All Obituaries

Jane “Jenny” Grich Tesla, age 94, a lifelong resident of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Elmer Tesla, passed from this life on September 12, 2019 in her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 15, 1924 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Charles and Susan Knut Grich. Jane was a lifetime member of Holy Name of Jesus Church where she was a past president of the Ladies Guild. She lived a full life as an avid golfer, bowler and world...

Stanley W. Bassett, age 87, of Stratford, husband of Nancy Judd Bassett, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2019 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Stanley was born in Bridgeport on September 27, 1931 and was the son of the late William and C. Arthetta Berg Bassett. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his wife, Nancy, Stanley is also survived by one son, Thomas Bassett and wife Deirdre of Stratford, one daughter,...

Yvonne E. Barnwell, age 91, of Stratford, beloved daughter of the late William and Edith Jaquith Barnwell, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2019 in Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Yvonne was born on April 1, 1928 in Bridgeport and was employed by Sikorsky as an Electrical Assembler for over 25 years. She is survived by friends, Florence Masek, Ruth Hastings and the ladies of the “Breakfast Club” and her adopted family, Amy and Jason Lucy, Tanner and...

Joseph W. Sobolewski, age 65, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Doreen DeLibero Sobolewski, passed away suddenly on August 16, 2019 in his residence. He was born on Bridgeport to the late Felix and Helen Heaney Sobolewski and grew up in Stratford. He graduated from St. James School and Bunnell High School class of 1972. In younger years, Joe worked at Acme United in Bridgeport and was employed by the US Postal Service in the Bridgeport Area for over 30 years. He was an avid fisherman and to...

Noreen Maloney Knott, age 71, of Stratford and Westbrook, beloved wife of Barry C. Knott, passed away suddenly on August 13, 2019 in Torrance Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 13, 1948 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of Janet L. Maloney and the late William V. Maloney. Noreen graduated from Bunnell High School in 1966 and graduated from Chamberlayne College. She was the proprietor of The Dame Shop, a specialized intimate apparel boutique in...

Angelo A. Fernandez, 79, of Stratford, beloved husband of Sally Fernandez, passed into eternal rest on August 12, 2019, after a long illness.  He was born in Santiago, Cuba on May 17, 1940, to the late Carmen Alvarez and Eduardo Fernandez.  He came to the United States on October 31, 1942.  Angelo graduated from Harding High in Bridgeport and Southern Connecticut State College.  After college, Angelo worked at Exide Battery and Moore Special Tool.  He went on to work...

Peter Knapp, age 92, of Stratford, beloved husband of Tomiko Tanabe Knapp, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born and raised in Stratford by his late parents Michael and Anna Knapp along with seven wonderful brothers and sisters. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II and the Invasion of Korea. Peter was a successful businessman and owned and operated Tomiko’s Japanese Restaurant and...

Glenn E. Workman, age 47, of Bridgeport, beloved son of Germaine Breton Workman, passed away suddenly on August 7, 2019 in his residence. Glenn was born on October 25, 1971 in Bridgeport was the son of Germaine Breton Workman and the late James Workman. He was a lifelong resident of Stratford and was employed by Connecticut Basement Systems Radon. Glenn was a State of Connecticut Champion dart player, enjoyed golfing, football, baseball and spending time with his family. In addition to...

Joan Gullesh Wahlberg, age 72, of Stratford, beloved wife of Kent Wahlberg, passed away at Bridgeport Hospital with her family by her side on August 6, 2019 due to complications from cancer. She was born on May 6, 1947 in Bridgeport, CT to her parents, George and Mary Halkovic Gullesh. A lifelong resident of Stratford, Joan attended Stratford Public Schools. She married Kent C. Wahlberg on October 17, 1975. Joan was completely devoted to animals, whether outside or inside, especially...

Michael J. Loschiavo, age 73, of Stratford, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2019 in his residence. Michael was born on October 16, 1945 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Carmen (Carl) Loschiavo and Mary Loschiavo Leiras. Michael had a passion for building and built many of the buildings in Fairfield Center, and surrounding towns when he was employed by Rizzitelli Construction as the job foreman. As well he built many homes in the area as the owner of MiRoc Construction and...