All Obituaries

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...

Lawrence “Larry” Ralph Napolitano, age 94, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Carmella “Millie” Napolitano, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital due to complications from Covid. Larry was born on January 8, 1927 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Peter and Maria Napolitano. Larry served in the U.S. Army during World War II and fought in the Pacific Theater. He worked many years at Burritt Lumber and later at Sikorsky...

Louis Gerald Sabados, age 78, of Stratford, beloved husband of Lorraine Sirotnak Sabados, passed away on February 13, 2021 in Lord Chamberlain with his loving family by his side. Born on December 17, 1942 in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Louis Joseph and Bertha Bordash Sabados. Louis graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fairfield in 1961. He then proudly served his country in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Independence, and his tour of duty included service in the Mediterranean Sea...

Suhy, William M. Suhy, age 75, formerly of Stratford, passed away on February 13, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. William was born in Bridgeport on September 24, 1945 and was the son of the late William and Anna Potocny Suhy. He graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Fairfield University. William was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and was a kind, decent, generous and devoutly religious man, who had a strong faith in God....

Raymond Frank Zihala, age 91, of Shelton, beloved husband of Helen Borghi Zihala, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 in his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 31, 1929 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Frank W. and Elizabeth A. Yarusinsky Zihala. Raymond graduated Harding High School Class of 1947, he was a photo engraver by trade and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, when he served his country for four years during the Korean...

John Anthony Maresca, age 93, beloved husband of Lucrecia Delvecchio Maresca, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021; surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Maresca was born on December 14, 1927 in Bridgeport, to Giovanni and Concetta Maresca. At a young age, he learned the ropes of the family business and became a successful milk distributer. Going door to door delivering and then eventually distributing to independent markets. He loved to talk to everyone and everyone knew him...

Rosario Vincent Sciuto, age 95, of Stratford, passed away peacefully in his home on January 31, 2021, in his residence with his loving family by his side.  He was lovingly known as Pops. Rosario “Russ” was born in Bridgeport, CT on November 3rd, 1925 to the late Vincenzo Sciuto and Josephine Natale Sciuto.  Russ proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II from 1944 through 1946.  He lived his entire life by the tenets of the Marine Corps and always...

Rosalie Leopardi Solemene, age 91, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Michael A. Solemene, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 in Connecticut Hospice. Rosalie was born on February 27, 1929 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Lina Leopardi. She was employed by Hubbell as an Inspector for many years and enjoyed watching classic movies and spending time with family. Rosalie is survived by one son, Michael Solemene of Milford, two daughters, Andrea Bargo and...

Andrea Januski, age 68, of Stratford, entered into eternal rest suddenly, Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Michael Januski and Agnes Benichak Januski. Andrea graduated from Stratford High School, Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing with a Diploma in Nursing, and later from Chamberlain College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. In her early years of healthcare service, Andrea worked as a pharmacy technician at St. Joseph Manor. Andrea then had...

Linda Ciecko, age 75, of Stratford, Ronald’s beloved wife of 32 years, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. Linda loved all animals, especially her handsome cat Sparkie. She was an avid scrapbooking enthusiast and created numerous photo albums with memories that will last forever. She loved to dance, especially 50’s Rock and Roll and looked forward to a sunny afternoon boat ride in Northport, LI and a glass or two of...