All Obituaries

It deeply saddens me to share that my dear, beloved husband, Jorgen Prest, passed away on June 4, 2022 after courageously battling cancer for the past several months.  Jorgen was born in Esbjerg, Denmark on May 8, 1942 to the late Walter and Jenny Prest.  He shared many wonderful memories of his early years with his grandparents, parents, and brother as well as a favorite Aunt Tilde who he visited on the island of Fano.  At age 21, after graduating university, he decided to...

Grant Thomas Hayden, 79, of Shelton, CT passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2022 at Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Stratford, CT after a brief illness from complications of an injury.  Grant was born in Haverhill, MA on February 8, 1943.   Grant grew up in Bradford, MA and Seabrook Beach, NH, the oldest of 8 siblings and the beloved son of Charles H. and Marguerite F. Hayden.  Grant was passionate about people, and prioritized his family, friends and...

John D. (Jack) Hurley, passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2022 at the Curtis Home in Meriden, CT.  His struggle with Parkinson’s was fought with grace, dignity and tremendous courage.  John was a man of unparalleled character, fun loving and compassionate who prioritized faith, family, friendship and service to others.  His smile lit up the room and his heart held space for everyone.  He was loved and surrounded by a very close, caring family as well as many...

Richard L. Cunliffe, age 61 of Shelton, beloved husband of the late Annette Lucille Sanchione Cunliffe, entered into eternal rest March 10, 2022 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford.  He was born in Bridgeport, December 16, 1960, son of the late Walter and Ruth Johnston Cunliffe.  He is survived by his sister Patricia Terry (Alan), his brothers David Cunliffe (Mary), and Herbert Cunliffe (Patricia), his stepsons Albert R. Carey, Jr. (Jamie) and their children Albert III and Liam,...

Edwina A. Bondaruk, 60, of Shelton, loving wife of Mark Bondaruk passed away suddenly at home on Thursday December 2, 2021. Edwina was born on August 13, 1961, daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Martnick Guzek. Besides her husband Mark, she leaves her son Edward (Jessica) Horan. She is also survived by her two sisters Karen (John) Iwaniec and MaryAnn (Chuck) Guzek. Grandmother of Tanis Edward and she leaves behind many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Stanley...

Glen Michael Haluschak 63, passed away at his home on November 10th, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Glen was born on March 7th, 1958 in Derby, CT to Eleanor (Finer) and Russell F. Haluschak. Glen graduated Shelton High School in 1976, where he was voted best looking in his senior class. He went on to work in the construction business, driving dump trucks and working as a heavy machine operator for various companies in the area. He was the owner of Haluschak Hauling...

Joseph A. Kopasz, age 94, beloved husband of 71 years to Mary Manzone Kopasz, passed away November 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Joseph was born in Derby, July 24, 1927, son of the late Julius and Anna Magyar Kopasz and was a lifelong resident of Shelton.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and later worked as a machinist for Avco Lycoming for many years until his retirement.  He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church of Shelton and was an avid...

Patricia A. Callahan, 85, of Shelton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Shady Knoll Health Center in Seymour, CT.  She was the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Callahan, Sr.  They were married for 50 years.  Patricia was born in Jersey City, NJ, March 22, 1936, daughter of the late James and Rose Knight Gallagher.  She resided in Shelton for 48 years and worked as a travel agent for American Agency until her retirement in 1992.  She was a...

Kenneth Brian Craft, age 66 of Shelton, entered into rest on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of 26 years to Christine (Hughes) Craft.  Ken was born in Derby on February 10, 1954, son of the late William E. Craft Sr. and Evelyn (Koplowski) Craft.  He worked in Quality Assurance for 40 years at Sikorsky Aircraft.  Ken was a mentor and coach for the First Lego League.  Most of all, he was a beloved...

Felice Lisi, 93, a longtime resident of Trumbull, passed away on April 12. Felice was born on April 02, 1928 in Strangolagalli, Italy, moved to New York then Bridgeport with final residency in Trumbull. Felice was a member of Laborers' Union Local 665 and after "retirement" worked for Stop and Shop for 26+ years. Felice was the loving father of Anna DeMarco (Thomas). Devoted grandfather of Stefanie Walker, Tommy, Russell...