Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.

Nov 24, 2018

Skarupinski, Beverly M., nee Thome, beloved wife of Bill of "Bill's Auto"; loving Mom of Justine "Tina"; aunt to many nieces and nephews; and Mom to fur babies Bear, Brandi, and Stormy. Beverly was involved with stock car racing and owner of Car #3 with the wind-up key. Visitation Tuesday 3-9:00 pm and Wednesday 8:00 am until 10:00 am...

Oct 29, 2018

Fred Bernard, Sr., beloved husband of the late Mary Lou Bernard (nee Boykovsky; dearest father of Mary Lou (David) Rauch and Fred Jr.He was a grandfather, brother, uncle, a longtime resident of Bridgeport and a friend of many. Fred will be missed. His funeral mass will be Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10:00am in St. Mary of Perpetual Help...

Oct 24, 2018

Roberta "Bobbi" J. Maksymowicz (nee Eckhardt), beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Mary Weiss and Ruth Maksymowicz; dear grandmother of Jennifer Cales, David Cales, Shelby Weiss, and Abby Shinnick; loving sister of the late Barbara, Thomas (Joyce), late Walter, and Sharon (Burt); fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; friend of many. Funeral and Visitationn Saturday,...

Oct 16, 2018

Richard J. Bandemer III, loving husband of Stacy (nee Celebrate); dear father of Richard IV, Lexie, and Nevaeh; dear son of Nancy Scapardine and the late Richard J. Bandemer, Jr.; fond brother of Rudi (Lauren Balzano) and Michelle (Dave Contreres); loving uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Visitation Monday, October 22 from 5-9:00 pm at Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059...

Sep 26, 2018

Muszynski, Jr., Frank X., Army veteran, lifetime companion of Anne Brinas; son of the late Frank, Sr. and late Eva (nee Wiatr); dear brother of of the late Evelyn Fronczek; beloved friend to many. Member 4th Degree  Knights of Columbus Archbishop Quigley Council #2428.Visitation Monday, October 1 from 9:00 am until 10:30 funeral service at Modell F.H., 7710 S....

Sep 16, 2018

Angela "Angie" M. Peters, nee Mandoline, beloved wife of Arthur "Butch"; best Mom ever of Jill and Ryan (Alison); fond sister of Freddy (Jan), Chris (Bev), late Mary, late Bonnie, and late Terry. Angie was a devoted longtime employee of "Polo Cafe & Catering Bridgeport USA". Visitation Thursday from 3-9:00 pm at Pomierski & Son F.H., 1059 W. 32nd...

Sep 10, 2018

Fred W. Pauss, Army Veteran, passed away September 10, 2018. He is the loving father of JoEllen Taylor, John (Liz), Christine (Robert) Mudd, Joseph (Dee), and the late Angelique "Angel" ; dear grandfather of Jeffrey Taylor, Samantha (Ezekiel Sr.) Crossley, Erik Mudd, Katie Pauss, and Sally Pauss; fond great-grandfather of Ezekiel Jr.; brother of Joanne (Donald) Mehring, Jacqueline La...

Sep 5, 2018

Emily Karp, beloved mother of Geraldine (late Fred Manfred) Blum and Ronald Karp; loving Nana of Debra, Gregory, Kimberly, Alissa, and Garrett; fond great-grandmother of Lu Marie, Michael, and Kaitlyn; dear great-great-grandmother of Jameson Michael; friend of many. Visitation Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 8:00 am until 10:30 service at Pomierski F.H., 1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL. INT...