All Obituaries

Earl A. Willmott, Sr., of Danbury, CT, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born in Norwalk to the late Frank and Jeannette (Johnson) Willmott, and was also predeceased by his son Gregory, brother Norman and sisters Dorothy Creamer and Florence Usher. He was a bright spark in this world and will be missed by many.  The family is deeply saddened by his death.  Earl was a Korean War veteran having served for the U.S. military.  He was a retired Fire Lieutenant with...

Georgia Raftis Kassimis, age 78, of Norwalk, died peacefully with her two sons by her side at Norwalk Hospital on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  She was the loving wife of her late husband James Aristotle Kassimis for 60 years.  Georgia was born on January 3, 1944 in Tragano, Patras, Greece, the daughter of the late Dionisios and Mary Raftis and came to America at the age of 5.  She worked for many years as a waitress at the Family Diner in Norwalk where she served everyone...

     William K. “Bill” Malkin, Jr., age 81 of Newtown, died peacefully at his home on January 11, 2022.  He was the husband of Marianne Hartigan Malkin for 25 years.  Born in Norwalk on February 14, 1940, he was the son of the late William “Kirt” Malkin, Sr. and the late Sylvia D’Orio Malkin.  Bill served in the U.S. Navy during peacetime and worked for Dupont as a tool and die maker.  Bill loved fishing and boating, NASCAR and...

Upper Arlington, OH – Hubert Edward Spires, 96, formerly of 6 Toilsome Ave., Norwalk, CT, died peacefully at his Upper Arlington, OH home on Monday, January 10, 2022. Born in Lancaster, OH on November 8, 1925; he was the son of the late Hubert and Irene (Schmelzer) Spires. Ed was preceded in death by his cherished husband, David Arlen Rosenberg, with whom he enjoyed 64 magnificent years, including 15 years of marriage. He is survived by an abundance of loving friends, nieces,...

 Dorothy M. Pramer, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022, at her home in Norwalk with the support and prayers from her family and friends. Dorothy was Born in Norwalk on April 4, 1931, to the late Joseph and Julia (Gajdosik) Pramer. She was sister to the late Joseph (Skip) Pramer. She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1949 and Teachers College of Connecticut in 1953. In 1966 she received her master’s at Fairfield University. Dorothy taught at Brookside Elementary...

Elizabeth (Betsy) Mary Bestercy, 58, of Norwalk, entered eternal life on January 8, 2022 at Norwalk Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Greenwich, daughter of John J. and the late Mary Theresa (Ryan) Devine, she was the loving wife of Roy J. Bestercy for 32 years. She worked as a bookkeeper for McKenna & Sachs in Darien for nearly 20 years. Betsy was a loving and caring person always ready to help wherever needed.  She had a zest for life and had a vivacious personality....

BettyJane Gleason, age 94, of Norwalk, died peacefully on January 4, 2022 in Barrington, IL. She was the loving wife for 56 years of the late William T. “Bill” Gleason. BettyJane was born in Weston on August 13, 1927, daughter of the late Charles W. and Barbara (Burr) Newell. BettyJane worked for Yankee Metal for over 40 years, retiring as a payroll supervisor. She was an active member of St. Matthew and St. Mary’s Parishes, she enjoyed Senior swim at the Wilton YMCA, and...

Carmem Faria, 89, of Norwalk died on January 2, 2022 at her home in Norwalk. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, she was the daughter of Agenor and Maria (Aguiar) Faria, and had worked as a successful seamstress. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, jewelry, having a good laugh and spending time with her loved ones. Carmem was a woman with glamour and a free spirit. Her parents She is survived by her loving daughter, Carla Araujo and husband Sanzio of Norwalk, grandchildren: Emily, Victor...

Born March 23,1947 Passed January 1, 2022 Patricia “ Patty” Arena , 72 of Norwalk, beloved Partner of the late John Daly, died peacefully at home surrounded by her nieces Deborah and Gail Mills and her caretaker for many years Georgia Pennet. She is the daughter of the late Dominick and Veronica(Miss) Arena and also predeceased by her sister Jeannette Mills and brothers Anthony and Thomas Arena. Patty, gave of her time by helping out at St.Mary’s church in Norwalk...

     Vincent Torcasio, age 77 of Milford, died suddenly at Milford Hospital on December 31, 2021.  Born in Nicastro, Italy on March 1, 1944, he was the son of the late Antonio and Pasqualina Torcasio.  Vincent attended Norwalk schools and was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Army.  He worked at Pepperidge Farms and more recently was a cook at Sbarro Pizza.      Vincent is survived by His son Albert Torcasio, daughter...