All Obituaries

Irmgard Gilbert, 89, of Stratford, CT died Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Irmgard lived most of her life in Stamford and raised her family there.  She was a member of the Stamford High Class of 1946 and enjoyed working as a commercial artist in New York City during the 1950s at Vogue, Conde Nast and Norcross Greeting Cards.  She is survived by her four children and seven grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, James, her brother,...

Patricia I. Bradtmuller, age 89 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Bradtmuller, passed away April 24, 2018 at the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury.  Patricia was born in Bridgeport, July 1, 1928, daughter of the late Harold and Ella Kosa Marshall.  During her life, she worked as a secretary for Air-Vac Engineering in Milford for many years until her retirement and was a member of the Fair Weather Yacht Club.  She is survived...

Robert James Hurd, age 63 of New Haven, passed away March 7, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Robert was born in Bridgeport, June 1, 1954, son of Deloris (Steinke) Hurd of Milford and the late Donald Robert Hurd. Robert (Bobby) graduated from Trumbull High School (1972), attended Southern CT State College and earned a BS degree from Eastern Montana College. Robert won many awards and achieved recognition in the field of Science, History, Arts and sports (hockey & football) throughout...

Laura F. Ciuchta, age 91 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Ciuchta, passed away April 16, 2018 at Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Shelton.  Laura was born in Shelton, May 8, 1926, daughter of the late Pasquale and Minnie Randazise Marchitto.  She was a lifelong Shelton resident and was a self-employed seamstress and also worked as a bus aide for the City of Shelton.  She was an active member of the PTA, Shelton Senior Center, and...

Robert W. Buccelly, age 87 of Shelton, beloved husband of Gertrude M. Ouellette Buccelly, passed away March 31, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport.  Robert was born in Derby, May 9, 1930, son of the late Liberato and Antonetta Bosco Buccelly.  Robert was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War.  He graduated from the University of Hartford with two Associates Degrees in Electronics and in Industrial & Communications....

Eugenia M. Stec, age 93 of Seymour, beloved wife of the late William J. Stec, passed away March 17, 2018 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford.  Eugenia was born in Mayfield, PA, February 26, 1925, daughter of the late Harry Klaptosky and Mildred Kawash Klaptosky.  She was employed as a meat wrapper for Stop and Shop for many years until her retirement.  She was a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Church of Shelton and was a member of the Polish Cousins Polka Club.  She...

Justin A. Laughner, age 25 of Shelton, passed away March 17, 2018.  Justin was born in Bridgeport, November 13, 1992 and was a graduate of Shelton High School, class of 2010.  He was a talented musician with a genius IQ and was a skilled mathematician.  He was a loving and caring son, brother, and friend to many.  He is survived by his mother Beata Ventura and his stepfather Shane, his brother Nolan Ventura, and his father Warren L. Laughner, Jr.  Calling hours...

Joseph J. Correia, age 62 of Shelton, beloved husband of Kathy Mazerolle Correia, passed away January 20, 2018.  Joseph was born in Derby, October 10, 1955, son of the late John and Louise Rosa Correia.  During his life, he worked as a self-employed sheetrocker for many years until his retirement.  He was an active member of the Sutter Terlizzi Sons of the American Legion Post 16 of Shelton and was an avid Boston Red Sox and New York Giants fan.  Besides his beloved...

Leta A. Shortell, age 64 of Seymour, formerly of Shelton, passed away December 28, 2017 at Griffin Hospital, Derby.  Leta was born in Derby, July 4, 1953, daughter of the late Donald and Marie Mehaylo Shortell.  She was a graduate of Shelton High School, Class of 1971 and was employed as a customer service representative for Dresser Industries of Stratford.  She is survived by her brother, Brian Shortell and his wife Charlene, her sister, Donna Ferrier and her husband Paul,...

James "Chris" Schippani, age 61 of Hamden, passed away suddenly December 20, 2017.  James was born in New Haven, December 25, 2017, son of the late James and Philomena Amendola Schippani.  During his life, he worked as a machinist for Sikosrky Aircraft of Stratford for many years until his retirement.  He is survived by several cousins.  All services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.  The James T. Toohey & Son Funeral...