Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Directors

01/16/2026

Michael McElroy

Michael Leo McElroy, a.k.a. Mac, 71, of Fairfield, was born in Norwalk, CT on October 20, 1954, and passed away on January 12, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Anne Wilcox-McElroy, and two children Fiona and Mairéad McElroy, of Fairfield; his brother Andrew (Jan) McElroy; sisters Kathleen Hazen, Maura Milner, Gretta (Chris) Benson, and Marcia McElroy; his in-laws William (Tara) Wilcox, Amy (Brian) Arnone, Heather (John) Robertson, and Alexis (Dana Rozanski) Wilcox, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mac is predeceased by his parents Andrew and Margaret (Devine) McElroy.

Mac attended kindergarten at Cranbury School then went to St. Jerome’s, graduating from Central Catholic High School and on to Paul Smith’s College to study Forestry. After that he continued his education at the University of New Haven, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering. Once he got his Land Surveyor and House Inspector licenses he opened his own business, Black Rock Surveyors, including his childhood friend Tommy Eula in the enterprise. Black Rock Surveyors will continue operating as part of Mac’s legacy, with his nephew Brian Arnone Jr. at the helm.

Mac loved animals: turtles in the Partrick Road neighborhood pond, tanks full of tropical fish rescued from Rhode Island, his first dog Betsey Ross he got for his fourth birthday, and Zac, his trusty surveying Shih Tzu sidekick. He was an avid scuba diver, and he shared this hobby with Catherine Anne on their honeymoon in Newport.

Mac met his wife Catherine Anne (Cathy) through a blind date, and coincidentally they realized they both belonged to the Ski Bears in Norwalk. This crew enjoyed skiing, biking, volleyball, and volunteering at the Oyster Festival! He was as gentle as he was silly, adored all his nieces and nephews and was especially proud of his children Fiona and Mairéad. Mac never hesitated to engage with his kids’ friends as captives subject to his inscrutable dad jokes: deliberately deployed with suspense and stealthy delivery.

Mac possessed a dearth of factoids about trees and soils science. As a land surveyor, he could wield a chainsaw, machete, sledgehammer, and his robotic transit. He pitched horseshoes anddrank beer with his friends. He supported many different environmental and social justice causes, by offering his land surveying services to Habitat for Humanity and making sure Bernie Sanders got all the $27 donations he asked for. Mike was passionate about fairness and equity. Science and environmentalism was a constant theme in his home. He spent years filtering canola oil from the pizza place to run his converted veggie diesel Jetta, and bringing it to display at local Earth Day celebrations with the help of Fiona and Mairéad–inspiring them to remain passionate leaders of environmental justice in their daily pursuits.

Mac was an avid supporter of Habitat for Humanity, providing surveys for years, of houses to be rehabbed in Bridgeport. He and Fiona shared a love of rock hounding, hiking with chisel and mallet, examining various kinds of rocks and minerals in the area, even setting up a noisy rock polishing device in the garage. While not a musician himself Mac bought many instruments for his kids and spent a lot of time driving both Fiona and Mairéad to their next dance practice, orchestra rehearsal, drum lesson, or supervising rock concerts, constantly remarking how impressed he was by their devotion to their passions. Michael also designed a green home incorporating sustainable technologies. His curiosity knew no bounds. He was obsessed with searching for the money pit on his absolute favorite show “The Curse of Oak Island.” He has recently become a card-carrying member of the International Flying Saucer Bureau and attended monthly meetings at the library. The Buffalo Bills became his favorite football team; he lived in the hoodie that he purchased at the stadium while on the way to Niagara Falls and Toronto for his 25th anniversary with Catherine Anne.

When people describe Mac, they use words like sweet, generous, loving, smart, interesting, awesome, a gentle soul with the most caring eyes, wonderful, kind-hearted, lovely, special, funny, devoted husband and father, and selfless. His memory will forever be with all those he touched and his spirit will reside in our hearts for eternity as we navigate this profound loss.

There will be a Celebration of Life service at The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport, CT Saturday, February 7, 10 AM at 10 Lyons Plains Road.

Calls and cards will be gratefully accepted.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

Habitat for Humanity https://habitatcfc.org/donatetoday/donate.html.

or

nOURish Bridgeport Inc. https://www.nourishbpt.org/donate.

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01/15/2026

Jean Higgins

Jean M. Higgins, age 86, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at The Bridges by Epoch, surrounded by care and comfort.

She was the beloved widow of William Higgins Jr. Born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, on December 6, 1939, Jean was the daughter of the late John and Stella (Falkowski) Sembrot.

Jean was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy was time spent with her family. Jean and her husband Bill shared a love of travel and adventure, journeying together throughout the Caribbean and to Alaska. They proudly owned and operated Greenstreets Restaurant in St. Augustine, Florida, before returning to Connecticut in 2018. A dedicated Catholic, Jean was active in her faith and served as an usher while living in St. Augustine.

Jean is survived by her children, Barbara Jean Baldyga Festini of Shelton and Thomas Baldyga Jr. and his wife Pam of Fairfield; her cherished grandchildren, Zachary Festini, and Julia and Carly Baldyga; and her stepchildren, Robin Nagy, Jeannie Horan and her husband Bob, and William Higgins and his wife Jennifer. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, all of whom she held close to her heart.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Baldyga Sr.; her brother, John Sembrot; her sister, Barbara Chockey; and her beloved dog, Foxy. Jean’s dear sister, Eleanor, passed peacefully just three days after Jean, a testament to their lifelong bond.

Jean’s family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the kind and compassionate staff at The Bridges by Epoch in Trumbull for the exceptional care, comfort, and compassion shown to her during her time as a resident.

Friends are invited to go directly to St. Catherine of Siena Church, 220 Shelton Road, Trumbull, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for a celebration of her life and Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will immediately follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Trumbull.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to a favorite charity, in Jean’s loving memory.

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01/08/2026

Alicia K. Kronick

Alicia K Kronick (Bennett) – Our Musical Mother

Alicia Kaye Kronick (Bennett), 70, a beloved mother, cherished musician and nanny, passed away from cardiac arrest on the evening of January 3rd, 2026. She was born May 1, 1955, as an identical twin sister in Mattoon, Illinois to Marion and Constance Elaine Bennett. Alicia was a studied musician most of her life and mother to five children. She was an avid writer of both poetry and short stories, belonging to local writing groups, as well as a long-time member of the church sharing the love of the Lord with those she knew.

Alicia earned a Bachelor of Music from University of Missouri and was classically trained on not only piano but also the violin. Alicia was always involved in various community groups, like Westport Women’s League, the Tuesday Afternoon Music Club and a local member of various churches in Connecticut, including Black Rock Congregational, Calvary Church and Walnut Hill. But her reach far exceeded the east coast as she was well travelled between Hawaii and even Japan and Morocco as a missionary nanny to a wonderful family and leading worship at Women’s Aglow Fellowship. She always had a heart to serve in and outside the church.

Apart from her musical and writing endeavors, she was fond of spending time at the beach, afternoon tea with friends, cooking, cross-stitch, reading, and weekly bible studies. Her favorite bible verse was Psalm 18:16-20. She was a piano teacher for a portion of her life. In her later years, she was a nanny to various families in Fairfield County. She always had a deep love in her heart for children.

Alicia is survived by her five children: Natalie, Rebecca, Joshua, Caleb and Aaron (Lauren Maslen), as well as their three grandchildren: Jeremy, Brock and Celine. Her surviving siblings include Timothy (Joyce) Bennett, Teresa Kawamoto and Jeffery (Deborah) Bennett. She was predeceased by her sister, Jeannine Goar and brother-in-law, Neal Kawamoto.

A formal memorial is being planned, and details will be published at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Estate of Alicia Kronick, mailed to Alicia Kronick, 102 Turkey Roost Rd, Monroe, CT 06468. Any donation in her honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is greatly appreciated.

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01/05/2026

Joan Carpenter

Joan Marie Carpenter, age 92, a lifelong Bridgeport resident passed away December 30, 2025, in The Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital, Fairfield. Joan was the daughter of the late William and Juliet Hudak Carpenter. She retired from SNET as an operator at their Bridgeport and Derby locations. Joan was very active with the church and a choir member. She loved celebrating holidays and birthdays with family and friends and especially liked birthday cake. Her family and friends treasured those memories she created with her Polaroid camera. She is survived by a brother James R. Carpenter and his wife Judy of FL, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, William D., Robert L., John J., and Kenneth A. Carpenter. A Solemn Requiem Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:00a.m., meeting directly in Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, 79 Church Street, Bridgeport. Interment will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Stratford. Arrangements by the Redgate – Hennessy Funeral Home, Trumbull. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com

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01/04/2026

Michael Fedele, Jr.

Michael Joseph Fedele Jr, age 67, of Bridgeport, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Michael was the cherished son of the late Michael and Anna Fedele. He was predeceased by this sister Delores Larsen, and her son Robert. He is survived by his sister Rita Paquette (Robert) as well as several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 13, at 10:00a.m., meeting directly in Our Lady of Good Council Church, 163 Ortega Street, Bridgeport. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull.

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07/27/2025

07/12/2025

Registration has begun for our 25th annual Sunset Run at Twin Brooks on Fri July 25th. Are you registered yet? Fun for kids, young and old!! Here's the link to register: https://bit.ly/SunsetRun25

06/27/2025

Connecticut Nurses Honor Guard
Honoring the Lives of Nurses Across Connecticut
www.ctnurseshonorguard.org

05/24/2025

Be a Hero to Heroes by getting, gifting a $10 raffle ticket. You could be the $10,000 winner and ALL proceeds go to the Veterans and First Responders Center being built right here in Trumbull. This center will serve all surrounding areas as a state-of-the-art facility offering programs, learning opportunities and guidance. This is an opportunity for our veterans to "receive the care, treatment, training and services" they deserve and, frankly, they have earned.

The newly built center will also be a place for our dedicated First Responders to conduct training and meetings to continue their development as they further assist the community, including water rescue training in the surrounding Kaatz pond.

The Trumbull Rotary, with your help, has already donated $28,000 towards furniture and fixtures, and we are stepping up again to commit another $50,000. But we can only do this in partnership with you.

So how can you be a part of this? Buy a ticket, or 2, or 10. Each ticket will contribute toward the $50,000 goal AND give you a chance at winning $10,000. You must be over 18 to purchase tickets, which can be done in person with a Trumbull Rotarian, one of our Veteran groups, at one of our events or quickly and easily online HERE https://go.rotary7980gives.org/b89b55
It couldn't be easier.

And, of course, we want you to join us for the drawing on July 13th. We thank Prime One Eleven here in Trumbull for hosting us.

Let's make the Veterans and First Responders Center the model for the future of how we can best serve those who serve us.

05/24/2025

05/24/2025

Trumbull Rotary Golf Tournament is June 9th

Join us at 2025 Bernard D. Helfrich Golf Outing

04/16/2025

It's that time of year. Come one come all. Please see the flyer for all pertinent information.

We look forward to seeing you all!