All Obituaries

Michael Charles Passaro entered into eternal life at the age of 81 on Saturday February 23, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Charles and Mary Marsillio Parssaro. He leaves behind his children, Sheila (Leroy Maiers) Hill, Michael (Marlie) Passaro, Cindy (Ed) Bleau and Chuck Passaro. He is also survived by his grandchildren David, Dean, Michelle, Kayla, Jake, Kristen and Zackary: sisters, Judy and Carol and his brother Charles, as well...

Frederick Green, age 78 of Ansonia, beloved husband of Barbara Clarke Green, passed away March 2, 2019 at home.  Frederick was born in Preston Lancashrie, England, April 1, 1940, son of the late Alfred and Bridget Sullivan Green.  He was a graduate of Preston Grammar School and became an apprenticed toolmaker.  He came to the U.S.A. in 1969 and worked as a Quality Assurance Inspector for Perkin Elmer and later for A.S.M.L. of Wilton, CT for many years until his...

Salome (Sally) W. Ambro, age 91 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Morris Ambro, passed away January 8, 2019 at Griffin Hospital in Derby.  Sally was born in Derby, November 22, 1927, daughter of the late Stanislaus and Karolina Bak Wajdowicz.  Sally worked as a fabricator for the former BF Goodrich of Shelton for many years.  She is survived by her son Daniel C. Fraraccio (Barbara) of Shelton, her granddaughter Christina Beglan (Daniel) of England, her great grandchildren...

Charles A. Stacy, age 62 of Derby, passed away November 24, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Charlie was born in Bridgeport, January 20, 1956, son of Helen J. Tuzin Stacy and the late Charles H. Stacy.  He was a graduate of Harding High School.  He worked at CSS Industries and as a driver at Unifirst before going to Norwalk College to become a respiratory therapist and working at Milford Hospital.   He will be remembered as an avid bowler who once bowled a perfect game,...

Jeanette Lavista, age 91 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Nicholas Lavista, passed away October 20, 2018 at Shelton Lakes.  Jeanette was born in New York, NY, July 23, 1927, daughter of the late John and Mary DeSimone Pettinato.  She was known for her fashion sense, being a trend setter, being very house proud, and entertaining family and friends who she loved very much.  Her door was always open as her friendship knew no barriers.  She is survived by her daughters...

William A. Loescher, age 86 of Shelton, beloved husband of the late Florence Cichanowicz Loescher, passed away August 28, 2018 at his residence.  William was born and raised in Shelton, November 28, 1931, son of the late William J. and Mildred Schorick Loescher.  He was a graduate of Bullard-Havens Technical High School, Class of 1948 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  After serving his country, he was a self-employed manufacturer’s representative for many years until...

Anthony “Tony” Schurawich, age 91 of Shelton, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2018.  He was the beloved husband of the late Irene Butts Schurawich and father of Kathleen Parker of Shelton.  Born in Ansonia on April 26, 1927, he was the son of the late Leon and Mary Karpinowich Schurawich.  He graduated from Ansonia High School and later earned an Associate’s Degree from the University of New Haven in Business.  Tony proudly served his country...

Helen Kimak Boyko, of Shelton, wife of the late John Boyko, entered the afterlife on July 13, 2018.  She was born November 21, 1918 In Garfield, NJ to the late Andrew and Anna Telatnik Kimak.  Helen leaves behind her son, John A. Boyko.  Also survived by her brother-in-law Nicholas Boyko of Shelton, CT and her sister-in-law Jean Kimak of Carlstadt, NJ as well as many nieces and nephews.  She was also predeceased by her sister Mary Kimak and her brother Peter Kimak. ...

Ernest S. Rosiak, age 87 of Shelton, devoted husband of the late Dolores Marcinowski Rosiak, passed away July 16, 2018.  Ernest was born in Uxbridge, MA, April 25, 1931, son of the late Ignacy and Rose Rosiak.  He was a veteran of the US Army and later worked as a landscaper for US Surgical for many years until his retirement.  He is survived by his sons Christopher and Stephen Rosiak, his daughter Laura White and her husband Allan, 5 grandchildren, his brother Frank Rosiak,...

Antonia (Tona) Baklik Preneta, age 96, a lifelong Shelton resident passed away on Sunday, July 8th.  She was predeceased by her husband Anthony Preneta.  She is survived by her five children, David (Joanne) Preneta, Carol (Mark) Dojny, Louise Preneta, Anthony Jr. (Denise) Preneta and Frank Preneta, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and her sisters Anne Zak and Lillian Zak.  Antonia retired from Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, CT. Friends may...