All Obituaries

Aphrodite Domian, age 94, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late David Domian, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2023. She was born and raised in Bridgeport CT then later made Stratford CT her home for the past 65 years. As a young woman, Aphrodite was a licensed beautician. She later became a sales representative for the World Book Encyclopedia and was affectionately known as the “book lady”. Thereafter, she spent 25 years being a local real estate agent. She is preceded...

Michael A. Solemene Jr., age 62, of Milford, beloved son of the late Michael and Rosalie Leopardi Solemene, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023 in Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. Michael graduated from Stratford High School and Norwalk Tech. he was employed by ExxonMobil Plastics division in Stratford from 1984 to 2005 as a machine operator and by the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation from 2006 to 2022. His free spirit will be greatly missed by...

Edward A. Mancini, age 92, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Janet Kascak Mancini, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, with his loving family at his side. Born in Stratford on October 22, 1930, Edward was the youngest of ten children of the late Carlo Mancini and Josephine Savino Mancini, and a lifelong Stratford resident. Known to many friends, family and associates throughout his adult life as “Moon” (or sometimes,...

Louise Pauline Macisco Provenzano, age 93, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late, Albert Provenzano, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2023 in Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her loving family by her side. Louise was born on January 8, 1930 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Nick and Mary Negrelli Macisco. Louise and husband, Albert opened House of Spirits in 1957 in the Southend of Stratford which is open to this day. Louise was a wonderful and caring...

Paul Grosso, of Stratford, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on March 11, 2023. Paul was born January 6, 1954. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Lirpa Grosso and one brother, Alexander Grosso. Paul is survived by his wife of nearly 32 years, Helen Victoria Grosso, three sons that he was very proud of, Michael Grosso and wife, Nicole, Nicholas Grosso and wife, Shanon and Paul Grosso II. He also leaves behind his granddaughter, Alexis Victoria Grosso,...

Joseph G. Crudo Jr., age 72 of Stratford, beloved husband of Judy Boyle Crudo, passed away on February 25, 2023 after a long battle with cancer, in his residence with his loving family by his side. He  was born on September 6, 1950 to the late Joseph Crudo Sr. and Concetta Crudo.  He was a lifelong Stratford resident and retired from Sikorsky Aircraft after 38 years as an Operations Manager. Joe had a passion for sports. He played college basketball for Sacred Heart...

Ronald E. Simpson, age 87, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023. He grew up in Bridgeport and served in the U.S. Army (25th Infantry) from 1954 to 1956. After serving in the military, he became a lifelong tool and die-maker. Ron worked for over 30 years at Lacey’s Manufacturing in Bridgeport, where he made several lifelong friends. He enjoyed fishing, boating, woodworking and was an avid fan of the New York Giants and Mets. Ron especially loved spending time with...

John “Jack” R. Turner, age 79, of Stratford, beloved husband of Perpetua Voytek Turner, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2023 in his home in Stratford with his loving family by his side. He was born in Bridgeport on September 7, 1943 to the late Ernest and Anne Hajdu Turner. He attended St. Ambrose Elementary School, and received his GED. He joined the Army serving most of his time overseas in Germany. He returned stateside and met the love of his life Perpetua whom he...

Angelina Pace Lupinski, age 92, of Stratford, beloved wife of Stanley Lupinski, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023 in Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Stamford on August 20, 1930 and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Pace. Angelina was an amazing woman who loved world travel, gardening, arts, bible studies and attending Yale seminars. She loved attending Oronoque community parties, club meetings and events. She truly enjoyed spending time with her friends. Angelina is...

John D Wells IV, age 91, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023. John graduated East Hampton High in 1949. John began a long successful career in tool design with an apprenticeship at GE. He continued working at different companies throughout his career. He also opened his own design firm, Tenet Design, where he provided design work and consultation to various companies until recently. John was an avid fisherman and boater and shared this activity with family and...