Jay Piccirillo, the owner of Bridgeport's Micalizzi Italian Ice, died Friday, according to friends. He was 54.

An obituary read aloud at Monday's service said Best was born in Bridgeport to the late Bertha ... Brianna Gurciullo is a reporter for the Connecticut Post who covers issues in Fairfield County.

Grace married Jack Brannigan in September 1950 and they made their home in Bridgeport for 37 years ... 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, CT is serving the family. To share a memory please visit us ...