All Obituaries

Donna M. McDougall, age 56 of Bridgeport, passed away March 10, 2024.  She was born in Bridgeport, April 25, 1967, daughter of the late Jesse Austin and Beverly McDougall.  She worked as a nurse for over 30 years last at the Carolton, CCH, and St. Vincent’s Medical Center.  She was very intellectual and a wonderful sense of humor.  She loved to travel, cook, knit, and spend time with her loved ones who she had a strong commitment to.  She had the biggest heart...

Daniel “Bubba” Pivola, III, entered into eternal rest on March 9, 2024.  He was born in Milford, March 16, 1983, son of Daniel Pivola, Jr. and the late Dawn Fillion Pivola.  He was a rainbow with no end, a shining light that touched the darkness of the countless people he encountered.   Dan’s great accomplishment was being an extraordinary son, brother, uncle, and friend.  He gave his loving light to many; numerous that did not...

James D. Esposito, age 75 of Shelton, passed away March 6, 2024 at Griffin Hospital, Derby.  He was born in Bridgeport, April 10, 1948, son of the late Dominick and Genevieve DeSanty Esposito.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Texas where he was responsible for refueling aircraft.  He worked as a printer for Response Graphics for many years until his retirement.  A known Numismatic, he enjoyed collecting coins as well as collecting baseball...

Linda V. Nowaczyk, age 81 of Shelton, beloved wife of Joseph G. Nowaczyk, passed away March 5, 2024 at her residence.  She was born in New Haven, February 14, 1943, daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Garamella Falcone.  She worked as a Certified Nurses Aide for many years until her retirement.  She also loved baking, cooking, animals, flowers, and her favorite season Spring.  Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter Kelly Smerglinolo and her companion Ron,...

Teodoro Sibilia, age 51 of Shelton, passed away February 17, 2024.  He was born in Derby, March 5, 1972, son of Frances Coppola Sibilia and the late Antonio Sibilia.  He was a self-employed Master Electrician for many years and was also the Electrical Building Inspector for the City of Shelton. Besides his mother, he is survived by his daughter Brooklynn Sophia, his siblings Mary (Andres), Antonio, Jr., and Alex, his nephews Andy, AJ, and Brandon.  Calling hours...

Edward L. Reyen, age 76, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. He was born in Derby, son of the late Edward and Adeline Reyen, and was a Shelton resident all of his life. A graduate of the University of New Haven and the Culinary Institute of America, Mr. Reyen served as a Dietary Services Supervisor at the Griffin Hospital in Derby, and as Director of Dietary Services at the Jewish Home for the Elderly, retiring several years ago. He is survived by...

Robert “Smoots” D. Smarz, Jr., age 68 of Shelton, passed away January 7, 2024 at Griffin Hospital, Derby.  He was born in Derby, August 8, 1955, son of the late Robert Sr. and Margaret Fogarty Smarz.  He was a graduate of Shelton High School, Class of 1973 and worked at Sikorsky, Porky’s Café, and later as a self-employed painter.  He enjoyed going fishing, camping, hiking, and being with his dog, Dakota.  He also enjoyed hanging out with his...

Dexter D. Young, age 88 of Shelton, husband of the late Dolores Young, passed away January 15, 2024 at Apple Rehab, Shelton Lakes, on the eve of his 89th birthday.  He was born in Pawlet, VT, January 16, 1935, son of the late Francis and Maude Hewes Young.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and later worked at Carpenter Technology in Bridgeport for many years until his retirement.  He is survived by his daughter Carol Pendagast and her husband...

Edward Thomas Reilly, 71, of Milford, CT, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1952, in New Haven, CT. Edward was a beloved father to Jennifer Reilly, Shawn Reilly, and Lucia White, Grandfather to Kayla Brainard. He is survived by his brothers Richard Reilly of Milford, CT (Sharon), John Reilly of Derby, CT (Marilyn), his sister Annie Fournier (Michael) of Germanton, NC, loving friend Karen Kohler, and many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Edward was preceded in death...

Vivian Jane Walgate Tabone, of Shelton, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023.  She was predeceased by her husband, John P. Tabone.  She is survived by her son, Joseph Tabone and daughter-in-law, Kathleen, three beautiful granddaughters Catherine (Carl), Samantha (Michael), and Candice (Zak), an expecting great grandbaby, her extended family Jean, Don, Kathy, and Lorraine, and her fur great grandbabies.  She was a long time employee of W. E. Bassett and Stop & Shop...