All Obituaries

Edward J. Krygier, Jr., of Stratford, beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty” Uhelsky Krygier,  passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 1, 2022 after a brief illness.  Ed was born on April 18, 1942 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late Edward and Helen Grywalski Krygier.  Raised in Fairfield, he attended St. Anthony's of Padua Church & School, Fairfield Prep, and Boston College, where he earned a B.S. in Accounting.  He obtained his...

Thomas Nicholas Sportini, age 86, of Stratford, CT, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Back Sportini, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Bridgeport Hospital. Thomas was born in Bridgeport, CT to Thomas A. and Rose(Christino) Sportini on May 28, 1936, and grew up on Bridgeport’s Upper East Side. Tom attended Bridgeport schools and graduated from Bullard Havens Technical School in 1954. Following high school, he proudly served his country in the U. S. Army Reserves....

Bower, Paul Ira, age 74, of Shelton, beloved husband of Anita Janson-Bower, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 after a brief illness. Born on March 7, 1948 in Syracuse, NY to the late George and Lucille Bower, Paul grew up in Liverpool, NY and proudly embraced his Irish heritage. While still in school Paul found his calling in life as a baker. Paul would climb out of his bedroom window in the early morning hours (undetected by his mother) and ride his bike to the local bakery where he...

Joan M. Marshall Fedak, age 85, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late, John N. Fedak, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2022 in Bridgeport Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Joan was born in Bridgeport on October 2, 1936 to the late George and Mary Marshall. Joan was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport and Stratford where she also worked, married, and raised her family. Joan was married to the late John N. Fedak for 48 years. They both were active and popular in their local...

Cecelia Estelle Sportelli, 96, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Los Angeles, CA on June 16th, 2022. Born in 1925 to the late Sophie and Joseph Zapotoczny in Middleport, Pennsylvania, Cecelia was one of eleven brothers and sisters. She married her husband, the late Alfred “Sport” Sportelli in 1950 and moved out to Hollywood, CA. Cecelia was a pioneer woman for the 1950s: she retired...

Davis W. Ganim of Stratford passed away peacefully on June 7, 2022, at the age of 87, with his loving family by his side. Born on September 26, 1934, in Bridgeport, Davis was the son of the late Wanis and Rose Baghdady Ganim. A lifelong resident of Stratford, Davis was a graduate of Stratford High School and the University of Bridgeport.  He earned a law degree from Washington and Lee University Law School, in Lexington, VA. Davis went on to practice law in Stratford for over 60 years....

Robert S. Brunetti Sr., age 80, of Easton, beloved husband of the late Rosemarie Yuhas Brunetti, passed away suddenly on June 1, 2022 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 4, 1941 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Paul and Ann Horvath Brunetti. He graduated from Roger Ludlow High School in 1959. Robert was the owner and president of B&B Contracting, Inc. Robert loved his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him....

Grace Ida Vitale Trosan passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Grace was born in Bridgeport on May 29, 1938 to the late Mario “Nick” and Edith Johnson Vitale.  Grace graduated from Stratford High School and then married the love of her life Andrew in 1957.  Grace and Andy are lifelong residents of Stratford.  Grace was a devoted Mom whose mission in life was to take care of family.  She enjoyed her weekly visits and close...

James Raymond Birge, 96, of Stratford, CT, beloved husband of 71 years to Jane Nicholas Birge, passed away on May 24, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Born on October 26, 1925, Jim was the son and one of seven children of the late Raymond B. and Marie Graham Birge. He is survived by his wife Jane and six children, their spouses, fourteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews: Susan Birge of Stratford, CT and her children Sarah Verrelli and her son...

Florence Marie Marranzino Natale, age 99, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late, Arpia “Peter” Natale, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2022, in her daughter’s residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 2, 1923 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Philip and Rose Nastasia Marranzino. Flo loved her family, cooking, baking, shopping and getting her hair and nails done. Her favorite color was pink and she loved anything that sparkled. Flo...