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THIRTY-EIGHT THE BRIDGEPORT POST, MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1985. DEATH NOTICES In Ihij dtyi April 3, iwlle Allen. 60. of 2403 North Bridgeport. Tuneril stf- vim will be held on Tuesday it 10 from the Wilroot, mid Oouldinc, funeral home, 1209 FOtt R4, FiJrtleld- In Woofer Danbury.

C-jnn. Friends roay call Mondty evtnlnc 7-9 In WUmlncton. Vermont. Sit- urtiy, April 3rd, 1965. tVllllam M.

Bain of Wilmington, tormerly of Rrldceport. Friends attend Ui funeral from the funera! residence, OBITUARIES Divld of Youngstown, Mrs. Ohio; Lottie four daughters, a luifm hlsl A.m., and in St. AUfUitlne's Cathed la! at 9 a.m. with a i-cquli MARS.

Inlerrnent tn St. 1 cemetery. Friends may call Monda; Irtm 7 to 9 p.m. BATTi In this city. April 2nd.

IW5 Balls. 21. ApL 106 Father Panlk Village. Funeral Rente held from the funera M. McDonald Isaac 9B5 Stratford Tuesday, April 6th at 1 p.m.

Interment In 'Park tery. Friends may call Monday 6-10 p.m. In Newlown, Bfreeson, father Hansen of 45( Greenfield Stratford. Funera services will be held on Wednesi" at a.m. from Stratford funt home of Dennis and D'Arey, 26)1 Main St.

Interment in ML Grove Ices will home of 4th, 1965. Arnold R. ct Mrs. Bernard CHATS--Enlercii Inlo rest in Hartford, April 2, 1965. Robert Charles Cuj'fi.

Jr. beloved son ot Mrs. EHia- beth CTayi and the late Mr. Robert Grays, ot 591 Reef roid, field. services will be held atiSt.

Paul's Episcopal church Tuesday a.m. Arrangements by the Larson lurieral home, 2496 Noruv avenue: Interment In ML Grove cemetery. Hiere'' will be no calling hours. In lieu' or flowers, those desiring may contribute to the Memorial Plantlni fund of 61. Paul'i Biirtleld.

Episcopal church, DUFTTELD-- In this citjv April '3, 1965. Edward beloved husband of Jessie Prain Duffield ot 6 Alvord street, Stratford. Funeral be. held Tuesday, April 6 in WH- liam R. McDonald funeral home, .2591 MUn StraUord.

with the Rev. Arthur Tedcaatle. ot the stratforo. Methodist church, iatins. Interment tn Lawncroft cem- In Fairfield, April 4th.

1965. Sarah Collins Griffin, widow ol Joseph Griffin of 2131 Post Fairfield. Friends are Invited attend the funeral from the Shauzhnessoy funeral 1903 Post Fairfield, al 8:30 a.m., thence to St. Thomas R. church at 9 a.m.

with a solemn requiem Mass. Friends may call In Lenox Hill ApnlMth. '1963. feid of, 692 Cleveland Bride port. services will be -hell at A.

L. Green funeral horn 927: Grand Mondfly at I p.m Interment In Ahavas-Achim cemetery GDERHEKA--In this dty April 1965 Pawy Ouerrera, 200 Twin oak Terr Stratford, beloved husband of Blanch Lombard! Guerrera, btlovea father Anthony Guerrera. Mrs. Rose Pierce Krs. Alice Buceltti, Mrs.

Elaine Vitale Mrs. Patricia Pray: brother of Mrs. Christine D'Amelio-- and Mrs. Asne Conslgllo. Friends are invited to at tend the funeral from the Richardi Mre.

Intpti AfresU Services for Mrs. Caroline Augustine Agresti, 64, wife of Joseph Agreslt of 407 Clinton nue, who died Friday in, Bridgeport hospital, took place today in Holy Rosary church with a solemn high Burial was in 'St. Michael's cemetery, The celebrant, was the. 1 Rev. A.

Fred Constantino who also read the. committal. Mrs. Ctiirlw C. Allen Services 'for Mrs.

Laiira B. Allen. 80, of 2403 North avenue, widow of Charles C. Allen, who Main "street, Stratford, with "the died Saturday in Maplelawn Wilmot, West and Goulding funeral home, 1209 Post road, Fairfield, with Salvation Army Major George L. Forrester official' cemetery, Danbury.

Born in Danbury, Mrs, resided in Bridgeport most of her Spadaccino fur ton ho: 499 WashinE me, on Wednesday. Aprih7th at a.m., and from Mark's Church at'9 a.ni, with a solemn high Mass of requiem. Interment in St. Michael's cemetery. Friends may call Monday 7 p.m.; Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m.

8ACKETT--Tn Milford. Julia Hackett of 3060 A Milford. Funeral sen-Ices will be held at- the Ball funeral 100 Lane avenue, Yonkers. New 9:15 a.m. with a requiem hiKh Mass at Eacred Heart church at 10 a.m.

Interment In Calvary cemetery. New Friends may call -Sunday evening, Monday afternoon and evening. Arrangements by Cody-WTllle -funeral home, 107 Broad street, Milford. BAFELE--In this city. April 2, 19, Adelia (Adelc) Hafele.

widow of Jc Hafele of 147 Alice St. Funeral i -will be held from the Albert W. Spear Funeral Home. 1J22 Falrfield on Monday. April 5.

at 11 a.m. Intermenl In Park Cemetery. Friends may 'call Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9- p.m. DABRIS--In Milford.

April 3. 1M5. Alfred Harris, husband of Sarah Me. Kichol Harris and father of Arthur H. Harris of 20 Kerema avenue, Devon.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral borne of George J. Smith and Son, 135 Broad street, Milford on Tuesday. April 6 at 2 p.m. Interment in Park, cemetery, BridKeport: Friends may call Sunday and Monday 3 5 and 7.10 9 p.m. In St.

Petersburg. April 3. 1965. Miss. Marion B.

John- aon, formerly of the Strattield sectl Falrfield. Funeral services to be nounced by the B. Bishop and Son funeral home. 1139 Fairflcld A' 1IA.VDBOXA--In this clly. April 3.

1965. Michael Mandrona, husband of the late Anna Mandrona. of 962 Central avenue. Friends are Invited to attend the funeral from The Adrima funeral home. 591 Arctic street on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

and from St. Mary's Ukrainian Greek Catholic church, Grant street at 9 a.m. Interment in St. John's cemetery, 'Stratford. Friends may call Sun.

7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 5 -and 7-9 p.m. Panahedeon services on Monday at 7:30 p.m. MARIOOXTJA--In this city April 4. 1965, Alfonso Mariconda of 101 Prince street.

In his 76th year. Solemn requiem Mass at Holy Rosary church on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Interment in St. Michael's cemetery. Friends may call al the funeral home of Henry E.

Bishop and Eon, 1139 Falrfield avenue, Monday 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.in. IIATTAS In this city, April 4. 1965. John Matyas, husband of Rose Eichinger Hasan Matyas 8S Trowel st Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Lesko funeral home, 1390 Fairfield on Wednesday. April 7th at 10 a.m.

with the P.ev. Emil NBEV, pastor of the First United Church of Christ officiating. Intc ment in Ml. Grove cemetery. Fdeni live in Salvation Army work for several years.

There are no known survivors. Irving E. Andrews Services for Irving 'Andrews, 322 High Ridge drive, who died Friday in Bridgeport hos- lifal, took the and Redgat'e funeral Rev. Lynn A. Wood, iastbr'' of the Washington Park Methodist church, 3uria! was at the convenience he-, family.

M. Bain Services William M. Bain, of Wilmington, formerly of Bridgeport, died Saturday in Wilmington, morrow'-at 8:30 in the Mullins and Redgate funeral home, 1J97 Park avenue, and at 9 o'clock in St. Augustine's cathedral with a requiem Mass. Burial wil! be In St." Michael's' cemetery.

Born in. Bridgeport, Mr. Bain was 'employed- by the -Book Press company: in Brattleborp, Vt. 'Survivors include his mother, Mrs: Katherine Bain "of Bridgeport. Mrs.

Little Brinson, of Bridgeport and Mrs. Irene Simmons and Mrs. Edwards of Huntington, N.Y.; 27 grandchildren, and seven great-graridcHildren. Arnold Bergena Services for Arnold R. Berge son, 64, of 450 Greenfield avenue, Stratford, who died yesterday In Fairfield Hills hospital, will take place Wednesday al 11 a.

m. in the Dennis and D'Arcy funeral 2611 Rev. -Arthur pastor Convalescent hospital, take of the Stratford Methodist church, place tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the officiating. Burial will be in Mountain cemetery, Bridgeport.

Born in Middletown, Mr. Bergerson resided in Stratford 10 ing. Burial will be in Wboster years. He was employed by the Bassick company as a tool set- Allen t'er. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs.

life. She was a member of the Bernard L. Hansen of Stratford; Order of Amaranth, and'was ac-three brothers, Ernest Bergeson of Groton, Arthur Bergeson of Hartford and Hilding Bergeson of Bridgeport; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Turner of Stratford; a grandson, and several nieces and nephews. Pasquale Bruccoleri s'Services for Pasquale Bruccoleri, ,62, of 59 Moritz place.

Fairfield, died Thursday, took place I today in Holy Family church" with a. solemn high re-Burial was in St. Michael's ceme- feld resided in Bridgeport 18 years. Survivors are a son, Frank Grunfeld of Bridgeport; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Stern of the Bronx, N.Y.; a brother, Jeno Daitch of Budapest, Hungary; a sister, Mrs.

Rose Frommcr of New York city; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. John Hafele Services for Mrs. Adele Hafele, 83, of 157 Alice street, widow of daughters, Miss Laura, John Hafele, 'who. died Friday in 2591.

Main Stratford, ant at 9 o'clock In St. James churc with a requiem Mass. Burial wii be In SI. Michael's cemetery. Born in Brooklyn, 1 N.Y., Mr McCracken resided Stratfort three vears.

He was employed a a printing supervisor of the De luxe Check printers of Norwall 12 years. Survivors are his wife, Mrs Catherine Monte McCracken; twc sons, Matthew and Thomas Me Cracken Stratford; threi Mis: Elizabeth and Miss Lois McCrac St. Vincent's hospital, took place.ken of Stratford; a brother, John today in the Albert W. Spear McCracken of Brewster, N.Y.; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Malave funeral home.

The Rev. Howard Orr, pastor of the Olivet Congre-of Brooklyn, N.Y., Miss Patrici; gational church, officiated. Burial was in Park cemetery. Mrs. Robert Hyndman Services for Mrs.

Mary Sproull Hyndman, 80, wife of Robert rlyridman, of 1298 South avenue, Stratford, who died Friday, took place today in St. Luke's Episcopal church. The Rev. George L. Werner, rector, officiated.

Burial was in Union cemetery, Strat- 'ord. Bearers were William a Gene Morgan, Larry Burns, Lawrence and George Nelson and Charles Williams. Mrs. Michael Jacovino Services for Mrs. Mary Manone Jacovino, 57, wife of Michael Jacovino, of 34 Evers place, who died Friday, took place today in St.

Charles church with a olemn high requiem Mass. Mrs. Ernest Batts Services for Mrs. -Carrie Batts, 78; of Bldg. 21'Father Panik vil- age, widow Ernest Batts, who died Friday-in-her home will take ilace.

tomorrow at 1 in', the IT. McDonald Isaac funeral ipme, 985 Stratford avenue. in Park cemetery. Born in. Carolina, Mrs.

Batts resided in Bridgeport silt years. Survivors.are five sons, Robert Batts. and Nelson Of Bridgeport, Thomas and. Charles Robinson of. Cambridge, and quiem- was in St.

tery. chael's cemetery. The 'celebrant was the Rev. Walter E. Bozek who also read the committal.

Robert. C. Crays, Jr. Services for Robert Charles Crays; 22, of 591 Reef road. Fairfield, a senior at Trinity college, Hartford, who: died Friday, will be' conducted tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.

in St. Paul's Episcopal church, Fairfield, with the Rev. Oliver Carberry, rector, Burial will be in Mountain Grove-cemetery. The Larson 'funeral home, 2496 North avenue, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs.

Bert. Csaky Services for Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Csaky, wife of Bert Csaky, I IVIathew Jankowski Mathew Jankowski, 61, of Tar zana, former town eng: neer in Stratford, died Friday ir Tarzana He was employ ed by the Town of Stratford from 1938 to 1945. A native of Bridgeport, Mr Jankowski. had made his homi in California 15 years.

Mrs. Benjamin Leavitt Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Fuzi Leavitt, 45, wife of Benja min I. Leavitt, of 20 Soundview avenue, who died Friday in Hal- lan'dale hospital, Hallandale, Fla. took place today in the L.

3reen funeral home. Burial was in B'nai Israel cemetery, Fairfield. of who died; Michael Mandrona Wednesday-took place Saturday! Servic Michael Man in the United -Church; of 1: Christ with the Rev. Emil, Nagy, officiating. Burial- was 'in Mountain Grove cemetery.

retired Bridgeport Brass company employe, who died Saturday will take place tomorrow un urove cemetery. i 0 Bearers were Prink-and Louisl" 8:3 a Adz 'TM fllnprfll hnme 591 Arrhr. ctrpot Babycos, John Klinko, Job Nagy, Arthur Vince and Alexan der.Tariska. DEATH NOTICES POIJWCK In this April 4, 5 9i5Fay: Pollack of 94X Bridgeport- PMncrsl sehvltes hdd at the A. L.

Green funeral home, 72? Grind Monday at 3 p.m; Interment in Farband cemetei-v, Fairfield, Conn. PUGLISI In this April 1965. Ralph PuEtlsi. husband of the lale JotephJne Campasna Piiirlisi of 77 Loftus Circle: beloved father of- Salvatore and John PuRllsi, Mrs. Bessie Gambino and Mrs.

DelVeccMo. iviled to attend tht fun- homi. and church with a pent in St Friends may Tuesday 2-5 a M. A. society ual Tuesday at HOESCH In this city.

April 426 East. Washington in St. Andrew's reguiem Mass Inter- Michael's cemetery, all Monday o-9 p.m.. nd 7-9 p.m. Trinacrla 1965.

Esther Roesch. wife of Harold K. Roesch of 37 Haddon St. Funeral sen-ices will be held Jrom the field funeral home of-Albert W. 39 South Benson on Tuesday, April-6th at 2:00.

Interment In Lawn- croft cemetery. Friends Monday evening; from 7 desired, contributions may SELLECK--In Milford. April 3. 1965. Ernest Halsey Selleck.

husband of Ruth M. Zink Selleck of -54 Fairview street, Devon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Stratford funera! home of Dennln and D'Atcy, 2fitl Main street. Interment In Union cemetery.

Friends may call Monday 3-5 and 7-9. Friends so desiring may malce contributions to the Heart Fund or the' Memorial Fund of the Stratford ConareeationaJ church. may call 7-9 p.m. Monday; j-f, 7-9 p.m.. Tuesday.

JfeCHACKE.V in Shelton. Aon! 4 196S. TbomiK R. McCracken, beiovei husband of Catherine Monte McCrac-h en. of td2? Broadbndpe siral- lord Friends are invned to ntiend the funeral from the IVilham McDonald funeral home.

Main SiraUord, on Wednesday. April at 8:15 a.m., and from St. Ja church at 9 a.m. wilh MESS requiem. Interment in St.

Michael's cemetery. Friends may call Monday 7-9, Tuesday 3-5, 7-9 P.m, OBAZA In this city, 3rd. 1965- Clara Obaza, beloved wife of Felix Gbaza of 248 Pixie Place. BWd 51. Friends are Invjicd to attend I'm funeral 'on Wednesday at I 5 a from the Charles T.

Pifiley and Koni funeral home, 255. Bamum cor. Noble, and at 9 o'clock from St Michael the Arrhanuel's R. C. churc wilh a eolemn hlah Mass of reuqiem Interment in Et.

Michael's cemetery Friends may call Monday 7-9. Tues day 3-5, 7-9 p.m. Rosary Tuesda evenine at 7 p.m. WJlkes-Barre. MPtrs copy.

MASS NOTICE There will be a First Anniven (or the repose of the soul of Winnlt D. Wohlmaker at St. Peters Church Eaiurdsy. April 10th at a.m. IN MEMORIAM In memory of our dear mother crandmother, Julia Topar, who wat laid to rest a year aico today.

Sadly misted but not forgotten, ion Lou Ronnie Topar and children. IN MEHOKJAM In lovlnZ memory of our der father, Theodore Christensen, who died-April 5, 1920, A beautiful 'memory, dearer than Of a father whose worth can. never be told. Though uniRen who tundi by our tide And whispers grieve, Death cannot divide." in our hwrtt'i mepiory Of one we loved flnd will'never forgti. Uie yean he mtnyor.

fer. WA will alwAyi be thinking deir father of fiadly mii'ted by hli SMIRNOFF In Falrfield. April 4th, 1965. Selina Smirnoff of 1305 Jen nines Fatrfield. Friends are In vited to attend the funeral on Tues day at 10 a.m.

from the- A. L. Green funera! home, 927 Grand St Interment Israel cemetery Fairtield. TOOMEV Jn Trumbull, Apnl 4. 1965 William J.

Toomey. husband of the late Nora Toomey, formerly 561 Brooks St. Friends are invited attend the funeral on Wednesday a.m, from the William M. Brack en funeral home, 1CU1 Noble Ave. corner Sprinz and al 9 a.m.

St. Charles church with a solemi hieh requiem Mass. Intermenl in C1 Michael's cemetery. Friends may THOIT-- In Milford. April 2.

1965. Me- doia BeaTislpy Troup. wife of th late Alexander Troup and sister Herbert Plank of 5 Harborviei Milford. will be held at funeral home of George Smith and Son. 135 Broad street Milford, on Monday, April 5th.

1965 Friends may call Eunday from 3-9 p.m. WLJ.CH-- In thii city, April 3. 1945. James J. Welch, formerly of Bridgeport, brother of Edward T.

Welch of Milford. Funeral services will be held at the Cody-White funeral home, 107 Broad ttreet, MHford, Tuesday at 8:15 t.m. with requiem high Mats SL Mary's church at 9 a.m. Inter ment In St. Mury'g cemetery.

may call Monday- 2 to 5 7 to. 9 p.m. WIU.1AMS Ihii April 1965. A. Williams, widow Elwood C.

Willlims of 41 Parrott Ave. Funeral sen-lew will, be- nek from the Albert W. Spear funera home. 1222 Falrfield Avenue, on rnohtlnK, April Alb at 8 1 5 and from fit. FatrickVchurdi.al 9:00.

Intermenl in" Rt. Mlchael'i cemetery. Frltnds mny Monday tiom 2 to 5 a 7 to "9. If desired, contrlbu tiont may- be' made -to 'the Hurt fund TN MEMORIAM In 4Ml and Jovlnr'memory of my dear huibind. Francit Pallo.

who'de- parted ithis XI fe four yem aco today, April .5. 1961- Lovlnt memoriei never die. At rod on and day by; In my heart i memory kept, Ol'Otit I loved and never forget Edward Duffield for Edward (Ted Duffield, 77, of 6 Alvord street Stratford, a retired Singer em piqye, who died Saturday in Bridgeport hospital will be con ducted tomorrow at 1 p.m. in th William R. McDonald funera home, 2591 Main street, Strat ford, with Rev.

Arthu Tedcastle, pastor of the Strat ford Methodist church, official ing; Burial will.be in: Lawncrofi cemetery, Fairfield. Bom in Workington, England, Mr. puffieid resided in Stratfort 50 years. He was employed by the Singer Manufacturing company as a department manager, retiring 12 years ago. He was a member of the Square club, the Quarter Century club, the Fore- club and Tool anc Gauge society of the Singer company.

He was a member of the Son and Sector lodge 962, of Workington; England, the Odd Fellows association, the Baldwin chapter 54, R.A.M. of Stratford and the Masonic Veteran's association. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Jessie Prain Duffield; two sons, Harold E. and Theodore P.

Duffield, of Stratford; a daughter, Mrs. Francis C. Delorme, of Stratford; a. brother, Xarl Duffield of Fairfield; five children, and six great-grandchildren. Roy C.

Fail-child Services for Roy C. Fairchild, 64, of 6911 Main street, Stratford, former president of G. W. Fairchild Jewelers, who died Friday, took place today in Mountain Grove crematory. Mrs.

Joseph Griffin Services Mrs. Sarah Collins I Griffin, of 2131 Post road, Fairfield, widow of Joseph Griffin, who died yesterday in her home, will lake place Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in the John M. Shaughnes- say'funeral home, 1903 Post road, Fairfield, and at 9 o'clock in St. Thomas church with a solemn high Mass of requiem.

Burial funeral home, 591 Arctic street, and at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's Ukrainian Greek Catholic church on Grant street. The Rev. Yaroslav Shust, pastor will officiate, and burial will be in John's cemetery, Stratford. Panahedeon services will take place tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the funeral home.

Born in Galicia, Mr. Mandrona had lived in this city more than 40 years. He retired from the Brass company six years ago, and was a member of the Ukrainian National society. Branch 59, and the Ukrainian Workingmen's association, Branch 30. Surviving are a brother, Steplen Mandrona of Hillside, N.J.: wo sisters, Mrs.

Mary Walytok of this city, with whom he made lis home, and Mrs. Katherine Hpssofsky of this city; and several nieces and nephews. McCracken of Stratford and Miss Barbara McCracken of Hartsdale N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. William E.

Michael Services for Mrs. Helen Ryan Fox Michael, 63, of 709 Atlantic place, widow of William E. Michael, who died Saturday, were conducted today in Sacred Heart church with a solemn high requiem Mass. Buriai was in King's Highway cemetery, Milford. Mrs.

Felix Obaza Services for Mrs. Clara Jezewski Obaza, 51, of 248 Pixlee place, wife of Felix Obaza, who died Saturday in her home, will take place Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. in the Charles T. Pistey and Son funeral home, 255 Barnum avenue, and at 9 o'clock in St. Michael the Archangel church with a solemn high Mass of requiem.

Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery. Born in Nanticoke, Mrs. Obaza resided in Bridgeport many years. She was formerly employed by the Columbia Records company.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Miss, Patricia Ann Obaza of Bridge- 1 port; two brothers, Leon and Stanley Jezewski of Nanticoke, seven sisters, Mrs. Harriet Repotski of Shickshinny, Mrs. Helen Luksic of York, vlrs. Frances Kusajtys of burgh, Miss Eleanor Jezewski of Philadelphia, Mrs. husband, are a daughter, Mrs Robert E.

Allen of Falrfield three grandchildren, and severa nieces and a nephew. Mrs. Frank Shukait Services lor Frances Florkowski Shukait, 87, of 047 Union avenue, widow of Frank Shukait, who died Thursday, took place today in St. Michael the Archangel church with a requiem Mass, Burial was in St, Michael's cemetery. The celebrant was the Rev.

An drew Skiba who also read the committal. Bearers, a Elmer, Donald, William, John, Kenneth and Ernest Rowe. Alfonso Mariconda Alfonso Mariconda, 75, of 101 'rince street, died Saturday in Hillside hospital. Services will take place Wedne day at 8:30 a.m. in the Henrj i.

Bishop and Son funeral home 139 Fairfield avenue, and at i'cfock in Holy Rosary churc with a solemn requiem Mas: Burial will be in St. Michael' emetery, Stratford. A native of Italy, Mr. Mar Josephine Derle of Ashley, vlrs. Mildred Kascsak of Lezerne, and Mrs.

Agnes Kostrzecha of Shelton, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Elmer Otero Services for Mrs. Frances Hoe flich Otero, 39, wife of Elmer Ot ero, of 196 Robin lane, who diei Thursday, took place today in he Lesko funeral home, with thi Lynn A. Wood, pastor the Washington Park Methodis church, officiating.

Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery. Mrs. Harry follack Services for Mrs. Fay StaK 'ollack, 56, of 94-A Yarmich rive, wife of Harry Pollack, who ied yesterday in Park City hospital, took place today in the A. L.

Green funeral home, with Rabbi Victor Solomon of Congregation Ahavas Achim officiaitng. Burial was in the Farband cemetery, Fairfield. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Pollack resided in Bridgeport 39 years. Mrs.

Oscar Swanhall Services for Mrs. Barbara rion Swanhall, 61, of 35 Newell Iace, Fairfield, wife of Oscar 'wanhall, who died Saturday, ook place today in the Larson uneral home with the Rev. Ste)hen Bessemer, of the Hungarian ivangelical a church, officiating. Burial was in jawncroft cemetery, James J. Welch Services for James J.

Welch, '0, formerly of Bridgeport, and until recently a patient in Rocky lill Veterans hospital who died Saturday in St. Vincent's hospi- al, will be conducted tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. in the Cody-White uneral home, 107 Broad street, tfilford, and at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church, Milford, with a olemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in St.

Mary's Born in Milford, Mr. Welch was 'mployed as a boiler engineer, re- iring four years ago. He was veteran of World War I. Survivors are a brother, Ed 1 'ard T. Welch of Milford and a iece.

Mrs. James Hackelt for Mrs. Julia Hackett, of 360 Anderson avenue, Woodmont, widow of James Hackett, who died Saturday, will take place tomorrow it 9:15 a.m. in the Ball funeral home, 100 Lake avenue, Yonkers, N. and at 10 o'clock in Sacred Heart church, Yonkers, with a requiem Mass, Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, New York city.

JUDGE SHANLEY RITES ARRANGED Services on Wednesday for New Haven Probate Court Official Survivors, in addition husband, are three 'sons to her Bern- onda was a resident of Bridge 25 years. He was an embler at the General Electri ompany before retiring 12 year go. Survivors are three sons, Silvi nd Dante of Bridgeport, am osimo Mariconda in the U.S two brothers, Sabino N. and Antonii Mariconda of Sevino-Avellino taly; three grandchildren, everal nieces and nephews. John Matyas, Sr.

Services for John Matyas, Sr. 6, of 88 Trowel street, who diei jyesterday in Bridgeport hospital will be in St. Thomas cemetery. Born in Southport, Mrs. Griffin resided in Fairfield many years.

She was a of the Women's guild of St. Thomas church, the Council of Catholic Women. Survivors are a daughter, Miss Betty-Griffin of Falrfield; and several nieces and nephews. Jacob Grunfeld Services for Mrs. Ethel Daitch Grunfeld.

84, of 692 Cleveland widow of Jacob Grunfeld, who died yesterday in Lenox Hill hospital, took place today in the A. L. Green funeral home, with Rabbi Victor Solomon of Congregation Ahavas officiating. Burial was in Ahavas Achlm cemetery, Fairrteld: Born in Hungary, Mrs. Grun- will take 10 a.m.

i place the Wednesday a Lesko funera home, 1390 Fairfield avenue with the Rev. Emil Nagy pastor of the First United Churc! of Christ, officiating. Burial wil be in Mountain Grove cemetery. Born in Hungary, Mr. Matya: was formerly employed by the Bridgeport Housing authority a a stationery engineer, retiring two years He served will the Merchant Marine in Worlt War II.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs Rose Eichinger Hagan Matyas a son, John Matyas, of Ten nessee; two daughters, Mrs. Jo seph Petrahai of Fairfield and Mrs. Herman Huff of North Caro lina; a brother, Joseph Matyas of Cornwall; five grandchildren and two nephews. Thomas R. MuCracken Services for Thomas McCracken, 36, of 1422 Broadbrldge avenue, Stratford, who died yesterday in Laurel Heights hospital, Shelton, will take place Wedncs day at 8:15 a.m.

in the William R. McDonald funeral home, ard Pollack of West Haven, Norman and Paul Pollack of Bridgeport; a daughter, Mrs. Libby Statsky-of Bridgeport; four brothers, Rubin, Sam, and Michael Stahl of Brooklyn and Harry Stahl of Long Island; two sis- Mrs. Shirley Bard of Long Island and Mrs. Ann Feintuch jof New Jersey; two grandsons, four grandaughters, and several nephews and nieces.

Ralph Puglisi Services for Ralph Puglisi, 79, of 77 Loftus circle, died Saturday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bessie Gambino of Bri port, will take place Wednesda at 8 a. m. in Louis A Abriola and Son funeral 426 East Washington avenue and at 9 o'clock in St. Andrew's church with a requiem Mass.

Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery. Members of he Trinacia society w'iil co'nduc services tomorrow night at The Cody-White funeral home. 107 Broad street, is in charge of local arrangements. Born in Ireland.

Mrs. Hackett resided in Woodmont 12 years. Survivors are a son, James NEW HAVEN (AP) Flags were flown at half-staff in New Haven today in memory of Probate Judge James A. Shanley, one of the city's most popular and colorful figures. Shanley, who was 69 years old ast Thursday, died Sunday morning at Grace-New Haven Hospital.

A Democrat, he served four erms in Congress as Represen- ative from the Third District, 1943-42. Dual Support He was elected probate judge New Haven in 1948 and in lis last two campaigns for reelection enjoyed the support of he Republican party as well as lis own. Shanley was much in demand as a toastmaster. -As Mayor Richard C. Lee said of him several years ago, his charm and vit made many a "long and Ireary banquet easy Lee has ordered that all flags city buildings be flown at alf-staff until noon Wednesday, he day of the funeral.

was bom in New Haen and received all of his form 1 schooling here, including col ege studies at Yale and profes ional studies at the Yale Law chool. He received his law degree in 1923. MRS. SELINA G. SMIRNOFF years were speni The next teaching at Hillhouse High School.

Four Terms In 1934 he campaigned successful for Congress. During his four terms in the House he championed the cause of international law and was instrumental in the repeal of the Neutrality Act. He also supported New Deal abor legislation and liked to be called a liberal. After completing his fourth Shanley was appointed receiver of the Hartford Empire Co held that post until his election as probate judge in 1948. Shaniey was a veteran of World War I and later was ac- ive in the Connecticut National Hackett of Yonkers, a From 1M1 to lle daughters, Miss Lillian Hackett I served on the staff of Gov.

Wil- of Milford, Mrs. James Sullivan Cross of Mount Vernon, Mrs. Charles Sullivan of White Plains N. Y. and Mrs.

David Mahoney of Cocoa Beach. nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was active in many civic organizations and served at one time as chairman of the New Haven a Relations Council. Ernest Halsey Selleck He was also a member of many a a organizations. This year, for the first time RITES TUESDAY FOR HARRIS MILFORD Services for Aired "Dad" Harris, 102, of 20 Cereme.

avenue, a volunteer fireman since 1882, who died Saturday in Pond Point Convalescent lospital, will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m.- in the George T. Smith and Son funeral home, 135 Broad street. The Rev. Edward R. Talt, of the Milford Fire de- artment, will officiate and bur- al will be in Park cemetery, Bridgeport.

Members of Milford's Fire departments, volunteer and regular, will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in Centra! Fire headquarters, New Haven avenue, and proceed to the funeral home where memorial services will be conducted. Mr, Harris, believed to have been the oldest volunteer fireman in the nation, joined the Bridgeport i a year after arriving here from his native England, He helped fight the Barnum and Bailey circus fire in 1887 at the winter headquarters in Bridge- ort. On his 100th birthday, Mr. Harris attributed his long life to eating, drinking, smoking and sleeping. A former rack enthusiast, he won a half-mile race MRS.

SMIRNOFF, FAIRFIELD, DIES Businesswoman Was Active Until 4 Years Ago; Founded Market Services for Mrs. Selina Gilman Smirnoff, 78, of '1305 Jennings road, Fairfield, widow of Ezra Smirnoff and vice president ot Smirnoff Enterprises, who died last night in the Van Doren Con- alescent home, Fairfield, will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the A. L. Green funeral home, 927 Grand street.

Rabbi Sheldon Woltman and Cantor David Leon, of Congrega- Rodeph Sholem, will officiate and burial will be in Adath Israel cemetery, Fairfield. Mrs. Smirnoff was hospitalized our years ago after being strick- i with a cerebral hemorrhage. Born in London, England, Mrs. Smirnoff resided in New Haven before coming to Fairfield in 1919 when she and her husband opened Smirnoff's market on Grasmere avenue.

Mrs. Smirnoff managed the store following her husband's death in 1923 with the aid of her children. She was vice president of Smirnoff's supermarket on Stratfield road, and also of the Merrill Parkway Molor Hotel in Fairfield, both founded by her ons. Mrs. Smirnoff retired in 1951 after she had lost her sight, but she was still active in the Smirnoff Enterprises until stricken ill four years ago.

She was a member of the Sisterhood of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, the Bridgeport Senior Hadassah, and Abraham chapter ol B'nai fl'rith. Survivors are two sons, Marvin J. Smirnoff of Westport and Nathan B. Smirnoff of Fairfield; daughters, Mrs. Morris W.

Shapiro, a substitute teacher, and Mrs. Harry Friedman, a teacher at Grasmere school, both of Fairfield; two brothers, Benamin Gilman of Bridgcporl and J. Frederick Gilman of Hart- 'ord; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Yurdin of Bridgeport and Mrs. larry Stansky of College Point, CLASSIFIED DISPLAY in Bridgeport in 1885, winning the N.

and nine grandchildren. Caledonia medal, and won the State championship title for a half-mile race run in 18S7. Survivors are his son, Police I iupt. A F. Harris; and 11 great-grand-j children.

MILFORD-Services for Ernest in tnl ce decades, he was not Halsey Selleck, 83, of 54 Fairview street. Devon, who died Saturday, take place tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Dennis and D'Arcy funeral home, 2611 Main street, Stratford, with the Rev. Raymond Worster, associate pastor of the Stratford Congrega- church, officiating. Burial will be in Union cemetery, Strat- ord.

Born in Norwalk, Mr. Selleck resided in Devon 40 years. He vas employed as a salesman by he Francis H. Leggett company able to serve as toastmaster at the annual St. Patrick's Day dinner of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Survivors include his widow, Hilda; a daughter, Mary Louise, who is with the Peace Corps in Tanganyika; and a son, James Jr. is wilh the State De- irtment in Washington, D.C. A mass of requiem will be 'OLICE CHECK CRASH AT TRUMBULL CENTER TRUMBULL--Police are investigating a two-car accident on White Plains road in Trumbull center at 7:55 a.m. today. According to police, an auto operated eastbound by Howard Hug.

34, of Crown street, collided with a westbound car driven by Samuel Lyman, 50, of 573 Maple street, Bridgeport, when he attempted a left turn into the shopping area in cen- ler. No injuries reported. celebrated Church of Woodbridgc. Wednesday at the the Assumption in CLASSIFIED DISPLAY LOAM FOR SALE TOP GRADE $O75 A YARD AND 12 YARD LOADS 874-9167--795-9075 BANK RUN GRAVEL FILL and LOAM 336-1115 ne rrancis H. company i 10 years, retiring 10 years ago.

MRS. E. C. I I A le was sexton of the Stratford Congregational church four years etiring five years ago. Survivors are his wife, Mrs.

tuth Zink Selleck; a daughter, Vlrs. Stanley D. Wheelock of Devon; and a grandson. RETIRED NURSE, DIES Services for Mrs. Marie A.

Williams, 75, of 52 Parrott avenue, widow of Elwood C. Williams, who died Saturday in her home, will take place tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. in the Albert W. Spear fu- home, 1222 Fairfield ave- o'clock in the funeral" home. Comise, Sicily, Mr Born Puglisi resided in Bridgeport 5 years.

He was a retired employe of the Bridgeport Hydraulic com Mny. He was a member of the Trinacria society and the Roma Survivors are two daughters vlrs. Nancy DelVecchio and Mrs Sambino, both of Bridgeport; wo sons, Salvotore Puglisi Sridgeport and Bridgeport Pa rqlman John Puglisi; 11 grand children, a great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Harold K.

Roesch Services for Mrs. Esther E. Roesch, 80, of 37 Haddon street wife of Harold K. Roesch, who died yesterday in her home will akc place tomorrow at 2 p.m. the Fairfield funeral home of Albert W.

Spear, 39 South Ben- road, with the Rev, Stanley Allaby, pastor of the Black (ock Congregational church, of- iclating. Burial will be in Lawn- roft cemetery, Fairfield. Born in Waterville, Mrs. Toesch esidcd in Bridgeport most of her fe. in addition to hen Joseph A.

Powell (Paul) NOR WALK Services for Jo-jnera Andrew Powell (Paul), nue and at 9 o'clock in St. Pat- of 151 Ely avenue, who died Saturday in Norwalk hospital, will take place Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. in the Norwalk a home, 81 East avenue, and at o'clock in St. Ladislaus' church with requiem Mass. Burial will be in St.

John's cemetery. Born in Norwnlk. Mr. Powell i rick's church with a requiem Mass. Burial will be in St.

Michael's cemetery. Born in Bridgeport, Mrs. Wil-j liams was a retired registered! nurse. She was a member of the! Gray Ladies and the North End Golden Age club. Survivors are two sons, Carl lifelong 'resident.

He Williams of Woodbridge. and painter was a was a retired house and a member of the Penn society. Survivors are three daugh- Edward A. Williams of Fairfield; William a brolil er, Louis J. Racke of Oakland, a sister, Mrs.

Irene McMahon of Bridgeport; ters, Mrs. Anthony Antera and Mrs. John Cappiello of Norwalk ind Mrs. Milton Szymanik of Philadelphia, three brothers, Andrew and Stephen Powjll and John A. Paul of Norwalk, and two grandsons.

grandchildren, and six great- grandchildren, CLASSIFIED DISPLAY FILL FOR SALE Loading in Trumbull 406 Pcr Yard Co 268-1314 or 334-8555 Genera) Electric GAS FURNACES Complete Abbott Furnace Go. 1163 STATE STREET 367-9958 5 Green Stamps Given On All Repair TOWING SERVICE UNO EDUCATING si 5 oo Guaranteed Life of Car BRAKES RAYBEST05 BONDED LINING i FRONT ENDS ALIGNED 95 ANY AMERICAN CAR ALSO SPECIALIZE CARBURETORS, GENERATORS STARTERS MELISI'S CHEVRON 367-6335 300 E. WASHINGTON AVE. BROOKFIELD AIRMAN KILLED IN GERMANY BROOKFIELD Airman Christopher Cocks, 19, of Brookfield, Was killed Thursday in accident in West Germany, according to word received here Saturday. A spokesman for the family said the young airman, sla- ioned at Ramstein AFB in! jermany, was changing a tire! on a military vehicle when he.

ras struck by another car. He died of a fractured! ikull shortly after being admit- ed to Army General hospital in! Military services will take 'lace in Arlington National ceme- ery at a time to be announced. Survivors are his parents, Mr. nd Mrs. Creary Cocks, of Iron- rarks HHI road, and a sister, Its.

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