Obituaries

John Ziemba

May 16, 2019

Ziemba, John S., beloved husband of Barbara (nee Olichwier); loving father of Christopher (Kathy), Tim (Lara), Jon, and Natalie; brother-in-law of Christine Cira, late James and late Tim Olichwier; fond uncle, cousin, and friend of many.

John was a loving caregiver to many pets and a life long Sox fan.He was a member of the St. Barbara...

Patricia Schultz

May 12, 2019

Patricia L. Schultz, beloved daughter of the late John and late Frances (nee Wawrzyniak); loving sister of John J. (late Marilyn), Edward (Bernadine), late Joseph (late Margaret "Peg" and late Wanda), late Rosemary "Sis" (late John "Pencil") Pinkowski, late James (late Agnes), late Dolores Kurnat, and late Robert (Joann and Judith); fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Patricia...

James Miles

May 3, 2019

James J. Miles, beloved son of Alice Miles, nee Szymanski; dear brother of Terence, the late Joseph (Sheryl), and late Robert; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, May 7th from 9:30 am at Walter Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 West 32nd Street, until 10:45 prayer service.Funeral mass is 11:00 at St. Mary of Perpetual Help...

Alice Nolan

Apr 18, 2019

Alice C. Nolan, nee Giroux, passed away April 18, 2019, beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of  Michele (Don) Worth and Colleen Nolan; loving Grandma of Brianna, Miranda, and Nolyn; dear sister of Judy (late Tom) Depcik, Bill "Doc" Giroux, the late Mary (Jerry) Derk, and late Joyce (late Tony) Bruno; fond aunt and friend of many....

Dolores Schultz

Apr 3, 2019

Dolores M. Schultz, nee Chwalisz, 90 yrs., beloved wife of the late Wilbert; loving mother of Carol (Thomas) Lavin and Donna (William Remus) Schultz; loving grandmother of Karen Lavin; fond sister, aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Funeral Saturday, April 6 at 10:00 am from Pomierski F.H., 1059 West 32nd Street, to St. Barbara Church for 10:30 Mass. INT....

Catherine Santoro

Mar 26, 2019

Santoro,, Catherine F., nee Mrowczynski, loving mother of Jeffery (Janice) and Dominic (Karen); dear grandmother of Amanda, Eric, Dominic, Adam, and Erica; great-grandmother of James; loving sister, aunt, and friend of many. Catherine was a member of The Daughters of Isabella Pontiac Circle #122 and past secretary of  Copernicus Circle #324. Funeral Saturday 9:30 am from Pomierski F.H., 1059...

Michael "Mick" Powers

Mar 11, 2019

Michael "Mick" E. Powers, Korean War Army Veteran, son of the late Edward and late Beatrice; brother of the late John; fond uncle of Ann Powers; loving great uncle and friend.

Mick was a member of the Bridgeport V.F.W. Post #5079. Visitation Thursday, March 14, from 3-8:00 pm with a 7 pm service. Inurnment will be private at...

Edward Pacanowski

Mar 11, 2019

Pacanowski, Edward Stanley, WWII Army veteran, beloved husband for 68 yrs of the late Ann (nee Skowronek); loving father of Gail; dear brother of the late Eleanor, Jean, and Irwin; Fond uncle and friend of many. Funeral Saturday, 10:00 am from Pomierski F.H., 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Barbara Church for 10:30 mass. INT. Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday...

Francis "Frank" Pirelli

Mar 3, 2019

Pirelli,Francis J., dearest husband of Geraldine F. (nee Sansone); loving father of John (Cris), Michael, Margaret Bajic, Julie Rice, Joseph (Penny), James, Geraldine (Michael) Lenski, Maria, and Mark (Bev); dear Grandpa of Cindy (Pete) Kearns, John II, Elizabeth, Taryn, Tina, late Danny, Jason, Joseph Jr., John, Tyler, Kyle,Jessica, Megan, and Kaitlyn; great-grandpa of Riley, Ethan, Logan, and Evan

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Theodore (Ted) Popielarski

Mar 2, 2019

Theodore (Ted) R. Popielarski,Sr., 97, born May 18, 1921,a lifelong resident of Bridgeport; devoted husband of Mary (nee Grzelak); loving father of Kathleen, Ted, Jr. (late Janet), Diane (Frank) LaPorta, and Glenn; dear Grandfather of Gina (Andy) Adamik and Lisa (Nick) Fic; Great-grandfather of Gianna and Sophia Adamik and Nicholas and Natalia Fic; fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces...

Michael Domagala

Feb 20, 2019

Michael A. Domagala,97,U.S.C.G. WWII Veteran (North Atlantic Theater DE-323), beloved husband of the late

Mary (nee Tabaczek); dear brother of the late Agnes (Elmer) Guersch, Walter (Marcella), Margaret (Frank), Spiewak, and Florence; father of Marilyn (Tom) Murphy, Monica, Michelle Atkins. and Melanie; grandfather to Allison, David, Anastasia, Erica, and Alexander; Great grandfather of 7; fond uncle to...

Dorothy Heisler

Feb 19, 2019

Heisler, Dorothy, nee Pietraszek, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of James and Raymond.Funeral Saturday from Pomierski F.H., 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church for 10:00 am mass of Christian  burial.INT. Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-9:00 pm. (773)927-6424 www.pomierskifuneralhome.com

Edmund Kuska

Feb 1, 2019

Edmund J. Kuska, WWII Patton's 3rd Army Veteran, loving son of the late Frank and late Victoria (nee Olszyna);  dear brother of the late Stephanie (late Larry)  Dunn and late Stanley; fond uncle of Gail (Dan) McLaughlin, Kathy (late Marty) Gavin, and late Tim Dunn; dear great-uncle, great-great-uncle, and friend of many. Eddie was a longtime employee of the...

Julianne Selk

Jan 5, 2019

Julianne M. Selk,nee Webb, loving mother of Angela and William (Samantha); beloved daughter of William Sr, and Barbara, nee Jedresik; dearest sister of William Jr., C.P.D. (Diana), Valerie (William) Drobisch, and Joseph,retired C.P.D. (Sandra); loving aunt of Ellen, Nathan, Madelyn, Leena, Zachary, Seth, Corbin, and Jillian; friend of many. Julianne was a lifelong parishioner and volunteer of St. Barbara...

William "Tex" McAleer

Jan 4, 2019

William "Tex" McAleer, died Jauary 4, 2019 in the Jesse Brown V.A. Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Martha. Tex was a Vietnam veteran who served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the V.F.W. Rhine Post and former member of V.F.W. Bridgeport Post #5079, as well as the St. Barbara  Knights of Columbus...

Edward Crumpley

Dec 25, 2018

Edward Robert Crumpley passed away on December 25th, 2018 at Mercy Hospital after his battle with cancer. Devoted father of Robert, Ashley, a nd Michael. Loving stepfather of late Thomas, Victoria (Robert), and Stephanie. Former husband of late Elizabeth and partner of late Rosie. Loving grandfather of Amanda, Kelly, Samantha, Alexander, Robert Jr., and Nikolai. Great grandfather of Adyson....

Agatha Seroka

Dec 22, 2018

Seroka, Agatha F. (nee Toboja), beloved wife of the late Harry; loving mother of Roberta (Thomas)  Bonk, Robert (Linda), and John (Mary); dear grandmother of Jason (Teri) Bonk, Jeff Bonk, Josh (fiancee Jessica) Seroka, Ashley (Matt) Zarate, Matt (Megan) Seroka, and Sean (Shay) Seroka; great-grandmother of Avery Bonk, Ella Bonk, and Charlotte Seroka. Funeral Thursday 9:15 am from Wolniak...

Cecilia Melei

Dec 20, 2018

Cecilia Melei (nee Porto), beloved wife of the late Dominick.  Loving mother of Anthony (Patty), Mary (Frank) Morsovillo; grandmother of Kathleen and Michael Melei, Klaudia and Maja Morsovillo.  Dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.  Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Graduate of Bloom High School. Member of St. Francis Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order at...

David Coady

Dec 19, 2018

Da-Great. The Giant. David  James Coady (12/16/47 - 12/19/18) passed  peacefully away in his 2nd favorite place on earth, New Orleans. Loving son, beloved brother,devoted father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Edna Coady, and his brother Michael. He is survived by his two brothers, Patrick (Amy Cliff) and Paul (Kathleen), his sister Martha Coady...

Helen Hertha

Nov 27, 2018

Helen Dorothy Hertha, nee Nieminski, beloved wife of the late Paul, Jr., formerly of Bridgeport; loving Mom of Paul A. (Teresa), Thomas, and Joan Hertha Smith; grandmother of Jason  Hertha and Kristen A. Smith; sister of the late Mary Kwak and late John Nieminski; fond aunt and friend of many.Helen will be intered at St. Mary Cemetery.