Edward J. Laska, age 84 of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Maureen Beres Laska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Born in Bridgeport on June 22, 1941, son of the late Edward J. Laska Sr. and Marion Gonsowski Laska,  Mr. Laska had been a lifelong Fairfield Town resident. He was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, " Class of 1959 “ and received an Associate's Degree in Fire Technology from Norwalk State Technical College in 1983. After high ...

Harold C. Hannaway, 93, of Redding, beloved husband to the late Domenica Hannaway, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Boston, MA. There he married Domenica in 1952.  After graduating from Boston College, he became an officer in the US Army and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  During his military career, he served throughout the world including Germany, Vietnam, and the USMA at Westpoint. After his retirement, Harold and ...

Juliet C. Lanza, 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born on April 8, 1959, in Liberty, New York, Schatzie was the beloved daughter of James S. and Jean Curry, and the cherished sister of the late Jimmy Curry. Known affectionately as "Schatzie" to all who loved her, she carried a warmth and quiet strength that touched every part of her life. Schatzie is survived by her loving husband, Rich; her devoted sons, Anthony (Amanda), Sean ...

Gloria Caranica, born December 10, 1931 in Providence, Rhode Island to Dimitrie Caranica and Thomaida Nastu Caranica, passed away on January 23, 2026. Gloria moved with her family from Providence to Bridgeport, Connecticut and graduated from Bassick High School. In 1956, the family moved to 22 Judd Road in Monroe. Gloria attended the University of Connecticut, but soon transferred to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design during which ...

Ileana Anderca Ilisie, age 68, of Danbury, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 11, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Doru Ionescu, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and a woman remembered for her quiet strength, resilience, and deep devotion to her family. Born on April 1, 1957, in Romania, Ileana was the daughter of Ilie and Caterina Palade Anderca. In 1991, she emigrated to the United States, where she built a new life through determination, ...

Ronald Keith Kuhn, age 74, of Stratford, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Born and raised in Fairfield, son of the late Gasper and Elizabeth Kuhn. He was a Naval Veteran during the Vietnam War, serving aboard the USS Independence aircraft carrier. In his younger years, Ronnie worked in the family business, Kuhn's Corner of Fairfield. He later went on to his career at Sikorski Aircraft as a jet engine mechanic with clearance to work on Presidential Aircraft until his ...

Nicholas P. Fatse fell asleep in the Lord peacefully at the age of 94 on January 3, 2026, concluding a lifetime well lived—filled beyond measure with the gifts he cited as life’s greatest treasures: love, health, and happiness. Nick was born in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut, on January 27, 1931, to Petra and Olimbia (Vanghel) Fatse. After his happy early childhood there, his family moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut, where Nick attended Elias Howe Elementary and Bassick High ...

Stere Nicolae, age 81, of Bridgeport, husband of Maria Dimcica Nicolae passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. Born March 7, 1944 in Cobadin, Romania, Mr. Nicolae came to the United States in 1986 and had been a Bridgeport resident for over 25 years. He worked as a printers’ set-up man for Schick Razors and later for the Hubbell Corporation until his retirement. Stere enjoyed watching soccer matches, gardening and especially enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife Maria, ...

Mario DiVincenzo, age 78, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Raddusa, Sicily, the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Lo Monaco) DiVincenzo, Mario immigrated to the United States in 1962, settling in Bridgeport, where he would build his life and legacy. A true Sicilian in every sense, Mario took great joy in life’s simple pleasures — tending his garden, caring for his home, and making homemade wine. ...

Robert Nicholas Ferik (AKA Fancy or Bo), age 73, of Trumbull, beloved partner of Deborah Ryan passed away on October 30th, 2025. Born in Bridgeport, Robert was the son of the late John Ferik and Gladys Jablonsky Ferik. After graduating from Trumbull High School, he pursued his education at Norwalk State Technical college earning a degree in Computers before ultimately graduating with a degree in Accounting from Sacred Heart University in 1973. Robert spent his career in numerous positions ...