All Obituaries

SANDY HOOK - Cheryl Szarek, 74, passed away peacefully at Danbury Hospital on Saturday, May 8, 2021, after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer.  She was the beloved wife of Stanley Szarek for over 48 years. Cheryl was born in Bridgeport on September 15, 1946 to the late Clayton and Vivian Kenyon (Bondeson).  After her and Stanley met and got married, they decided to raise their 3 daughters in Newtown and never left since.  The two of them loved to vacation and travel all...

James "Jack" A. Britton passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 90, just three weeks away from his 91st birthday. Born in Greenfield, MA the third of six children to the late Ruth (Higgins) Britton and James A. Britton. Jack was predeceased by three sisters - Janice, Joyce and Marcia.  Jack attended Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA, Syracuse University and Wharton School of Finance at the University of PA. He spent his whole career in...

John Patrick Moehring, 44, formerly of Middlebury departed this life on April 30, 2021 after a brief yet courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was the loving father of Brendan and Charlotte Moehring. John was born in Norwalk, CT on May 31, 1976 to the late John L. Moehring, and Marjorie (Griffin) Moehring. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius School in New Canaan and Fairfield College Preparatory School in Fairfield, CT.  John graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University in...

Theresa Humphrey, 95, departed this life on April 25, 2021 peacefully at The Lutheran Home of Southbury.  Theresa was born in Manhattan, NY on November 22, 1925 to the late David and Catherine (Higgins) Spellman, and moved to Beacon, NY as a young child. Upon graduation from Beacon High School, she lived in Manhattan, and Suffok County, Long Island, NY. In 1996; she moved to Heritage Village, Southbury. Theresa was a legal secretary and real estate office manager. She was a girl...

SOUTHBURY - Theresa Burnett passed away peacefully at River Glen Health Center on April 19, 2021. Born on May 12, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Etudienne and Oscar Bernier.  Theresa grew up in Danielson. She was the loving wife of Camille Burnett for 57 years in Waterford prior to moving to Heritage Village in Southbury to be closer to family. She is survived by her son, Steven Burnett and his wife Shirley; her daughter Patrice Burnett; her granddaughter  Natalie...

Maria de Lourdes Marques Coelho de Sousa, 88, departed this life on April 17, 2021 in comfort and peace at Danbury Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Mario Sousa. Maria de Lourdes was born on December 14, 1932 in Lisbon, Portugal. She came from a modest background, but always strived to better herself and her family through hard work. In 1968 she immigrated to the United States with her husband and daughter to Danbury, CT. Maria de Lourdes worked for many decades in several roles and as...

Agata Pallini, age 84, passed away on April 12, 2021 in Danbury Hospital. She was laid to rest with her husband, Vincent. Agata was born in Sicily, Italy. After immigrating to America, she went to night school to learn English, become a citizen, and earn her diploma. When she moved to Connecticut, she became an active member of the Sacred Heart Church Columbiettes. She is survived by her two daughters, brother, and two sisters. 

SOUTHBURY - Ryan Anthony Rutledge, 17, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2021.  He was the beloved son of Anthony and Valerie (Kuehn) Rutledge; and twin brother of Patrick Francis Rutledge. Ryan was a junior at Pomperaug High School achieving high honors, and enrolled in numerous AP courses.  When he wasn't studying, he was quite the athlete playing every sport imaginable.  At school he played lacrosse, football, golf, weight lifting, and was on the ski team.  He...

SOUTHBURY - Joseph Francis Kepics, 79, beloved husband and cherished dad, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on March 31, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Elizabeth Kepics for 57 years. Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 22, 1941 to the late Joseph and Catherine (McMahon) Kepics. Growing up in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens, Joe spent his formative years on the baseball diamond honing his skills and developing a lifelong passion for the game itself. After...

Michael Johnson of Woodbury, CT, passed away on March 31, 2021.  His loved ones are currently composing his obituary, which will be posted here once it's completed.  The Carpino Funeral Home of Southbury has been entrusted with the arrangements.  To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.CarpinoCares.com.