All Obituaries

Victoria Bosco Zlock, 82, of Norwalk, died on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in the Bronx, NY, the daughter of Benedetto and Rosina Bosco, she was the wife of the late John Zlock, and retired as a customer service supervisor from Yankee Gas. She loved to travel and was a member of the Women's Board at Norwalk Hospital and volunteer at Treasure House, she was also a member of St. Ann’s Club, the St. Matthew Church Choir, the Sons of Italy and a member of the Lifetime...

Eugene J. Callahan, Sr. died on May 29, 2020 at the age of 88. Gene passed away peacefully at his home in Silvermine with his family at his side. The tenacious spirit he displayed all his life never flagged as he fought the vicissitudes of aging. Through his final days with us, he maintained the sharp mind and dry wit for which he was so well known in the courtroom and on the athletic field.  Gene’s wife, Patricia Deegan Callahan, originally from the Bronx, but living in Darien...

John Stephen Kubarych, age 87 of Norwalk, died peacefully at the Norwalk Hospital on Thursday, May 28, 2020.  He was the husband for 60 years of Ida Cocchia Kubarych.  John was born in Stamford on April 6, 1933, the son of the late Stephen and Anastasia Kubarych.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was retired as assistant plant manager for Clairol.  In addition to his wife Ida, John is survived by his sons John Kubarych and Jeffrey Kubarych, and...

Chris Arnette passed away suddenly in the early morning of May 28th 2020 at Norwalk Hospital. Chris was the beloved Mama to her children, Tina Arnette Florek and Larry Arnette Jr, the BEST mother in law to their spouses, Rob and Erin, and the role she loved the most, Grandmother to Paige, Mason, Tripp and Mark. She is survived by her partner, Ken Block, sister, Susan Nemec and brothers, Johnny and Tommy Stabell. And, adored by her brother and...

Judi R. Abbott, 58 of Norwalk passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.  She was born in Bronx, N.Y. on February 6, 1962 to the late Charles and Carmen (Avery) Abbott.  She attended The Ursaline School in New Rochelle, NY and Brian McMahon High School in Norwalk, CT.  For college she ventured out and went to American University in Washington, D.C. where she majored in Marketing and Communications.  Judi loved to laugh, loved a good joke and harmless pranks.  The term...

Albert Fontaine was born on July 14, 1931 in Lyndonville, Vermont, the son of the late Ore and Helenda Fontaine of Norwalk. He attended elementary school at St. Joseph’s School, Norwalk (Class of 1945), and was a member of the Norwalk High School Class of 1949.             He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1951 and served aboard the USS C.P. Cecil DDR 835 during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in...

Isabelle "Izzy” DaSilva,  96, longtime Norwalk resident, died on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the Carolton in Fairfield. Born in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of Jack and Sofia (Sousa) Oliveira, she was the wife of the late Jack Da Silva. She was predeceased by her son Robert Silva and her three siblings; Charles Mascarenhas, Eliza Hauser and Laura Ralston. Isabelle worked as a nursey school aide, and enjoyed cooking and baking for everyone. She could also be found immersed in her...

Doris Hendrick Smith, life-long resident of Norwalk, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 15, 2020. She was 93 years old. Born in Norwalk on December 8, 1926, Doris graduated Norwalk High School, Class of ‘43, and continued her education at the Connecticut State Teacher’s College, from which she graduated in 1948 with a degree in education. She was hired by the City of Norwalk as an elementary school teacher, a position she held for almost 30 years, eventually retiring in...

Helen J. Shaughnessy 90, of Wilton, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Wilton Meadows of natural causes. Born in Westport, CT she was the daughter of John J. and Ethel E. (Bergman) Shaughnessy. Helen was predeceased by her sisters Shirley(Shaughnessy) Hector and Jean (Shaughnessy) Cahill, as well as, her brother Ed Shaughnessy. She is survived by her devoted brother John “Jack” Shaughnessy and his wife Eileen. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graduate of...

Ceil Derman Scarpello, 86, died on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Arden House in Hamden. Born in NYC, the daughter of the late Harry and Paula (Lebelsky) Derman, she was the wife of the late Frank Scarpello Sr.  She was also predeceased by her brothers Marty and Harvey.  Ceil had worked in retail sales and bookkeeping, but filled her free time with crochet projects and her love of dogs, especially Mia, her Teacup Yorkshire Terrier.  She is survived by her children; Lori (Larry)...

                                           Dr. Gregory A. Amendola of Wilton, CT died Wed May 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with Covid-19.   Born March 25, 1931 in New York City, Dr. Amendola was the beloved husband of Lidia Amendola and son of the late Anthony and Anna Amendola...

Maureen R. Avery, 86, departed the world on May 4, 2020, with family at her side. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 14, 1934, the daughter of the late William F. Regan, Jr. and Anne Dannahe Regan.  A graduate of Nazareth College with a BS in Nursing, she later received her Masters of Science and her Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut.   When she moved to Norwalk, CT in 1963, she took her nursing career to the next level and began a long career of teaching pediatric...

John Leland Swindler, aged 69, of Norwalk, CT, died Monday, May 4th at Norwalk Hospital from complications of Covid-19.   John had also battled Parkinson’s Disease for 32 years. John was the son of the late Maj. Leland M. Swindler, USMC, who died in 1993, and Helen Cunningham Swindler, who passed in 2018 at the age of 95 in Norwalk. Born on December 4, 1950 in Norfolk, VA, John grew up moving to 12 different homes through high school, as military families often...

Beatrice T. (Diotte) DeMio, age 92, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 2, 2020.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Chester, their beloved son, Chester, Jr.  She was born in Manchester, VT, to the late Hormidas and Lena Diotte who moved many times and ended up in Georgetown, CT.  She had two brothers, David and his wife, Ruth, both deceased with a son (deceased) and daughter and their children and Francis and his wife Betty, with...

It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of George “Flash” Engel, 92 of Norwalk. He died on April 26, 2020 of complications of the COVID-19 virus. He was born in Bronx, NY and was the son of Fred and Mary Hartery Engel. Flash enlisted in the Army during the Korean Conflict and served from March 1951 to March 1953. During his time in the Army he served in the transportation and explosive divisions. After serving the Army he started his career as a truck driver for...

Helen M. Smith, 96, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on 4/30/20 after a brief illness. Helen was born May 10, 1923 in Greenfield Center, NY to parents Enofia and Dominik Vermes. She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1940. She married Thomas M. Smith, of Norwalk. Sadly, he predeceased her in August 1963. Helen is survived by her son James P. Smith of Cortez CO, his wife Melitta Cutright Smith and her granddaughter, Elisabeth Mapula, husband Justin, and great-granddaughter Lyla, due to...

Joyce Helene Lewis Fischman, born in Brooklyn, NY on December 30th 1928 to Ethel and Moses Lewis, passed away at BrightView Senior Assistance and Memory Care in Norwalk on April 30th, 2020. Joyce received her Bachelor of Arts in Art and General Studies at Brooklyn College and received her Master of Arts Degree from New York University in 1950. She moved to Norwalk following her marriage to the late Sid Fischman and was a traveling art teacher in the Norwalk Public School system from...

Rita T. Robidoux, 91, a lifetime resident of Norwalk passed away on Thursday April, 30, 2020, due to complications related to COVID-19, at Autumn Lake Healthcare of Norwalk.  Rita was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Veno Robidoux of Norwalk. Rita was predeceased by her brother Joseph T. and his wife Joan Guiles Robidoux. Rita had a long career with Southern New England Telephone, which later became part of AT&T, holding many positions including management level...

  Rosalie M. Iannaccone, 81, formerly of Norwalk, died on April 24, 2020 at Village Green of Bristol, after a long illness.  Born in Norwalk, she was the daughter of the late Constantino and Michelina (Lopriore) Iannaccone. Rosalie worked in the accounting dept. for JM Layton Co., and enjoyed singing in various church choirs over the years.  She is survived by her brother Ronald Iannaccone, and his wife Marilyn, of Roswell, GA, her niece and God-daughter, Laura Iannaccone as...

Sandra Mae Porter, 73, of Norwalk, died on April 28, 2020 at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Home in Stratford after a long battle with illness, along with complications from Covid-19.  Born in Norwalk, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph Szabo and Doris (Keeler) Szabo, Sandra was predeceased by her husband Richard Porter.  A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she excelled at camping (really was “glamping”), playing Bingo, and making others laugh while still...

Jeffrey H. King, 61, of Westport, CT died at home with his loving family around him on April 25, 2020 of metastatic cancer. He was born in Norwalk, CT on October 11, 1958 to the late Joseph H. King III and Elaine “Pat” King.   Those in Jeffrey's life never had a dull moment. From a very young age until the day he died, he left his mark on everyone who knew him. He is remembered for his humor, big heart, and caring nature. Jeffrey had the ability to make everyone feel...

Margaret Ann D’Amato Anastasia, 96 was born in Norwalk, CT on April 3, 1924 to the late Carmine (“Charlie the Barber”) and Mary D’Amato.  She entered Heaven on April 25, 2020 after a long and meaningful life. Margie was a lifelong resident of Norwalk, except for the years of her marriage to Patrick Anastasia when she lived in Westport.  She worked very hard over the years and dedicated herself to supporting and raising her four children. Margie was gifted...

Charles Arthur Batterson, Jr., 89, passed away on April 23, 2020.  He was born on July 2, 1930 in Stamford, CT to the late Charles Arthur Batterson, Sr. and Isabelle Burns Batterson. He graduated in 1948 from Stamford High School.  Charlie joined the Army and was in the Korean War, where he was trained as a Medic and received two Bronze Stars, National Defense Service medal, and United Nations Service medal.    Charlie was a licensed Plumber.  He started his own...

Stephen Grubiak, 67, of Norwalk, died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Norwalk Hospital. Born on May 25, 1952. Stephen was a triplet, losing one sibling at birth. His was raised with his brother Michael. He graduated from Port Chester High School in 1972. Stephen became associated with STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way…and in 1988 moved into Norwest Apartments where he was supported by STAR and enjoyed his roommates.   Stephen was hard worker who held several jobs throughout his life. He...

     Mark R. Suda, Sr., age 69 of Norwalk, died peacefully at the Norwalk Hospital on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  He was the loving husband of Patricia “Patti” Rogers Suda for 49 years.  Mark was born in Norwalk on November 18, 1950, the son of the late Frank and Ethel “Etta” Suda. He was raised in Westport and was a graduate of Staples High School. Mark had been the service manager at Norwest Marine in Norwalk for 32 years and also helped coach...

Jeanette (Cooley) Buchholz, 88, of Norwalk, died on April 20, 2020 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Norwalk. Born in Norwalk, the daughter of the late John and Grace (Muttart) Cooley, she was the devoted wife of the late Otto Buchholz. She attended Norwalk schools, and worked at Hyperion Press as a publishing manager for 20 years.  She is survived by her son John O. Buchholz of Iowa, and daughter Jeanine L. Howard of Norwalk, as well as six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She...

Margaret V. Melega, 83, died on April 20, 2020 at Bishop Wicke Health Center in Shelton, CT.  Born in Mosonmagyaróvár Hungary, the daughter of the late Gyula and Elizabeth (Lakatos) Vadasz, she left to start a better life.  Margaret met her late husband, Charles Melega, while escaping communist controlled Hungary.  With amazing talent and a passion for art in sketching and painting in watercolors, she owned a successful interior design/upholstery...

Rose Ginter, age 96, daughter of Frank and Rafaela Mancuso, was born April 9, 1924 in Bridgeport, CT.  She resided in Stamford, Ct most of her life and moved to Norwalk and Milford later. She  loved to knit, crochet and do crafts.  Her joy was sharing times with her grandchildren and later, coffee at Dutchess and Dunkin donuts with friends.  She was a great cook, devoted wife, mother, aunt, sister and...

Antonia Giglio, 85, of Norwalk, died on April 19, 2020 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in Sicily, Italy, the daughter of the late MarcAntonio and Concetta (D'Angelo) Artese, she was predeceased by her husband Giacomo Giglio as well as her parents, and siblings; Teresa, Maria, Agostino, Antonino, Giuseppe, Francesco and Carmelo Artese.  A devoted wife and mother, she excelled at sewing, cooking, and making homemade sauce.  Survivors include her son Salvatore Giglio and his wife...

Margaret W. (Ockenden) Meno, age 89, a long-time resident of Wilton, CT passed away peacefully on Friday April 17 at the Ambassador of Scarsdale assisted living in Westchester, New York.  Born in London, England on March 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Cyril V. and Winifred E. (Elliott) Ockenden.  Margaret enjoyed physical activity and being outdoors, a love that she shared with her family.  She received her diploma from the Chelsea College of Physical Education,...

John F. Piro, M.D., loving father, grandfather, son, partner, cousin, uncle, physician and friend to many, peacefully entered into eternal life early morning April 17, 2020 at Norwalk Hospital, where he also served his entire life career as a General Surgeon and, at one point, as Chief of Surgery. He was born in Norwalk, CT, at 4 Gregory Blvd. on October 5, 1930 to Frank and Mary Piro, whom he absolutely adored and took much pride in as their devoted son.   “Doc” Piro, as...

     Mary Lucy Galasso, age 97 of Norwalk, died peacefully at Wilton Meadows on Friday, April 10, 2020.  She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Galasso.  Mary was born in Norwalk on February 4, 1923, the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Anna Schiano.  She is survived by her son Vincent Galasso and his wife Sandra, daughter-in-law Patricia Galasso, 3 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband...

Paul E. Sibiskie, 87, of Norwalk died on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in Westport, the son of Adam and Marcella (Zababa) Sibiskie, he was the beloved husband of Carol (Monsport) Sibiskie for 62 years. Paul attended Norwalk schools, graduating in 1951. He served in the US Army, and worked for Perkin-Elmer Corp for 42 years, retiring as an optical engineer.  He was an avid golfer, an antique car enthusiast and enjoyed working on genealogy. He also volunteered with St....

Rigoberto “Rigo” Serrano, age 62, passed away peacefully at Norwalk Hospital on Friday, April 10, 2020 after a long illness. Rigo was born on October 21, 1957 in Barceloneta, PR to the late Heriberto and Carmen Serrano. He moved with his family to Norwalk, CT at the age of two, and graduated from Brien McMahon High School, where he was very active in sports playing baseball, basketball, and wrestling. After his graduation he completed...

Bertha (Betty) Kestenbaum, 94, passed peacefully into God’s loving arms on April 9, 2020.  Betty was born in Norwalk on August 22, 1925 to Lillian and Robert Kortge. She was the wife of the late Thomas Kestenbaum.  She is survived by her beloved daughters Eileen Ciarletto and her husband Jack (of Fairfield) and Linda Prastine and her husband Robert (of Norwalk).  She is survived by her cherished grandchildren Erin Lampron, Stephanie Moore, Kristen and Matthew...

   Lorraine H. Ferrente, age 73 of Danbury, died peacefully at Danbury Hospital on April 7, 2020.  She was born in Norwalk on May 4, 1946, the daughter of the late Alfred M. and Margaret (Pace) Ferrente.  Lorraine is survived by her loving sister Judi A. Ferrente and was predeceased by her sister Carla Ferrente.  Private graveside services were held for Lorraine at St. John Cemetery where she was laid to rest with her family.  Due to the Covid-19 health crisis,...

Joan Marie (Wasko) Porter, 84, of Fairfield, passed away April 5, 2020 at The Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital after a lengthy illness. Joan leaves her loving husband of 37 years, James “Jim” Porter and their cat Susie; her son, Olu Terebo and his wife Rachel Chasse-Terebo of North Windham; and is predeceased by her three sisters Barbara Wasko, Helen “Cookie” Wasko and Judy Derby. She also leaves three nieces and nephews. She was born December 16, 1935...

Frederick “Fred” Zubrinsky, age 85, passed away peacefully at Norwalk Hospital on Saturday, April 4th.  Born in Bronx, NY on June 25, 1934, Fred was the son of the late Lester and Alice Zubrinsky.  Fred married the love of his life, Marjorie (Satin) Zubrinsky, in 1959 and they spent 60 wonderful years together, raising their two sons and watching their four beautiful granddaughters grow.  Fred served his country in the U.S. Army and then owned an...

Josephine “Jo” Cunningham, beloved wife of Reginald “Reggie” Cunningham, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 3rd. Jo was born on August 23, 1936 to Angela and Mario Lodato and raised in Smithers, West Virginia until she moved with her family to Stamford, Connecticut in 1952. Jo is one of ten siblings: Philip, Ross, Rose, Mary, Pauline, Antoinette, Angelina, John, and Mario. She also has seven sisters and brothers in law: Arthur, Gerard,...

 Dorothy Puglia, beloved wife of Joseph Puglia, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3rd 2020. Dorothy was born on October 12, 1951 to Colette and Ralph DePalo and raised in Mount Vernon, New York until she moved to Greenwich, Connecticut with her husband Joseph in 1976. Dorothy lovingly raised her only daughter, Joann Puglia. She has one sister, Phyllis Sprinkle and four sisters in law, Maria, Nancy, Dora, and Anna. Dorothy was a devoted member of St. Philip parish in Norwalk,...

Joseph Sedgwick Hawley, 67, husband of Susan Anderson Hawley, of Norwalk, CT passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Norwalk Hospital due to COVID-19. Born January 15, 1953, in Rockville Center, New York, he was the son of the late Rollin James Hawley and Janice Hawley-Kopf. Joe grew up in Great Neck, NY, and received his bachelor’s degree from CUNY at Queens. He also attended Adelphi University where he met the love of his life, Susan. His entrepreneurial spirit carried him...

Richard Clark Carpenter was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, as well as an acclaimed railroad cartographer and the longtime executive director of the Southwestern Regional Planning Agency. He died peacefully Tuesday at his home in East Norwalk, after a brief illness. He was 86. Mr. Carpenter built his life around the basic missions that people should work to make the world better for all, especially the poorest among us, and that simple beauty – whether in the form of an...

     William Jeffrey Allen, age 55 of Bridgeport and former longtime Norwalk resident, died peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness on Friday, March 27.  Bill was born in Norwalk on February 8, 1965, the son of William Donald and Marie Helen (Hornyak) Allen and brother of Terese “Terrie” Allen.  He went to Central Catholic and Brien McMahon High Schools and worked for many years in the construction business.  He also served his country in the...

A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, Jenna Marie Farmer passed away peacefully, at 28, on March 24, 2020. Born on January 18, 1992 to Edward and Barbara Farmer, Jenna grew up in Danbury, CT where she attended Great Plain Elementary School and then proudly graduated from Naugatuck High School. Despite living with the hardships of Prader-Willi syndrome, Jenna consistently fought to live a fulfilling and independent life. From a young age, she defied the odds of her...

Alice Patricia (Pat) Sheridan (nee Cronin), of Norwalk CT, passed away suddenly on March 24th 2020 at age 86. She is survived by her loving husband, John P. (Jack) Sheridan. Her sister Ruth Anne Thompson (nee Cronin), her brother John Joseph Cronin, and her many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alice Ursula Cronin (nee Oertle) and John Joseph Cronin, and her brother Robert Gerald Cronin. Pat attended St. Francis of Rome School in the Wakefield Section of the...

Margaret “Peggy” Pace, 89, cherished wife, mom, grandma and Gigi passed away peacefully on March 21, 2020 and is now reunited with her beloved husband Carl. Peggy was born and raised in Shelton, CT on July 21, 1930, the daughter of Lester and Katherine (Kennelly) Wheeler. For most of her adult life she resided in Norwalk, where she and Carl raised their children and enjoyed family life. She was employed as a bookkeeper with various local companies. Peggy is survived by her...

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     Catherine G. Petrini, age 91 of Norwalk, died peacefully at her home on March 19, 2020.  She was the loving wife of the late Fred E. Petrini.  Catherine was born in Norwalk on May 18, 1928, the daughter of the late Giro and Elsie (Lombardi) Gaeta and has lived here all of her life.  She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved being with and caring for her family.      Catherine is survived by her sons Frederick Petrini and...

Joseph Edward Esposito, age 64, died on Thursday, March 19th at his home in Norwalk.  Joe was born  on May 24, 1955, the son of the late Anthony Sr and  Veronica R. (Yuhasz) Esposito of Norwalk.  He is pre-deceased by two siblings, Anthony N. Esposito and Veronica E. Ayres both of Norwalk. Joe attended Norwalk Public Schools and worked as an auto mechanic/attended at Matarese Service Station for many years.  He also worked for his late brother Anthony at South Sea...

     Therese L. Troilo, (nee Balutowski) of Stamford, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  She was the loving wife of Nicholas P. Troilo whom she married on November 13, 1965.  Terry was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 18, 1942. She graduated from Manhattan’s St. Michael’s Academy in 1960, and Holy Family University in Philadelphia in 1964 with a BS in Economics.  Terry worked for several years in the finance and banking...