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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1954
Page
9
Mrs. Charlotte Matuskowitz 64 of 36 Chestnut Fairfield died at St. Vincent’s hospital from injuries after falling from a rooftop while hanging laundry on Oct 18. She was found in the driveway by her husband and daughter after a five hour absence.
Everett V. Meeks aged 75, a former dean of the Yale School of Finance Arts, died at St. Raphael's hospital in New Haven. He had resided at the Quinnipiac club and the Yale Club of New York.
Connecticut Industrials concerns GH Walker and Company and Cot in an early issue report. The note outlines industrial developments and regional business movements in the state, mentioning local firms and economic activity.
The text lists terms for stock trading like par value spreads ex-dividend dates and various dividend types. It mentions stock splits stock dividends and special dividends, with references to ex-dividend distributions and accumulative arrears. It also notes bankruptcy or reorganizations under the Bankruptcy Act and security assumptions by companies.
Boston photographer Mor ris Ostroff was tasked with pictures of a woman's cat and pet squirrel. Mrs Anne McKenzie of Arlington said the pair were great pals who ate played and slept together. The editor pressed for the picture and Ostroff quipped that the cat ate the squirrel.
Obituary notices list Domingos Alves 62 of Ludlow died at home and services at Ludlow funeral home then Lady of Fatima church. Isabel Alexander 33 of Fairfield died Monday at St Vincent's with services at Fairfield funeral home and Oak Lawn Cemetery. James Clement Penders 73 of Stratford died yesterday. services at Stratford funeral home and St James church, burial at St Michaels. Also notes death attributed to natural causes and family survivors including Florence Beardman Penders and two sons.
Mrs Leonard Capobianco of 243 Lexington Avenue widow of Leonard Capobianco died suddenly yesterday at 9 15 am at her home. Services planned at Parente funeral home then St Raphael church with a high Mass. Burial in St Michael's cemetery. Death attributed to a heart ailment by Dr George J Molnar. Born in Faeto Foggia Italy she lived in Bridgeport 42 years. Survived by two sons Nicholas and Dominick Capobianco of Bridgeport. three daughters Mrs Sue Vitrella Mrs Nessie Rose and Mother Superior Caroline principal of Mother of Good Counsel school Pittsburgh. a sister Mrs Angelina Pavia of Bridgeport. six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Ferdinand Dietman 73 of Hillside home died at 7 30 a m yesterday in Bridgeport hospital where he was admitted October 13 for surgical treatment.
William Jacoby 78 of 69 Valley Circle died today at West Haven Veterans Hospital at 1 30 p m. Burial in Loyalty Cemetery Fairfield. Survived by wife Hannah two sons Oscar and Stanley Jacoby four grandchildren. He was a member of Lieut M W Bishop Camp 3 United Spanish War Veterans and the Last Man's club.
Obituaries list services for Mrs Berthe Buchwalder Le Boeuf wife of Sgt Wilfred Le Boeuf former Bridgeport resident who died in Jackson Mississippi. Services Saturday at Mullins and Redgate funeral home then St Augustine's cathedral with Mass of requiem and burial at St Michael's cemetery. Survived by husband three sisters and two brothers. Also noted Emil Neuberger retired Bridgeport Brass inspector died Monday with funeral tomorrow in Stratford and burial at Lawncroft cemetery. Walter S Pitt 47 Sikorsky employee died at St Vincent's hospital with services Friday at Godfrey and Conway funeral home and burial at Lakeview cemetery. Pitt was a 32nd degree Mason and member of local craft and Sikorsky clubs. survived by wife Rosa lyn Pitt two sons Walter Lee Pitt and sisters-in-law.
Constantine Piazza aged 80 of 34 Brothwell Street died Sunday. Services were held today at St Raphael’s Church with a solemn requiem Mass. Burial took place in St Michael’s Cemetery.
Edward Rowan aged 70 of 96 Bond street died at 3 45 p m yesterday in Bridgeport hospital where he had been admitted October 24 for medical treatment.
Frank Salerno 50 of 417 State Street died Monday night at St. Vincent's Hospital from head injuries after a fall. Services Friday begin at 10:15 at 559 Washington Avenue and 11 at St. Raphael's Church with a high Mass of requiem. Burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. Survived by wife, brothers Michael Anthony Alfred, sisters Margaret Galluzzio and Vera DeStefano, several nieces and nephews. Born in Long Island City, NY. resided in Trumbull 36 years. The death was certified by Dr. George Biothar, medical examiner.
Michael Sckovish, a farm worker of 271 Bar num Avenue, died yesterday afternoon at 1 30 pm. at Charles T. Pistey Funeral Home and will be buried at Lakeview Cemetery after a service at Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox Church officiated by Rev. John Kirke. He is survived by his wife Alexandria, a son John Michael, and a daughter Vera. Nellie Stott, 64, of 252 William Street, died at 2 15 am today at St. Vincent's Hospital after admission on October 19 for surgery.
Mrs Carmen Taube 59 of Booth Hill road Shelton died yesterday in Griffin hospital Derby Her husband Raymond A Taube survives Services Friday begin 8 30 am at John Lesko and Son funeral home 1390 Fairfield avenue and 9 am at St Peter s Church with a requiem Mass Burial will be in St Michael s Cemetery
Mrs Florence Wendt widow of Rudolph Wendt died yesterday at 2 p.m. at her home 195 Cottage Street. Funeral services were held at George P Potter and Son's Funeral Home 880 Fairfield Avenue with Rev Melville S Bulmer of Stratford Methodist Church officiating. Cremation at Mountain Grove crematory. She was a former past noble grand of Fidelity Rebekah lodge 6 and is survived by four brothers John and Harry Sutcliffe Bridgeport Herbert Sheffield England and William Sutcliffe Yorkshire England and three sisters Mrs Charlies Martin Miss Lucy Sutcliffe Bridgeport and Mrs Fred Butterfield Yorkshire.
Mrs Antoinette DeMunda wife of Joseph P DeMunda of 29 Barnforth avenue Danbury died Monday in Danbury hospital after being admitted Sunday Services will be held tomorrow at 9 am at St Josephs Church with a solemn high Mass Burial at St Peters Cemetery She was born in Italy and lived in Danbury 20 years She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Benjamin DeSilva two sons Richard DeMunda Francia DeMunda and two sisters in Italy George A Lathrop of 10 Harding place died Monday in Danbury hospital funeral services for him will be tomorrow at 2 pm at Kyle Hull Funeral Home
Born in West Cornwall Conn Mr Lathrop was a Methodist church member. Survived by daughter Mrs Thomas O'Donnen of Danbury and sister Mrs Mario Scinto. Lena E Petrucelli of 157 Williams Meriden wife of Michael Petrucelli died at home at 815 a m funeral home Meriden and Our Lady of Mt Carmel church. Burial Sacred Heart Meriden. Petrucelli born Samford resident 40 years. With husband she ran Lena Your Hairdresser beauty parlor 74 East Main Meriden 18 years. Communicant of Our Lady of Mt Carmel and Hairdressers Guild of Connecticut. Also survived by son Ronald J Petrucelli father Jerry D'Apice and brother James R D'Apice two sisters Mrs Earl Buckley and Mrs Nicholas Azzolina and several nieces and nephews.
Widow of Jesse Dudley Peterson and descendant of Studebaker founder Mary Grace Peterson of Main street Newtown died yesterday A Christian Science service will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Honan funeral home burial accorded to family She was from South Bend Ind a Vassar graduate 1911 survived by son Jesse Dudley Peterson Jr brother John Studebaker two grandchildren and several nieces Jesse G Haymes NORWALK Oct 27 Jesse Gould Haymes 69 a retired carpenter died Monday services tomorrow 1 30 PM at Raymond funeral home burial Riverside cemetery
Mrs Emma E Hoyt widow of Dudley Ely Hoyt aged 85 of 296 Highland avenue died Monday at home Funeral service tomorrow at 3 p m at her home conducted by Rev Theodore S Cowley pastor of Community Baptist church Burial will be in Union Cemetery Rowayton
Samuel B Robinson aged 81 of 27 Lexington Avenue died yesterday in Highland Retreat. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home Post Road Darien with Reverend Alfred Schmaz of Darien Congregational Church officiating. Fairfield Memorial Park Stamford handles arrangements.
Mrs Eve Lyn Rusin Palumbo, 34, lifelong Norwalk resident and wife of Frank Palumbo, died yesterday at Norwalk Hospital. Services set for 8:30 am at Collins Funeral Home and 9:00 am at St Ladislaus Church, with burial at St. John’s Cemetery.
Mrs Margaret Moran 73 of Poughkeepsie N Y widow of James Moran died yesterday at her sister Mrs Mary Knapp Oscoleta road where she had lived since her husbands death three weeks ago Services and burial will be in North Attleboro Massachusetts Mrs Mary E Neal Riley widow of Thomas J Riley New Haven railroad station master here 10 years died yesterday at son J Donald Riley Auburn Massachusetts They will be at 11 am in the Raymond funeral home Norwalk Burial in Riverside cemetery Norwalk Herbert S Doolittle Sr 70 of South Norwalk father of Darien vet Dr Herbert S Doolittle Jr and a retired dairy operator died Monday while pheasant hunting Services tomorrow at 239 pm in M F Walker funeral home New Haven officiated by Rev J Edward Newton Burial in Woodbridge Washing of sand for gold depicted on Egyptian monuments dated 2900 B C
Two bodies were recovered and two more people were reported dead as a hotel in Colorado City Texas was struck by lightning during a midnight thunderstorm. Fire crews battled the blaze and searched the rubble for additional victims.
death notices list multiple individuals with addresses in Fairfield and surrounding towns, detailing funeral times, churches, and cemeteries. entries include Alexander, Capobianco, Dietz, Habayoty, Jacoby, Kessler, LeBoef, Matuskowitz, Neuburger, Petrocelli, Peterson, Pitt, Rowan, Salerno, Schovish, Taube, Wendt and more, with service times and interment locations. several notices also note mass anniversaries and memorials at local churches.
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