Barbara Anne Winston

Barbara Anne Winston nee Plemons, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on December 2016 from the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Barbara was born in Shelton, Washington on September 29, 1934 and was one of six children.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie H. and Garnet Mae Plemons, and four siblings: Margaret, Gwen, Lonnie Jr. (Sonny), and Jean.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Warren, her children, Tim and Carol Winston and Dana and Jim Keller, as well as her beloved grandkids, Meg (Silas), Jason (Lizzie), Jill, Brad, and AJ. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Keith Steele.

After attending college at Central Washington, Barbara and Warren married and moved to West Seattle. For over 33 years, she was a much loved elementary school teacher, with her longest stints at Highland Park, Arbor Heights, and Roxhill. She was passionate about teaching and many times provided her “kids” with food, clothing and school supplies.

After retiring, she had a second career at Working Solutions, providing child care resources for Seattle-area parents, and a third “career” working for Princess Cruises checking in travelers—a part-time job she and Warren enjoyed together.

Barbara enjoyed traveling, including several cruises and a trip to Europe. The last trip she was able to make was to her granddaughter, Meg’s, wedding in Rochester, New York in July 2014—a wonderful occasion with all of our family together. In 2011, Barbara and Warren moved to Peoria, Arizona and enjoyed living at Westbrook Village—an active retirement community—where she loved to look out at the green golf course and watch the golfers, but she never stopped missing her beautiful Seattle.

There will be no memorial. Cards can be sent to 6843 E Joan de Arc Ave, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254. Please no flowers. Donations can be sent to The Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

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Mary Dolores Marranzino Roberto, 90, of Trumbull, died Dec. 31.

Born in Bridgeport on Jan. 18, 1926, daughter of the late Philip and Rose (Nastasia) Marranzino.

Survived by children, Joseph and his wife, Patricia of Trumbull, and Chris and his wife, Lisa of Shelton, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sisters, Florence and Rose, a niece and several and nephews.

Also predeceased by brother, Rocco.

Services: Thursday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m., Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull and at 11 a.m. in St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Trumbull. Burial will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Calling hours: Wednesday, 4-8 p.m.

Memorial contributions: Visiting Nurses Services of CT, 23 Cambridge Dr. Suite 202, Trumbull, CT 06611.

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Thaddeus “Ted” Iracki, 73, of Stratford, designer draftsman, husband of Margaret “Peggy” Kelleher, died Jan. 1, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Born on Nov. 15, 1943, in Nanticoke, Pa., to the late Jean and Thaddeus Iracki Sr.; U.S. Air National Guard, Vietnam War.

Besides his wife, survivors include daughters, Patricia Bissett and spouse, Michael of York, Pa., Karen Kellogg and spouse, Kevin of Shelton, and four grandsons.

Calling hours: Friday, Jan. 6, 4-7 p.m., Adzima Funeral Home, Stratford. Graveside burial: Saturday, Jan. 7, 10:30 a.m., St. John’s Cemetery, 2610 Nichols Avenue, Stratford. A memorial service and reception will follow at 11 a.m. at United Church of Christ in Devon, 80 Ormond Street, Milford.

Memorial contributions: Stratford EMS or St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound.

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John “Jack” Kenneth Burr Jr., 78, of Trumbull, worked for the Trumbull Parks Dept., honorary member of the Long Hill Fire Dept., died Jan. 3, at home.

Born in Bridgeport on June 17, 1938, son of the late John K. Sr. and Margaret Damm Burr.

Survived by his sister, Judy B. Walker (with whom he resided) of Trumbull, nephews (he considered sons), Kenny (Jill) Walker of Fairfield and Scott (Jean) Walker of Derby and the niece he considered a daughter, Robin (Bob) Fazekas of Shelton, three great-nieces, a great-great nephew, and several cousins.  

Also predeceased by a sister, Barbara Drown, a niece, Sandy Christensen, and a brother-in-law, Ronald Walker.

Services: Friday, Jan. 6, 7 p.m., Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia.  Private burial will take place in Cutlers Farm Cemetery, Monroe. Calling hours: Friday, 4-7 p.m., before the service.

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Mary-Elizabeth Grady Cohn, Ph.D., 76, died on December 20, 2016 in San Jose, California with family at her bedside.

She was born in Connecticut and was a longtime resident of Stamford before moving to Florida with her late husband, Robert H. Cohn of Stamford.

She is survived by three nieces and a nephew, Susan Stanulis, Charlotte Grady, Carl Grady and Pauline Linhoss; and a cousin, James Cullen.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Kids Wish Network, or Smile Train, or Hospice of the Palm Beaches (Delray Beach Florida).

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Nancy Ann Beaudin Veneruso, 79, of Monroe, wife of Ralph A Veneruso Sr., died Jan. 3.

Born in Bridgeport on Jan. 20, 1937, daughter of the late Arthur and Irene Standish Beaudin.

Besides her husband, survivors include six children, Kimberly Koch and her husband, John of Shelton, Guy Veneruso and his wife, Rebecca of Monroe, Ralph Veneruso Jr. of Monroe, Suzanne Provenzano and her husband, Mark of Trumbull, Julie Dorsey and her husband, James of Shelton and Jennifer Crisanti and her husband, Ron of Derby, daughter-in-law, Felicia Veneruso of Westport, brothers-in-law, Frank Tamburrino of New York and Dr. Ciro Veneruso of Shelton, 17 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, several nieces and nephews, and her dog.

Also predeceased by son, Christopher Veneruso Sr., a sister, Beverly Tamburrino, and her dog.

Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull.

Memorial contributions: ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929.

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Theresa Rose Iannello Pisanelli

Theresa Rose Iannello Pisanelli, age 51, of Shelton, loving and devoted wife of Brian Pisanelli, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 5, 2017.

Born on March 3, 1965 in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late, Salvatore and Mildred Iannello.

Theresa earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY.

Theresa’s life began the day she met Brian. Together they enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family and friends. Her greatest joy was being with her daughter Gracie, spending time building memories.

She loved and lived life to the fullest. Her friends describe her as loving, caring, energetic, witty and fun. Theresa was passionate about her job at Save the Children where she spent 20 years, helping to improve the lives of children around the world. She was also instrumental in working with the entertainment industry. As a devoted Catholic, she gave tirelessly of her time to the organizations closest to her heart including the Daughters of Charity and the Diocese of Bridgeport. She gave selflessly to those around her.

In addition to her loving husband of 15 years, Brian, she is survived by her cherished and adored daughter, Grace E. Pisanelli. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Michael A. Iannello. She is also survived by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Kathryn Pisanelli of Shelton, mother-in-law Carol Pisanelli, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Deean Davila and her husband Luis Sr., Jill Pisanelli, Stacy Pisanelli and Frank Pisanelli Jr., as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, many dear friends, and Bill Haber who she loved as a Father.

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. directly in St. Patrick’s Church, 851 North Avenue, Bridgeport, for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a fund established for Grace Pisanelli’s education. Contributions can be made to Grace Pisanelli, c/o Bridgeport Police Federal Credit Union, 3590 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606.

To leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Anthony Dinice, 90, of Shelton, employed for many years at B.F Goodrich, Valley Bowl and Bridgeport Metal Goods, husband of Regina (Ellsworth) Dinice, died Jan. 8, at Griffin Hospital.

Born in Paterson, N.J. on Nov. 7, 1926, son of the late Benjamin and Rose (Barbarisi) Dinice; veteran U.S. Army/Air Corp serving during World War II.

Also survived by daughters, Kathy Dinice-Allen (Lester) of Branford, Suzanne Dinice-Tomasko (Paul) of Bethany, Rose Dinice (fiancé Lou Santella and his son, best buddy, L.J.) of Shelton, and son, Edward Dinice (Julie) of Terryville, three grandchildren, two stepgranddaughters, brother, Benjamin Dinice (Irene) of Wallingford, sister, RoseMarie Dinice of Seymour and several nieces and nephews.  

Also predeceased by a brother, Paul Dinice (Mary) of Derby.  

Calling hours: Thursday, Jan. 12, 9:30-11 a.m., Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. Services: Thursday, 11 a.m., funeral home.

Memorial contributions: Griffin Hospital, 100 Division St. Derby, CT 06418.

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Elizabeth Mary “Betty” Badarick Burns, wife of James F. Burns of Seymour, died Jan. 10.

Born on April 15, 1929, in Stamford to the late Michael and Matrona Badarick, where she lived before moving to Ansonia to raise her family.

Besides her husband, survivors include children, Thomas John Burns (Mary Ellen) of Newborn, Ga., James Frederick Burns (Nancy) of Shelton, Patricia Jean Biga (Stanley) of Orange, Melanie Ann Gramesty (John) of Oxford, and Robert Michael Burns of Somers, six grandchildren, a great-grandson, many nieces and nephews, sister, Anne Zuraw of Ansonia, sisters-in-law, Kay Badarick of The Villages, Fla., Stella Burns of Stamford, and Joyce Barney of Stamford.

Also predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Alicia Stanton Burns; brothers, Michael and Peter Badarick; sisters, Mary Badarick, Millie DiMauro (Zoddie), Tillie Student (Michael), Helen Skodien (Walter), Janice Dorus (James) and brothers-in-law, Nicholas Zuraw and Robert Gordon Burns.

Services: Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Ansonia. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery, Derby. Calling hours: Friday, Jan. 13, 4-7 p.m., Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia.

Memorial contributions: Holy Rosary Choir or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.

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Morry Lopinto, 90, of Shelton, piano teacher, musician, husband of the late Frances Cavalieri Lopinto, died Jan. 11, at Lord Chamberlain Health Care Center.

Born in Bridgeport on Sept. 12, 1926, son of the late Ralph and Nancy Cocco Lopinto.

Also predeceased by sister, Dolores “Dolly” Vitting.  

Survivors include 10 nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.

Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, Trumbull.

Memorial contributions: charity of one’s choice.

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Lauretta R. (Moquin) Loso, 88, formerly  of Shelton, retired secretary for Kolbe Cathedral High School, died Jan. 13, in Cambridge Manor.

Born in Fall River, Mass. to the late Herve and Eva Moquin.

Survivors include nine children, Lorraine Halica, Jacqueline Loso and Dianne Kranyak and her husband, Michael, all of South Carolina, Jeanne Mayo and her husband, Kenneth of Arizona, Yvonne Hines and her husband, Thomas of Meriden, Raymond Loso of Middletown, Annette Tait and her husband, David of Monroe, Michael Loso and his wife, Nicole of Georgia, and Denise Loso of Naugatuck, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Services: Thursday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m., St. Jude’s Church, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Burial: Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours: Wednesday, 4-8 p.m., Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Road, Trumbull.

Memorial contributions: American Cancer Society, 38 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854.

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Ruth F. Potter, 89, of Shelton, wife of the late Gene R. (Biff) Potter Sr., died Jan. 17, at home.

Born in Bridgeport on Dec. 19, 1927, daughter of the late John and Ruth Wirtig.

Survivors include six children, Diane Barriga (Raul) of Shelton, Gene R. Potter, Jr. (Susan) of Federalsburg, Md., Annemarie Vittorio (Al) of Wallingford, Mark Potter (Nancy) of Canton, N.C., Beverly Piepenbring (Raymond) of Wallingford and Cynthia Diotalevi (Randy) of Milford; a brother, Robert Wirtig (Rae) of Danbury and a sister, Nancy Graham of Waterbury, 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Also predeceased by a brother, Edward Flynn.

Services: Thursday, Jan. 19, 11:30 a.m., Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Calling hours: Thursday, 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

Memorial contributions: DAV, c/o Al Meadows, 17 Cedar Hill Rd., Huntington, CT 06484.

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Madeleine G. Fox, 88, of Shelton, wife of the late Henry Fox, died Jan. 15, at home.

Born in Chester, Pa. on April 18, 1928, daughter of Thomas and Madeline Guilday; worked at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital Radiology Department, and Hahnemann Hospital in the physiology and biochemistry departments as a research assistant; president of Women’s Auxiliary at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Survived by daughters, Madeline (Lin) of Shelton, Mary and her husband, Martin Isaac, sons, Thomas and Kevin of Stratford, Michael and his wife, Karen of Trumbull, four grandchildren, sisters, Margaret Bailie of Stamford and Maureen Guilday of Davie, Fla., brother, John Guilday of Sacramento, Calif., and many nieces and nephews.

Services: Friday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m., St. Anthony of Padua Church, 149 South Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Fairfield. Calling hours: Thursday, 4-8 p.m., Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull.

Memorial contributions: Fairfield County Community Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851; St. Anthony of Padua Church; or a charity of one’s choice.

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Gertrude Ward, 94, of Shelton, formerly of Derby, Avon sales lady, wife of the late Howard Ward, died Jan. 15.

Born Oct. 30, 1922, in Ansonia, daughter of the late Elmer & Robertine Fryer.

Survived by three daughters, Joan DeTullio of Ansonia, Linda Anderson and husband, Kenneth of Boothbay Harbor, Maine and Wendy Ward and partner, Ronald Callanan of Seymour, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Also predeceased by brothers, Elmer Fryer Jr. and George Fryer Sr. and sisters, Robertine McEwen and Grace Forbes.

Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions: Wesley Heights Assisted Living of Shelton or to The American Cancer Society.

Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, Ansonia.

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Alfred M. Forte, 91, of Huntington, retired manufacturing engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft, husband of Eleanor Salvio Forte, died Jan. 17.

Born in Bridgeport on March 10, 1925, son of the late Pasquale and Marie Cavaliere Forte; U.S. Navy, veteran of World War II.

Besides his wife, survivors include two sisters-in-law, Rita Salvio Riccio of Naugatuck and Genevieve Bruno Salvio of Trumbull, several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

Also predeceased by three sisters and three brothers, Lena Forte, Inez Cook, Clara Weeks, Mario, Robert and Leonard Forte.

Services: Monday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m., St. Catherine of Siena Church, 200 Shelton Road, Trumbull. Burial will follow in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Harvester Road, Easton.

Calling hours: Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull.

Memorial contributions: Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 1579 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT  06762.

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Laurinda Teixeira Fernandes, 86, of Bridgeport, retired seamstress, wife of Amadeu Fernandes, died Jan. 17.

Born on Aug. 11, 1930, in Meixeido, Montalegre, Portugal, daughter of the late Antonio Teixeira and Emilia Calhelhas Teixeira.

Besides her husband, survivors include two sons, Fernando Teixeira and his wife, Ana of Shelton, Tony Fernandes and his wife, Liz of Trumbull, a daughter, Chris Garcia and her husband, Elvin of Trumbull, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two sisters, Maria Garcia and her husband, Antonio of Portugal and Linda Rodrigues and her husband, Albino of Milford, and several nieces and nephews.

Also predeceased by three brothers, Antonio, Joaquin and Augusto.

Services: Monday, Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m., Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Bridgeport. Entombment will follow in the Pilgrimage Mausoleum in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. Calling hours: Monday, 9:15-10:30 a.m., at the funeral home.

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Francis S. Principi Sr. “Coach”, 80, of Shelton, formerly of Monroe, self employed route salesman, husband of the late Barbara Horvath Principi, died Jan. 18.

Born in Bridgeport on April 4, 1936, son of the late Arnold and Margaret Capinera Principi.

Survivors include his daughter, Debbie Principi of Shelton and a son, Francis Principi Jr. and his wife, Margaret of Shelton, a brother, Arnold Principi Jr. and his wife, Ellen of Trumbull, a sister, RoseAnn Kulhawik of Stratford, and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Services: Monday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m., St. Stephen Church, 6948 Main St., Trumbull. Burial will follow in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Easton. Calling hours: Sunday, 2-6 p.m., Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull.

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Kay Esposito, 84, of Shelton, administrative assistant at Rodie & Connolly, Attorneys at Law, wife of the late Donald Esposito, died Jan. 21.

Born in Bridgeport on March 24, 1932, daughter of the late Richard and Evelyn (Evans) Reynolds.

Survived by son, Scott Esposito and his wife, Mercedes, daughter, Lisa Esposito, two grandsons, six stepgrandchildren.

Also predeceased by brother, Richard Reynolds.

Calling hours: Wednesday Jan. 25, 2-4, Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton; service will follow at 4.

Memorial contributions: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN. 38105.

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Mary A. Perri Leas, 86, of Trumbull, accounting clerk in the City of Bridgeport’s Tax Collector’s Office, wife of the late J. Kenneth Leas, died Jan. 23, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport.

Born in Bridgeport on Nov. 24, 1930, daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina DeSimone Perri.

Survived by children, William Leas and his wife, Janice of Shelton and Valerie Leas-Sorrentino and her husband, Vincent of Trumbull, three grandchildren, brother, Anthony T. Perri and his wife, Arlene of Shelton and several nieces and nephews.

Also predeceased by sister, Theresa Hayden.

Services: Saturday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m., Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Calling hours: Saturday, noon until the time of service, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions: A Hand for A Paw, a non-profit organization in Bridgeport which prevents animals from entering municipal shelters, AHFAP.org.

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Verlene M. Pickstone, 75, of Shelton, blueprint and mailroom clerk at Avco Lycoming, secretary and bookkeeper at Del’s Collision Center, welder for MPI, daycare operator, wife of the late James W. Pickstone, died Jan. 22, at Griffin Hospital, Derby.

Born in Bridgeport, July 8, 1941, daughter of the late Leon B. Morin Jr. and Natalie Shephard Morin.

Survived by daughter, Dwana Pickstone-Dasilva and her companion, Daniel, three grandchildren, great-granddaughter, nephew, niece, and sister-in-law, Linda Morin-Reid.

Also predeceased by daughter, Darlene Pickstone, and brothers, Leon B. Morin, III and Capt. Wesley Morin.

Burial: Mt. St. Peter’s Cemetery, Derby.

James T. Toohey & Son Funeral Home, Shelton.

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