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Angel M. Maldonado, age 74 of Bridgeport, passed away January 14, 2026 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Angel was born in Caguanas, Utuado, Puerto Rico, November 3, 1951, son of Maria Feliciano and the late Octavio Maldonado.  He was the owner and operator of Mr. Mario’s Appliance of Bridgeport for many years.  He enjoyed playing dominos and being with his family.  Besides his mother, he is survived by his children Anthony Ayala, William Maldonado, Angelo ...

Maximillian George Biga Jr.       Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Brother-in-Law went to heaven December 10th 2025.  Born in Derby, CT October 27th 1946, son of Maximillian Biga Sr. and Mary (Mongillo) Biga.  Max lived in Seymour (up the river) into his teen years.  In 1962, he moved to Derby into the house he & his Dad built.  He remained in Derby where he married the love of his life, Arleen and raised their family together.  He ...

Dolores Z. Herlihy, age 93 of Shelton, passed away November 28, 2025 at Bridgeport Hospital.  She was born in Manchester, March 8, 1932, daughter of the late John and Abigail Ambrose Zelenak. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Robert Herlihy, her son Craig Herlihy of Shelton, CT, her daughter Kimberly Herlihy of Norwood, MA, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She is predeceased by her sons Brian Herlihy of RI and Scott Herlihy of Fairfield, CT.  She was a ...

Angela H. Kells-Murphy, age 85 of Shelton, passed away November 13, 2025 at Chatham Place at Mary Wade, New Haven.  She was born in Ottawa, IL, February 27, 1940, daughter of the late Jesse G. and Salud Vasguez Jarigese.  She was a Sterile Processing Technician Supervisor at Griffin Hospital for many years until her retirement.  She enjoyed gardening, jigsaw puzzles, word searches, and taking care of her dog Honeybear.  She is survived by her son Michael Kells-Murphy ...

Tracy G. Mather, 83 of Shelton, passed away on October 6 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s surrounded by his loving family. Tracy will be remembered by all who met him as a true man for others, always putting their needs before his own.  He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, teacher & friend.  He spent his entire 35-year teaching career in the Stratford School System as a Physical Education Teacher retiring in 1999.  Tracy loved ...

Albert "Al" Rourke, age 78 of Shelton, passed away September 21, 2025 at the West Haven VA Medical Center.  He was born in West Hartford, June 6, 1947, son of the late James and Grace Kendrick Rourke.  A U.S. Navy veteran, he served with the Seabees serving a tour of duty during the Vietnam War.  He later worked as a general superintendent for OR&L Construction for many years until his retirement.  He was a member of the Construction ...

William Joseph Gazsi, 81, of Shelton passed away surrounded by his loved ones on August 12, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital.  Bill, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on November 12, 1943, at 2 lbs, to Joseph Gazsi and Julia (Harla) Gazsi in the house in Shelton that he lived in up until his passing.  Bill graduated from Bullard Havens Technical School in 1961 specializing in analog electronics.  He held a variety of positions over the years, ending his ...

Nicole (Walkinshaw) Mather, age 52, passed away on July 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with multiple health challenges, despite these struggles, she remained a beacon of light and positivity, often greeting the world with a radiant smile that warmed every room she entered. Nicole is survived by her loving husband, Brian; her son, Austin (Jackie). She is also survived by her mother, Kathy; stepfather, Joe; brother, Ryan (Kelly); her-in-laws Patricia and Tracy; brother-in-law, Jay ...

Elaine Jacobsen, age 91 of Ansonia, passed away June 27, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in the Bronx, NY, March 16, 1934, daughter of the late William and Martha Schrog Rudolph.  She worked as a Nurse’s Aide for Westchester Square Hospital for many years until her retirement.  She was also a volunteer for the Whiting Volunteer First Aid Squad of Whiting, NJ.  She is survived by her children Jeannie Narain (Harry), Michael McDonnell ...