The Obituary Section

Norma Nathanson

, Connecticut

Norma Phyllis Berg Nathanson 101 of Bethel CT passed away peacefully on July 30 2024 in Windham Maine. She was the daughter of the late Henry S. and Ada E. Hollins Berg. Born in Boston MA December 23 1922 she was married at Trinity Episcopal Church Boston MA to the late Charles H. Nathanson Sr. They moved to CT in 1950 where she raised her family built her life and career. Norma graduated from North Quincy High School and went on to work at the Boston Gas Company retiring from Data Control Systems Danbury CT as Executive Assistant to the president. A longtime parishioner of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Bethel Norma loved her church community where she found both solace and joy throughout her life. Her passion was to spend time at her summer home on Little Sebago Lake in Maine as she affectionately called it The closest place…

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Marie Spagnolo

, Connecticut

Marie Frances Claussen Spagnolo age 100 of Bethel CT died Tuesday July 23 2024 at her home. She was the widow of John S. Spagnolo. Marie is survived by a daughter Anne Marie Spagnolo of Bethel CT 2 grandchildren Jennifer Danise and her husband Rich of Ocala FL Michael Spagnolo and his wife Jackie of Brookfield CT and five great grandchildren Cassie Cory Erin Jaime and Allison. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her son John M. Spagnolo who died in 1987. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Marys Church Bethel Tuesday August 13 2024 at 1000 AM. Burial in St. Marys Cemetery Bethel will follow the Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Danbury Animal Welfare Society DAWS 147 Grassy Plain St Bethel CT 06801. There are no calling hours. The Bethel Funeral Home 215 Greenwood Ave. Bethel…

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Alan Barney

, Connecticut

Alan Al Barney passed peacefully in the early morning this Monday July 1 reunited at last with his beloved wife Carol. Al was born on February 18 1939 to Fred and Harriet Barney of Stamford Ct. He and his younger brothers Carl and David grew up in Noroton Heights where they practiced music mischief and mayhem. Al attended Worcester Polytechnic in Massachusetts where he met his future bride Carol Makszin at a mixer at Becker College. The pair married in 1959 and had their first child Peter while Al was serving his active duty in the US Navy on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. They returned to Darien CT where they had two more children Kathleen and Lisa while Al worked at American Cyanimid and attended night school on scholarship at Bridgeport Engineering Institute. In 1969 Al received his officers commission as an Ensign. After receiving his degree Al worked…

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Rosa Lopes

, Connecticut

Rosa Maria Huertas Lopes age 95 of Danbury CT died Friday July 26 2024 at Danbury Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph F. Lopes 1926 2021. She is survived by her five children and four grandchildren. She was born in Colombia May 27 1929 daughter of the late Isaac and Maria Huertas.Rosa graduated from teachers college in Bogot Escuela Normal Superior de Colombia with a specialization in Physical Education and she worked as a teacher in Colombia for 35 years.She moved to the United States in 1985 worked for Danbury Hospital for 10 years and then for several years at the Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury.She worked tirelessly for and was very passionate in supporting her community well into her late eighties. The family will receive friends at the Bethel Funeral Home 215 Greenwood Ave. Bethel Friday from 500 to 700 PM.

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Mary Legnard

, Connecticut

Mary Elizabeth Legnard a devoted wife mother grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on January 25th at the age of 81. Born in Woodside NY on May 17 1943 to Ed and Mary Holub Mary will be remembered for her boundless warmth selfless love and enduring kindness. Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years Bob her cherished sons John and his wife Ericka and Jim and his wife Danielle as well as her adored grandchildren Evan Kevin Brian and Katie. She was preceded in death by her son Joseph Kevin her daughter Elizabeth and her sister Anne Marie Morelli all of whom she held close in her heart every day. Mary attended Stamford Catholic High School and Katharine Gibbs in New York City. In 1967 she married the love of her life Bob and together they began their journey in Texas while Bob proudly served in the…

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William Tammero

, Connecticut

William "Billy" Tammero 70 of Bethel CT formerly of Brooklyn NY. passed away peacefully on Monday June 8th 2024. Billys infectious laughter which could be heard from a mile away was his trademark and reflected his love for life. He leaves behind his beloved wife Catherine Tammero his cherished sons Eric and Andrew Tammero his loving sister Barbara McElwain and his devoted brothers Michael and Richard Tammero. Above all Billy adored his grandchildren Paisley Oliver Elodie and Lucy. Whether enjoying a good horse race lounging by the pool or spending cozy evenings by the family room fire Billys greatest joy was always his family. The family will receive friends at the Bethel Funeral Home 215 Greenwood Ave. Bethel Monday evening July 15 2024 from 500 PM to 800 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Church 26 Dodgingtown Rd. Bethel CT Tuesday July 16 2024…

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Sandra Csizmadia

, Connecticut

Sandra Louise Csizmadia 82 passed away peacefully on June 3 2024. She was born on November 5 1941 daughter of Mary and Robert Keeler of Ridgefield CT. She was married to Andras Csizmadia who preceded her in death. Sandy is survived by her son Joe Peck and his wife Darcie and three children Grace AJ and Carson daughter Andrea Csizmadia and two children Kendall and Luke daughter Beth Lutz and husband Jim and two children Helen and Elisa and daughter Christine Csizmadia. Sandy lived in New Milford CT until 1985 moving to Stephens City VA for 30 years. She was an active member of the community and of Calvary Church of the Brethren of Winchester VA. Sandy was a devout Christian and was known for her generosity and welcoming nature always willing to open her home up to others. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. A service…

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Annette Lynch

, Connecticut

Annette Claire Lynch 96 passed away peacefully on July 10 2024 at Spring Village in Danbury after a long and hardfought battle with dementia. She will be deeply missed and forever loved by her family and friends and those that knew her are grateful for the precious moments that were spent together. Annette was a longtime resident of Bethel CT but also lived in Dade City FL and most recently Danbury CT. Born in Detroit onDecember 23 1927 the third of five children born to Agnes Geoghegan of Irish descent a bookkeeper from Detroit Michigan and Francis Gardner Hodson an English immigrant and carpenter by trade. The family moved to Stratford CT and she graduated from Harding High School in Bridgeport in 1945 and Bridgeport Hospital Nursing School in 1948 and worked for many years in nursing at Kingsbridge Veterans Hospital Bronx NY194851 Jacksonville Hospital FL5152 Keating Convalescent Home Danbury5253…

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Audrey Sears

, Connecticut

Audrey Ann Sears well known as Kate passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 28 2024 at the age of 81. Kate was born to Agnes and Richard Audette on Sept. 27 1942 in the town of St. Albans VT. She spent her childhood in the area of St Albans and met her future husband Marshall there when she was a teenager. She was preceded in death by her parents Agnes and Richard Audettte brother Jake Donor and her beloved son Rickie Allen Sears. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Marshall Sears sister Patricia Baker daughter Michele K Moore Sears sons Randy Deena Sears Michael Darlene Sears Ty Kim Sears adored grandchildren Lexi Sears Ty Cole Sears Amanda Elias Scimeca Sydney Sears and Russell Sears. Kate and Marshall were married on Sept. 10 1960 and spent most of their lives together raising their five children in…

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Francis Keegan

, Connecticut

Francis Scott Keegan lovingly known by many as Scott passed peacefully and with dignity at Yale Smilow Cancer Center surrounded by family on June 17 2024. Scott was born in New Brunswick New Jersey on February 3 1961 to Michael and Marilyn Keegan. Scott graduated from Bethel High School in 1979 and attended Eastern Connecticut State University. After collegeScott started on a fourdecade career in the home improvement industry. Since 1988 Scott has been a pioneer in the industry challenging all those around him to seek greatness and encourage growth. We will all remember Scott as a titan in his industry who led with heart to create cuttingedge products that most still enjoy to this day. Although Scott was proud of his business accomplishments and the hard work he demonstrated over the course of his life those accomplishments paled in comparison to the pride he felt when talking about his…

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Michael Stein

, Connecticut

Michael J. Stein 79 of Danbury husband of Lois E. Sanford Stein died on Monday August 17 2026. A funeral service will take place on Thursday August 20 2026 at 1100 AM in Congregation Bnai Israel 193 Clapboard Ridge Road Danbury. Interment will follow in Children of Israel Cemetery Danbury.

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Sandra Griffin

, Connecticut

February 15, 1975

Sandra Sandy Griffin 51 of Ridgefield passed away on Thursday August 13 2026 while on a family vacation in Jackson Hole Wyoming. Sandy was the loving wife of Joseph Joe Griffin and the devoted mother of Kian 15 Bode 13 and Reese Griffin 12. Born on February 16 1975 in Yonkers New York Sandy was the daughter of Michael and Maria DeVitto Mitrione. She attended and graduated from Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale NY. Sandy received her undergraduate degree from Manhattan College in the Bronx NY. After a successful decadelong career in fashion in New York City she dedicated herself to raising her family and embraced her role as a fulltime Mama Bear in Ridgefield Connecticut. Above all else Sandy was an extraordinary mother whose family was her heart and soul. Her fierce love and pride for her children were evident to everyone who knew her. She celebrated every…

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Roland Issa

, Connecticut

Roland Antoine Issa age 71 of New Fairfield passed away on Monday August 17 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 8 1954 in Port Said Egypt he was the only son and secondborn child of Claire Baroudi and Antoine Issa. In his early childhood the family moved back home to Beirut Lebanon. Roland was the powerhouse of his tightknit family the favorite brother of his older sister Juliette as they shared a special bond as the oldest siblings and the only ones who shared a childhood in Egypt a confidant and protector of his younger sister Mariana and a partnerincrime with his youngest sister Giselle who was born the day after his 11th birthday. He married the love of his life Reine on December 23 1987 and together they welcomed their pride and joy Rollie in August 1990. He was a loving son brother husband father grandfather…

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James Laslo

, Connecticut

James "Jim" Andrew Laslo age 73 passed away peacefully at his home in Ridgefield Connecticut on August 11 2026 surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. He fought a courageous 15yearlong battle with Parkinsons disease. Jim was born on January 14 1953 in Queens New York to the late Emma Anne Ludwig Laslo and John Andrew Laslo. He grew up in Freeport Long Island before moving to Ridgefield Connecticut a town he absolutely adored and proudly called home. Jim possessed an incredible talent for working with his hands and could truly fix anything. Whether he was tuning up his motorcycle maintaining their home or troubleshooting a problem he always figured it out. He loved the great outdoors finding true freedom while riding his motorcycle and immense joy in taking nature walks to explore trails with his family. Though Parkinsons disease restricted his physical abilities over the last 15 years and…

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Victor Hopkins

, Connecticut

Victor Cornell Hopkins 56 of New Milford husband of Susan M. Bryant Hopkins died on Sunday August 16 2026 at St. Mary Hospital Waterbury.

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Patrick Crehan

, Connecticut

Patrick James Crehan 90 of Southbury longtime resident of Ridgefield died peacefully on Wednesday August 12 2026. He was the loving husband of Diane M. Barker Crehan. Mr. Crehan was born in Bridgeport CT on January 28 1936 son of the late Anna Cherry and Patrick Crehan Sr. A firstgeneration Irish American he attended Fairfield Prep and spent two years in Seminary before graduating from Fairfield University and working as a high school teacher at Laurelton Hall. He graduated law school in 1963 and soon after met the love of his life Diane Barker. An attorney since 1964 Mr. Crehan was Senior Partner and President of Crehan and Crehan formerly Crehan and Fricke in Ridgefield CT. A faithful parishioner and lector of Saint Marys Church Ridgefield Mr. Crehan was a Eucharistic Minister offered probono legal services to the District Nursing Association and was President of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce.…

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Mary Miller

, Connecticut

Mary Montesi Miller 101 of Danbury wife of William Miller died on Friday August 7 2026 at Havencare at Hancock Hall Danbury. Mrs. Miller was born in Danbury on January 5 1925 a daughter of the late Eugene and Caroline Saccamondo Montesi. A lifelong Danbury resident she was a graduate of St. Peter School Danbury and a member of St. Peter Church. Mrs. Miller was a retired factory work with American Radionics of Danbury and a member of the Danbury Senior Center. She is survived by a sister Rose Rishdan of Danbury and several nieces nephews grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to her husband and parents Mrs Miller was predeceased by four sisters Molly Nassif Anna Tarsi Josephine Forgione and Grace Scattolini and by three brothers Maurice Montesi Eugene Montesi Jr. and Joseph Montesi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday August 14 2026 at 1030 a.m.…

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