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Paul Bereza Obituary
Paul P. "JaJa" Bereza, age 92 of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Eva Eichinger Bereza, the love of his life, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Paul was born in Mahonoy Plane, PA, son of Andrew and Anna Churko Bereza, and was a longtime area resident. He is a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army and was a founding member and past Commander of the American Legion Sylvan Crest Post 177. He was the retired owner of Bereza Builders. Paul enjoyed his time at the Stratford Baldwin Center, and was known as an awesome dancer. He ran for the alderman seat from the 136th district, Bridgeport and was one of the last of the "Whiskey Hill" generation. Survivors include his devoted children Andrea D'Amico and husband Joseph of Stratford, Andrew A. Bereza and wife Cindy of Venice, FL, Frank P. Bereza and wife Stacy of Ridgefield. Cindy Kassimis and husband Dennis of Stratford, and Sandra Caiazzo and husband Joseph of Monroe, a son-in-law Joseph Trombetta of Naugatuck, fourteen cherished grandchildren: Joey, Mark, and Linsey, Jamie, Marlene, Melissa, and Joey, Jacquelyn and Joey, Alyssa and Michael, Nicole, Kristen, and Shannon, eight great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents he was predeceased by his daughter Debra Trombetta, his brothers and sisters, infant twin Peter Bereza, Frank Bereza, and Clara Behmke; also Joseph Socha, Rose O'Brien, Fannie Michno, Stella DeJulio, Millie Bryk, and Mamie Eichinger. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m., from the Redgate – Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull and at 11:00 a.m., in St. Michael the Archangel Church, 310 Pulaski Street, Bridgeport, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call Wednesday, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the funeral home. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com
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Vicki (Mrs Thaddeus) Bryk
January 8, 2022
Uncle Paul, who I met in 1995 while visiting CT for the first time with my then boyfriend Thad, was always friendly and kind to me. When we would visit from IN, we enjoyed him sharing his stories and remembrances about the Socha-Bereza's and his sisters "Milllie" and Stella and other members of the extended family. As Thad would say, imagine there's some polka dancin' going on now in heaven.
D Mannie
January 21, 2019
I would like to send my sincere condolences to the Bereza family. At Isaiah 61:1 God promises he will bind up the brokenhearted and comfort all who mourn. I hope this will give your family comfort.D
Nancy Kelly
January 17, 2019
Rest in peace Uncle Paul. Love, Nancy
Sonny Foder
January 16, 2019
My condolences to the Bereza family from another Whiskey Hill resident and 59 year member of the American Legion Post 177. Rest in Peace, Paul
Gail Villarnovo
January 16, 2019
So sorry for your loss to the entire Bereza family! Many memories of Paul both living in Whiskey Hill and the apartment I rented from him! Love & joy he shared about his children then his grandchildren! Heaven has gained a special person! God bless him and may he rest in peace!
Donnamarie Amato
January 15, 2019
Rest in peace Mr. Bereza,
I can recall you being a friend of my dad (Dominic Amato) . Condolences to the entire Bereza family.
January 15, 2019
Well, we suspect there will be some polka dancin' going on above. What a family reunion that will be. Our love and condolences to all of Thad's Uncle Paul relatives. We loved him and are glad we were able to have a visit with him last time we were in CT. Vicki and Thad Bryk
Martha (Bryan) Hinton
January 15, 2019
Uncle Paul's children,
Uncle Paul will be missed by all the lives he has touched over the years. May God give comfort to all. Martha Bryan Hinton
Danny Bereza
January 14, 2019
The last of a generation and the last of all of my uncles and aunts. He will truly be missed by me, my wife Michelle, Daughter Jennifer and Son Michael along with all of my extended family. So many memories I will always have and cherish. Thank you Uncle Paul and Rest In Peace
Terri Supple
January 14, 2019
I am sorry for your loss may He rest in peace with God .
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