Political leader, wife, mother, sister, aunt and beloved friend to so many, Marie Iassogna Scinto passed away on October 14, 2014 in her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

A lifelong Bridgeport resident, Marie attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and graduated from Harding High School in 1948. She was a valued employee at H.L. Greens Department Store and was quite the fashion aficionado. She later married Donald R. Scinto in 1954 and recently celebrated 60 years together on October 9, 2014.

Marie was a tremendous leader in many circles. In the 1950s, she began a fund raising woman’s club called the Ladies of Goodness — “L.O.Gs,” spearheading a variety of fashion shows. Marie was also a very involved parent, becoming a Girl Scout leader and an active member of the St. Stephen’s PTA of Trumbull/Monroe, birthing the Festival of Tables fundraisers. She was also a substitute teacher for St. Thomas School in Fairfield and St. Andrew’s School in Bridgeport and had an illustrious career in politics, becoming the first female town chairperson for the Republican Party in Bridgeport. Lennie Grimaldi, author and radio personality, wrote about her in his book, Only in Bridgeport — an illustrated history of the Park City. Inside the cover he inscribed, “Dear Marie, You’re not only a history-making politician, but a breath of fresh air in the long-winded political world.”

She was also a familiar face to Stratford residents, working at People’s Savings Bank for a number of years and then went on to become the Bridgeport Registrar of Voters in the 1970s.

Marie was loved and admired by many people throughout her life. She had a loving and giving spirit, generous with her affection towards her family and others. She adored a good shopping spree, received great pleasure creating meals and desserts, and entertaining her family and friends. She lavished love on the family’s Maltese, Julius, found in many of the family photos with her.

She will be painfully missed by her husband, Donald, daughter Donelle and husband Michael Toner of Shelton. She leaves behind her beloved brother, Peter Iassogna of Oxford, nieces Debra Iassogna of Oxford and companion Ben Neal, and Susan Scinto-McEwan of Trumbull and husband Robert, nephews John Scinto of Trumbull and Bobby Scinto and wife Erin of Shelton, along with grand-nephew Jimmy McEwan and grand-niece, Katie McEwan of Trumbull, God-daughter Lizabeth Sullivan Powers of New Hampshire, God-son Gregory Hugh Marshall of Bridgeport, and many dear and close friends.

She leaves behind a legacy of impressive accomplishments, leadership and love.

The family wishes to acknowledge Philomena Gidi from the Danbury Nurses Registry, for her outstanding 24 hr/day dedication, affection and utmost professional care, to Vitas Hospice for their tremendous support and assistance, and Dr. Leon Rapko of Shelton, for his exceptional medical attention and daily phone communication.

A Mass of the Christian faith will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at St. Andrew’s Parish, 435 Anton St. in Bridgeport. Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull, Ct. will be her final place of rest. Inurnment to follow for close family and friends.

Donations can be made to the Diabetes Association in memory of Marie I. Scinto.

Online condolences may be made to www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com.

Chris Bargas, age 94, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 19, 2014, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 76 years of Rose (Cordone) Bargas.

Chris was born in Lowell, Mass. on December 22, 1919, son of the late Athanasios and Lemonia (Kiourkas) Bargas, and three years later he returned with his mother and brother to their native Greece where he spent his formative years.

Chris came back to Bridgeport in 1929, where he left school to work during the great depression. He married Rose and as a young adult worked as a hammer operator for Heppenstall Steel in Bridgeport before he enlisted in the US Navy and served in WWII. Chris served with distinction as a 40mm anti-aircraft gunner on the Aircraft Carrier USS Franklin in the South Pacific. He returned with honor in 1945 with 7 battle stars and a purple heart.

Upon his return he opened Midway Luncheonette with his wife in Bridgeport. In 1954 he opened Capitol Realty Co. and worked as a real estate broker. He began a construction and development company that grew beyond Fairfield county to include New Haven county, Broward and Palm Beach counties, Florida, and real estate holdings in Puerto Rico. He was an original investor in the Claridge Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, and the producer of the 1961 feature film, Antigone.

Over the years, Chris developed miles of roads, thousands of homes and condominiums, as well as building three golf courses, including Hillandale Country Club in Trumbull, Oronoque Village in Stratford, and Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe. He loved the creative process of developing land from scratch, and working with everyone involved to realize his vision.

He was also a devoted family man who loved to spend time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and close friends.

He is the beloved father of Thomas Bargas and his wife Pamela George and James Bargas and his wife Gertrud Leuwer. He is the cherished grandfather of Lisa Bargas, Jamie Bargas, and Jill Bargas-Gold and her husband Bruce, Chris B. Bargas and his wife Jennifer Condren, Stephanie Bargas, and Elke Bargas, and great-grandfather of Jack and William Fitzmaurice, Eleni Alexandra Gold, Amelia Rose and James William Bargas. He also leaves a sister-in-law, Antoinette Caselli, several nieces and nephews, and his closest of friends, James Cormier.

Chris was predeceased by his brother John Bargas.

Friends may greet the family at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM. On Thursday, friends are invited directly to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport for a Funeral Mass at 10:30 PM. Burial will follow at Nichols Farm Burial Ground in Trumbull.

Memorial contributions can be made to Folds of Honor, 5800 N. Patriot Drive, Owasso, OK 74055 or through the funeral director.

Offer condolences online at www.riverviewfh.com.

Eleanor Ferrusi Bowden, age 86, of Monroe, beloved wife of the late Edmund W. Bowden, beloved Mother and Grandmother, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Bridgeport on June 8, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Frances Matera Ferrusi and was a lifelong area resident.

Before her retirement, Mrs. Bowden was an administrative assistant with the City of Bridgeport Housing Code Department for 24 years.

Survivors include three children, Mary Beth Bombardieri and her husband Richard of Murrells Inlet, SC, Christopher Bowden and his wife Nancy of Trumbull, and Donna Bowden of Newtown, six grandchildren, Brendan Shanley (wife Jennia), Matthew, Joy and Beau Bowden, Patrick and Emma Herring as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, Dominic Ferrusi and two sisters, Jeen Ferrusi and Anna Mae Sciarappa. The family would like to thank Eleanor’s loving caregivers, Denise Buckley, Maria Adams and Kayla Buckley and the staff at Masonic Care Hospice.

Friends are invited to meet directly in St. Stephen’s Church, 6948 Main St., Trumbull on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Newtown. Family and friends may call on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull.

Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For more information or to leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.

Lillian Knecht Townsend, age 91, of Trumbull, passed away October 15, 2014 in Maefair Health Care Center.

Mrs. Townsend was born in Bridgeport to the late Alwin and Katherine Knecht.

She was a member of the Trumbull Grange and the Order of Eastern Star.

She was predeceased by her husband Richard Townsend; five brothers and one sister.

Survivors include her three children William Kern and his wife Ruth Lenhard of Monroe,CT, Gary Kern and his wife Olivia of Wallingford, CT and Kevin Kern and his wife Kathleen of Eugene, OR; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were private.

Arrangements in care of the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home 399 White Plains Rd. Trumbull.

To leave an online condolence please visit www.mullinsfh.com.

Charlotte Marie Urbon

Charlotte Marie Urbon passed away on October 19, 2014 at age 88.

Charlotte was born to Mary and Eugene Flick in Rochester NY where she lived through childhood and early adulthood.

Charlotte was educated at Nazareth Academy and College. She married William G. Urbon (Bill) and together they raised 3 children.

Charlotte and her family moved from Rochester to Schenectady and Syracuse NY, Lousiville Ky, Orchard Park and Pittsford, NY, finally landing in Trumbull, CT.

Charlotte was an avid golfer, and belonged to the Patterson Club for 34 years. There she made many good friends, shot a hole in one, and garnered many golf trophies and prizes. Charlotte was also a member of St. Theresa’s Parish.

Charlotte loved wildlife and animals of all kinds. She loved to listen to music, and could sing like an angel. She liked to putter in her garden, to be closer to nature and to enjoy the outdoors. She loved watching sports, particularly football and the Lady Huskies basketball. When her children were young, she did not miss a football, basketball game, or a swim meet.

Charlotte is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bill, of Trumbull CT, and children Larry, of Fairfield CT, Bill Jr (Lee) of Lincolnshire IL, and Karen Thomas (Chuck), of Phoenixville, PA. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Ryan and Allison.

She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

Services are scheduled for the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT, 06611 on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Visitation with the family will begin at 10AM followed by a service at 11AM.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Wildlife in Crisis, PO Box 1246, Weston, CT 06883.

Natalie B. Walkley, age 94, of Milford, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

Born on December 13, 1919 in Bloomfield, NJ, the youngest of 12 children of the late Thomas and Catherine Brennan, Natalie was raised by her aunt and uncle, the late Marie and John Monahan in Bridgeport, CT.

She was a graduate of Central High School and Katherine Gibbs College, after which she was employed by the Southern New England Telephone Company until she married the love of her life, Donald Walkley, whom she met during World War II while corresponding with him during his service overseas with the Marine Corps.

Natalie was a long-time member of St. Mary Church in Milford, and was actively involved in their Ladies’ Guild and the school PTA for many years. She was an avid fan of the UConn women’s basketball team.

In addition to her devoted husband Donald of nearly 68 years, Natalie is survived by four sons, Donald (Michele) Walkley of Jupiter, FL, David (Clare) Walkley of Manhattan Beach, CA, John (Nancy) Walkley of Trumbull, Timothy (Susan) Walkley of Milford, and one daughter Ann (Paul) Rockwell of Milford, 11 grandchildren Kelly (Daniel) Chesson, Kristen (Frank) Terry, Katie Walkley, Shawn (Amanda) Walkley, Andrew Walkley, Timothy (Melissa) Walkley, Alison Walkley, Emily Walkley, Benjamin Walkley, Kevin Rockwell, and Brian Rockwell, nine great-grandchildren, Ava, Mackenzie, Molly, Niamh, Jacob, Lynnie, Nico, Tyler and Charlotte, a sister-in-law Angela Brennan, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her two sisters Margaret and Marian, her nine brothers Cyril, Ignatius, James, Harold, Stephen, George, Thomas, John and Alcemian, and her goddaughter Elizabeth Linck.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 25th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 70 Gulf Street, Milford, CT 06460 with burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Milford. Friends and family may call on Friday, October 24th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460.

Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.

To leave online condolences please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Jose Teixeira Pereira, age 59, of Trumbull and formerly of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on October 23rd surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Negroes, Montalegre, Portugal on August 20, 1955, he was a son of Domingos Chaves Pereira of Trumbull and the late Lucinda Teixeira Pereira.

Along with his family, Joe came to the United States in 1958 and settled in Bridgeport, where he spent most of his life until recently moving to Trumbull. He was employed by the City of Bridgeport, working in the sanitation department with 22 years of dedicated service.

Joe enjoyed playing basketball at the Boys and Girls Club in Bridgeport, was an avid bowler and coached the North End Little League Seniors from 1993-1995, taking them to a State Championship. He truly enjoyed his time with his family and friends. Joe will truly be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his father, Domingos, survivors include two loving children, Joseph Pereira and his wife Danamarie and Elizabeth Felicione and her husband Louis all of Trumbull, their mother, Ana Maria Vaz Pereira of Bridgeport; four cherished grandchildren, Hannah, Jesse, Sean and Owen Felicione. He also leaves to cherish his memory his brothers and sisters, Maria Teixeira, Luisa Dias and her husband Domingos, Antonio Pereira, all of Trumbull, Elizabeth Teixeira and her husband Jorge of Monroe and Armando Pereira of Trumbull, as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.

He was predeceased by a brother-in-law Candido Teixeira.

Funeral services will take place on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Augustine Cathedral, Bridgeport for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow in the Garden Mausoleum in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Stratford. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

To leave an online condolence or for more information, please visit www.abriola.com.

Victor George Kotiadis, age 89, of New Holland PA, formerly of Trumbull, CT, Ossining, NY, Yonkers, NY and Riverdale, NY, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was married 46 years on September 3 to Jeanne T. Habbick Kotiadis.

Born in New York City, NY on September 3, 1925, he was a son of the late George and Mary Pirounakis Kotiadis.

Mr. Kotiadis was a longtime resident of Connecticut before moving to Pennsylvania in 2004. Victor enlisted and was an airplane mechanic in the Air Force during World War II. Before his retirement he was a supervisor in the Motor Vehicle and Equipment Repair Division at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. He had also worked as an auto mechanic and a financial investor.

Victor did lobbying work in Albany and the New York State Capital speaking to State Senators and Assemblymen against the decriminalization of marijuana. His research material was obtained at “The Academy of Medicine” 103rd St. and 5th Ave., New York City. He was concerned about the United States government’s deficit spending and submitted articles to various newspapers. Another serious area of concern was drunk driving, especially on the highways. He testified in Connecticut’s Capital, Hartford, concerning highway deaths as a result of drunk driving. He also was involved in New York City’s Consolidated Edison Co. to start an electric vehicle program and venture.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a daughter, Victoria Fosco, and her husband Chris of Newtown, CT; a son, George V. Kotiadis and his wife Cathy of Wallkill, NY; five grandchildren; a sister, Olympia Zappas and her husband Andrew of Milford, CT.

He was predeceased by two brothers, James and William; and a sister, Anne Fortosis.

Funeral services will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. Interment with military honors will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Please omit flowers.

For more information or to leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.

Dr. Floyd Stuart Naylor, age 72, of Derby and formerly of Trumbull, loving husband of Susan Wesp Naylor, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 07, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Stamford on June 26, 1942 he was a son of the late Charles and Lorena Purdy Naylor.

A graduate of Mitchell College and the New York School of Chiropractic, Dr. Naylor was an area Chiropractor for many years and practiced at the Rader Chiropractic Center in Stratford. A volunteer for many years for Boy Scout Troop 65 in Trumbull, he was proud to have been a Silver Beaver Leader.

An avid golfer, he was also a member of the Highland Golf Club in Shelton. But above all he was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who cared for his family and will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his beloved wife of 30 years, survivors include two sons, Timothy C. Naylor of San Diego, CA and Craig K. Naylor and his wife Jennifer of Bedford, MA, a daughter, Jennifer E. Naylor of Derby, six cherished grandchildren, Trista, Timothy Jr., Nicholas, Charles, James and Henry; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Young of Sea Cliff, NY and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Donald and Roger Naylor.

Relatives and friends can greet the family at a memorial gathering celebrating his life on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Prayer services will take place on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, CT 06418.

To leave an online condolence or for further information, visit us at www.abriola.com.

John Hoydic

John Hoydic, age 94, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Sophie Kudej Hoydic, died on Tuesday, November 4.

John was born in Erie, PA on November 26, 1919 to the late Stephen and Barbara Hoydic.

John proudly served his country in WWII in the US Army and later worked as a service advisor at Fruitrich Cadillac for many years. He lived in Trumbull, CT for over 50 years until moving to Milford eight years ago to be cared for by his loving son.

John loved to golf and was a wonderful bowler. His friends and family will never forget how John always made them smile with his witty one-liners.

Survivors include his children; James (Maria) Hoydic of Milford and Janis (Jack) Kvancz of VA, six grandchildren; Christel (Jenny) Hoydic, Amberlie Hoydic, Tiffany (Ken) Kopchak, Scott (Emily) Kvancz, Wendy (Robert) Reyburn, Courtney Kvancz, one sister, Beatrice Balakier of Stratford and six great-grandchildren.

Mr. Hoydic is predeceased by a brother, Stephen Hoydic and by four sisters; Midge Halky, Mary Bike, Irene Jergans and Helen Shevlin.

Friends and family may call on Friday, November 7th from 9:00AM-10:30AM in The Gregory F Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM in Saint Ann Church, 501 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford following the visitation. Interment will follow in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Easton with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VA Hospital, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.

Paul Frank Gallo, of Stratford, beloved husband and father, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the young age of 58.

Paul was born on September 12, 1956 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to his parents Claudia and Carmen Gallo.

Paul met and married his one true love Debby Stankosky in 1981.

In addition to his beloved wife of 36 years, and mother, he is survived by his daughters, Kinder Gallo and her fiancé Andrew Freedman of Fairfield, and Alicia Gallo and her fiancé Jean Chery, and their son North of Monroe, his brother, Victor Gallo and his wife Bebe of Milford, mother-in-law Margaret Stankosky of Trumbull, favorite niece, Jessica Ann Barber and her husband Eric of Beacon Falls, and several other nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law, MaryAnn Mure of Beacon Falls.

Paul worked as a dedicated truck driver at Sikorsky Aircraft Overhaul and Repair for twenty-five years. Paul would go to the ends of the earth for his children and wife, and acknowledged them as “my girls”. Paul also lovingly called his oldest daughter Alicia his “driving buddy”, and his youngest Kinder, “Daddy’s little girl”. His grandson North was fondly known to Paul as his “Little Man of Steel” and will forever fondly remember him as “Pop Pop”

Those blessed to know Paul, remember him for his good heart, and honest character. He had a knack for comforting people and a way with words when helping others with their problems. Paul enjoyed Harleys, singing, driving, making people laugh, and making toys for his grandson.

A celebration of Paul’s life will take place on Friday, November 7th from 6-10 pm at the Oronoque Village, North Trail Club House 600 North Trail Stratford.

In lieu of flowers those desiring are asked to please donate to Paul’s wife Debby, to help with his final expenses.

For more information or to make an online condolence please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com.

Virginia Hein Bernaski, 86, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Stanley G. Bernaski, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014, in St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Virginia was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Edward and Margeurite Pender Hein, and retired as a technician from the laboratory/chemistry department at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, with 43 years of service.

Survivors include her devoted children; Dr. Edward J. Bernaski of New York, and Susan Cavar and husband Joseph of Trumbull.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00a.m., in the Redgate – Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. Interment will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 8p.m.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897-2523.

To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com.

Joan Marie Killelea Nobriga, 82, of Trumbull and formerly of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford.

Born in Bridgeport on March 2, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Ralph M. and Elizabeth Gaffney Killelea.

Joan was a retired educator for the City of Bridgeport Board of Education. She worked for many years in the school system, where she took great pride and joy in assisting the children she taught. Joan was the Principal of four schools which included Edison School, Madison School, Wheeler School and she retired as the Principal of Columbus School.

Joan was also President of The Board of Education and was a member of the Greater Bridgeport Retired Teachers Association. She was an avid fan of The UCONN Girls Basketball Team and would not miss a game. She loved to take daily walks around Seaside Park with her friends.

A memorial service celebrating her life will take place on Friday November 7, 2014 from 4-6 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Interment will take place in St. Leo Cemetery, Leominster, MA. A prayer service will take place on Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For online condolences, please visit us at www.abriola.com.

Marie M. DeSalle Baldino, affectionately known as “Dolly,” 83, of Monroe, formerly of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Rocco F. Baldino, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Bridgeport on April 25, 1931, she was a daughter of the late John and Ida Delvecchio DeSalle and had been a resident of Trumbull for 45 years before moving to Monroe.

Marie was a retired employee of Warnaco, where she designed women’s apparel. She had many hobbies and interests which included reading at the library, sewing, gardening, traveling, cooking and baking for her family and friends.

But above all she was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She treasured the time spent with her children and grandchildren and the memory of Marie will continue to live on in their hearts.

Survivors include two loving sons, Neil F. Baldino and his wife, Iris of Sandy Hook and Mark J. Baldino of South Carolina, three loving grandchildren, Cole, Tess and Mark John; a sister Patricia Pagliarulo and brother-in-law Patsy Pagliarulo of Trumbull, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

She was predeceased by a sister, Louise Stankiewicz and daughter-in-law, Mary Baldino.

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. from the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Stephen Church, Trumbull for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Mountain Grove Cemetery of Easton. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marie’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For online condolences or for more information, please visit us at www.abriola.com.

Theresa E. LaPia, age 94, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2014 in Maefair Health Care Center with her loving family by her side.

Theresa was born on March 13, 1920 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Rocchina Capuano LaPia.

She was employed by Reed’s in the Customer Relations Department for 47 years.

Theresa cherished spending time with family and at her church.

Theresa is survived by one brother, Anthony Ross of Stratford, one sister, Maria Volpe of Trumbull and numerous devoted nieces and nephews.

In addition to her beloved parents, Vincenzo and Rocchina, Theresa was also predeceased by her step father, Nicholas Ross, two brothers, Frank Ross Sr. and Felix Ross, one sister, Antoinette Besescheck, and two nephews, Karl Besescheck and Richard “Ricky” Ross.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. Mark’s Church, 500 Wigwam Lane, Stratford where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Birendra Soreng. Interment will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery Stratford.

The family wishes to thank the entire staff at Maefair Health Care Center and Life Choice Hospice for the kindness and compassion shown to them.

For those who so desire, contributions may be made in Theresa’s memory to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

To celebrate her life, please visit us at www.galellofuneralhome.com.

Joan Farist Penfield Begg, formerly of Trumbull and Falls Village, died peacefully November 13, 2014 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford, CT at the age of 87.

Born in Bridgeport, CT on March 1, 1927 to Joel Farist Penfield and Ethel Logan Penfield., she was a longtime resident of the Nichols section of Trumbull, CT and Falls Village, CT.

She graduated from Northhampton School for Girls, Endicott College and earned a B.S. in Dental Hygiene from the University of Bridgeport. She has been a Member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Nichols, CT for nearly sixty years, a member of Salisbury Arsenal Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Associate member Freelove Baldwin Stow Chapter, Milford, CT, The National Society Colonial Dames XVII, the Winthrop Fleet Chapter, Salisbury, CT, Past President National Society Magna Carta Dames, National Society Daughters of American Colonists, CT Chapter, National Society of Founders and Patriots of America, a member of Canaan-Falls Village Historical Society. She was a life time member of the Canaan Pine Grove Association, about which she co-authored a book: Pine Grove, A Walk through the Past. She was a volunteer at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.

Joan was pre deceased by her beloved husband Thomas K Begg II.

She is survived by her two sons, Thomas K Begg, III and his wife Joanne, and Bruce Begg, her grandchildren Cody Begg, Annie Hunt and her husband Richard, Amie Begg, Ian Begg and Victoria Begg, a niece, nephew and several close cousins.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church at 11 am on Tuesday November 18, 2014. Burial will be private. The Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial Donations can be made to Trinity Episcopal Church.

Stephanie L. Hahn, age 97, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2014 at Maefair Healthcare Center in Trumbull.

She was born November 1, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Anton and Louise Vatovec.

She was predeceased by her husband Gus, brother Otto, and sisters Louise Stephani and Anna Raynor.

Stephanie worked for 50 years at the John S. Swift Printing Co. in New York City before moving from Ridgewood, Queens to Bridgeport,CT.

She is survived by her loving sister, Josephine Hahn, and Goddaughter, Stephanie Domanick, her husband Dr. Thomas Domanick and their sons William and Stephen Domanick all of Trumbull. She has many loving nieces and nephews including Carol Clarke, Diane Grant, Carl Stephani, Lyn Gates, Carl and Paul Dolle, Richard, Robert, and Roy Hearfield.

We would like to extend our thanks to her long term caregivers, Hillary and Carlos at Maefair Healthcare Center. There will be no calling hours and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements in care of the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull.

To send an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.

Mary V. Cappellirei

Mary V. Cappellirei, age 87, of Milford and formerly of Stamford, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 18 at Lord Chamberlain. Mary is the devoted wife of 64 years to Alfred Cappellirei.

She was born in Mount Vernon, NY on January 28, 1927 to the late James and Violet Smith Dunn.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved family parties especially at St. Patrick’s Day.

Survivors include her five daughters; Kathleen Monaco (Renaldo) of Milford, Eileen Noordyk (Neil) of NJ, Maureen McCabe (Robert) of Trumbull, Doreen Quell (Thomas) of Fairfield, Maryanne Kushner (Jerald) of Trumbull, sisters; Helen Kotos of Bridgeport and Barbara Cioffi of FL, 13 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.

Mary is predeceased by her sister, Ethel Vlacich.

Friends and family may call on Sunday from 6:00PM-9:00PM in The Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:30AM DIRECTLY in Saint Ann Church, 501 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford. Interment will follow in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Stroke Association or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Lord Chamberlain for the love and care given to Mary and to CT Hospice for the comfort and respect given during her final days.

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Dorothy (Guglielmoni) Bertini, 79, of Trumbull, departed this dear world for the next on November 11, 2014.

Mom, as did Mamma and Babbo before you, returned to the light have you gone, and so once again with them do you reside.

It is said that religion is a thought that perishes with the loss of the body, but that faith itself is instead a feeling in the heart that lives forever on with the spirit. In her own way, our mother taught us to hold to the latter part of that statement, her faith strong that something much bigger than what is seen ever guides and protects us. It was part of her every day.

Watching as Alzheimer’s chipped away at her abilities, the passing of time brought us also wonder, for when all else had been but gone from her, remained with her her true character, unblemished by the influence of everyday life. So it was we were allowed to share her love in the truest form, a love for dance and music, the innocent laughter of a child that was inspiring. She taught us too that when all else was taken, remained simply the love, a love for all that around her, pure and free; truly, the most Christ-like character of heart we’ve ever witnessed firsthand. Ever supportive of family throughout life, emotionally and spiritually, our mother never ceased in her giving and listening.

Friends and family: please visit the immediate at our homes, at the shop. You know where we’ll be. Bring stories. Break bread. Share wine. All are welcome, any hour, any day.

In lieu of flowers or baskets of fruit, instead take a precious moment, the most valuable asset of all, and bring to the front of the heart the fondest memory of our cherished mother. Bring Jefferson Street, Pleasure Beach and the East End once more to life. Hear Elvis and The Platters singing. Recall the love for the jitterbug that brought to her such joy, a pat on the head by Buster Crabb, an autograph by Burt Lancaster, Bocca Di Magra and Trumbull. Bring a memory to bear once more. She will feel it. She will know.

Survived by her husband of 61 years, Millo G. Bertini; Dorothy also leaves two children, Millo N. Bertini and wife Leisa, and Donna D. Deecken; one grandchild, Richard C. Deecken; two sisters, Neris Cecere and Norma Masse, as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by three brothers, Morris, Albert, and Mario. There are no services, but celebration of her life at family member’s homes.

Gloria T. (Small) Morgero, beloved wife of Peter J. Morgero for 68 years, passed away in Shelton, CT on November 26, 2014 at the age of 89 years old.

Gloria was born to the late Francis and Margaret Small in Richmond Hill, NY on November 5, 1925.

She met the love of her life, Peter, in 1941 and they married on June 30, 1946, after he returned from serving in the United States Marine Corps in World War II. They moved to Connecticut in 1957 and raised their family in Trumbull for 25 years.

During her years in Trumbull, Gloria was very active in St. Catherine of Siena Church in Trumbull serving in both the Ladies Guild and Altar Society for many years. Gloria retired from her position as Clerical Supervisor, Family Relations Support Division of the Superior Court, State of Connecticut in 1984 and moved to Florida. During their 30 years of retirement in Weeki Wachee, Florida, Gloria made many new friends and was very involved in activities and social events in their community including the Garden Club and Bridge Club.

Besides her strong catholic faith, the most important thing to Gloria was family and friends. She valued and treasured time spent with loved ones and made certain that those relationships stayed strong throughout her life.

In addition to her husband Peter, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Paula Morgero of Shelton with whom she resided; daughter, Karen DelVecchio of Trumbull; grandchildren Mario DelVecchio III, Jillian DelVecchio, Jessie DelVecchio, Robert Morgero, Heather DeNicola and Brittney Frankel; great-grandchildren, Zoe and Joseph; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Carol and James Bochicchio and many nieces, nephews and close friends.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Eschmann; brother and sister-in-law Warren and Frances Small; nephew, Richard Eschmann; mother and father-in-law, Margaret and Vito Morgero; sisters-in-law Anastasia Casazza, Dolores Robustelli, Ann Ellis, Pauline Moreno and Diana Morgero and brother-in-law Jerome Morgero.

Funeral services took place Tuesday at 10:00am from the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull and at 11:00am in Saint Catherine of Siena Church, Trumbull with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private.

The family would like to thank the staff of Synergy Home Care and Vitas Hospice for their compassionate care over the past several weeks.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of choice in Gloria’s memory.

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