Obituary: Shirley Ann Bensey Smith, 87, Of Fairfield

While raising two sons, Shirley began working at Fairfield University where she retired.

Obituary: Marlene B. Bencze, 91, Of Fairfield

The Bencze family had a beautiful, graceful, intelligent, and kind soul in their mother and wife, Marlene.

Obituary: James Zadrovicz, Sr., 89, Of Fairfield

A strong sense of community and desire to help others led Jim to begin his 36+ year career as a firefighter in Fairfield.

Obituary: Ronald Andrew Schelmetic, 89, Of Fairfield

Ron was an avid athlete: a distance runner, he completed several marathons, including the New York City Marathon with a 3:59:58 time...

Obituary: Frank Boemio, 68, Of Fairfield

His determination, faith, and family fueled him until his last day.

Obituary: Mary Ellen Peterson, 78, Of Fairfield

Her greatest joy came from being with her family.

Obituary: John Peter Panigutti, 80, Of Fairfield

John proudly served in the Army Airborne Special Forces, Green Berets, in Vietnam achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Obituary: Patrick L. Carroll, Jr., 100, Former Southport Harbormaster

Pat lived a life dedicated to public service. He founded the Fairfield PAL, and was President of the Wakeman Boys and Girls Club.

Obituary: Robert C. O’Brien, 92, Of Fairfield

Bob was a U.S. Air Force veteran earning the rank of Staff Sergeant while stationed in Okinawa and Japan during the Korean Conflict.

Obituary: Neil Oliver Rice, 82, Of Southport

Neil's passions were music, collecting coins, and Excel spreadsheet analysis.

Obituary: Joseph Risicato, 97, Of Fairfield

Joe was a proud Navy veteran during World War II, having entered at only 17 years of age.

Obituary: Herbert Briggs Smith, 81, Of Fairfield

Herb was happiest being in nature, being outside in his vegetable garden or identifying various species of birds and other animals.

Obituary: Joan Costello McGillicuddy, 92, Of Fairfield

Joan was a beloved member of the Fairfield community, having lived there for over 60 years.

Obituary: Marie Calise Sodaro, 93, Of Fairfield

Marie was a loving and caring individual who touched many lives and will be remembered with great fondness by all.

Obituary: William J. O'Neil, 86, Of Fairfield

Following his 42 years of employment with the US Postal Service, Bill worked as a substitute teacher with the Fairfield Public Schools.

Obituary: William J. 'Bill' Smith, Jr. 75, Of Fairfield

Bill so enjoyed his time on the golf course upon retirement and became a course starter and ranger at the Fairfield Par 3 golf course.

Obituary: Deette (DeeDee) Pierson Higgins, 89, Of Fairfield

Dance was not just a passion for DeeDee, but a form of expression that brought her immense joy.

Obituary: Robert F. Kwait, 80

A lifelong entrepreneur, Rob truly lived his life with optimism and a sense of humor.

Obituary: Jane Tynan O’Connor, 86, Of Fairfield

Jane was never happier than when she was spending time with her family.

Obituary: Kathleen A. Schultz, 56, Of Fairfield

Kathy worked for 29 years in the Darien, CT Public Schools system; she was "a dedicated educator and a champion of children."

Obituary: Mihaela Rodica Oprea, 74, Of Fairfield

Her zest for life extended beyond her career; she was an avid traveler with a keen appreciation for exploring new cultures and cuisines.

Obituary: William Millen Duncan II, 84, Of Southport

Always considering others first, Bill naturally went out of his way to make sure everyone was comfortable and cared for.

Obituary: Frank E. Marak, 84, Of Fairfield

He was a precious metal specialist at Handy & Harmon where he retired after 40 years.

Obituary: Margaret M. Capone, 93, Of Fairfield

Upon graduation, Marge, as she was known, worked as head nurse at the Albert Einstein Hospital.

Obituary: Malcolm Kenneth MacKenzie, Jr., 84

Ken became the proud owner of Sacred Book & Gift Shop, also in Fairfield, CT.

Obituary: Cynthia King Schueler, 87, Of Fairfield

Later, she became the Director of Volunteers for the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center of Eastern Fairfield County.

Obituary: John L. 'Jack' Raymond, 90, Of Fairfield

A respected business owner in the aerospace industry, Jack's professional achievements were matched only by his personal passions.

Obituary: Rev. Arlene B. Studer, 90, Of Fairfield

A woman of great faith, Arlene found her passion in serving the Lord and her community.

Obituary: Thomas M. St. Hilaire, 80, Of Fairfield

Thomas served proudly and honorably in the United States Marine Corps.

Obituary: Patricia Burke Falasca, 76, Of Fairfield

Patricia spent most of her career in banking.

Obituary: Donald Raymond Kleber, 71, Of Fairfield

Don's greatest ambition was to become a Special Agent for the FBI, which he accomplished when he graduated from the FBI Academy in 1977.

Obituary: Daniel Miller Loh, 89, Of Southport

Above all, Dan, also known as Papa Bear, cherished time spent with his wife, his daughters and their families, and his many friends.

Obituary: Lillian Mattioli, 95, Of Fairfield

Lillian was employed as a librarian assistant until she retired to care for her husband.

Obituary: Jean (Lazowsky) Hall, 88, Of Fairfield

Professionally, she worked in the Art Dept. of Sikorsky Aircraft, at a Fairfield County Advertising Agency, and worked as an art teacher.

Obituary: Gordon N. Bardos, 61, Of Fairfield

He started a consulting firm, SERRECON, in 2011 that provided the analytical and predictive information about Southeastern Europe.

Obituary: Robert 'Bobby' Smith, 94, Of Fairfield

Bob was a Corporal in the U.S. Army and served proudly in the Korean War.

Fairfield U., Fairfield Prep Mourn Loss Of Rev. Charles H. Allen, S.J.

Fr. Allen was a beloved figure on campus, integral to the life and spirit of the University and Fairfield Prep community for over 40 years.

Obituary: Arthur J. Hedge Jr., 87, Of Southport

Arthur dedicated many years of his life to IBM, where he made significant contributions in marketing and management.

Obituary: Joan Carole (Czapla) Keiser, 80, Of Fairfield

Joan dedicated her life to her family, and she touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.

Obituary: Patrick A. LaBella, 81, Of Fairfield

Later in life, Patrick worked at the H. Smith Richardson and Longshore golf courses.