Bill Carroll, 77, of Trumbull, CT and Fort Myers, FL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 25, 2020, in his Trumbull home surrounded by his beloved wife Sharon and his three sons, Sean, Keith and Brendan. Born January 27, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT, the son of the late Frank J. and Irene Buckley Carroll, he was a lifelong resident of the greater Bridgeport area. A graduate of St. Augustine’s School, Central High School and the University of Bridgeport, Bill...

Marjorie Swanson Shapleigh of Stratford,CT. Widow of David M. Shapleigh , died on Wednesday November 18, 2020 in her residence. Born in Bridgeport on January 7, 1923 to Siegfrid and Albena Swanson. She was retired from Dresser Industries, and was an active member of Salem Lutheran Church in Bridgeport, CT and descendant of charter member. She is survived by one brother, Leonard L. Rhoades of CA, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Robert E. Swanson, Arthur J....

Jessie MacFarlan Knecht, age 97, widow of George W. Knecht, a lifelong resident of Trumbull, died November 8, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Knecht was born May 14, 1923 in Easton, CT to the late Frederick B. and Agnes Seely MacFarlan. She was married to George Walter Knecht for 48 years until his death in1997. She graduated from Bassick High School and Butler Business School. She was a secretary for Architect H. Elton and at Booth Hill School, Trumbull. Mrs. Knecht was...

IT WAS A WONDERFUL LIFE On November 8, 2020 George Crist departed this life. He was born on February 19, 1929 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Aris and Helen Crist. George married Olympia Prakas Crist, the love of his life and was married for 63 glorious years.  We lost quite a guy. The mere mention of his name brings a smile to those who had the divine pleasure of knowing him.  He role modeled “living life to its...

Katherine (Chucky) Iannucci Falsetti age 85 of Shelton CT went home to the Lord on October 31, 2020, on her late Husband’s Birthday. She was born in Bridgeport to the late Rocco and Rose (Loschiavo) Iannucci of Trumbull CT. Chucky loved the Lord and prayed the rosary daily and found strength through her trust in Christ during her illness. She was raised in Bridgeport, a graduate of Central High School, and was a longtime resident of Shelton. She found great joy in cooking, baking and...

Richard E. Halpin, age, 76, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Janet Christensen Halpin, died on Monday September 21,2020 at the Yale New Haven Hospital. Richard was born in Bridgeport the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Carly Halpin. He was a retired supervisor at the former Remington Products Company. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, especially participating in many activities with his grandchildren. He adored Aidan and Maura. He was a good, strong, honorable man. He...

LARSON Dorothy “Dot” Bannow Larson, age 93, died peacefully on Friday morning, September 25, 2020 at her home in Fairfield. Mrs. Larson, wife of the late Gilbert Ragnar Larson, was born in Bridgeport on May 31, 1927 to the late Rudolph and Elsa Bannow. Prior to moving to Fairfield, Dot spent the majority of her life residing in Easton.     She was a graduate of Bassick High school and...

Gilberto CID, a 30 year resident of Bridgeport, CT, died on September 17, 2020. Born in Cuba in 1933, he immigrated to the US with his wife and two children in 1966, settling in White Plains, NY. Known for his unmatched work ethic, he held down three jobs in order to support his family. One of theses positions led to his eventual training and career as a pastry chef in Scarsdale, NY. He was a quiet, unassuming, and private man who nonetheless would go out of his way to help others in the...

Kenneth F Capozziello Sr age 73 of Bridgeport died Monday August 3, 2020 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport he was a retired driver for Dalling Construction Company of Bridgeport. He is survived by his wife Barbara Goings Capozziello, 2 sons; Kenneth Jr of PA and Jason of FL. A daughter Tina Franz of Fairfield, 5 brothers; Gino Capozziello, Russell Capozziello, Marshall Capozziello, Lenny Benton and Dennis Capozziello all of Fairfield. A sister Angela Zilli of Derby, 8...

Viola I (Francisco) Konkol, age 90 originally of Fairfield , passed away peacefully Friday June 19, 2020 where she resided at Carriage Green in Milford.  Born in Amsterdam New York, daughter of the late Ruth Kruger and Norman Francisco. Viola was a long time resident of Fairfield with her late husband Joe.  A farm girl at heart, Viola had a love of animals, enjoyed vegetable gardening and grooming her flower beds. In the early days , on Saturday, you would often find her with a...