All Obituaries

Lois L. Bruce of Wilton, CT, a resident since 1961, died on Aug 14, 2018 at Norwalk Hospital. She was 83 years old and the wife of her late husband, Richard L. Bruce. Mrs. Bruce was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and spent her childhood on a dairy farm. She graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and graduated from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL in 1956 with a BA degree in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and Political Science. She was employed by Harris Trust & Savings Bank...

Francis John Tatto, Sr., age 79, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at home in the presence of his loving family. Born in Norwalk, CT, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Josephine Tatto.           Frank graduated from Norwalk High School in 1956, and received a bachelors degree in accounting from the University of Bridgeport in 1960. He served as an accountant in the United States Army from 1961 - 1964. He retired as an internal...

Helen Coker, age 95 of Norwalk, passed away on Saturday morning, August 11, 2018. Born in Rhode Island, Helen moved to Connecticut as a young child, where she spent her remaining years. She worked at the Schick factory, Yale & Town in Stamford, and Trudy Toys in Norwalk. and was a loving wife to her husband Alvin "Corky" Coker, who predeceased her in 1991. She was also predeceased by her siblings; Charlie, Roger and Tony Pappas, Sally Perna and Joan Bolanis as well as her...

     Antoinette “Toni” Zezima, age 88 of Wilton and former Stamford resident, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 15.  She was the loving wife of the late Gerardo “Jerry” Zezima, Jr.  Toni was born in West Virginia on June 13, 1930, the daughter of the late Mario and Angela (Castro) Lodato.  She was a graduate of Seton Hall University and received her certificate as a physical therapist from Columbia University.  Toni...

Marion A. Babinski passed away peacfully on August 8, 2018 at Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center. The family will be doing a memorial mass for her at a future date.

It is with great sadness that the family of Marie Nordone Hennessy announces her passing after a brief illness on Thursday, August 2nd 2018 at the age of 91 years. Marie will lovingly be remembered by her five children; Bob and Mari Hennessy of Longmeadow, MA, Colleen and Jim Kochman of Cambridge, MA, Tim and Janet Hennessy of Wallingford, CT, Terry Hennessy and Tracy Parsons of Ridgefield, CT and Kathleen Hennessy of San Francisco, CA. Marie will be forever remembered by her adored 9...

Carol Pascarelli Mulhair, age 80, of Norwalk, died on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in Norwalk, the daughter of the late Carmine and Ann (Pavlik) Pascarelli, she was the companion of Lewis E. Vingo for 41 years.  Carol had retired from Union Trust Bank as head teller, and was a member of the Oak Hills Women’s Golf Association. She also enjoyed Bingo, trips to Las Vegas and computer gaming. Predeceased by her brother Robert Pascarelli, Carol is survived by Lewis,...

Rita C. Hodges has departed us to join her loved ones in eternal peace.  She passed surrounded by her devoted, loving husband Richard “Rit” of sixty-one years; her daughter Lisa Reda of Norwalk and Lisa’s husband, Lou; her daughter Jill O’Connor of Danbury; and her three beloved grandchildren, Rachel Reda, Jack O’Connor, and Elizabeth Reda. She is also survived by her son, Richard W. Hodges and his children, Ricky and Jessica Hodges.  Rita was born on...

Joan R. Lee, 87, of Norwalk, died on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at her home in the company of her loving family. Born in Newark, NJ, the daughter of George E. and Mary H. (Rehfield) Roberts, she was the wife of the late John Lee. A member of St. Matthew Church, Joan was a patriot and American history buff.  She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends, most especially, spending time with her cherished grandchildren. Joan is survived by her children; Allison (Michael...

     Eleanor A. Koenig, age 83 of Norwalk, died peacefully at the Norwalk Hospital on Tuesday, July 24.  She was the wife of the late Robert G. Koenig.  Eleanor was born in Stamford on January 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Mario and Antoinette (Pompa) Frattaroli.  She was a graduate of Stamford High School and worked for several years at Pitney Bowes and the Factory Outlet.  Eleanor was very involved with the Special Olympics, STAR and Our...