All Obituaries

  ​Valerie (Lucas) Barrachina, age 85, passed away, November 10, 2019, after a short illness, with her loving family by her side.  Valerie was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Louis and Helen Lucas and was a lifelong Trumbull resident.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Bunker Ramo for many years.  She was an active member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Harmony Grange and "Our Gang".  Valerie was a past member of the...

Gary Laneuville, age 55, of Trumbull, passed away October 29, 2019. Gary was born in Bridgeport and was a longtime Trumbull resident. He graduated from Trumbull High School in 1981. He worked for Butler Enterprises and A Quick Pick Crane & Rigging Service. Survivors include his mother Joline Laneuville; his brothers Roger (Izablela) Laneuville and Norman (Annette) Laneuville; his sister Nancy Shairer and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Roger Henri...

Prospero L. Rich, age 94, of Jupiter, FL, passed away October 25, 2019. Mr. Rich was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Daniel and Donatuccia Rich. In his earlier years, he worked for his family business, Daniel Rich and Sons in the wholesale food and produce industry. After that he worked as a quality control supervisor for AVCO Lycoming. Mr. Rich proudly served our country in the Army during WWII. He enjoyed golfing, horse racing, and the Yankees. Survivors include his beloved wife...

After a long, rich lifetime of compassion and grace, Albert J. Helmerich, aged 98, left us on October 23, 2019. All benefited from his love and care, but most especially his children, Mary Lee Helmerich, Lawrence Helmerich, and Nancy Helmerich; his daughter in law Sally Helmerich and son in law Ken Bennett; his beloved granddaughter, Randy Helmerich, his great granddaughter, Madison Mitchell; and every animal he ever had in his life. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Ann Izzo Dudeck, 73, on October 22, 2019, with her husband and children at her bedside. She was born in Bridgeport CT, attended St. Augustine Catholic grammar school and Notre Dame High School of Fairfield.  Nancy put smiles on the faces of students in the Blackham School cafeteria and was employed by the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Fairfield for 17 years. Upon retirement, she resided in Williamsburg, VA for 14 years,...

Gerri Marie Kupec, age 79, of Trumbull, passed away October 19, 2019 in her home. She was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late James and Mary Grady. She worked as an LPN for St. Vincent's Medical Center for over 23 years. Gerri was a selfless person who always put others first. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and caring friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her beloved husband Richard Kupec; four children Rick and his wife Lisa Kupec,...

Bertha Bodnar Wlcek, age 99, wife of the late husband Alexander J. Wlcek, passed away on October 20, 2019. Bertha was born on Fiske Street in Fairfield, CT to the late Joseph and Margaret Bodnar. She was a lifelong Patriots and Red Sox fan. She loved to play pinochle with her sisters and relatives, and loved to cook Hungarian specialties for all. She is survived by her two sons Alexander J. Wlcek and his wife Beverly and Peter Wlcek and his wife Karin. She had two beloved grandchildren...

      Steven Hyuck Lee, 40, of Shelton, passed away in his home on October 16, 2019. He was born in Bridgeport to Sungwoo and Mihee Lee. He is survived by his parents; his cherished aunt, Ursula; his beloved wife, Hester; two loving daughters, Victoria and Elizabeth; two brothers, their wives and sons, Charles, Maria, Charlie and Parker as well as Michael, Ariana and Aris; and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. Steven was fiercely loyal to his...

Norman Arnold Aanensen, age 67, of Bridgeport, passed away October 14, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Aanensen was born in Bridgeport to the late Einar and Erika Aanensen. He was a medical foreman for Curagen in Branford. He worked closely with PhD students on the Genmore project finding different cures for various diseases. He was a member of Who's Who and a dedicated parishioner of Unity Hill United Church of Christ Church. He was an accomplished artist who enjoyed fishing and...

Dolores Wilkes, 91, passed away on Oct 13, 2019  in West Lafayette, Indiana where she had resided for the past 5 years. She was born in 1928 in Plymouth, Pennsylvania and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1946. She married Carl J. Wilkes in 1948 in Plymouth.  They raised four children and celebrated more than 50 years of marriage before his passing in 1999. Mrs. Wilkes lived most of her married life in Trumbull, CT, where her husband retired after a 44 year career with General...