All Obituaries

Ronald Hobart Knight, loving and beloved father, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was 94. His death was the result of Covid-19 coronavirus. He was born September 10, 1926 in Portland, Maine, a state for which he never lost affection, but which he left at age 19 seeking a trade. He settled in Bridgeport and early on, worked in the post war effort at Chance Vaught, the forerunner to Sikorsky Aircraft, building the F4U4 airplane. He was married to Eleanor Palumbo of...

Barbara Lena Kosheff passed away suddenly on December 10, 2020. She is survived by her husband Robert, her daughters Sarah and Katie, her brother Dr. Hugh Lena III, her sisters Dr. Patricia Cole and Susan Bellrose as well as her many nieces and nephews. Barbara was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on October 29, 1951 and grew up in Giants Neck, Niantic and New London Connecticut. She was predeceased by her father Dr. Hugh Lena, Jr, and mother Jeanne Bennett Lena, as well as her brother Peter Lena...

After a long illness, Robert (Bob) Heath Savage, 91, passed away peacefully in Southport, Connecticut on January 17, 2021. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Lorna Dale Savage.   Robert was born in Chillicothe, Ohio in 1929 to Frances (Nan) Hunter Savage and Russell Heath Savage.   He graduated from Principia College in Illinois with a B.A. in English Literature and Economics in 1951 and received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University in 1956. He served...

Collin J. Mackay, age 27, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. Born in Hartford, Collin is the loving son of Stephen and Catherine (Dube) Mackay and cherished brother of Kayla Mackay. His altruism, selflessness, and kindness was treasured by all. As a teenager he spent summers participating in Greenfield Hill Congregational Church's Appalachia Service Project, helping build homes for those in need. As a creative builder, Collin ultimately found his passion working at ODR...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Walter M. Leask following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Walter passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family in the early hours of Sunday, January 10, 2021. Born in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of the late Haldane and Laura (Manchester) Leask, he had been a Fairfield resident for many years prior to moving to Shelton. He earned his B.S. degree from Eastern Michigan University and his Master's in Taxation...

James McInerney, age 84, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 51 years of Johanna (Joan) O'Connell McInerney, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Saturday, January 9, 2021. Born in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland, the son of the late Michael and Winifred (Davenport) McInerney, he had been a Fairfield area resident since emigrating from Ireland in 1960. He worked at St. Augustine's Cathedral until 1969 when he began a long and rewarding career as a mechanic...

Mary Eng-Doyle, born in Hong Kong, age 59, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on January 8, 2021. Words cannot convey the beauty and joy that Mary brought to her family and friends, especially her children, Ally and Matt. She is survived by her husband Steve Doyle, daughter Ally and son Matt, brothers Bob and Joe Eng and wife Peggy, mother Helen Wong Eng and predeceased by her father Tze Kueng Eng. She is also survived by stepdaughters Melissa...

Frances P. Jewell, 83, of Bradenton, FL passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 after a long illness. She was born January 25, 1937 in Bridgeport, CT. She was the daughter of the late J. Lawrence and Dorothy (Perry) Jewell and was raised in Fairfield, CT. Frances attended South Lancaster Academy, and received her BS in Nursing from Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, MA. Frances worked over 34 years as a registered nurse in various VA hospitals. During her nursing career she always...

Carol J. DaSilva, age 82, of Easton, beloved wife of 63 years of Richard J. DaSilva, Sr. passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Marshfield, MA, the daughter of the late Arthur and Katherine, she had been an area resident since 1969. Carol qualified as an X-ray Technician early in her life and also worked as an interior decorator in Fairfield. She then began a long and successful partnership with her husband co-owning several businesses. Raising her family...

Gloria Buzzeo DeCarlo, age 92, passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 28, 2020. She was born February 27, 1928 in Stamford, CT to the late Evangelista "Angelo" and Theresa "Tessie" Maria Terenzio Buzzeo. She was a one of a kind beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend. Gloria was predeceased by her husband, Frank DeCarlo, two brothers, Louis and Eugene Buzzeo and a sister, Joan Leffler. She was an employee of Pitney Bowes for 35 years retiring at age 75. All her life, Gloria...