All Obituaries

Walter Haecker (94) died peacefully at home on his birthday, May 28,2023. Walter was born in Heilbronn, Germany. He was the son of Anna (Kohler) Haecker and Otto Haecker. In 1949, Walter immigrated to the US at 19 years old to work in his Uncles’ bakery in Bronx, NY. He joined the US Army and fought in The Korean War. He later earned his Civil Engineering Degree from the City College of New York (CUNY) For thirty years he worked for the NYC Transit Authority and later with the NYC...

Francis “Frank” Anthony De Bartolomeo, 98, of Norwalk, beloved husband of the late of Gloria G. De Bartolomeo, died peacefully early morning on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at home with his loving daughters beside him. Born in Stamford, CT, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Verrastro) De Bartolomeo.  Frank graduated from Stamford High School in 1940 and attended Pace University in New York.  In June 1941, he joined the U.S. Army. Frank courageously served...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Edward Anthony Capece announces his passing on May 22, 2023. Ed (Eddie) will be lovingly remembered by his wife Michele (Fraine) and his children Nicholas, Matthew and Danielle.   He will also be deeply missed by his sister Mary Ann, brother Anthony, uncle John and wife Carol, sisters-in-law Renee and Carla, brother-in-law Bill, nieces and nephews – Gina, Anthony, Emily, Sally, Billy and Jack and his mother-in-law...

Laurie Burke, 83, beloved wife of Thomas Burke, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023 in Norwalk. She was born in Greenwich, CT on May 8, 1940 to the late William and Alta (Benson) Parnell.  Laurie loved her grandchildren, beagles, travelling, and motorcycles.  In addition to her husband, Laurie is survived by her two sons; Owen and Shawn O’Connor, her brother Fred Parnell, sister Alice Timmerman, nieces Tina, Mindy, Sarah and Anne-Marie, nephew, David and grandniece Juli...

Jeanne J. Speranza, wife of the late Anthony G. Speranza (“Tony”), passed away on May 18, 2023, at Norwalk Hospital at the age of 82. She was born on August 8, 1940, in Queens, NY to the late Accursio “Gus” LaRocca and Minnie (Kovitz) LaRocca. Jeanne grew up alongside her sister, Catherine “Katie” (La Rocca) Shutman, her brother, Sam “Sonny” La Rocca and her younger brother, Joseph “Joey” La Rocca. Both Katie and Joey have...

Angelina R. Esposito (Maruca) 93, born in Calabria Italy and a long time resident of Norwalk, died Friday, May 26, 2023 at home after a long illness. She’s the daughter of the late Angelo and Marianna Maruca of Calabria, Italy. She was also pre deceased by her husband of 34yrs, Giuseppe Esposito, her sisters Teresa and Aida and her brothers Giovanni, Umberto and Benito. She is survived by her brother Vittorio Maruca from Australia, her sons Giovanni Esposito and Angelo and his wife...

Amelia Josephine Festa passed on to heaven Sunday, May 21st, 2023.  Amelia is predeceased by her husband John J. Festa, or “Johnnie” as she affectionately called him. She is survived by her loving children: Carol Festa, Salvatore and Linda Festa, John and Carolyn Festa; and her grandchildren: Sarah and Joe Tracz, Ashley and Brain Gerosa, Becky and Chuck Babson, John Paul Festa, and Catherine Festa; as well as three great grandchildren Amelia, Charlie and Anthony. Born...

John Gaita Jr., 83, died on May 17, 2023 at his home in Norwalk. Born in Mt. Vernon, NY, the son of the late John and Anna Maria (LaSelva) Gaita, he was also predeceased by his two brothers-in-law, Salvatore Taliercio and Joseph DeRosa. Well known around town for his kind, compassionate nature, this special angel was a loving friend to all who knew him. As one of the original residents, he welcomed many dignitaries and celebrities to The Martin House, over the years. John was very fond of...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Christopher Edward Gordon Saxe announces his passing on April 22, 2023. An incredible human being and a man of substance, Chris will be lovingly remembered by his husband Gary M. Shelton, his daughter and son-in-law Caroline and Brook Saxe-Cobaugh and his treasured grandson Sebastian Saxe-Cobaugh. He will also be deeply missed by his sister-in-law Allison Broadhead Saxe, nephew Adam Saxe, niece Madeleine Saxe, and great niece Skyler Saxe....

Enrico Sparagna, 90, beloved husband of Rosa (Laracca) Sparagna, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 17, 2023. He was born in Minturno, Italy on July 15, 1932 to the late Mario Guiseppe and Lucia (Alicandro) Sparagna.   Enrico and Rosa immigrated to the United States in 1961, settling in Norwalk where they raised their family together.   He was a master mason in the Fairfield County area throughout his working life.  He enjoyed reading, winemaking,...