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Meakna Iang, 47, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic incident on Saturday, January 4th, 2020 in her beloved home in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Meakna, also known as Tina by many friends, was born on February 4, 1972 in Battambang, Cambodia to Yom Touch (father) and Prean Chin (mother). Meakna was only 7 years old when her family escaped to the Thailand camps from the Khmer Rouge in 1979. Meakna and her family were then sponsored to America in 1985 where she graduated from Bassick High...

Ty Iang, 55, passed away in a tragic incident on Saturday, January 4th, 2020 in his beloved home in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Ty was born on April 1st, 1964 to Muang and Ouam Iang in Battambong, Cambodia. At age 13, he was separated from his parents under the Khmer Rouge and, against all odds, survived the communist camp. He later reunited with his family in the US at the age of 18. Ty graduated from Bassick High School, in Bridgeport, CT, and went to pursue his passion in Auto Mechanics at...

Richard H. kistner, age 81, passed away peacefully Sunday January 5, 2020 at Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center. Richard was born October 2, 1938 the son of the late Richard H. Kistner and Mearlyn  Finlayson. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his first wife Delores  Cappozziello Kistner. He is survived by their three sons, Richard H. Kristen’s III, of Bridgeport, Kevin and his wife Alison, of Newtown and Scott, of Florida and their children Kevin,...

William N. Demjan, Sr, age, 82, of Bridgeport, husband of the late Gizella Szabados Demjan, died Thursday December 26, 2019. Mr. Demjan was born in Alsogagy, Hungary and was a area resident most of his life. He was a retired Mechanic, a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Operating Engineers Union. Bill enjoyed working with his hands. He is survived by his daughter Tabitha Macko , a son Bill Demjan jr, three grandchildren. All services are private. 

Peter J. Cashman, age 64  of Bridgeport, died Wednesday January 1, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Mr Cashman was born in Bridgeport the son of the late Paul R. Cashman and Elizabeth McCabe Cashman. Peter spent many years in the Food service industry. He was a Lobsterman working on Long Island Sound. He was an avid Fisherman and enjoyed to spend his time on the water. He was a longtime Giants and New York Yankees fan, as well as a Friend of Bill W. He is survived by his...

- Lea M. Digney, of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday December 28, 2019 at home at the age of 92. She was born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Claire Digney. Lea was a graduate of Central High School she also attended the Parsons School of Design in New York City. She was retired from the accounting department of Heim Bearings Company. After her retirement she volunteered at the Fairfield Public library at the Fairfield Woods Branch as well as the Kennedy...

Brian K. Taylor, DOB June 17th 1960. Longtime resident of Fairfield passed unexpectedly on November 20, 2019 at his home. He graduated from Ludlow high school class of 1978and Sacred Heart University, class of1985. He enjoyed Fishing, Dallas Cowboys, concerts(especially Lynard Skynyrd) , Bowling, NY Rangers, Sports Cars, Motorcycles, Baseball Caps, and Pond Hockey. He had a deep love for animals and enjoyed helping children with special needs at the Pilot House. He was a talented Landscaper...

Cathleen Rickard, age 57 of Derby, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday November 27, 2019. Born in Bridgeport on September 11, 1962, Cathleen grew up in Fairfield, CT and was a 1981 graduate of Andrew Warde High School. Cathleen participated on several sports teams and she played bass clarinet in the school band. After High School Cathleenhad various jobs and then found her passion in health care. She worked for many years as a CNA...