All Obituaries

DeGirolamo, Louis M. DeGirolamo, age 88, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Beverly Wasco DeGirolamo, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019, in Bridgeport Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Lou was born on May 3, 1931 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Luciano and Antoinette Petitti DeGirolamo. He was a proud Veteran of the US Army and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and UConn Women’s Basketball. He enjoyed playing bocce, good food, spending time with...

 George Henry Croteau, age 88, of Newport Richey, Florida and Hillsboro, New Hampshire, formerly from Stratford, beloved husband of Evelyn Cullen Croteau, on the afternoon of June 25, 2019, George passed away at his home in Hillsboro, New Hampshire. With his wife by his side, George found the peace in death that he had maintained in life. Born on February 20, 1931, George Henry Croteau was the only child of the late George and Stella Kaminski Croteau of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Raised...

Pekar, Andrew E. Pekar, Jr., fondly known as “Butch”, age 75, of Shelton, beloved husband of Diana Galello Pekar, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Facility. Butch was the son of the late Andrew E. Pekar, Sr. and Mary “Mae” Kluchenko of Stratford.  At the early age of 10, he began “helping out” at the neighborhood florist where his passion began.  Upon graduating from Bullard...

Stegner, Scott R. Stegner, age 59, of Shelton, beloved son of the late Burdette and Agnes Rynkiewicz Stegner, passed away suddenly on June 9, 2019 at his residence. Scott was born on January 13, 1960 in Bridgeport and was raised in Stratford. He graduated from Bunnell High School and Post College. He was an avid golfer, a former New England Junior Champion and was a former member of Mill River Country Club. Scott was a self-employed job recruiter, a sports enthusiast, and traveled to many...

Harrison, Beatrice age 86, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Edward Mazone Harrison, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. Beatrice was born in Summerville, SC on December 31, 1932, to the late McKinley and Lessie Thomas. In 1989, Beatrice was employed and later retired with 24 years of service with the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health.  Beatrice is survived by six children, Sandra Harrison Moore of...

Lawrence, Cynthia Lawrence, age 55, of Southington, beloved mother of Brandon Syms and Terri A. Grier, passed away suddenly on May 23, 2019 in her residence. Cynthia was born on December 17, 1963 in Hartford and was the daughter of the late Urel and Mary Ford Lawrence. She was employed by the Hospital of Special Care as a Registered Nurse. Cynthia is survived by one son, Brandon Syms of Japan, one daughter, Terri A. Grier and Richard Miller of Stratford, one grandson, Ryan Miller, two...

Hasbrouck, John E. Hasbrouck, age 82, of Stratford, beloved husband of Lorraine Duffy Hasbrouck, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2019 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. John was born on January 4, 1937 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Emerson and Florence Hasbrouck. In addition to his beloved wife, Lorraine of 60 years, John is also survived by his dog, Harry and several nephews. In addition to his beloved parents, John was also predeceased by...

Shandrowski, George Richard Shandrowski, age 62, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2019 in St. John Paul II Center. George was born on March 18, 1957 in Bridgeport and was the first son of the late Walter Shandrowski Sr. Walter joined the US Navy with his close friend George Barker when WWII began.  Both Walter and George made a promise to each other if anything happened to one of them they would name their first son after the other.  Sadly George Barker was killed in...

Syc, Walter B. Syc Jr., age 65, of Bridgeport, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2019 in St. Joseph's Center, Trumbull. Walter was born on October 19, 1953 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Walter Sr. and Veronica Yusko Syc. He was employed by Carpenter Technology as a crane operator for many years. Walter is survived by one brother, John A. Syc and his wife, Cheryl of Texas, two nephews, John A. Syc Jr. and Edward T. Syc, one niece, Tara Syc-Topping and husband Darin, one great...

Bobko, Andrew J. Bobko Jr., age 36, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Nicole Prybylek Bobko, passed away suddenly on April 23, 2019 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Andrew as born on February 20, 1983 in Bridgeport and was the son of Patricia Yarzynski Bobko and the late Andrew J. Bobko Sr.. Andrew loved cars, computers, and playing video games but more than anything he loved his family especially his two little girls. He was an amazing father and he always put his daughters first....