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PROKALY
Mary F. Prokaly, age 84, of Fairfield, wife of the late Louis Prokaly, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at the Jewish Home for the Elderly. Born in Denton, Vt., Mrs. Prokaly lived in Fairfield for 20 years. She was a former employee of the Jelliff and Bryant Electric companies. Survivors include her son, Frank Prokaly and his wife, Audrey, of Fairfield; three granddaughters, Suzanne Gomola and her husband, Christopher, of Fairfield, Kathleen Balling and her husband, Robert, of Cape Coral, Fla., and Michelle Sen and her husband, Virano, of Fairfield; two great-granddaughters, Alyssa and Danielle Balling of Cape Coral; one niece, Elsa Benway and her husband, Bruce, of Southport; one grandniece, Allison Murphy; two grandnephews, Thomas Dasse and Bruce Benway Jr.; one great-grandniece and great-grandnephew. Friends are invited to attend funeral services to be held on Saturday, April 14, 2001, at 10 a.m., directly at Holy Cross Church, Fairfield. Interment will be in Mountain Grove Cemetery. The Spear Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield, is in charge of arrangements.
PANGRAC
Albert Pangrac Sr., age 65, of Stratford, a retiree of Textron Lycoming, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at St. Vincent`s Medical Center, Bridgeport, with his loving family at his side. Born in Hazelton, Pa., he was a son of the late George and Anna Novak Pangrac, and was a Stratford resident for 33 years. In addition to Textron Lycoming, Mr. Pangrac previously worked at Cutrufello Creamery for 17 years. He was a member of Local 1010 and participated in numerous athletic and church activities. Survivors include his beloved wife, Treva Pecora Pangrac; a son, Albert Pangrac and his wife, Kathy, of Beacon Falls; two daughters, Cindy Struthers and her husband, Alan, of Hampden, Mass., and Marybeth Carney and her husband, Glen, of Stratford; two brothers, Joe and Adam Pangrac, both of Ohio; three sisters, Anna D`Alesandro of Florida, Helen Sprague of Ohio, and Margaret Pangrac of California; three wonderful brothers-in-law, Nicholas Fanell of Bridgeport, Philip Pecora of Florida, and Rocco Pecora of Missouri; 10 grandchildren, Rachel, Ryan, Elizabeth, Avery and Mary Struthers, Glen, Olivia, Nathaniel and Treva Carney, and Albert Pangrac III; two stepgrandchildren, Jay and Kelsey Correia; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, John, Johnny and George. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2001, at 9 a.m., from the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, Stratford, for the reading of the Liturgy of the Word. Interment will follow in St. John`s Cemetery, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer`s Association, 919 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, or Connecticut Hospice, 61 Burban Drive, Branford, CT 06405. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 16, 2001, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.
TOMASINI
Goryo J. (Chick) Tomasini, age 84, of Bridgeport, a retired employee of the New York/New Haven/Hartford Railroad, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at his residence. A lifelong city resident, he was the widower of Lillian DeFeo Tomasini. Mr. Tomasini was a member of the Holy Rosary Men s Club and worked at the St. Anthony Festival. Survivors include a son, Thomas Tomasini and his wife, Lorraine, of Southport; two daughters, Alice Patronelli and her husband, Joseph, of Bridgeport, and Donna Marie Previs of Stratford; two brothers, Silvio and Dino Schrololi, both of Redding, Pa.; a sister, Edith Paternoster of Bridgeport; six grandchildren, Ralph Patronelli of Bridgeport, Angela Spadaro and her husband, Carlo, of Shelton, Gary Patronelli of Trumbull, Alexandra Sandor and her husband, Richard, of Norwalk, Jonathan Previs of Stratford, and Farrah Liscinsky and her husband, David, of Shelton; two great-grandchildren, Tori Beth Hoey and Quinn Sandor; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2001, at 8 a.m., from the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 9 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Bridgeport, for the reading of the Liturgy of the Word. Entombment will follow in St. Michael Chapel Mausoleum, Stratford. The St. Theresa Guild of Holy Rosary Church will pray the rosary at 6 p.m. on Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Holy Rosary Church Restoration Fund, 365 E. Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06608, or the St. Augustine Cathedral Restoration Fund, 359 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.
HORVATH
Mary V. Horvath, age 92, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Stephen Andrew Horvath, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Cambridge Manor, Fairfield. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a member of St. Joseph`s Society (KSKJ), and enjoyed local senior groups. Mrs. Horvath is survived by her two sons, Robert Horvath and his wife, Catherine, of Fairfield, and Stephen Horvath and his wife, Nancy, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren, Robert, Michael and Stephen Horvath and Catherine Riddle; as well as her great-grandson, Bradley Riddle. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2001, at 10:15 a.m., in the Lesko Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road in Fairfield Center, and at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, with burial to follow in Lawncroft Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be directed to Holy Cross Church, 750 Tahmore Drive, Fairfield, CT 06432.
YOUNG
Inez Young, age 78, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at St. Vincent`s Medical Center, Bridgeport. Morton`s Mortuary Inc., 25 Margaret E. Morton Lane, Bridgeport, will announce arrangements later.
FUNTERAL
Joseph Beatrice Funteral, age 91, of Munson Street, Milford, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Milford Health Care. Mrs. Funteral was a homemaker in Milford for more than 60 years and was active in the Devon and Milford Senior Centers and the Naugatuck Gardens Improvement Association. Mrs. Funteral is survived by her daughters, Lucille Thomas and her husband, Gordon,and Karen Moran and her husband, John; sons, Clarence Funteral and his wife, Marie, and Anthony (Al) Funteral and his wife, Lillian, all of Milford; brothers, William Gelormine of Bridgeport, and Benjamin Gelormine of Milford; sisters, Madelyn Imbimbo of Bridgeport, Constance Patterson of Milford, and Rose Riccio of Milford; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Raphael and Martha Costanzo Gelormine; her husband, Anthony Funteral; and brother, Anthony Gelormine. Calling hours are on Saturday, April 14, 2001, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Smith Funeral Home, 135 Broad Street on-the-green, Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 16, 2001, at Christ the Redeemer, Oronoque Road, Milford, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary`s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450, or the charity of one`s choice.
RYAN
Margaret Marita Ryan, age 91, of Danbury, formerly of Fern Circle, Trumbull, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Filosa Convalescent Home in Danbury. Ms. Ryan was born in Danbury, on March 1, 1910, a daughter of the late John J. and Jennie I. Murphy Ryan. She was a graduate of Danbury High School and the Danbury State Normal School (now WCSU). She received her master degrees in english and history from Columbia University and the University of Massachusetts. Ms. Ryan taught in Hartford schools for many years, retiring to Trumbull. She was predeceased by a sister, Jane F. Ryan. Memorials may be made to the Trumbull Public Library, 33 Quality Street, Trumbull, CT 06611. A memorial Mass will be held at the Church of St. Mary, 24 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel, on Saturday, April 21, 2001, at 10 a.m. There are no calling hours. Hull Funeral Service, 60 Division Street, Danbury, is handling arrangements.
ARRINGTON
Nathan Leroy Arrington, known as "Pop Corn> age 65, died Tuesday, April 9, 2001, at his residence. He was born in Bridgeport, on March 12, 1936, to the late James Richard Arrington Sr., and Irene Morey Arrington of Bridgeport. Mr. Arrington was employed as a grinder for Line Plastic in Milford for six years. In addition to his mother, other survivors include one son, Arnold Arrington of Hartford; one brother, Harvey Arrington Sr. of Bridgeport; two sisters, Betty Hampton and Martha Arrington, both of Bridgeport; one sister in-law, Barbara Arrington of Bridgeport; one aunt, Marion Dozier of Bridgeport; and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by three brothers, James, Norman and Richard Arrington. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2001, from 11 a.m. to noon, at Fountain of Youth Church, 324 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport. Funeral service at noon in the church, with Bishop Franklin D. Fountain officiating. Burial to follow at Park Cemetery, Bridgeport. Downer Funeral Home Inc., 31 Stillwater Avenue, Stamford, is in charge of arrangements.
PENIX
Lola Mae Penix, aka "Peanut> age 58, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1943, in Macon, Ga., to the late Roosevelt Grayer and the late Beatrice "Brown" Hostettler. Lola was a resident of Bridgeport for 35 years. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, JoAnn Slade; two sons, Darrien Lamont Penix and Khalil Abdul-Hameed; one stepdaughter, Phyllis Moss; one brother, Willie Brown; two sisters, Mattie Mae Whitaker and Annie B. Lockett; one daughter-in-law, Rushnee Vereen Penix; seven grandchildren, Ryshon Penix, Lee Grisby, Curtis Penix Jr., Brandon Slade, Avery Penix, Alanna Slade and Jazz Penix; two great-grandchildren, Ryson Penix Jr. and Taishon Penix; and several nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 16, 2001, at noon, at Mount Aery Baptist Church, 73 Frank Street, Bridgeport, with Pastor Anthony L. Bennett officiating. Friends may greet the family at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Park Cemetery, 620 Lindley Street, Bridgeport. Arrangements entrusted to the George J. Peterson Funeral Home, 1041 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport.
WILLIS
Sally "Tobie" Willis, age 87, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, April 8, 2001, at St. Vincent`s Medical Center, Bridgeport. She was born on January 9, 1914, in Troy, S.C., to the late George Patterson and Mallie Bently Patterson. Sally was a resident of Bridgeport for 35 years. She was a homemaker. Sally was the widow of George Bennie Willis. She leaves to mourn her memory one daughter, Bennie Mae Smith; two sisters, Annie Williams and Louise DeVaux; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nine great-great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2001, at 10 a.m., at George J. Peterson Funeral Home, 1041 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport. Interment will follow in Park Cemetery, 620 Lindley Street, Bridgeport.
BROWNELL
John H. Brownell, age 53, of Stratford, and formerly of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Bridgeport Hospital. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by the Spear, Dennis & D`Arcy Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street, Stratford.
FREER
Albert R. Freer, age 58, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Theresa Pontillo Freer, died Thursday, April 12, 2001, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born in Bridgeport to the late Albert and Lilian Easter Freer, he was a resident of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport for 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, who was devoted to his country and proudly displayed the American flag. He was employed as a salesman at Scap Motors and had previously been with Miller Buick. Next to his wife and family, Al loved drum corps, especially the Connecticut Hurricanes Drum Corps of which he was an alumnus, the New York Jets and playing racquetball at the Stratford Club where he was a member. He kept his zany sense of humor right to the end, amusing his visitors and even the doctors and nurses who cared for him so tenderly. His unique personality will be cherished in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing him. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his devoted children, Thomas J. Freer of Black Rock, and Andrea Freer Sansonetti and her husband, James, of Black Rock; and one sister, Mary Jane Matthews and her husband, Frank, of Milford. He was predeceased by one brother, John Newton. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Monday, April 16, 2001, at 9 a.m., in the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford, and at 10 a.m. in St. Ann`s Church, Black Rock, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment with military honors will be in St. Michael`s Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday (TODAY) from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Al`s memory to either the American Diabetes Association, 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT, or the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT.
MALLOZZI
Concettina "Connie" Mallozzi, age 86, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late John Mallozzi, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Carolton Chronic Convalescent Hospital, Fairfield, following a long illness. Born in Bridgeport on January 5, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe "Joseph" and Rosina Dinonno Gimigliano. A lifelong Bridgeport resident, Mrs. Mallozzi worked as a seamstress for the Princess Pat Co., formerly of Bridgeport, until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, Local 152, of New York, and previously worked for the former Mitchell Brothers Clothing Manufacturers as well as the Parisian Coat Factory. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Barbara Koller and her husband, Thomas, of Switzerland, and Maryann Gleason and her husband, Paul, of Fairfield; sisters, Rose Matis of Milford, May Callahan of Florida, Josephine Moran of Bridgeport; grandchildren, John Koller of New York, Kevin Koller of Utah, Colleen Rux of Wisconsin, Keri, Ryan, Sean and Katelin Gleason, all of Fairfield. She was predeceased by a brother, Pat Gimigliano. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at 9:30 a.m., in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Interment will be in St. Michael`s Cemetery, Stratford. Family and friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Spadaccino Funeral Home, 499 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport. Please See www.legacy.com for more information.
VISNESKI
Susie Zander-Visneski of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Branford Hospice. Arrangements will be announced later by Baker-Isaac Funeral Services, 985 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport.
MILLS
Lewis Mills. A memorial service has been scheduled for Lewis A. Mills who died at the age of 85, in his Weston home, on November 27, 2000. Mr. Mills was born and raised in Westport and was a Weston resident for more than 42 years. He was employed as a postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 38 years prior to his retirement in 1972. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Air Corps. Mr. Mills was a lifetime member of VFW Post 399 in Westport, a member of the U.S. postal union and a longtime member of the Greens Farms Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his loving and devoted companion, Frances Pasternak McIntyre of Weston; a brother, Lawrence Mills of Florida and Massachusetts; a sister, Martha Hale of Watertown; two first cousins, Ed and Ann Barlow, who were most supportive in his time of need; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Burial was private under the direction of the Fairfield Funeral Home of Edmund W. Dougiello, 36 South Pine Creek Road. Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass on Saturday, May 12, 2001, at 11 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church in Weston.
NIESTEMSKI
Chestra (Tess) Grabowski Niestemski, age 81, of Naugatuck, beloved wife of the late John A. Niestemski, died Friday, May 4, 2001, at Waterbury Hospital. Born in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances (Zera) Grabowski. A Bridgeport resident for most of her life, she moved to Naugatuck with her daughter in 1987 until the present. She was a retired stock clerk for Dresser Industries of Stratford, where she had worked for more than 18 years. Survivors include her devoted daughter, Helen Niestemski, with whom she resided; two sons, John and his wife, Susan Niestemski and Francis and Charlene Dougiello Niestemski; two grandchildren, Francis and Ann May Niestemski; sisters-in-law, Margaret Grabowski, Madeline and Evelyn Niestemski, Alice Rosevear and Shirley Niestemski and her husband, Henry; and several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Stephen, Anthony and Peter Grabowski; and a sister, Helen. Friends are invited to go DIRECTLY to St. Michael the Archangel Church on Saturday, May 12, 2001, at 10 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment in St. Thomas Cemetery, Fairfield. Calling hours on Friday from 3:30 to 8 p.m. in the Commerce Hill-Radozycki Funeral Home, 4798 Main Street, Bridgeport (on the Trumbull line).
SMITH
Alma E. Smith, age 68, beloved wife of the late William J. Smith, of 7 Anson Street, in Derby, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at her home with her loving family by her side following a long illness. Mrs. Smith was born in Gettysburg, Pa., on June 7, 1932, daughter of the late Anthony and Audrey Portzer Erlain. A Valley resident for most of her life, she had been employed as a supervisor of medical transcription at Milford Hospital for 32 years until her retirement. She was a communicant of St. Mary`s Church in Derby where she had served as a eucharistic minister. She was a member of the American Association for Medical Transcription. Survivors include one son, William A. Smith of Durham; four daughters, Debra S. Bergeron of Kissimmee, Fla., Linda Berube of Ansonia, Barbara McAndrew of Seymour, and Sandra Blanchard of Naugatuck; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives are invited to attend her funeral on Saturday, May 12, 2001, at 8:30 a.m., DIRECTLY at St. Mary`s Church in Derby for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in Mount St. Peter`s cemeteryin Derby. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Spinelli-Malerba Funeral Home, 62 Beaver Street, Ansonia.
BROWN
Harry H. Brown of La Habra, Calif., died Saturday, May 5, 2001, in California. Mr. brown was predeceased by his wife, Janet Schultz Brown. Survivors include his sisters, Margaret T. Brown of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Joan Ellen Breen of Southbury; his companion, Virginia P. Smith of La Habra; his nieces and nephews, Daniel Brown of Stratford, Carolyn Davis of Williamsport, Pa., Barbara Lehman of Drexel Hill, Pa., Sharon Ann Breen of Chatham, N.J., Thomas F. Breen of Port Jefferson, N.Y., William J. Breen of Huntington, N.Y., Joan Ellen Cei of Wallingford, and Barbara Ann Schaffner of Wexford, Pa.; and 20 great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 14, 2001, at 10 a.m. in the Cyril F. Mullins Trumbull Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Road. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one`s choice.
JARVIS
Mary G. Jordan Jarvis, age 81, a former resident of West Haven and Bridgeport, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at the Hospital for Special Care, New Britain. Mrs. Jarvis was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Michael and Esther Turner Jordan. She was employed for 20 years by the Bridgeport Police Department as a crossing guard, and worked on the corner of Harral and Pequonnock Streets in Bridgeport. The wife of the late Frederick Jarvis, she is survived by her daughter, Constance T. Brank of Trumbull; and her son, William F. Brank of Chatsworth, Calif.; her former daughter-in-law, Pat Migliaro of Orange; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may attend the funeral on Saturday, May 12, 2001, at 8:15 a.m. in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull, and at 9 a.m. in St. Andrew`s Church, Bridgeport, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment in St. Michael`s Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those who so desire may make contributions to The Foundation For Special Care, 2150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053.
LaCROIX
Olga Helen LaCroix, age 83, of East Conway Road, Conway, N.H., formerly of Stratford, died Monday, May 7, 2001, at her home. Mrs. LaCroix was a retired factory worker for the American Chain and Cable Co. for more than 30 years. She was an avid gardener, an excellent golfer and a member of the Conway Country Club. She is survived by her daughter, Georgette Higgs of Milford; a brother, John Thury and his wife, Mary, of Bridgeport and Florida; sister-in-law, Jean Thury of Milford; and grandson, Clifford Higgs of Timberlake, N.C. Ms. LaCroix was predeceased by her husband, Clifford; parents, Paul and Elizabeth Zigmun Thury; and brothers, Zoltan and Otto Thury. Calling hours are on Friday (TODAY), from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, 135 Broad Street, Milford. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Kings Highway Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of one`s choice.
CADWELL
Naomi (Erle) Cadwell, age 74, of Stratford, beloved wife of Frederick H. Cadwell, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at her home. Born in Stratford, Mrs. Cadwell had been a lifelong town resident. She was a member of the Baldwin Center, Stratford. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include her four children, Dawn C. Kostzewski and her husband, Ted, of Trumbull, Erle W. Cadwell of Stratford, Scott T. Cadwell of San Diego, and Brook B. Cadwell and his wife, Jolee, of Stratford; a sister, June Holcomb of Holly Hill, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Amy Sakowicz, Jill Kostzewski, Jenny, Scott, Justin, Holly, Emily and Hanna Cadwell; two great-grandchildren, Jordan Cadwell and Emma Sakowicz; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, David Cadwell; and a granddaughter, Sarah Kostzewski. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2001, at 10:15 a.m. in the Spear, Dennis & D`Arcy Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street, Stratford, and at 11 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church, Stratford, with the Rev. Robert Stuhlmann, rector, officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport. Friends may call on Friday (TODAY), from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah Kostzewski Handbell Choir at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615.
COUGHLIN
Ann H. (Tibor) Coughlin, age 89, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Albert "Bud" Coughlin, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Facility, Stratford. Mrs. Coughlin was born on December 18, 1911, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John and Mary Tibor, and had been a lifelong area resident who loved to work in her flower garden. A devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by one son, James Coughlin and his wife, Carol, both of Stratford; two brothers, Ed Tibor of Milford, and Andrew Tibor of Stratford; two sisters and their spouses: Emily and Harry Couchman of Ilion, N.Y., and Veronica and Paul Hugich of Richfield, N.Y.; four grandchildren: Kathleen Vazquez and her husband, William, both of Stratford, Patrick Coughlin and his wife, Teresa, both of Stratford, and Michael and James Coughlin, both of Milford; four great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Anthony Vazquez and Shelby and James Coughlin, all of Milford; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Friday (TODAY), at 9:30 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main Street, Stratford, and at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Church, Stratford, for a funeral Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Coughlin may be made to the charity of one`s choice.
WEAVING
Michael J. Weaving, age 31, of Cudahy, Wis., formerly of Fairfield, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, in Wisconsin. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Mary Lou (Majoros) Gambino and the late Frederick Weaving. Complete funeral arrangements to be announced by the Lesko Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road in Fairfield Center.
PERKINS
Lindsey Elizabeth Perkins, age 21, of Fairfield, a senior at Fairfield High School, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at her home. Born in Boynton Beach, Fla., Lindsey had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. Survivors include her parents, William P. and Judith Briggs Perkins of Fairfield; a sister, Meredith V. Perkins and her fianc, Erek Sharp, of Brooklyn Heights, N.Y.; her maternal grandmother, Barbara F. Briggs of Fairfield; her paternal grandmother, Doris J. Snyder of Drexel Hill, Pa.; an aunt, uncle and three cousins. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Road, Fairfield. Interment will be private. The Spear Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Lindsey may be made to St. Vincent`s Special Needs Services-Changing Images, 95 Merritt Boulevard, Trumbull, CT 06611, Attn: Virginia Smith.
FEKETE
Julia (Ihasz) Fekete. Mrs. Fekete of Stratford, who "only admits to 39 years of age> died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, peacefully at the home of her niece and husband, Mary Alice and Harold Allen Jr. She also leaves to mourn, her great-niece and husband, Barbara Lynne and Paul Keegan Jr.; and her precious grandniece, Kaitlin Keegan. Survivors also include a nephew, Joseph Ihasz III and his three sons, Christopher, Joey and Jeremy Ihasz. She will also be missed by many who simply knew her. Auntie Julia was a seamstress and self-employed dry cleaner at the Bijoux in Bridgeport. She will once again walk among those who passed before, her mama and papa; loving husband, Alexander Fekete; her sister, Barbara Ihasz; her brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Irene Ihasz Jr.; and her niece through marriage, Christine Ihasz. There will be a one hour greeting time on Friday (TODAY), from 11 a.m. to noon. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main Street, Stratford. Interment will follow in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Chapel Mausoleum, Bridgeport. Friends who so desire may make memorial contributions to Connecticut Hospice, 61 Burban Drive, Branford, CT 06405.
CARDONE
Michael James Cardone, MD, age 88, of Fairfield, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, May 10, 2001. He was predeceased by one year by his beloved wife, Betty Jane Hull Cardone. Dr. Cardone was born in Bridgeport, son of Assunta and Pasquale Cardone. A graduate of Central High School, he received his medical degree from the University of Vermont. He completed his residency in general practice at St. Vincent`s Hospital, Bridgeport, and later in obstetrics at Bellvue Hospital in New York. He practiced in Bridgeport for 45 years serving on the staff of St. Vincent`s Hospital, including a term as President of Staff. After retiring from private practice, he continued serving his patients at the newly founded St. Vincent`s Medical Center Family Health Center. Additionally he was a medical director at St. Joseph`s Manor in Trumbull. Dr. Cardone was a decorated veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Air Corps commanding a mobile medical unit in North Africa and Europe. He rose to the rank of major and was awarded the Bronze Star. After the war, Dr. Cardone returned to the area to begin his practice and raise nine children. He enjoyed performing as a jazz saxophone player in the Doctors Band. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his nine children: Susanne Buckley of New Milford, Cathryn Morrison Lebish of Westport, Patricia Lynch of Newtown, Mary Lynn Rowe of Monroe, Betsy Lincoln of Fairfield, Michele Cardone of Fairfield, Dr. Michael Cardone of Boston, James Cardone of Virginia, and Marla McGeady of Maryland; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 14, 2001, at 9:30 a.m. DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Interment will follow in St. Michael`s Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Saturday, May 12, 2001, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Spear Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Vincent`s Medical Center Foundation to be directed to the Family Health Center, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606, or to the VNS of Connecticut, Inc., 756 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605.
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