diana M. Rueda and Janet M. Fairchild and her husband David as well as two cherished grandchildren, Daniel and Thomas Fairchild.  She also leaves behind her all day...

Helen Ryan Cusick, 92, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 21, 2018, at the Carolton Nursing Home. She was born to Katherine and Stephen Ryan of Brookline, MA, on February 13, 1926, along with her beloved brothers Edward and Donald. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1943 and Fischer Junior College in 1945. Helen married the late Robert J. Cusick, also from Brookline, MA, in 1951. Most of their married life was lived in Norwalk, CT, where they...