With deepest sorrow, we announce that Brendan T. Murren, beloved first-born son of Kathleen P. Tighe and Michael J. Murren, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2019. He is survived by his parents, brother Colilin J. Murren and sister Keira M. Murren, grandfather Thomas B. Murren and his wife, Dorothy Murren,...

O'Connell- Diane Baker O'Connell, age 62, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Timothy O'Connell, passed away peacefully on Friday January 4, 2019 in her residence. Mrs. O'Connell was born in Lunenbury, Nova Scotia and was a Bridgeport resident for many years. She was a Scan Coordinator for Acme Markets. She is survived by her three devoted children; Sean O'Connell, Kelly O'Connell and Meghan O'Connell. One brother Ian Baker and a sister Krysta Washburn ...

Maurena E. (Stevens) Westberg of Fairfield, Connecticut, age 89, died on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport. Mrs. Westberg was born to Edna and Fay Stevens In Milo, Maine on January 12, 1929 and moved to Fairfield as a young bride, where she resided for the remainder of her life. Mrs. Westberg was a homemaker and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her greatest joy was to provide for her family. Mrs. Westberg was a member of Salem...

Vantine- Edward M. Vantine, age 66, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Lynda Shea Vantine, died, Friday December 7, 2018 at the Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Vantine was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and was an area resident most of his life. He was a Welder for Westport Percision Company in Stratford. Mr. Vantine was a US Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical Societies, and the American Association of Gold Miners. He enjoyed to travel, a lover of Fossil hunting,...

Dempkowski- Ruth (Fagan) Dempkowski, age 99, of Monroe, formerly of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Raymond Dempkowski, passed away peacefully on Friday November 16, 2018. Mrs. Dempkowski was born in Bridgeport and was a life long area before moving to Monroe. She is survived by her loving children;  Robert Dempkowski and his wife Carol, of Somerville, MA and Marilyn O’Connell and her husband John, of Sandy Hook, CT. Three grandchildren; Sean O’Connell, Caitlin...

Henry J. Victoria Sr, age 94, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Theresa Piontkowski Victoria , died Sunday November 11, 2018 in his residence. Mr. Victoria was born in Bridgeport and was a life long area resident. He was a  retired Machinist for the Remington Arms Company. He was a WWII US Army veteran having served with  4th armored division under General Patton, he also fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was a former New England...

Bruno- Frank P. Bruno, age, 84, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Virginia Merly Bruno, died Sunday November 11, 2018 at St. Vincents Medical Center in Bridgeport. Mr. Bruno was born in Bridgeport and was a life long area resident. He was the retired owner and Broker for Bruno Real Estate. He was a US Army Veteran. Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons; Jeffrey F. Bruno, of Fairfield and James E. Bruno, of Southbury, four grandchildren; Bo, Tanner, Rose and Lucy and several...

Nelson- Carolyn D. Nelson, age, 83, of Bridgeport, died Thursday November 8, 2018 at the Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs Nelson was born in South Amboy, NJ and was an area resident most of her life. She was an active member of the Covenant Church of Easton and a member of the Bible study group. She was predeceased by her husband Leonard M. Nelson and her sister Florence. She is survived by her devoted son; Roger A. Nelson and his wife Hang Le Nelson,  of Bridgeport and beloved and cherished...

Emillie Reschat Schmidt, born February 2nd, 1921, died Thursday , November 8th, 2018 (age 97) at Shelton Lakes Apple Rehab in Shelton Ct. Emillie Immigrated from Germany to America in May 1952 with her late husband, Johann “John”, and 1 year old son H. George, on the U.S.S. General Hershey, Emillie was a resident of Bridgeport for over 60 years and retired from American Fabrics after 25 years of service. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening and had a great love for family and...

l- Marcus Matthew Sabol, age 50, of Plainville, husband of Carmen Santana, passed away October 31, 2018. Marcus was born on May 23, 1968 in Bridgeport, son of Joseph (Lorraine) Sabol and Joann (Alan) Wood. Marcus attend Fairfield Public Schools, is a graduate of Andrew Warde High School, Class of 1986 where he was a member of the football team. He is a graduate of Porter and Chester and earned a degree in Computer Programming. His professional career included: Network Manager at Southern New...