All Obituaries

James Patrick Rutledge, age 73, of Milford, beloved husband of Carol (Maggie) Wheeler Rutledge for 53 years, died on Sunday, May 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  Jim was born in Pittston, PA on November 9, 1947 to the late John and Marguerite Gallagher Rutledge.  He worked in Information Technology at Pitney Bowes for 27 years.  Jim loved his family and enjoyed gardening and was a Lionel train collector.  He was an active parishioner in Saint Gabriel Church for...

Robert David Schwartz, age 67, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Arlene Schwartz, died on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  Robert was born in Bridgeport on March 25, 1954 to the late Otto and Margaret Brown Schwartz.  He worked as a welder at Ashcroft in Stratford for many years.  He had a passion for cars, especially corvettes, and loved going to car shows.  He enjoyed listening to the rolling stones and spending time with his friends and family.  Survivors include his...

Henry S. Catalano, Jr., age 78, of Milford, beloved husband of Bobbie Jean Glass Catalano for almost 35 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021.  Henry was born in New Haven on September 1, 1942 to the late Henry S. Catalano Sr., and the late Carmela Perotti Catalano.  He was a circuit board designer for Parametrics in Milford for many years and an avid fan of all things Yankees and UConn Huskies basketball. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Catalano of...

Michael R. Workiewicz, age 70, of Milford, beloved husband of 48 years to Deborah (Smith) Workiewicz, passed away on May 5, 2021. He worked at Southern Connecticut Gas Company for over 40 years before his retirement. In addition to his devoted wife, he leaves his children, Christopher, Heather and Marc. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Bryan and Thomas Workiewicz and Gabriella Vado, she loved her Poppy. He also leaves behind his brother, Russell and his wife Evelyn and many...

William J. Romanchick, Sr (Wild Bill), age 83, of Milford, beloved husband of almost 63 years to Genevieve L. (McLaughlin) Romanchick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Bill was born in Ramey, PA, January 8, 1938 to the late Michael and Anna (Russin) Romanchick. Bill started earlier in his career working at Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford before working many years at Milford Manufacturing...

Michael J. Dauphinais, age 51, of Waterbury, died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.  Michael was born in Waterbury on June 24, 1969 to the late Marcel Joseph Dauphinais and the late Barbara Slason Grenier.  Michael was a painter and worked in construction for most of his life.  He was loved by many people and will be deeply missed by his friends and family.  Survivors include his step-mother, Kathryne Dauphinais of Milford, sister, Maria Fama (David) of Waterbury, half-sister,...

Joan A. Chadbourne, age 90, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Samuel “Edward” Chadbourne, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021.  Joan was born in Bridgeport on November 30, 1930 to the late Samuel and Irene (Hogle) Black.  She was a longtime parishioner of Saint Mary Church in Milford.  Survivors include her children: Paul Chadbourne of East Haven, Jeffrey Chadbourne (Debra) of Orange, Beverly Robillard (Joseph) of West Virginia and Karen...

Joseph K Roberts, age 88 of Milford, CT, loving husband of 61 years to the late Mildred T (Nuzzi) Roberts passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. Joe and Millie have been reunited in heaven, fulfilling their wedding vows to be together, “not for just an hour, not for just a day, not for just a year, but always.”  Joseph was born on January 26, 1933 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Riccio) Roberto.  On September 26, 1953 he married his high school...

Joseph R. Seiger, age 94, of Milford, beloved husband of 57 years to the late Irene J. (Farkas) Seiger, passed away on April 26, 2021. He was born on September 30, 1926 In Philadelphia, PA and was the son of the late Ann Poulos. He graduated from Bassick High School and Embry-Riddle School of Aviation in FL. Mr. Seiger was a proud veteran with the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during WWII. Mr. Seiger worked as a foreman at Sikorsky Aircraft for 34 years before his retirement. He enjoyed...

Richard Vincent Viebranz, age 89, of Fairfield, passed away on April 23, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Anne M. (Hogan) Viebranz, Richard was laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven on April 30, 2021 with close family in observance. Richard was born on April 15, 1932 in Bridgeport, CT to Arthur and Marion (DeFabritis) Viebranz, and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. On May 23, 1959, Richard married Anne, and together they had four children. Richard...