All Obituaries

Teresa B. (Monte) Gendron, age 88, of Stratford, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home.   She was born on June 29, 1930 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Bolick and Eleanor (Stomski) Tanski. Teresa was a medical secretary as well as a pharmaceutical assistant at Pathmark in Stratford for many years before her retirement. She also attended the University of Bridgeport.   She was proud of her Polish heritage and enjoyed...

Gaetano N. Aliberto, age 91, of Shelton, formerly of Stratford beloved husband of the late Rose (Pagella) Aliberto passed away on July 9, 2018. He was born on October 25, 1926 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Gerald and Adeline (Adaletta) Aliberti. Mr. Aliberto was a lab results technician for UI Company for over 30 years before his retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was an artist and enjoyed gardening, cooking bowling and playing pool over the years but most of all, he...

Robert R. Palier, age 86, beloved husband of 36 years to Donna (Considine) Palier of Milford, entered eternal rest on July 7, 2018 surrounded by his family at home. He was born on August 21, 1931 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late George and Wilma (Marcincin) Palier. Mr. Palier was a machinist for Ready Tool Co. for over 30 years before his retirement. In addition to his devoted wife, he leaves his children, Maureen Ezarik (Bill), Susan Grey (Louis Laprade), Tamara Buchanan...

Richard Edward Coyle, age 91, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Virginia (Benson) Coyle passed away on July 4, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 22, 1927 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Harold and Edith (Abbot) Coyle. Mr. Coyle worked at US Baird for many years before his retirement. Richard and Virginia loved to travel the world. He is survived by his devoted children, Jacqlyn Porter and her husband, Richard of Orange, Richard Coyle and his wife Cathy of Norwalk...

Donna Risley Whelan, born on Dec. 23,1933, passed away on June 25, 2018 in Milford at the age of 84, with her family and friends by her side.  She was the beloved wife for 57 years of Robert J. Whelan. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by her parents Donald and Ruth Risley, her son Tom Whelan and her brother Bill Risley. She was the loving mother of Bob Whelan of Milford, Mary Ruth Whelan of California and Katie Williams-Cooper (husband Dennis)...

Robert Michael Braga, age 71, beloved husband of Arlene M. (Wilcinskas) Braga of Milford, passed away on June 16, 2018 at Milford Hospital. He was born on Dec. 2, 1946 in Vienna, Austria and was the son of Kunigunde “Kim” (Glueck) Braga of Wallingford and the late Joseph Braga. Mr. Braga was a conductor for Metro North Railroad from 1972 to 2011. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid chess player. In addition to his wife and mother, he is...

Byrdstown, TN Sandra (Sandy) E. Barbour, passed away on Dec. 3, 2017 at her home with her precious cat, Callie by her side. She was born in Litchfield County, CT on June 23, 1954 and was the daughter of the late Hugh and Lucille Barbour. She spent most of her time in Thomaston and later settling in Tennessee. Her love of animals led her to breeding German Shephard dogs, entering the, in AKC events where she won many awards and ribbons. Sandy also became a certified canine obedience...

Nora A. Flynn, age 84, longtime resident of Milford, beloved wife of the late Robert J. Flynn, Sr. entered into peaceful rest on June 10, 2018 at Milford Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Hugh and Elizabeth (Lundy) O’Donnell and was born on January 2, 1934 in Milford. Nora worked at Bic Pen Corp in Milford for 26 years before her retirement. She enjoyed playing on the Bic Bowling League. Nora is survived by her devoted children, Robert J. Flynn, Jr., Joseph M. Flynn both of...

Bikram S. Mander, age 67, of Milford, died on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, surrounded by his family.  Bikram was born in Punjab, India on January 10, 1951 to the late Gurbakash and Jaswant Kaur Singh.  He moved to the United States and opened up a convenient store in Branford.  Bikram loved to play tennis, golf and watching the Huskies play basketball.  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.  Survivors include his children: Jasjot and Mohan Mander...

George Sardi, age 89, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Sheila Herbert Sardi, died on Thursday, May 17th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  George was born in Pecs, Hungary on April 11, 1929 to the late Gyorgy and Rozalia Csokona Sardi.  George worked as an inspector at Avco Lycoming for many years and was an avid photographer.  He loved movies and was a talented musician who loved to play the accordion and organ.  Survivors include his...