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Kurt Engel Obituary
Kurt Engel, age 78, of Bridgeport, passed away January 6, 2018 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Mr. Engel was born in Augsburg, Germany to the late Michael and Theresa Engelneiderhammer. Prior to his retirement, he worked and was a manager for Wood Ave. Body Shop in Bridgeport. Mr. Engel loved to read and travel and also proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Betty Szilagyi Engel. He is survived by his devoted daughter Loret DuBac-Shiplee and her husband Duncan Shiplee; his long time companion Linda Fresen of Bremerhaven Germany; his sisters Christl Stickney and her husband Norman and Heidi Patron; his half sister Honey Lori; three cherished grandchildren Marshall DuBac, Hayden Shiplee and Fiona Dubac-Shiplee and several nieces and nephews. Kurt was a kind and friendly soul who brought joy and happiness to everyone he met. He will be greatly missed. Services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 38 Richards Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854. Arrangements in care of the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Rd. Trumbull. To leave an online condolence please visit mullinsfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kurt Engel
Christine Ertelt
May 9, 2025
Dear Uncle Kurt,
Life has gone on but our memories of you will never fade...I cherish the special gifts you had sent me through the years. I wish we were never so far away but you always had a very special place in my heart. I will love you always and know you are a special angel in heaven with Aunt Betty, Oma and your father who you lost when you were so young. Rest in peace
Donald Rodgerson Rodgerson
January 9, 2025
Good friend who loved life and traveling
Diane
January 7, 2025
Think of you often. Mommy cherishes the music you made for her and sings and dances to it all the time. It is her life line to you. You are loved and missed. Wish we all had more time.
Loret (Redds) Dubac
January 7, 2024
Never forgotten ❤
Loret
January 9, 2023
It´s been 5 years Dad..it gets a bit easier, but we all still miss you so much
Diane Prall
January 9, 2022
I cannot believe four years has passed. You are always in our hearts and frequently in our thoughts.
Loret Dubac
January 7, 2021
Still miss you dad ❤
Diane Prall
January 30, 2020
Sadly, time has not healed. You are remembered by all who love and miss you everyday. I know you are watching over those you left behind and loved so dearly, your dear daughter, Loret; your love and friend, Linda; your cherished grandchildren, Marshall, Hayden and Fiona; and last but not least, your beloved sister, Christl "Gitta". Sending love to heaven from all of us.
John and nice M
January 20, 2018
God bless this good man and family you will live on in our hearts
David "Teapot" Papcin
January 19, 2018
Remebering one of the nicest men I've worked with at Wood Ave.
May his family find comfort in the memories they treasure...Rest in Paradise Kurt
Diane & Tony Prall
January 17, 2018
So many will miss Uncle Kurt. He was a very special man, kind, generous and so very compassionate. I love the picture you chose Loret. It really captures the Kurt we all know and love. With deepest sympathy and love.
Keshana Wiggins
January 15, 2018
Thinking of you (Redds) & your family. May God Keep and and comfort you all at this time.
Audena Family
January 15, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the many wonderful memories of him live on.
Loret Dubac-shiplee
January 14, 2018
I miss and love you daddy
DONALD RODGERSON
January 14, 2018
HE WAS MY TEACHER AND FRIEND. BEST EMPLOYEE I EVER HAD. WE WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. RIP
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