Antonino, MaryAnn
John “Jack” L. Katrick, 82, of West Haven, beloved husband for 53 years of the late Lillie Katrick, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on September 3, 2019. Born on May 10, 1937 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late John and Miriam Katrick. Jack was a graduate of Milford High School where he was a standout basketball player. He attended Allan Hancock Junior College in Santa Maria, CA and graduated with a masters from the University of Bridgeport. Jack was a military police officer and played on the basketball team during his time of service with the U.S. Army. Mr. Katrick was a dedicated gym teacher for the City of Milford for 30 years at many schools (Lenox Ave., Kay Ave. and Orange Ave.). Jack was a loving father and grandfather and is survived by his daughter Meta Carter (Mike) and son John Katrick and grandchildren, Air Force Staff Sargent Benjamin Evans (Deborah), Emily Evans and Isaac Evans. He was predeceased by his eldest grandson Abraham Evans. Jack had many memories of growing up in Milford with his friends and siblings. He leaves behind sisters Virginia (Ginny) Simpson, Sandra Marren, and brother Mark Katrick. A graveside service will be celebrated on Friday, September 6, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Kings Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford (MEET DIRECTLY AT CEMETERY). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice at https://www.hospice.com/product-category/memorial-gift/. To leave online condolences, please visit www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.iguori Ucci, MaryAnn is survived by husband Louis Antonino Sr., sons Louis Antonino Jr. (Deborah) and Jerry Antonino, grandchildren Erin Antonino and Ryan (Karen) Antonino, three great-grandchildren, younger brother Jerry Ucci, many loving nieces and nephews and a large extended family. MaryAnn was predeceased by youngest son Richard Antonino and brothers Phillip, Anthony and Frank Ucci. MaryAnn took pride in being a dedicated and accomplished homemaker. Her family was always well cared for, her home always pristine, her appearance flawless, her sauce and meatballs delicious and her sacrifices many. MaryAnn will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday August 31, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church of Precious Blood Parish 70 Gulf St. Milford, CT 0646.
Burrows, Barbara Ann
Barbara was born on January 23, 1940 and passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Congregational Church of Christ, 34 West Main St., Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Burial will follow at King’s Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry Street, Milford, CT. Funeral Service at the First United Church of Christ Congregational at 11:00 AM on September 9, 2019. Memorial contributions in Barbara’s name may be made to Milford Food 2 Kids at www.milfordfood2kids.org.
Clemence, Sally Stowe
Mariner Sands – Sally Stowe Clemence, a resident of Mariner Sands in Stuart Florida, passed away at her sister’s home in Milford, CT on August 31, 2019. She was the widow of Robert J. Clemence who passed away in 1997. Sally was born in Milford, CT on March 5, 1924, the daughter of the late Cornelius Ard Stowe and Sarah Platt Stowe. She was a graduate of Milford High School in 1941 and Edgewood Park Junior College, NY in 1942. Her first position was with R.L Day in 1950 in Hartford as a registered representative and analyst in bank stocks & municipal bonds. In 1962 she joined Harry Keefe, Gene Bruyette and Herbert Woods in forming Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., serving as director and secretary. In 1967 she was elected treasurer, 1972 senior vice president, and 1979 executive vice president & chief financial officer. She also served as treasurer, secretary and director of Keefe Management Services. After her retirement from KBW in 1991, she and Bob traveled all over the world with friends from Mariner Sands. They visited most every state in the United States, many countries in Europe, the Pacific Islands, the North Pole and then on to an African safari. She made Florida her residence where she enjoyed the climate and her passion for golf. The main reason she spent so much of her time at Mariner Sands was because of the two 18-hole courses there. She did not, however, lose her admiration for the city of Milford where she spent time in her home when not traveling. For over 75 years, she has financially and actively been a supporter of The First Church of Christ Congregational. She was also a member and past treasurer of the Chapel at Mariner Sands in Stuart, Florida. She was on the Board of Corporations of the Milford Savings Bank and a 50+ year member and former financial secretary of the Freelove Baldwin Stow Chapter DAR. She was also on the Board of Directors of the Milford Hospital for many years. She was formerly a member of The Women’s Bond Club of New York, The Municipal Bond Women’s Club of New York and The New York Society of Security Analyst. She was named by Business Week in 1976 as one of the 100 Top Corporate Women. She firmly believed in her freedom to be a peer in a man’s world long before women’s rights became a popular theme. Sally was most generous in her contributions to many charitable organizations. Among others, she set up a Sally Stowe Trust Fund at both her church and the Milford Hospital. Sally was passionate about education. She was instrumental in seeing that the many children in her family attended private high school, to most recently, financing the higher education of her grand nieces and nephews. Sally is survived by her sister, Joan Stowe, of Milford, sister and brother-in-law, Norma Platt Stowe Jaques and husband William F. Jaques II of Sun City Center, Florida, five nephews: William Jaques III (wife, Cynthia) of Milford, Stephen Stowe Jaques of Stratford, David Jaques (wife ,Francine) of Goldens Bridge, NY, John Jaques (wife, Audra) of Orange, Paul Jaques (wife, Sabrina) of Darien. Also survived by grand nieces and nephews namely, Jeffrey Jaques, Jennifer Salgado, Sandra Petrini, Stephen and Matthew Jaques, Justin and Juliet Jaques, Miles, Daniel and Robert Jaques, Emma and Sarah Jaques, and five great grand nieces and nephews. All of whom loved her dearly. She lived as she wished; as she said “I did it my way”. She had a wonderful life; no regrets. She would like to thank the unwavering devotion of her caretakers Deborah Saksen of New York and Lisa Hayes of New York during her last years. She is especially grateful to William, Paul and Sabrina for their generous and constant support of her every want and their availability at all times. But words cannot express the unconditional love and devotion of her sister, Joan, to whom Sally will always be indebted. Not a day went by that Sally did not ask for her sister Joan. There will be no calling hours at the funeral parlor. A memorial service is planned for 11:00 am on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 at the First United Church of Christ Congregational, 34 West Main St., Milford. Interment will follow at the family plot at Milford Cemetery. The Smith Funeral Home, 135 Broad St., Milford is in charge of funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Milford Historical Society, 34 High Street, Milford, CT. Condolences can be sent to Joan Stowe c/o Sabrina Jaques at 21 Old Oak Rd. Darien, CT 06820 or at sabrinaj@opotnline.net. To leave condolences or for directions, please visit www.georgejsmithandson.com.
Coria, Beverly
Davis, Georgia Lillian
Funeral service, officiated by Pastor Keith A. King, will be held at Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church, 425 Newhall St., Hamden on Friday, September 6th at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive those whose lives Georgia touched on Thursday evening, September 5th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, and also on Friday morning at church prior to the service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Hamden Plains Cemetery. Following the burial, friends are invited to return to the church hall to join the family for a repast. The family expresses their sincere thanks for all the love and support they have received during this difficult time. For more information or to send condolences, please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.
Dolinski, June
June was born on June 4, 1937 and passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish), 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Burial will follow at King’s Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
Fereira, Carlos A.
Survivors include his son, Charles Fereira (Barbara), his daughter, Jean Fereira, his granddaughters; Christina Procaccini, Jessica Fereira Dos Santos and four great-grandchildren; Frankie, Charlie, Elise and Logan. He is also survived by two sisters; Conceicao Esteves (Chico) and Lila Nacamiento and two sisters-in-law; Perpetua Festa and Eleanor Videira. Many thanks to Athena Hospice, Salena, Robin and Djibril. He was predeceased by his loving wife Ermelinda (Goncalves) Fereira and his parents; Eduarda August Fereira And Fernando Fereira and one brother who died in childhood.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 429 Huntington Rd., Bridgeport with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no night calling hours. Arrangement entrusted to the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. To sign an online guest book or to send private condolences, please visit www.parentelauro.com.
Ferraro, Penny Lynn
Penny Lynn Ferraro, 50, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at VITAS Inpatient Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Ms. Ferraro was born July 31, 1969, in Waterbury, daughter of Marlene Sullivan and the late Roy Nash. She worked for the Amity School System as a food service technician.
In addition to her mother, Penny is survived by her son, Andrew Ferraro, her daughter, Alissa Ferraro, her brothers, Alan, Sean, and Eric Nash, and her sister, Julie Ferry. She will also be missed by her longtime companion, Frank Bontempo, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday August 31, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck, 201 Meadow Street, with visitation beginning at 3:00 P.M. Burial will be private and at the convenience of her family. At the request of her family, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
Jaworski, James
James Jaworski, 85, of Orange, beloved husband of Patricia Jaworski, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2019. Born on July 7, 1934 in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Olga and James J. Jaworski, Sr.
Along with his loving wife, Jim is survived by his children, Lynn (James) Cummings and James (Anne) Jaworski; grandchildren, James William Cummings, Jr., Chloe Elizabeth Cummings, and Jack Patrick Jaworski; siblings, Richard (Barbara) Jaworski and Katherine Jaworski; brother-in-law, William Wildprett; sister-in-law, Claire (George) Binns; and eight nieces and nephews.
Jim proudly served in the United States Army Signal Corps., graduated from the University of Rhode Island, and was an industrial engineer at both Armstrong rubber company in New Haven and Peoples Bank in Bridgeport.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on August 17, 2019, at Holy Infant Church, 450 Racebrook Rd., Orange. Interment will be private. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Katrick, John
Kempton, George F. Sr.
On Saturday, September 7, 2019, George F. Kempton Sr. was laid to rest. He would have been 88 years old on September 29. George was retired from Norden Systems, where he was a Purchasing Agent. He enjoyed golfing, dancing, gambling at the casinos, and boating. He is survived by his wife Rose of nearly 70 years. He was predeceased by his son George Jr. and wife Sheila. He is survived by his son Clifford and wife Rhonda, his son Eric and wife Lori, and his daughter Kathleen Henderson and her husband David, his grandchildren Wesley, Clifford, Alexander, Rachael, Gabriel, Jacqueline, Patrick, Sherri, and recently passed Sheila, great-grandchildren Paul, Taylor, Nicholas, Chase, Devin, and Skyler. Calling hours will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 135 N. Broad St., Milford on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 5 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Gulf St., Milford on Saturday, September 14th at 9 AM. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. To leave condolences or for directions, please visit our website at www.georgejsmithandson.com.
Kroesser, Helen R.
Helen married Edward J. Kroesser on September 13, 1947 and spent several years in the Quincy-Hingham area before relocating to Milford, CT.
Helen and her family spent many summers along the Lamprey River in Raymond, NH in a house that Ed built on land that was purchased by Helen’s father in 1937. Following Ed’s retirement, they spent winters in Florida golfing with their many friends.
Helen was a dedicated wife and mother, and devoted her life as a role model for her children, teaching them by example to be kind, compassionate and to always see the good in others.
Helen had many talents that she shared with family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, painting, quilting, and she had an incredible sense of style. She also loved spending time at the ocean, reading, antiquing, and watching tennis and British mysteries. It was known that she preferred we not interrupt her between 7:00-7:30 as she would be watching Jeopardy while enjoying a “wee jigger of bourbon”. She was very proud of her Scottish heritage and delighted in stories of her ancestors. A trip to the “old country” for her 40th anniversary was a very special time for her.
Helen’s wit, sense of humor and love of laughter made her a joy to be around and there was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her large and growing family.
Helen is survived by five daughters: Cheryl K. Broderick of Oxford, CT; Nancy K. O’Loughlin and her husband James of Hampton, NH; Theresa K. Romano and her husband Marty of Vero Beach, FL; Helen K. German and her husband Bruce of Woodbridge, CT and Suzanne K. Werth and her husband Pete of Woodbridge, CT; and two sons: E. James Kroesser, Jr and his wife Mary of Ipswich, MA and Peter R. Kroesser and his wife Lynne of Orange, CShe is also survived by thirteen grandchildren: Matthew Broderick of PA, Jeffery Broderick of CT, Sarah Nichols of MA, Lauren Moran of MA, Justin Kroesser of NY, Emma Kroesser of CT, Megan O’Loughlin of MA, Michael O’Loughlin of IL, Kathryn O’Loughlin of NH, Hanna German of MA, Cole German of MD, Peter Werth of CT, and Carolyn Werth of CT. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Helen was predeceased by her husband, Edward, who passed away in 2010 after 62 years of marriage, and her faithful pet Schnauzer, Sophie.
Friends and family may call at the Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm St, New Haven Sunday from 4-6 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Thomas More, the Catholic Chapel at Yale University Monday at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Carrington Cemetery, Bethany with her husband . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scots’ Charitable Society at scots-charitable.org.
Lydiksen, Clifford R. Jr.
Maurath, Virginia “Jean” G.
McCarthy, Marie A.
O’Malley, Thomas
Thomas was very proud of his 30-year career in security and property management at People’s United Bank in Bridgeport, CT. Thomas was a compassionate, kind, and loyal man who loved his family more than anything. He was happiest at home spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Sheryl Whitehead O’Malley, and his son Darren O’Malley and wife Erin O’Malley of Milford. He also leaves behind a devoted cat, Callie. Thomas was predeceased by his mother Catherine Cullinan O’Malley and father Michael Patrick O’Malley, as well as his brother, Robert O’Malley, and sister Theresa O’Malley Dutcher.
Friends may greet the family from 10-11am on Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford, followed by a funeral service at 11:15 am at the Pistey Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Thomas’ memory to the Connecticut Humane Society at www.cthumane.org. To express condolences online, visit www.pisteyfuneralhome.com.
Palmer, Charles
Charles was born on April 11, 1978 and passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019.
Roberts, Lora J.
Lora J. Roberts, 50, formerly of Milford, passed away on August 21, 2019. Born on November 10, 1968, in Stamford, CT, she was the daughter of Johnny L. Roberts and the late Yvonne Davis Roberts. In addition to her father, she leaves her sister, Melissa Roberts-Rockhead, brother-in-law, Kerwin Rockhead, nieces, Aimee Roberts and Olivia Roberts, nephew, Isaiah Rockhead, and a grandniece, Kendall Trotman, all of Milford, CT, plus a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Lora was raised in Milford, graduating from the Foundation High School and Live Oaks elementary school. She relocated to the Washington D.C area and worked as an accounting clerk for a time before becoming permanently disabled. She loved classic 70’s TV sitcoms (Good Times was her favorite), quiet storm and 70’s funk and R & B music, and cats.
Rest in peace, Lora, you will be forever and greatly missed.
A Sharing of Memories will take place on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. Interment will follow at King’s Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford, CT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pathway Homes, Inc. (pathwayhomes.org) or the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI, nami.org).
Rosengrant Sr., Glen Terry
Glen T. Rosengrant, Sr., 68, of Milford, beloved husband of Nell Rosengrant, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Born on January 12, 1951 in Milford, he was the son of the late William and Ethel Rosengrant.
Glen was a loving husband, father and grandfather (Opa). Glen enjoyed being an active parent in all of his sons’ activities from sports to scouts and anything in between. His passion for his family spilled over when he became a grandfather as his six grandchildren became the center of his universe. When Glen was working, he was a truck driver that would enjoy driving coast to coast but most recently, he worked for Stratford Rock of Stratford, CT.
Besides his wife, Nell Rosengrant, Glen is survived by his two sons Glen T. Rosengrant, Jr. and wife Lauren (Elias, Lillian, Annabelle and Mildred) and Jakob Rosengrant and his wife Elise (Nolan and Callum). Glen was predeceased by his sister Sharon Rosengrant.
Friends and family may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Schaus, Michael W.
Michael W. Schaus passed away on August 22, 2019 at his home in Milford, CT. Michael leaves behind his wife and one sister. He was born in Evansville, IN and served honorably in the Vietnam war. His working life was spent as an executive in the optical industry and traveled around the world in this capacity. He was an intelligent, kind and thoughtful person. He will be forever missed by those who knew him and loved him.
Shery, Victoria
Victoria was born on April 5, 1942 and passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 11 a.m. at CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME 107 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460. Interment will follow at the Orange Center Cemetery, Orange, CT. A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday August 27, 2019 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Committal at the Orange Center Cemetery at 11:45 AM on August 28, 2019.
Smith Sr., Richard Charles
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves. Richard attended both the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University where he obtained his associates degree in business administration. Prior to his retirement, Richard worked as Vice President Corporate Services for Southern Connecticut Gas Company.
Richard truly enjoyed the company of his family and friends, doing yard work, watching his grandchildren playing in the pool and smoking his favorite cigar.
In addition to his loving wife, Richard is survived by his adoring children, Richard Smith, Jr., Susan (William Jr.) Meade, Stephen (Lisa Perschino-Smith) Smith, David (Michele) Smith and Scott (Jennifer) Smith; and his eleven grandchildren, William and Amanda Meade and Richard III, Emily, Molly, Madison, Andrew, Aedan, Caelin, Brendan and Quinn Smith. Richard was predeceased by his brother, George (Helen) Smith, Jr.
Family and friends may call on Friday, August 30, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 N. Broad St., Milford, CT. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at King’s Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s name may be made to a charity of choice. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Socha, Gerald M.
Gerald was born on December 8, 1934 and passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 12th (DIRECTLY) at Saint Ann Church (Saint Raphael Parish) at 10:00 a.m. Committal will be private. There will be no calling hours. Donations may be made in his memory to Saint Ann Church (Saint Raphael Parish), 501 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford, CT 06460, the American Cancer Society or the Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation, P.O. Box 76408, Baltimore, MD 21275-6408.
Sopchak, Helen M.
Sullivan, Marianne
Tarczali, James S.
Jim graduated Milford High School in 1965 and joined the Navy from 1966 to 1970. He was stationed aboard the USS Lexington CV16 and worked for Naval Communications while stationed in Iceland. After leaving the military, Jim worked for Bic Corp for 46 years. He was an avid Red Sox fan and greatly enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports. He also loved fishing, especially with his grandsons. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post 196 and Elks Lodge 1589, both in Milford.
In addition to his wife, James is survived by his sons, Michael J. (Amy) Tarczali and Jason E. (Jacquelyn) Tarczali; stepchildren, Michael Hardin and Kathy Dattilo; grandchildren, Braden and Lila Tarczali, Judy, Bryant and Blake Tarczali, and Haley, Michael and John Dattilo. James was predeceased by his first wife, Linda J. Tarczali.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 12 p.m. at St. Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish), 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT. Family and friends are invited to call before the Mass from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or online at woundedwarriorproject.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Tiernan, Veronica
Veronica (Vera) Tiernan, 92, of Orange entered into rest on September 13, 2019.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 o’clock at Holy Infant Church. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of the West Haven Funeral Home.
Varnum, Mary Lou
Zancewicz, Michael W.
