All Obituaries

John (Sonny)(Brad) Patsy Gaglione, age 83, of Stratford, beloved husband of Linda Smith Gaglione, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020 in Connecticut Hospice with his loving family by his side. John was the only child of Silvio and Phyllis Perrelli Gaglione, was born on October 7, 1936 in his parents' home, on Boston Ave in Stratford.  In exchange for a warm loaf of bread and Uncle Vinny's homemade wine, he was welcomed into a large extended Italian family and was blessed to...

Brandon J. Medeiros, age 39, of Stratford, beloved son of Paul and Diana Piretti Medeiros, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2020 in Yale New Haven Hospital with his loving family by his side. Brandon was born on January 12, 1981 in Bridgeport and was a lifelong resident of Stratford. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and was an avid fan of the New York Mets, Giants and Rangers. In addition to his beloved parents, Brandon is also survived by one brother, Brent Medeiros of...

Anthony A. Silva, age 88, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Marion Chaber Silva, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020 in his residence with his loving family by his side. Anthony was born in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Manuel and Adelina Govea Silva. He was a proud US Army Veteran, who served his country proudly as a corporal company clerk. Anthony was an all-around athlete, avid sports fan, especially the Giants and Yankees, who cherished his family and friends....

Roviello, Mary Donofri Roviello, of Trumbull entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2020 after a long illness, joining her cherished and beloved husband, Joseph Roviello. God has put his arms around her, freeing her of her pain and providing her heavenly peace. Mary was a lifelong resident of Stratford, until moving to Trumbull in 2002. Mary was employed several years as a lunch mother at Second Hill Lane Elementary School in Stratford, where she was affectionately known as “Our...

Gloria A. Lee, age 83, of Stratford, CT wife of the late Walter G. Lee, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020 in Lord Chamberlain Nursing Home.  She was born in Bridgeport, and was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Anna Stabile. Years ago, Gloria ran a family owned bakery.  Although she went onto work in other areas, she always stayed true to her love of baking.  People will remember Gloria for her baking of Hungarian nut, poppyseed and prune rolls.  She was...

Thomas A. Turco Sr., age 95, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Rose Centopani, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020 in The Carolton in Fairfield. He was employed by Morganti Construction as a carpenter for many years. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:30 AM in the Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1950 Barnum Avenue, where a Christian Mass of Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Albert Pinciaro. Interment will...

Phyllis Mannoni Zotack, age 80, of Stratford and formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of John “Jack” Zotack, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2020 in VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Phyllis was born on October 19, 1939 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Gaetano “Guy” and Josephine DeAngelo Mannoni. She was raised in Bridgeport, married, moved to Fairfield, spending over 40 years there until retiring to Oronoque Village in...

Deborah A. Cryoskie O’Brien, age 65, of Derby, Deborah, called Deb, Mom or Gram, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2020. She was a loving mother who selflessly gave her time and devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Deb grew up in Stratford and attended Stratford High School. She later completed Hairdressing School. She moved to her home in Derby shortly after having her children, where she lived for the remainder of her life. She was a school bus driver in...

Doreen A. Cofrancesco, age 64, of Woodbridge and formerly of Stratford, CT, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2020.  She was born on July 1, 1955 in Bridgeport and was the beloved daughter of Dolores Royal Reynolds of Stratford and the late Thomas Jack Reynolds. Doreen was an accomplished nurse who worked in several areas of healthcare. She was an amazing cook and loved to be in the presence of her family. She will be sadly missed. She was an avid Notre Dame Football fan and was a...

Helen Gergely, age 93, of Monroe, beloved wife of the late Stephen Gergely Jr., joined her husband in heaven on February 7, 2020. She was born on May 21, 1926 in Bridgeport. She is survived by two sons, Mark Gergely and wife Lori of Rutland, VT and Eric Gergely of Killington, VT, two daughters, Diane Deegan and husband Paul of Mt. Holly, VT and Linda Mihalov of Bridgeport, four grandchildren, David, Michelle, Mark Jr. and Michael, three great grandchildren, Kaleigh Grace, Avery Mae and...