Beloved Bridgeport Icon Dies At 54

Known as "Ice Man," Jay Piccirillo loved Bridgeport, and the city loved him back.

Irene Perretta

She never let any challenge get her down. She was a role model to all who knew her.

Robert E. Santos - Obituary

Beloved Brother & Uncle

Mark Filanowski

​Mark lived an exceptional and blessed life surrounded not just by family who loved him, but many of you, his beloved customers...

Carol McGuinness Finn, of Bridgeport & Milford, passed March 3, 2025

A maternity nurse at Bridgeport Hospital for over 40 years, Carol was a beloved mother and wife with a strong faith in God.

Frank R. Sciuto Sr, age 79 of Milford, passed away February 16, 2025

Beloved Husband & Father, Frank loved summer fairs, sports and spending time with friends and family.

Fernandez, Ortega & Maloney: Recent Bridgeport Obituaries

Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.

Statement From Bridgeport's Mayor Ganim On Passing Of President Carter

The former President, who was also a diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Prize winner, died Sunday at the age of 100.

Former State Rep. John 'Jack' Hennessy Dies; Represented Bridgeport

The nine-term, Democratic state representative was 73.

Victoria "Vickie" Sheehan Riggione

1946 - 2024

Beloved Bridgeport Soccer Coach Killed In Easton Crash: Report

Mario Licona was one of two people to die in a fiery crash on Route 58 in Easton over the weekend.

Longtime Bridgeport Physical Education Teacher Emily Cicale Mourned

Cicale, 57, reportedly died Aug. 1 after a short battle with brain cancer.

Bridgeport Mourns Loss Of Beloved Little League Coach, 21

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to benefit North End Little League Baseball, where the late Steven Diaz, Jr. coached.

Bridgeport Announces Death Of Veteran Fire Marshal

Alberto Hernandez was a member of the Bridgeport Fire Department for more than 20 years.

Obituary: Joan Holden Csizmadia, 79, Of Bridgeport

Joan felt strongly that God saw her through the most difficult times in her life, and she was often quoted saying, “God will provide.”

Obituary: George Gary Clark, 78, Of Bridgeport

Son of the late Frank J. Clark and Margaret McCabe Clark, Gary grew up in Fairfield and spent the last 40 years living in Bridgeport.

Obituary: Alice Anna (Fedak) Campbell, 90, Former Bridgeport Resident

Always visiting and helping on her street, the neighbors referred to Alice as the Mayor of Alfred Street.

Obituary: Eduardo Rodriguez III, 44, Of Bridgeport

Eddy was best known for his fearless personality and love for his children, ferrets and anime! Eddy was the guy that could make anyone laugh

Obituary: Wendy Alice Ryan, 60, Of Bridgeport

Wendy was a beloved English teacher for over 25 years and touched the lives of many students in Bridgeport, Ansonia and Bethel.

Obituary: Michele Ann Leggett, 76, Of Bridgeport

Later in life, at the dawn of the Age of Technology, Michele worked as a data analyst and computer programmer doing market research.

Obituary: Linda Kolesar, 57, Of Bridgeport

She worked as a pharmacy technician for many years before becoming a prescription manager for a large physician's practice in Trumbull.

Obituary: Ciro Carmelo Cespedes Molina, 63, Of Bridgeport

He was always happy and active, making friends everywhere he went.

Obituary: James (Jimmy) Casey, 34, Of Black Rock

A true Renaissance soul, Jimmy was exceptionally brilliant and had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. His creativity knew no bounds.

Obituary: Elizabeth Randolph Farrar March, 90, Of Black Rock

She created loving homes where her children’s and grandchildren’s friends and endless succession of pets were always welcome.

Obituary: James Doonan, 88, Of Bridgeport

Doonan worked for the Town of Fairfield Board of Education for 40 years.

Popular Bridgeport Musician Mourned From Fairfield Crash

William "Billy" Foster, 75, was one of two people killed in a three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Fairfield last week.

Bassick High School Basketball Coach Bernie Lofton Dies

Lofton coached the boys team for the past decade.

Obituary: Francesca Scaccia, 85, Of Bridgeport

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a seamstress at Warner's Lingerie in Bridgeport, and at a Bridal Shop in Westport.

Obituary: Olga Pidluski, 96

She loved to travel, particularly to Cape Cod in the summer, where she picked blueberries, antiqued, and ate lobster.

Obituary: Joseph Castendo, 86, Of Bridgeport

A kind man, Joseph was very generous with his time, talents, and treasures to his family and those in need.

Obituary: Elizabeth K. Smith, 100, Of Black Rock

Betty grew up in the Greenfield Hill section of Fairfield and attended Roger Ludlowe High School and graduated from Bassick High School.

Obituary: Harry D. Eisenberg, 71, Of Black Rock

Harry proudly served as an Assistant Registrar for the City of Bridgeport Black Rock 2020 Elections.

Obituary: Gary N. Noren, 82, Of Black Rock

He was the beloved “Mr. Gary” at Stratfield School and eventually retired as part of the custodial staff at Fairfield Warde High School.

Obituary: Frank C Chizmadia, 92 Of Bridgeport

He served a tour of duty (Korean War) and held a brown belt in Judo. He was proud to serve his country.

Obituary: Gary Drake, 77, Formerly Of Bridgeport

He started as physical education director at the opening of the Greater Bridgeport Mental Health Center until his retirement.

Obituary: ​Marianne R. Hennessey, 83, Of Black Rock

She was a licensed therapist for 20+yrs specializing in treating victims of domestic abuse, marriage and family counseling.

Obituary: Susan Joyce Hallama, 72, Of Bridgeport

As her children grew older, she found a career as a school bus driver where she remained for over 25 years.

Obituary: Mircea Mike Docu, 76, Of Bridgeport

He dedicated his entire life to help others.

Obituary: Raquel Zapata Rivera, 98, Of Bridgeport

Raquel worked at Casco Products Corp. in Bridgeport for forty years before her retirement.

Obituary: Thomas S. Hobbs, Jr., 79, Of Bridgeport

He enjoyed a long career in data processing and was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.