All Obituaries

Phil “Flip” Giordano August 22, 1938  - February 2, 2023 Perfect imperfection. In the eyes of his children this describes my dad, Phil, to a tee. Personally, I couldn’t ask for a better man to call my dad. He made sure above all else that his family was taken care of and knew they were loved beyond measure. The world suddenly feels so much smaller without him in it.  He provided us with memories to last a lifetime. Memories of his big red truck that we...

Lynn Dexter of Bethel, CT, passed away at home on January 26, 2023.  Born November 19, 1942 in Flushing, Queens to the late Charles and Dorothy Robbins, Lynn attended Queens College and met Fordham Ram, Roger, “Sunday that Summer” in Long Beach, NY where her family had a summer home.  They got married and lived out their vows for 55 fruitful years. Together they raised their four children in a home filled with love, laughter, barking dogs and memorable...

Eleanor Tingen Giardino, beloved wife of Lloyd Giardino, died peacefully on January 26, 2023 at Danbury Hospital. Eleanor was born on September 7, 1937 in Ithaca, NY, the daughter of the late Earnest Tingen and Mary Howarth. Eleanor is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Lloyd Giardino; daughter Susan Visscher and her husband Andy of Piscataway, NJ; son Lloyd III and his wife Jean of Brookfield, CT; son John and his wife Donna Forshaw of Redding, CT; grandchildren Gavin, Audrey,...

Gerhard “Gerry” Herrmann, age 93 of Bethel, CT died Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Regional Hospice Center, Danbury. He was the husband of the late Judith (Schwefler) Herrmann. He was born in New York, NY, March 1, 1929, son of the late Paul and Frieda (Lehmann) Herrmann. Our beloved Father “Opa” entered into eternal rest, finally being reunited with our mother who has been patiently waiting in heaven for 38 years. Dad was a dedicated family man who loved our mother...

Nancy-Jo Swallow (1946 - 2023) Nancy-Jo Swallow, spouse of Les Swallow of Danbury, CT passed away January 20, 2023. She was born in Greenwich, CT and was a graduate of Greenwich High School, United Hospital School of Nursing and Western Connecticut State University. Nancy worked as an RN at Danbury Hospital in labor and delivery for 23 years then moved to New Milford Hospital's Family Birthing Center for 17 years. Nancy is survived by her spouse, son Scott Swallow (Saryna Jones) of...

Paul Edward Seifert, age 92, of New Milford, CT died Friday, January 13, 2023 in Southbury, CT. He was the husband of Barbara Ann (Price) Seifert. He was born in Bethel, CT September 25, 1930, son of the late Paul W. and Bianka (Herrmann) Seifert. Besides his wife, he is survived by son: Mark E. Seifert and 2 daughters: Lynn Fraunfelter and Priscilla Waymouth.  Services will be private.

Mauro “Mau” “Poppy” Troetti–devoted husband, father, beloved grandfather, and warmhearted brother, uncle, and friend, of Bethel, CT passed peacefully at the age 79 on Friday December 30, 2022 at Danbury Hospital.   Mauro was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Theresa Troetti of the Bronx, NY, as well as his sister, Susan Troetti and his brother, Michael Troetti. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Landi); their children Lauren & husband...

Betty J. Rubino March 7, 1932-January 3, 2023 Betty J. Rubino, aged 90 of Bethel, Connecticut passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters. Betty was born in Turrell, Arkansas; her parents were W.R Gregory and Jessie Gregory of Earle, Arkansas. She is predeceased by her husband of 64 years Gennaro “Gene” Rubino, her daughter Susan Ann Rubino, and her three sisters Sophie Miller, Ann Ross, and Margaret Case. She is survived by her daughters Beth Rubino and Margie DaMota,...

Alice May (Wenzel) Selleck, age 98, of Newtown, CT died Friday, December 30, 2022 at her home. She was the widow of Harry James Selleck, Jr. She was born in Norwalk, CT, September 4, 1924, daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Bartley) Wenzel. She was raised in Norwalk, where she graduated from Norwalk High School, class of 1941. In 1944 she enlisted in the US Coast Guard, serving during WWII until her discharge in 1946. Alice and Harry were married in 1950, moving to Bethel in 1960...

Michael William Lombardi, age 60 of Danbury, CT died at Danbury Hospital on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, following a brief illness. Michael was born in Bridgeport, CT May 27, 1962, son of the late Anthony Lombardi, Sr. and Sandra (Marshall) Lombardi; grandson of the late Bradley Marshall, Sr. and Yvonne (Belanger) Marshall; and nephew of the late Joanne (Marshall) Nellis. He was a Danbury resident most of his life and graduated from Danbury High School. Michael later worked as a Dietary Aide...