All Obituaries

Brenda J. Bicki, age 81, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Stephen Bicki, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2020, in her cousin, Nancy Frederick’s residence surrounded by family, Susan and Mitchell Cascella. Brenda was born on January 29, 1939 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Walter and Marietta Farrace Steggles. She was an active member of St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church in Easton. In addition to Nancy, Susan...

Grace DiFranco Iannone, age 97, of Southington, Connecticut, beloved wife of the late Anthony L. Iannone, passed away on May 18, 2020 from complications due to COVID-19.  Grace was born in Georgetown, Connecticut to the late Salvatore and Filippina DiFranco and graduated from Ridgefield High School and attended the University of Connecticut.  She worked for Chance Vought (a defense plant during World War II), the Southern New England Telephone Company and Bunker Ramo Co.  She...

Shqype “Sherry” Ndreu, age 63, of Stratford, beloved daughter of the late Haki Ndreu and Meleqe Nasufi Ndreu, passed away on May 9, 2020 in Bridgeport Hospital, after a brief illness of pancreatic cancer with her loving family by her side. Sherry was born on April 25, 1957 in Capua, Italy.  She enjoyed going to the beach, especially, Cape Cod, making crafts, gardening and singing. Sherry is survived by her mother, Meleqe Nasufi Ndreu of Stratford, one brother, Selman...

Violet A. Astolfi Sorrentino, age 100, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020 in the Jewish Home for the Elderly. Violet is survived by one son, Craig Sorrentino and wife, Nancy of Trumbull, one daughter, Patricia Sorrentino-Galello of Stratford, one grandson, Anthony Sorrentino and wife, Tammy, one granddaughter, Jamie Pannese and husband, Christopher, four great grandsons, Anthony, Vincenzo, Dante and Dominic. Violet was predeceased by her son, Robert Sorrentino and her...

Hedy (Napierkowski) Shokite, age 90, of Lordship Stratford passed away on April 24, 2020 after a brief illness. Hedy, born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Mary and Joseph Napierkowski also of the same city, attended St Michael’s school (and Church) and graduated Harding High School.  She loved spending time with family, music, visiting the casinos and attending High School reunions.  Additionally she square danced (and sometimes did the calling), sang in the St...

Cinita Hampton Andrea, age 65, of Trumbull, beloved daughter of Walter and Gladys Varrone Hampton, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center. She loved music, dancing, visiting the casino and spending time with family. Cinita is survived by three brothers, Mark Hampton and wife, Candice, Walter Hampton Jr. and wife, Tara and David Hampton and wife, Linda, one sister, Nancy Bokina, four aunts, Theresa Crisante, Doris Canfield and husband, James, Ann Testo...

Miriam Waterman Raubvogel, of Shelton, passed away on April 17, 2020 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center, the daughter of the late Sayde and Joseph Waterman, who were taken away from her at a very young age, beloved wife of the late Herbert A. Raubvogel and adoring sister of Linda, who was 12 years younger and always said she was placed on earth for one reason only, “to take care of Mims.” When Miriam entered kindergarten at P.S. 152 in Manhattan, she knew she wanted to grow up...

Helen Eleanor “Mimi” (Papp) Balberchak , age 97, of Stratford,  passed away peacefully on April 17, 2020 at the Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley, MA.  Throughout her life, Helen was a dedicated Boston Red Sox and New York Jets fan.  Helen couldn’t wait around any longer for the sports’ seasons to commence and the Red Sox to re-structure.  She had a special disdain for ‘pretty boy’ Tom Brady but learned to keep mum while residing...

Gail Ardelle Libbey Gorlo, age 79, of Stratford, beloved wife of Donald Gorlo for 60 years, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2020 in her residence with her loving family by her side.  Gail was born on December 5, 1940 in Bridgeport, CT and was the daughter of the late Waldo Libbey and Ruth Hildebrand Schuler.  Gail loved to educate and was a teacher at Garden school in Stratford in her younger years.  After the birth of her children she became a world class connoisseur of...

Mary A. Ettorre Belardinelli, age 101, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Alfred Belardinelli, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2020 in Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. Due to the current health situation, a memorial service to celebrate Mary’s life will be announced at a later date. The Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home, 2220 Main Street, Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.