She loved cooking and her famous meatballs were loved by all. She also enjoyed planting flowers and gardening.
Ruben’s career as a chef spanned many years. He was currently employed at Milford Hospital where he was loved by all of his co-workers.
She loved the summertime and spending time at the beach watching the waves. She was also an excellent cook.
She was a past president of Nichols School PTA and Stratford PTA Council. Teresa was very active at the Stratford United Methodist Church.
He was a United States Army veteran and was retired from Sikorsky Aircraft.
She so enjoyed making a range of specialties: hearty stuffed cabbage, delectable “church windows,” and multi-layered eggplant parmigiana.
Jim, who served as an elite 502 pathfinder paratrooper in the U.S. Army, worked as a vet assistant and as a Stratford firefighter.
She was also proud to be one of the pioneering nurses at Med Now in Stratford.
Ron, a U.S. Army veteran, retired from the Bodine Corporation, and was an avid fan of UConn Women’s Basketball.
Funeral services will take place on March 15.
A devoted, wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed cheering on her five granddaughters, never missing a sporting or extracurricular event.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked as a baker and later as a machinist for Bridgeport Machines and Sikorsky Aircraft.
Beloved Mother and Grandmother
Ralph met the love of his life in 1946, he and “Casey” married in 1951 and together raised 8 children.
Frank, a U.S. Army veteran, had a long 41-year career as a fireman with the Town of Stratford where he was a pumper/engineer until retiring.
Helen enjoyed times at Frankie’s Diner in Bridgeport with friends. She loved to bake and was especially known for her blueberry buckle.
He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1992 and was also inducted into six other sports and Soccer Halls of Fame.
Joan worked as a manager in the China department at DM Reads until retiring. She was an avid walker and was loved dearly by all who knew her
He enjoyed watching sports and going to ball games with his dad and friends. He loved his dog Rocco so much.
Gus was a retired case designer for the Calzone Case Company. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed oil painting.
Bob, a licensed pilot, was the owner of Mike’s Pizza in Stratford for over 20 years and also worked at H&R Block for 17 years.
She graduated from Bunnell High School in Stratford, worked in retail for many years and was a long-time Naugatuck resident.
John, a U.S. Army veteran and longtime Sikorsky Aircraft employee, was a generous supporter of the Stratford Library and an avid reader.
He loved football, especially the Vikings and Lions and some say he was a “legendary punter.”
He passed away after a short illness.
A Stratford resident for most of his life, he was co-owner of the Dennis & D’Arcy Funeral Home until his retirement and its sale in 1985.
Ric served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1972-1976 and worked at Sikorsky Aircraft for more than 29 years.
Known as 'Captain Traffic' he became Connecticut's first airborne traffic reporter, flying ‘Flight 600,’ for WICC radio, for three decades.
She loved spending time with her family and friends, who all appreciated her brilliant smile and great sense of humor.
He was a self-employed contractor and a lifelong area resident.
She attended Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing in 1951, going on to do private duty nursing for over 30 years.
He was a long time Stratford resident, master mechanic and was the proprietor of Len Galli Auto & Marine Service.
He was a proud U.S. Marine Corp veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from the Town of Stratford, Department of Public Works.
Austin led an incredible life that took him across many corners of the world. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
He was a former member of the Stratford Board of Education and was active with the Bunnell High School Band Parents and Franklin School PTA.
Mark was a joy to all that knew him, he had an infectious smile and love for everyone he knew. He loved being the Bunnell High School mascot
He was an avid reader, chess player and card player and enjoyed spending time at his home.
Carla was a graduate of Stratford High school; was retired from the United States Postal Service, and was active in the USPS workers' union.
During her stay at St. Joseph Manor, she enjoyed working in the gift shop.
Ann was a lifelong resident of Stratford and worked at BIC for over 25 years as an inspector. She was an avid cook of Italian specialties.