All Obituaries

Robert Charles Zimmerman, age 97, of Hamden and formerly of Trumbull, CT, passed away September 17, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. He was born in Stratford, CT to the late Charles and Ethel Zimmerman. He was a design engineer for Sikorsky for over thirty five years. He was a WWII Army veteran. Mr. Zimmerman had been the oldest living charter member of the St. Catherine of Siena's Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of Trumbull's American...

William Paul Schalich (Bill) , age 89, of Trumbull, beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Creevy Schalich, passed away on September 12, 2019. Born in Bridgeport, he was a lifelong Trumbull resident. He received his Electrical Engineering degree from Bridgeport Engineering Institute.  He was the proprietor of Trumbull Oil Co. until he retired due to illness. Bill was in the U.S. Army in a communications unit on the front lines during the Korean War. Because...

Dorothy M. Allen age 93, of Trumbull, passed away August 26th  at  St Vincent’s Medical Center. Mrs. Allen was born in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of the late Sylvester and Edith Dandurand. She was a retired secretary for Textron Industries. Mrs. Allen was an active member of the community, serving as PTA president of Stony Brook Elementary School and as a girl scout leader.  Owner of Glacierglo Kennels along with her family where they raised, trained, and showed Samoyeds...

Robert Hennessey, age 60, of Easton, passed away August 21, 2019. Rob was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Robert and Jean Hennessey. He was the proprietor of Hennessey Landscaping. Rob loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing with his buddies and gardening with Patrice. He is survived by his beloved partner Patrice Barrett of Easton, his sister devoted Patricia Hennessey of N.Y.; two cherished nieces and nephews Caitlin and Brendan Smith; and legions of dear friends. A memorial gathering...

VISITATION Tuesday August 20, 2019 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home 399 White Plains Rd Trumbull, CT 06611   FUNERAL SERVICE Tuesday August 20, 2019 8:00 AM Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home 399 White Plains Rd Trumbull, CT 06611     CREMATION Tuesday August 20, 2019 10:00 AM Mt. Grove 2675 North Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604

Charles J. Kurtz Jr., age 88, beloved husband of Barbara Ford Kurtz, passed away on August 8, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Charles and Eleanor Kurtz. A graduate of Bassick High School, he was a member of the University of Bridgeport's first graduating class of the Electrical Engineering School in 1959. He married Barbara Ford and they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. Kurtz  was...

FUNERAL SERVICE Friday August 9, 2019 9:00 AM Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home 399 White Plains Rd Trumbull, CT 06611   CREMATION Friday August 9, 2019 11:00 AM Mt. Grove 2675 North Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604

Franklin J. Wendt (86) of Trumbull passed away peacefully on August 5. The son of the late Kurt and Adelaide Wendt, Frank was born October 21, 1932, in Madison, WI. While in Madison Frank met and went on to marry Janice Pahlmeyer the day after their graduation from the University of Wisconsin. Frank and Jan went on to enjoy 65 years of marriage filled with life, love, and adventure. He retired after a 35-year-long career with General Electric and Stanley - Black & Decker. In addition to...

Robert Lee Minasian Sr., age 91, of Trumbull, passed away on August 3, 2019 in his home. Mr. Minasian was born in Fairfield, CT to the late Robert and Abby Barber Minasian. He was a 1946 graduate of Stratford High School. He received his B. S. in Industrial Engineering at the University of Bridgeport. Mr. Minasian was an engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft and International Dynetics Corporation. He was a WWII Army veteran and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve.  Mr. Minasian...

Shirley A. (Sepso) Simek, age 87, of Stratford, passed away August 2, 2019 in Lord Chamberlain. Mrs. Simek was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Michael and Ethel Sepso. She was a quality control inspector at Valve Corporation of America in Bridgeport, CT. She was predeceased by her husband John V. Simek Jr. and  her sister Joan Klembara  Survivors include her sons John Simek (Donna Louis) and Joseph Simek (Deborah); her brother George Sepso; three cherished grandchildren Ryan,...