All Obituaries

Mark Edward Basso, age 73, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Jennifer Gayda Basso, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center with his loving family by his side.  Mark was born on July 21, 1948 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Salvador and Julia Tarnawa Basso. He served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Mark learned to cook when he was in the Navy and he turned his skill into a lifelong passion of cooking and making wonderful...

Lynne Dinihanian Livia, 64, of Stratford, beloved daughter of the late Richard and Alice Dinihanian and widow of Gary Livia, passed away peacefully on January 7 at CT Hospice after an extended illness, with her sister Hon holding her hand. Born in Bridgeport, Lynne lived most of her life in Stratford, graduating from Bunnell HS, and then from Amore School of Beauty. Upon marrying Gary, she resided in Shelton until his death in 2005, and...

Judith A. Boehm Alldredge, age 73, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Leland J. Alldredge Sr., passed away peacefully on December 23, 2021 in her residence with her loving family by her side. Judith was born on February 14, 1948 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late William and Concetta Fusco Boehm. Judy worked in accounts receivables with both American Frozen Foods in Stratford and then Precision Resource in Shelton.  She was married to the late Leland Alldredge Sr....

Diane M. Jarusinsky Saksa, age 77, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late, William J. Saksa Jr., passed away suddenly on December 19, 2021 in her residence with her loving family by her side. Diane was born on August 17, 1944 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late John and Adele Krupski Jarusinsky. She was employed by Piolet Pens as a Senior Customer Service representative for many years and was an animal lover. Diane was a loving, strong and giving woman, who was the rock of her...

Giuseppina “Pina” A. Pagliarulo Trombetta, age 82, of Milford, beloved wife of Umberto Trombetta, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. Giuseppina was born on August 18, 1939 in Serino, Italy and was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Giovanna Cirasuolo Pagliarulo. She worked for over 40 years at her family’s restuarant Pasquale’s Pizza in Milford and enjoyed spending time with her...

Dorothy C. Kollar Campofiore, age 89, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late, Paul J. Campofiore, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021 in Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her loving family by her side. Dorothy was born on December 22, 1931 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Stephan and Mary Kollar. She was employed by Read’s Department Store as a book keeper for many years. She enjoyed traveling, knitting, crocheting, gardening and feeding...

Robert Thomas Procaccini, age 76, of Branford, passed away on December 2, 2021.  Robert was born to the late Virgil and Patricia Procaccini in Bridgeport on February 15, 1945.  He graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport and then attended the National Academy of Hairdressing School in Norwalk. Robert served as a police officer for the Trumbull Police Department for three years before becoming the Dean of Students at the same hairdressing academy he graduated from years...

Dolores A. Royal Reynolds, age 91, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Jack Reynolds, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021 in Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her loving family by her side. Dolores was born on March 30, 1930 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Norko Royal. She enjoyed gathering and cooking and baking for family. She was a woman of faith. She loved knitting and crafting a variety of things for holidays. Dolores is...

Joseph A. Hreschak III, age 63, of Shelton, beloved son of Joseph A. II and Felicia Chernesky Hreschak, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021 in his residence. Joseph was born on January 4, 1958 in Bridgeport. He graduated from Sacred Heart University, where he was captain of the soccer team and was employed by Sikorsky for 42 years as an Industrial Offset Manager. Joseph was a Rear Commodore and Life Member of East End Yacht Club and an avid Red Sox and Dolphin’s fan. In...

Elizabeth Shuck, age 91, of Bridgeport, beloved daughter of the late Karol and Eva Semkiew Shuck, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021 in Connecticut Hospice with her loving family by her side. Elizabeth was born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania on November 6, 1930 and was employed by Bridgeport Hospital for over 30 years. She was a cat lover, enjoyed visiting the casino and spending time with family. Elizabeth is survived by one sister-in-law, Maryann and several nieces and nephews. In...