All Obituaries

William Edward Grace, 68, of Norwalk died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Stamford Hospital. Born in Norwalk, son of the late Kenneth Wilson Grace and Edna (Cosgrove) Grace. Bill was a graduate of Sacred Heart Univ. - Class of 1974, and had worked for many years in the accounting dept. at General Electric in Stamford and Norwalk.   He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 12, where his father was a past commander, and the Ischoda Yacht Club.  An avid sports fan, he...

Robert (Bob) Edmund McCarthy, 94, husband of the late Jennie McCarthy for over 68 years, died on April 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by family in Westport. Born in Norwalk, the son of the late Walter and Frances (Costello) McCarthy, he was also predeceased by his two sisters, Jean and Mary, and his brother Walter. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Zellars, during the Korean Conflict. He owned a successful plumbing business for over 60 years and was known for his smarts,...

John Granata, 88, the loving husband of Teresa (Mangone) Granata for 64 years, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home in Norwalk. Born in Minturno, Italy, the son of the late Ignazio and Maria Granata, he was also predeceased by an infant grandson Brian, and brother Antonio. He was a skilled stone mason whose work includes many local schools, churches and fine homes. John was a very active member of St. Philip Church, where he and Teresa would attend daily, and also members of St....

Roger O. Holder, 62 of Norwalk, Connecticut, died on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, son of Damien and Joyce (Marshall) Holder. He was predeceased by his mother Joyce. For many years he worked as a manager for a number of KFC companies. Roger enjoyed a love for cars -The faster and sleeker the better. Roger is survived by his children, Alyssa Holder, Xavier Holder, Roger Holder Jr., and Samantha Holder, his loving companion...

James William Impy, 70, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, April 20, 2024.  A lifelong Norwalk resident, Jimmy was born on April 3,1954 to the late Frank & Jean Impy. The epitome of a "Mr. Fix-It," Jimmy worked for the late owner of Caldor for several years before transitioning to Weston Public Schools as part of the maintenance and custodial staff.  Jimmy loved all things music and muscle cars. You would often find him tinkering in the...

Jeanette Costello, 76, formerly of Weston, CT died peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Paul and Fredesvinda (“Frieda”) Rybaczyk, she was also predeceased by her loving husband James (“Jim”) and son Brian.  Jeanette is survived by her three daughters, Dr. Elizabeth Moyer and her husband Chris, Dyana Costello Banks and her husband Rick, and Meghan Seiffert and her husband...

David Richard Dearborn, 87, of Norwalk, CT, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024 at Wilton Meadows nursing home, surrounded by his loving family, one day shy of his 88th birthday. David was a native of Torrington, Connecticut, born in 1936, to the late George Dearborn and Bernice (Kelly) Dearborn.  He had three siblings - Bryon (his identical twin), Barry, and Susan. He graduated from Terryville High School in the town of Plymouth, CT,...

Robert Francis Avery, Sr. died peacefully on April 13, 2024 at Griffin Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on January 10, 1940 at Norwalk Hospital, was raised by Homer and Almina Avery, and grew up with his many siblings on Harriet Street in Norwalk. Bob and his wife, Angela, raised their children and lived in Norwalk together for more than fifty years. He worked at Edwards Inc., and Fire Systems in Hawthorne, NY before moving to Berlin, CT where he and Angela...

Therese Martin Egan, who lived her life following the Irish Proverb “When One Helps Another Both Are Stronger” passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 26, 2024. Therese was born on January 2, 1933, in Springfield, MA to parents Mary and Daniel Martin who immigrated from Dingle, Ireland. She was predeceased by her husband of more than 57 years William M. (Bill) Egan and her siblings John and Daniel Martin and Maureen Finn. Therese...

Lester William Bilyou, II, of Norwalk, peacefully entered eternal life on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Norwalk Hospital, after a brave journey through heart and kidney disease. His partner, Anna Marie D’Ambrosio, was by his side.  Born July 22, 1950 in Lock Haven, PA, Lester was the son of the late Lester W. and Arlene (Womelsdorf) Bilyou.  He was also predeceased by his sister Norma Schetrompf, nephew Edward Poorman,  Aunt Florence Bilyou and Uncle Raymond Bilyou, Sr. As a...