All Obituaries

Luchansky, Dr. Edward Luchansky, age 77, of Stratford, beloved husband of Donna Campo Luchansky, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2018 in Cambridge Manor with his loving family by his side. Dr. Luchansky was born on June 6, 1941 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Edward and Veronica Moyher Luchansky. He was a graduate of Fairfield Prep, class of 1959, Fairfield University, class of 1963 and New Jersey College of Medicine, class of 1967. Dr. Luchansky was a proud Veteran of the...

Stephen E. Switter, age 77, of Stratford, beloved husband of Regina Loch Switter, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2018 in Connecticut Hospice with his loving family by his side. Stephen was born on March 27, 1941 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Stephen and Catherine Gaeta Switter. He was a native of Southport, CT and enjoyed antiques, trains, coins, sports memorabilia and cheering for the New York Yankees. Stephen was the proprietor of Fairfield Coin Shop in Fairfield for many...

Charabowski, Marianne Jakubowski Charabowski, age 93, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Frank G. Charabowski, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2018 in Atria Senior Living in Stratford with loving family by her side. Marianne was born on July 28, 1925 in Sherman, CT and was the daughter of the late Ignatz and Marianna Rembecka Jakubowski. She employed as a secretary for Eastern Electric Company for many years, was a founding member and active church member at St. Joseph’s...

Halko, Irene F. Cogan Halko, age 73, of Derby, beloved wife of George C. Halko, passed away suddenly on July 23, 2018 in her residence with her loving family by her side. Irene was born on August 16, 1944 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Ralph Sr. and Arline Sharpe Cogan. She was employed by the Jewish Home for the Elderly as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant and enjoyed painting, flowers and spending time with family, especially her cherished husband, George. In addition to...

Hoydilla, Michael C. Hoydilla, age 67, of Stratford, beloved husband of Denise Nicita Hoydilla, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2018 in Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. Michael was born on January 25, 1951 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Michael and Shirley Gritman Hoydilla. He was a United States Navy Veteran and was employed by local Teamsters #191 as a driver. In addition to his beloved wife, Denise of 44 years, Michael is survived by three sons,...

D’Auria, Joseph M. D’Auria, age 45, of Monroe, beloved husband of Victoria “Vicki” Gentile D’Auria, passed away suddenly on June 18, 2018 in his residence with his loving family by his side. Joseph was born on August 22, 1972 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Raffaele and Lorraine Levatino D’Auria. Joseph was employed by Gesswein as an ecommerce web content and communication administrator. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed Bingo at the casino, family...

Panko, Patricia A. Gallant Panko, age 67, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Panko, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2018 in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. Patricia was born on May 13, 1951 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Ernest  Gallant and Rose Stypelkoski. She was a member of the Classic Knights Car Club and cherished spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. Patricia is survived by two...

Breslin, Rita M. Breslin, age 92, formerly of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Breslin passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 30, 2018. Rita was born on September 21, 1925 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Harold and Anna Smith Malstrom. Rita is survived by two daughters, Maureen Fiorella and her husband Tom of Stratford and Mary Downs of Canton, four grandchildren, Jim Reilly and his wife Denise of Milford, Michelle Trompetta and her...

Basso, Irene Catherine Mondulick Basso, age 71, of Stratford, passed peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday April 26, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. Irene was born on April 23, 1947 in Bridgeport to the late Michael E. and Stella Dobitas Mondulick.  She was a lifelong resident of Stratford and a 1965 graduate of Stratford High School.  She traveled widely over a 22 year career as a proud U.S. Army spouse.  Irene was blessed with the...

Soltis, Joseph G. Soltis, age 85, of Stratford, the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Sipos Soltis, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2018 at MidState Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Joseph was born on March 17, 1933 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late John and Veronica Verbosky Soltis. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed by Amtrak as a machinist for 35 years. Joseph was an active member of the VFW #9460, where he served on...