Rob, a Bunnell High School graduate, was a quiet, kind and gentle soul. He loved to laugh and never had a bad word to say about anyone.
Ozzie had a lust for life. He owned and operated his own business and was known for his relentless work ethic, pride, and integrity.
Joseph P. Patria Jr. was mentioned and thanked on the Tony Awards for his work on “The Producers.”
Longtime Stratford Resident and Westinghouse/CBS Retiree
He worked at Dresser Industries, was a substitute teacher within the Stratford school system and a starter at the Short Beach Golf Course.
Neil Sherman, 67, of Stratford, died Sunday at Bridgeport Hospital after a long illness.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was proud of being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He fought on the front lines in the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal & worked at Sikorsky Aircraft until his illness
Raymond O'Connell was a teacher, a high school principal and a superintendent of schools.
Naugatuck/Bethwood Patch Mayor Nancy Sasso Janis has added the eulogy she wrote for her mother.
An accomplished knitter, Ceil knitted thousands of washcloths for charities, friends, family, and pretty much anyone she met.
She was a graduate of St. Joseph College for Women and earned her master’s degree from St. John’s University.
A U.S. Navy Veteran who was retired from SNET, he was a talented musician and played the guitar and keyboard in several bands.
Paul, who retired after 40 years as general manager from Connecticut Oxygen, touched many lives through his generosity and giving to others.
Motorcycle Enthusiast With A Heart Of Gold
A retired teacher, he owned many businesses with his wife and also received a Stratford Town Beautification Award.
Humberto Herrera was a lifelong area resident and a gear grinder for Sikorsky in Stratford.
Spictzler was a beloved mother and grandmother.
Ron was raised in Stratford and graduated from Stratford High School.
He owned and operated Jade Salon in Stratford for 35 years.
Fernald was a World War II Navy veteran and served in the Pacific Theater.
Peal enjoyed fishing and golfing and was a big sports fan. He especially loved being an uncle to his two cherished nieces.
Poppa is survived by his parents and two children.
During his time as athletic director at the University of Bridgeport, Poisson led with an integrity-first approach.
Lynn loved animals, the beach, and having people tell her she looked too young to have a child her daughter's age, which was true.
She worked at the Shoreline Star and looked forward to her annual girls’ weekend with her friends and spending time with her family.
Beloved Mother and Grandmother
Nangle was the previous owner of Dave’s Automotive on Barnum Avenue in Stratford.
Nancy was a resilient, hard-working woman who worked two jobs to provide for her family, rarely ever taking a day off for herself.
A beloved wife and mother, Kantzas was a Stratford resident most of her life until recently moving to Seymour.
He worked as an accountant for the G. Lloyd Major company and was a New York sports fanatic.
Sinal enjoyed sewing, visiting the beach and spending the holidays with family, especially her grandchildren.
Yucaneer worked for the Town of Stratford in Public Works as a tree surgeon for 37 years before retiring.
Fred attended Booth and Bayliss Business School and earned his CPA, the youngest person in the state of Connecticut to do so at the time.
The woman died Monday due to injuries suffered in the accident.
Nelsen was the organist at St. Mark Church for nearly 60 years and worked in town as a Realtor.
Arriaga died after a crash last week on I-95 in Stratford.
Fraser was a World War II Navy veteran. He leaves behind a large family, including his wife of 72 years and 11 great-grandchildren.
Boroskey worked at the Westport Public Library and retired in 2018 from the Connecticut Post.