All Obituaries

     Mim Mastrianni, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Charolotte, N.C. She was born August 6, 1932 in Ridgefield, Ct. to the late Arturo and Josephine Allegressa. Mim is survived by her two sisters, Teresa Raymond and Dorothy Girolametti of Ridgefield. Mim met her husband, Anthony Mastrianni while both working for John Hancock Life Insurance Company. They were married in 1953, moved to Norwalk and had four children.      Mim is best...

Mary P. (Pirro) Imperato, age 95, of VA Beach, VA and formerly of Norwalk, CT. died on August 18, 2019. Mary, daughter of the late Maria Donata and Michele Pirro, was born in 1924 in Jelsi, Campobasso, Italy and moved with her family to America in 1932, passing through Ellis Island. The family settled in Norwalk, CT. In 1946, she married the late Frank S. Imperato and had two children, daughter Lucille M. Soares (Michael) and Mary Ellen Foust (J. Terrance). Mary also leaves her four...

     Paul N. Bowles, age 87 of Norwalk, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 14.  He was the devoted husband of the late Lois Robillard Bowles for 59 years, who passed away nine months ago.  Paul was born on July 23, 1932 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Walter and Alma (Casey) Bowles and has lived locally for the past 13 years.  He retired as a clerk/supervisor for Canadian Pacific Railways where he had worked for over 40 years.  Paul...

Helge Melin passed away in his home, August 8 2019 at the age of 88.  Helge was born March 7 1931 in Oslo Norway to Harald and Ella Melin.  He lived the majority of his life in Wilton CT.  Helge proudly served in the United States Army and was an airline pilot for 33 years.  He was predeceased by both his parents and his sister Bjorg Schiorn, and is survived by his two daughters Diane Melin and Nina Kalivas.   His family will receive friends...

Helga Baningoso, age 79 of East Norwalk, died peacefully surrounded by family at Bridgeport Hospital on Tuesday, August 13.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband Edward W. Baningoso, lifelong East Norwalker and founder of Ed’s Corner Service. Helga was born in Hermannsburg, Germany on September 14, 1939, the daughter of the late Gustav and Frieda Rabe.      Helga enjoyed gardening and bird watching. She was a dedicated caregiver for many friends...

Bruce McLeod Paul, a lifetime resident of Norwalk, CT, died August 1, 2019. Bruce was 67 years old and died in his home peacefully.  Bruce McLeod Paul was born January 11, 1952 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He was the son of the late Beverly McLeod Paul and Richard Rea Paul. He graduated Norwalk High School in 1970 and received B.S. in Accounting from Post University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Sacred Heart University. Bruce began his career in finance with Xerox...

Jeanette A. Mills, 86 of Norwalk, died on August 1, 2019 at Danbury Hospital. Born in Danbury, the daughter of the late Dominic and Veronica (Miss) Arena, she was the loving wife of the late Robert C. Mills, and mother of the late Lawrence Mills. She was also predeceased by two brothers Anthony and Thomas Arena. She is survived by her children Robert “K.C.” Mills of Newtown, Deborah Mills of New Canaan, Donna Mills of New Canaan, Gail Mills of Tamarac, FL. and David Mills of...

Joseph Valiante, 79, of Norwalk, died on July 31, 2019 at Cassena Care in Norwalk. Born in Jelsi, Compobasso, Italy, the only child of Pietro and Rosaria Valiante, he was the loving husband of Antonietta (Santella) Valiante for 51 years. He worked as a baker and retired from Pepperidge Farm after 25 years, and  previously had his own tailoring business. A member of St. Ann's Club, Joseph was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed gardening, and cooking. He loved his...

Betsy D. Pusey, age 80, died peacefully at Autumn Lake Healthcare on July 8, bringing relief from multiple health problems following two strokes in 2006.  Born in Detroit in 1938, daughter of David Davidson and Eleanor Struthers, Betsy was a graduate of Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin. She was the loving wife of Nathan Pusey Jr. for 58 years. In addition to her husband, survivors are daughters Heather Pusey and Suzanne Rizzotti, son in law Mike Rizzotti, and grandchildren...

Dorothy Lee Leonard, 86 of Pawling, NY and formerly of Wilton and Danbury,  lost her long, brave battle with pancreatic cancer on July 28, 2019. Born in Norwalk, the daughter of the late Charles Leo and Anna (Stewart) Leonard, she was also predeceased by her siblings Leo Leonard, Helen Van Liew, Marion Murphy, Jim Leonard and Anna Lane Arthur.  Dot's beautiful smile lit up a room. Her fun-loving spirit was infectious. She loved the water, Compo Beach, annual trips to Stew and...