All Obituaries

Chiarantano, Frank J. Chiarantano Jr., age 56, of Stratford, beloved husband of Helene Boyle Chiarantano, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2018, in Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. Frank was born on June 8, 1962 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Colleen Coyle Chiarantano. He was employed by Walmart in Shelton as a manager for many years. Frank was an avid bowler and fisherman and enjoyed YouTube video’s, music and spending time with his...

Benne, Edith M. Skinner Benne, age 94, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Stephen Benne Jr., passed away peacefully on October 19, 2018 in Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center with her loving family by her side. Edith was born on May 30, 1924 in Stratford and was the daughter of the late Walter and Annie Skinner. She was employed by Norden’s as an assembler for 25 years; she was a member of the Norden’s Retiree Club, Norden’s Quarter Century club, National...

Garrow, Brian James Garrow, age 45, of Stratford, beloved husband of Sharon Broedlin Garrow, passed away suddenly on October 11, 2018 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Brian was born on April 23, 1973  in Bridgeport and was the son of Thomas and Beverly Musante Garrow. He grew up in Shelton, graduated from Shelton High School in 1991 and was employed by Fairfield Collision Center as a Manager for several years. Brian was an avid Moto Cross...

Zamoyski, Mary “Miriam” Chmielewski Zamoyski, age 100, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Leo J. Zamoyski, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2018. Mary was born in Bayonne, New Jersey to the late Jacob and Mary Chmielewski. She retired from Warner-Lambert (Schick) in Milford and was an active member of St. Michael Church in Bridgeport then St. James Church in Stratford. She loved to travel and enjoyed spending time with her family. Mary is survived by four daughters, Mary...

Carpenter, Tekakwitha E. Fay Carpenter, age 73, of Stratford, beloved wife of Thomas C. Carpenter, passed away on October 5, 2018, in Bridgeport Hospital. Tekakwitha was born on May 11, 1945 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia Vano Fay. Her first job was as a nurse at Bridgeport Hospital, she later worked in Accounts Payable for Beck-Lee INC.. Tekakwitha was a people person, an avid animal lover and enjoyed spending the summers at her beach house in the Lordship...

McFarland, Therese M. Breton McFarland, age 57, of Stratford, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2018 in her residence with her loving family by her side. Therese was born on February 26, 1961 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Juliette Boisvert Breton. She was employed by Stair Parts Supply as an office manager. Therese was always willing to help, reliable, organized and enjoyed restoring old furniture, crocheting and DIY projects. She was an amazing aunt to her...

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...