All Obituaries

Edward Charles Henning, age 73, lifelong resident of Milford, beloved husband of Joni (Troxler) Henning, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2023 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Edward was born on May 4, 1949 to the late Charles William Henning and the late Patricia (Maiden) Olenski and her husband, Henry. Ed worked as a mechanic at Bic Corp. for 50 years until his retirement. Ed was a proud husband and father who loved telling stories of his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed...

Mary Anne O’Connell, R.N. of Milford, CT, formerly of Holyoke, MA, Norwalk & Bridgeport, CT and Bradenton, FL, wife of John ‘Jack’ O’Connell Sr., peacefully left us to join other angels on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  Mary Anne Jeraldine O’Connell was born on September 16, 1941 in Holyoke, MA to John and Mary (Falvey) McLean. After the deaths of both parents Mary Anne and her sister Peggy were raised by their Aunt Jane and Uncle Jeremiah Sullivan. ...

Bruce William Bolduc, age 58, of Milford, passed away on Friday March 17, 2023.  Bruce was born on March 31, 1964 to the late Beatrice Moniz and William Bolduc of Milford.  He is survived by his son, Tyler Shea of Hamden. Services will be private.  

Elvira C. Prokoski, age 105, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Prokoski, entered into eternal rest on March 16, 2023. "Ellie" was the daughter of the late Urbano Freitas Costa and Escolastica (Raposa Corderio) Costa and was born on June 17, 1917, in New Bedford, MA. She was the salutatorian of Lawrence High School (Class of 1936) in Falmouth, MA. During her working career, she was a recreational leader for the Works Progress Administration and a social worker for Old...

Terrijoy Ribeiro, age 64, of North Carolina and formerly of Stratford, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Born in Bridgeport on July 2,1958 to the late Antonio and Alice Alves Ribeiro, Terrijoy graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Trumbull, CT, then attended the Connecticut Business Institute. An avid sports fan, Terrijoy cheered on her favorite baseball and basketball teams, The NY METS and The Warriors and Steph Curry, her favorite player. She loved painting, drawing...

Martha Bartha, age 93, of Milford, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Milford Health & Rehab. She was the cherished wife of the late Louis Bartha with whom she was married for 68 years. Martha’s memory will be forever celebrated by her two children, Eric Bartha, of Milford, Beverlee Bartha and companion John, of Northford, her grandchildren, Corianne Brennan, Arthur Brennan, wife Amanda, and three great grandchildren: Louis, Troy, and Penelope Brennan. Never was there a...

John Iaffaldano, age 59, of Milford, died on Thursday March 9, 2023.  John was born in Queens, NY on June 30th, 1963 to the late Antonio and Pasqua DiDonna Iaffaldano.  He was the owner of John Michael’s Hair Salon in Milford for many years.  Survivors include his siblings; Berardino Iaffaldano and his wife Mary of Milford, Grace Iaffaldano Best and her husband Jeffrey of Monroe, Joey Iaffaldano and his wife Donna of Milford and Lisa DiPrato and her husband Paul of...

Thomas (Tom) Protsko, 81, of Miford, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023, after battling illness. Tom loved to laugh and had fun joking with everyone around him. Even in his final days and hours, he was making visitors smile. Tom was happiest when he was fixing something or making something for people he loved. His family and friends benefitted from his meticulous car detailing skills as well as his famous lemon poppyseed cookies and homemade empanadas. He was always looking for new...

Peter William Trapani, age 73, of Milford, beloved husband of Connie Innamorato, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  Peter was born in Bethpage, New York on November 18, 1949 to the late Peter Anthony and Theresa Giaritano Trapani.  He was a proud US Army Vietnam Veteran and worked for the City of Stamford for many years as a police officer. Peter loved being with his family and friends.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a huge car enthusiast. Survivors, in addition to...

You might have called me JOE or some called me Frank, some as JOE FRANK, but when GOD called on March 1, 2023, that was a call I had to answer. Joseph Frank Honek was born in Milford on February 6, 1958, to the late Joseph A. Honek and the late Anna B. (Grosko) Honek.  He is survived by his brother, Andrew P. Honek and his wife Roberta, close cousins, Vicky Marella (Bookend), Jacqueline Honek (Princess), cousin, Bill Honeck of CA and other cousins here and in Europe, aunt, Henrietta...