All Obituaries

Leonard A. Morano, age 90, of Trumbull, CT, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026. He was born in Fairfield, CT to the late Antonio and Teresa Morano. Mr. Morano was the proprietor of Sign Maintenance Service Company where he worked alongside his son Duke. He had a profound work ethic, as "Business" was his hobby. He instilled that strong work ethic in his family and always went over and above to satisfy his customers. He proudly served in the Army as an MP, having been stationed in Berlin, ...

Carole DeCesare, of Trumbull, CT passed away July 2, 2026 in her home. Daughter of the late Carl and Theresa Bocialetti she grew up in Trumbull and after graduating from University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, she worked in the area for many years as a licensed Pharmacist. She is survived by three sons and their wives , four grandchildren, two brothers, and many cousins. Per her wishes there will be no calling hours and interment will be private at the ...

Tracey M. Sayles, age 77, of Shelton, passed away on June 29, 2026. She was born in Bridgeport and was a life-long area resident. She was predeceased by her parents Leonard and Rose Sayles; her siblings Linda Babis, Patricia Passaro, David Sayles, and Leonard Sayles. She is survived by her sister Beverly Zambrano of Branford, several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services are private and at the convenience of her family. Interment will take place at Long Hill Cemetery, ...

    Hope Ellis Tarbox, 84, of Trumbull, CT passed away peacefully June 13, 2026, at her home. She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, James Sidney Tarbox, and her daughters, Joy Tarbox (Chris Sutherland) and Julie Ichikawa (Jeffrey Ichikawa). Hope grew up in Tiverton, RI, daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth Ellis and sister of the late Alan Ellis.  She graduated from The University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics and completed a ...

Normand Paul Levesque, age 91, of Trumbull, passed away June 4, 2026. He was born in Pawtucket, R.I. to the late Joseph and Lucille Levesque. Mr. Levesque graduated from Brown University.  He was employed with Sikorsky Aircraft for many years, serving as a design engineer and retiring as a program manager.  Survivors include his beloved wife, Claire (Pelletier) Levesque, four devoted children Paul (Terri) Levesque, Peter (Debbie) Levesque, Suzanne (Stephen) Barrow, and Diane ...

Mabel Demirjian, age 98, passed away on June 1 at the Carolton Convalescent home in Fairfield, Connecticut. Born in Bridgeport on June 30, 1927, she was a long-time resident of Trumbull.  Ms. Demirjian was predeceased by her six siblings: her twin Marion Demirjian, Margaret Demirjian, Albert Demirjian, Dr. George Demirjian, Virginia Demirjian Damato and Catherine Demirjian Onorato.  She is survived by her nieces Virginia Damato Lee of Parkland, Florida and Marion Onorato ...

Joan M. Caliendo, 90, of Trumbull, CT passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends.  Born on January 1, 1936, to Angeline and Joseph Aurilio, Joan was the first baby born in Bridgeport that year. She grew up in Bridgeport and spent cherished summers in Lordship with her family, surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Joan graduated from Our Lady of Mercy - Lauralton Hall in 1953, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Albertus Magnus College, and ...

Maureen Ann (Guckert) Julian, 79, of Monroe, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 8, 1946, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Maureen was the beloved daughter of the late Harry Guckert and Joan (Murphy) Guckert. She grew up in Stratford, where the Guckert family was well known throughout Lordship for their strong involvement in the community. Maureen attended Sacred Heart University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in ...

John Richard Martikainen, 75, of Trumbull, beloved husband of 48 years, Anne (Sullivan) Martikainen, died on May 6, 2026. He was born in Portland, Maine, to the late Reino and Shirley Martikainen. John grew up in Stratford, CT and graduated from Bunnell High School. He received a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of New Haven and retired from A.P. Construction after a distinguished career as a Construction Superintendent. His many hobbies include fishing, woodworking and ...

Rose K. McAndrews, formerly of Trumbull, CT passed away peacefully in Orange, CT at the age of 88, on April 27, 2026.   Born on September 22,1937 in Bridgeport, CT, Rose is survived by her children, Joanne McAndrews (Larry Eisenman) of St. Louis, MO; Mary McAndrews of Woodbridge, CT; Amy McAndrews (Tim Looney) of Boston, MA; Meg Cowden (John) of Orono, MN; and Beth Seppala (Brian) of Fraser, CO; grandchildren Sarah Eisenman of Chicago, IL; Katie Eisenman of Evanston, IL; Jonah Cowden ...