Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home

04/23/2026

Obituary is forthcoming.

04/22/2026

In honor of Earth Day, we’re proud to share that our funeral home is among a select few in Connecticut certified by the Green Burial Council. We are committed to helping families honor their loved ones in a way that returns them to the earth with minimal environmental impact. Caring for our planet is something we should all strive for every day - not just on Earth Day!

Please feel welcome to connect with us to learn more about eco-friendly end-of-life care.

04/20/2026

Michael William Kiyak, age 91, of Fairfield, the loving husband of the late Nancy Doris Ward Kiyak, passed away peacefully at the Carolton Conv. Home on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Born in Port Chester, NY to the late Michael and Hannah Kiyak, he graduated high school and then entered the U.S....

04/17/2026

Frank Joseph Denke, 88, long-long resident of Westport, passed peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on October 29, 1937 in Norwalk to the late Frank Anthony Denke and Marjorie Evelyn (Miller).

On the happiest day of his life, Frank exchanged vows with the love of his ...

04/14/2026

Stuart M. Levine passed away on April 13, 2026 at age 88. Stuart was born on February 9, 1938. He was raised along with his brother, Bert Levine in Suffern, New York, by his father Charles Levine, who owned a clothing store in the town, and his mother Ruth Levine.

Stuart attended Suffern Hi...

04/11/2026

Lois Mary (Jackson) Fiske, 101, passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2026, in Fairfield, CT. She was born on February 27th, 1925, in Paterson, New Jersey.

Lois is survived by her children Linda MacLeod (Fiske) Rapp, Jeffrey Thomas Fiske, Wendy Anne (Fiske) Christian; sons-in-law Gary Eugene...

04/08/2026

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd. in Fairfield. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed at: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26044777034562. Friends may greet her family one hour prior t...

04/05/2026

04/01/2026

We'd like to share an upcoming grief support opportunity.

Let’s explore new possibilities for holistic healing and wellness, collaborate on meaningful initiatives, and create a positive impact-together.

03/24/2026

An obituary will be posted upon completion.