All Obituaries

Gloria Marcoux Yanosy, age 87, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late John T. Yanosy Sr., passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021, in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. Gloria was born on August 10, 1933 in South Berwick, Maine and was the daughter of the late Albert and Delvina Marcoux. She was an avid bowler, mahjong player, oil painter and fan of the Boston Celtics and the Uconn Women’s Basketball team. Gloria was a member of the St. James choir for many years...

Joseph L. Ciotti, age 85, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth R. Campofiore Ciotti, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021 in his residence with his loving family by his side. Joseph was born on April 10, 1936 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Primo and Loretta Bavilacque Ciotti. He was a proud Veteran of the Unites States Army and was employed by Avco as a Gas Turbine Inspector for many years. Joseph was an avid singer, a gun instructor for the Bridgeport Rifle...

Raymond Thaddeus Laskowski, of Stratford, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2021. He was born and grew up in Bridgeport, CT, to the late Vincent and Sophie Laskowski. He was proudly named Orcutt Boys Club “Boy of the Year” by the Mayor of Bridgeport in 1961. Raymond graduated from Sacred Heart University with his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Fordham University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. He began his...

Lucy A. Pucci LaBella, age 89, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late William V. LaBella, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021 in Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her loving family by her side. Lucy was born on December 13, 1931 in Stratford and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances Volpe Pucci. She enjoyed baking and spending time with friends and family. Lucy is survived by one grandson, Matthew Otocka of Stratford, one niece, Mary-Ellen Kother and her...

Barbara A. Burns Krajewski, age 69, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Krajewski, passed away suddenly on June 1, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 28, 1951 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Matthew and Madeline Putt Burns. Barbara loved gardening, sewing, art classes, drawing and spending time with her family. Barbara is survived by one son, Ray D. Krajewski and wife, Amie of Shelton, one daughter, Dana...

Jane S. Alessie, age 79, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late J. Bruce Alessie, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2021 in Maefair Health Care Center, with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 21, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late, Ted and Catherine Borns Sullivan.  Jane attended the University of Dayton where she met the love of her life J Bruce Alessie.  In addition to working as a Administrative Assistant for Century 21 Reynolds in...

Michael D. Workman, age 56, of Stratford, beloved son of Germaine Breton Workman, passed away to meet his maker on May 16, 2021. Michael was born on April 16, 1965 in Bridgeport and was the son of Germaine Breton Workman and the late James Workman. Michael was employed by Nagel Electric as an electrician. He was a nature enthusiast, avid bird watcher, enjoyed exercising and most importantly spending time with family. In addition to his beloved mother, Germaine Breton Workman, Michael is also...

William K. Bray, age 78, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 20, 1942 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Victor K. and Rose “Sally” Dadonna Bray. William was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves and was employed by Schick for over 30 years as a machinist. He was a lifelong resident of Stratford and enjoyed spending time with his family. William is survived...

Irene Dorothy Podesla Kaputa, age 96, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Andrew W. Kaputa, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 in her residence with her loving family by her side. Irene was born on April 26, 1925 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Baraga Podesla. She was the president and secretary for many years of Branch 281 of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. Irene is survived by one daughter, Mary Louise Kaputa of Stratford and several...

Grace “Dolly” Venezia Manente, age 87, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Michael Manente, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021 in her residence with her loving family by her side. Grace graduated from St. John’s Nepomucene Catholic School in Bridgeport. She was a lifelong Stratford resident and early on, she opened Ye Old bake shop with Gloria to share their love of baking closing after unable to meet high demands. Then started employment with General Electric...