All Obituaries

Harriet E. Jacobs, age 93, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Malcolm I. Jacobs, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 in Wallingford.  Harriet was born in Caswell, Maine on December 19, 1927 to the late Basil and Elizabeth McDougal Hardgrove.  She was a lover of music and a talented violinist.  She enjoyed baking and traveling with Mac along the eastern seaboard in their RV during their retirement years.  Survivors include her children: Karla Blake (Douglas) of...

Michael Omel Lee, age 68, of Stratford, CT, died on October 15, 2021. The beloved partner for many years of Margaret B. Lloyd, Michael was born in Concord, NC on May 29, 1953, to the late Dr. Roy Lee and Phyoncia Henry Lee.  Michael graduated from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY in 1971 and from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA with a Bachelor of Arts in 1977.  Michael was a larger-than-life personality, a trusted friend, a beloved neighbor, a welcoming...

Shirley Ann Valentine, age 63, of Milford, entered peaceful rest on October 6, 2021. She was born on August 28, 1958 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Mikos) Barnstien. She worked as a licensed practical nurse. Shirley is survived by her three children, Joshua Miller (Nicole) of Milford, Kimberly (Miller) Restrepo (Nicolas) of Fort Mill, SC and Nicholas Valentine (Samantha) of West Haven and ten grandchildren. She also leaves a sister and three brothers. A...

Wilson E Blair, age 83 of Milford, beloved husband of the late Mildred Buturla Blair, died on Monday, October 4, 2021. Wilson was born in New Haven, CT on February 21, 1938, to the late Henry and Edna Blair. Wilson served in the Air National Guard and retired from DuPont/Fairprene. He served as Treasurer of Milford Stripe Bass Club, spent years as a Milford Softball Umpire and volunteered with the Milford Fire Dept. Survivors included his children: Chris Blair of Milford, Elizabeth...

Frank Joseph Gravino, 89 years, eight months, and four days old, of New Haven, died on Sunday, October 3, 2021.  Frank was born in Bridgeport on January 31, 1932 to the late Joseph and Matrona Gravino.  Frank graduated from the University of Connecticut and the Georgia Institute of Technology. He was an architect and started Frank Gravino Associates in 1971.  He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of the American Institute of Architects. ...

Raymond F. Zitney, age 65, of Bridgeport, entered peaceful rest on Oct. 1, 2021.  Son of the late Stephen Zitney and Priscilla (Safco) Zitney and was born on January 29, 1956, in Bridgeport.  He was a general contractor and property manager in the area for many years.  Raymond is survived by his cousin Roger Zitnay and his wife Diana of Easton and also leaves behind many more cousins and their children. A Graveside Service will be held at St. Michael Cemetery in Stratford in...

Dorothy (Dot) Guaglianone, age 88, of Shelton formerly of Stratford beloved wife of the late Amedeo(Shorty) Guaglianone Jr., died on Wednesday, September 29th  2021.  Dot was born in Bridgeport in 1933 to the late Michael and Margaret Durica Kucky.  In her post high school years she was a secretary at Raybestos in Stratford where she met and married Shorty.  She then devoted her life to raising their children and volunteering.  She loved gardening, nature, animals,...

Joseph Andrews, age 73, beloved husband of the late Audrey Pirhalla Andrews, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  Joseph was born in Bridgeport on October 12, 1947, to the late Joseph and Jennie Rinko Andrews.  He worked for the City of Stamford for many years in the traffic light division.  He loved cars and was a fan of NASCAR.  Joe loved to spend time with family and enjoyed traveling and cruising the Caribbean with Audrey.  Survivors include his brother, Andy...

Barbara J. Howe, age 91, of FL and formerly of Milford, beloved wife of the late Laurence G. Howe, died on Sunday, September 26th, 2021.  Barbara was born on April 7, 1930, to the late Eric and Alta O’neill Ericson.  She worked as a machine operator at Bic Pen for many years and was a proud member of the Elks Club.  She was also actively involved in Post 196 in Milford and VFW #4127.  Survivors include her children: Michael Howe (Cathy) of WA, Russell Brecklin of...

Charles D. Wheeler, age 76, of West Haven, died on Saturday, September 25, 2021.  Charles was born in Milford on December 23, 1944, to the late Earl and Patricia Mattern Wheeler.  Survivors include his children; Earl Wheeler (Darcy) of New Milford and Patricia Rector (Thomas) of Stratford, four grandchildren; Hannah (David) Trapasso and Julia, Jordan and Aaron Wheeler, and sister, Carol Rutledge of Milford.  Charles is predeceased by his brother-in-law, James Rutledge. ...