All Obituaries

After a more than courageous battle with cancer Felipe Rosa (Phil) passed through the gates of heaven May 10, 2021 with his beloved wife and 3 daughters by his side. Felipe was born in Bridgeport on October 9, 1954 to Segundo and Sofia Rosa. He graduated from Stratford High School, where he enjoyed taking part in school plays and singing the National Anthem at school events.  His love of music was ever present from a young age. A hard worker, fun loving family man who adored his 3...

Rosemary Farrell Graham of Stratford, age 96, beloved wife for sixty-seven years of the late Albert C. Graham, passed away at home with her beloved family on May 8, 2021.  Born in Bridgeport on April 7, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Leo P. Farrell, Sr. and Josephine O’Leary Farrell.  Following graduation from St. John’s Business School, she worked for Columbia Records in Bridgeport until her marriage in 1947.  She and Albert then raised their six...

  Andrew J. Bandre, age 86, of Newtown and formerly of Monroe, passed away April 30, 2021 in Newtown Health and Rehab. Mr. Bandre was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Andrew and Margaret Bandre. He was a retired electrician for CT Light and Power. He proudly served in the Navy and was a member of the Navy Seabeees. Mr. Bandre was a longtime member of the Calvary Evangelical Free Church and the Monroe Seniors. He loved driving cars, especially jeeps. His...

  Gloria (Velgot) Lampugnale, age 91, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021, surrounded by family. Truly one-of-a-kind, she was born in McAdoo, PA , to the late Stanley and Marie Velgot, whom she adored and considered her best friends. Always one to make the most of her educational experiences, she received her Associate's Degree from the University of Bridgeport, where she not only served on the Queen's Court of the Wisteria Festival and rabble-roused as a Theta...

Josephine Ann (JoAnn) Galante, age 85, of Trumbull, formerly of Ridgefield, CT and Lexington, KY, passed away April 26, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Queens, NY to the late William Groom and Marie Clark, and grew up in Cedarhurst, NY. JoAnn was a graduate of SUNY Oneonta College of Education. She began teaching in Islip, NY, and also taught for many years in Ridgefield and Lexington. JoAnn enjoyed knitting and gardening, but most of all she loved...

Andrew P. Skarupa Jr., age 81, of Milford, passed away April 21, 2021 in Milford Hospital.  He was born in Newport, Rhode Island to the late Andrew and Margaret Skarupa Sr. and was raised in Fairfield, CT.  He was an Executive Sous Chef with Marriot Hotels and restaurant consultant specializing in restaurant openings, expansions, sanitation, purchasing, food cost and menu planning.  Mr. Skarupa was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.  He loved gardening, taking...

Donald R. Rouleau, age 60, of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away April 21, 2021. He was born in Bridgeport ,CT and was a Florida resident for the past 30 years.  After graduating from Trumbull High School in 1978, Donald started his career in the CT Carpenters Union.  After he was recognized for his abilities his company sent him to Florida to oversee some projects and Donald decided in 1990 to stay and  relocate to Florida permanently. He continued to work in construction and...

Patricia Delores Hurley, age 91, of Shelton, passed away April 19, 2021 in her home. She was born in New York. Mrs. Hurley was very social and active in the area Senior Centers including Trumbull, Shelton and Monroe. She was an accomplished organist who enjoyed dancing, playing cards and dominos, and seeing musicals with friends and family. She was predeceased by her husband William Edgar Hurley Sr.  Survivors include her five sons; William and his wife MaryAnn, Robert and his wife...

William Andrew Dunn, age 87, of South Salem, New York, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2021 in his son's home in Trumbull, CT surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Greenwich, CT to the late James and Lillian Dunn. Mr. Dunn was a U.S. Army veteran who served proudly during the Korean War and continued his service until being honorably discharged as a Sergeant  from the U.S. Reserve in 1962. After his military service, Mr. Dunn enjoyed a 30-year career with...

Jean Donnelly, age 84, of Stratford, passed away April 13, 2021 in her home. She was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Joseph and Rosalie Bagoly. She worked in the loan department at People's Bank. Mrs. Donnelly enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She enjoyed cheering her son on when he raced cars, trips to Mohegan Sun with her friends and seeing her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her beloved husband Richard J. Donnelly Sr.,her son Richard J....