Andrew Munce, age 66, of Redding, formerly of Westport, died peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Paulette Munce, and devoted father of Robert A. Munce, Emily Munce Bendjenni, and Danielle Stone.
Andrew is also survived by a sister, Mary Munce Brewster; an aunt, Agnes Conover; two grandchildren Asim and Rafiq Bendjenni; two nephews, a niece, and several cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Geraldine (Conover) Munce.
Private arrangements are in the care of COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE of Fairfield.
Dann B. Nerich, 62, of Tilton, NH, formerly of Redding, died February 18th after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife Alicia (Dodge) Nerich and a son Gregory.
A memorial mass will be held March 17th, at 11:00 AM, at All Saints Church, Lancaster, NH. Please go to www.baileyfh.net to read a complete obituary or to send an online condolence.
Mary Margaret Watson, age 85, of Sanibel, FL, died peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, March 1, 2018.
Born in 1932 in Lake Placid, NY, the daughter of Daisy and Julian Reiss.
Arrangements are being handled through M. B. Clark, Inc. Funeral Home, Lake Placid, NY. Funeral services will be held at Saint Agnes Church in Lake Placid, N.Y. on Saturday, March 10th, at 11:00. A special memorial service will be held at St. Pius X Church of Fairfield, March 16th, at 4:00 PM. There will also be a memorial service at St. Agnes Church on July 28th at 10:00 followed by interment at St. Agnes Cemetery.
Donations are suggested to charitable organizations that had great significance for her including the Julian Reiss Foundation in Lake Placid, New York, Mercy Care for the Adirondacks, and The Wild Center.
Relatives and friends are invited to share a memory, order flowers, upload a photograph or leave condolences at www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com.
Maureen G. George, age 75, of Easton, the loving wife of George J. George for over fifty-five years, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
Born in Mineola, NY to the late Stephen and Evelyn Hurley, Maureen raised her family in Baldwin, NY.
Prior to her retirement, she was an Elementary School Teacher for over thirty years with the Baldwin school system.
Maureen was a devoted wife, loving mother and adoring grandmother. She was the matriarch of the family whose passion was her family. After she retired, she loved to spend time in Florida to enjoy the good life and warm weather with her husband playing golf and tennis. Maureen was also a voracious reader and was an expert in solving crossword puzzles.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two loving daughters, Stacey Clougher-Battaglino and her husband Eddie of Bellmore, LI and Kim Ciccarello of New Canaan, CT; and, her five cherished grandchildren, Jesse and Tyler Clougher, Luke and Grant Ciccarello and Cole Battaglino. She is also survived by her brother, Bruce Hurley of Huntington, LI; a niece, Janet Davis and nephews, Justin Hurley and Michael Braddock.
All services are private.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of CT, 126 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611.
To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.
Perry C. Wilson, age 89, of Redding, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2018, at Stamford hospital. He was the widower of Joan C. Wilson.
Born in Cambridge, Mass. on April 3, 1928, he was the son of the late Perry Wilson and Ellen Wooldridge Wilson. Perry’s sister, Florence Beesley, preceded him in death.
Perry enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 16 during World War II. He served in naval aviation in the pacific theater. Upon completion of his military service, Perry attended college and obtained a degree in engineering from Boston University. Perry’s employment history included Northeast Airlines before an outstanding 34-year career with Pan American World Airlines as a flight engineer.
Perry’s two greatest loves were building/repairing anything: airplanes, cars, boats, anything with an engine. His second was being on the water in any type of vessel.
Perry is survived by his companion of many years and sail-mate Carolyn Harriman, daughters Pati Long (Bill Long) and Karen Wilson (Bonnie Buckingham), his son Perry Wilson (Tina Lum), his granddaughters Sarah Long (Miguel Camelo), Jessica Long (Julien Wilson) and Avery Johnson. Perry is also survived by numerous cousins and nephews in Canada and the US.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church Episcopal, 184 Cross Highway, Redding. Interment will follow in Redding Ridge Cemetery. Friends may greet the family on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bouton Funeral Home, 31 West Church Street, Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Howard J. Aibel of Weston, a benefactor of the arts and land conservation, died on March 9 from complications from pneumonia. He was 88.
A retired attorney and Weston resident since 1986, Aibel had a long history of charitable work in the community.
In recognition of a $3 million gift from Aibel, the Westport Country Playhouse renamed its entire campus “The Howard J. Aibel Theater Center at Westport Country Playhouse” in February. Aibel served as vice chair on the Playhouse board at the time of his death.
“Our community has lost a great leader and advocate. Howard never sought the spotlight but always sought to inspire others to action, leading by his own actions. He believed that experiencing live theater is central to a life well lived; his was certainly well lived, said Michael Barker, Westport Country Playhouse Managing Director.
Aibel was also a supporter of the Westport Arts Center, Westport Public Library, WSHU, South Shore Music, and was a trustee emeritus at Sacred Heart University.
“Music and art have always been important to me,” Aibel said in an interview. “If you’re fortunate, I think you have an obligation to try to pass that onto others.”
Aibel was also a passionate land conservationist. In 2016, he donated six acres off Steep Hill Road in Weston to the Aspetuck Land Trust in order to preserve it as open space.
A self-proclaimed “lifelong Democrat,” Aibel was honored in 2017 as the first-ever recipient of the Bob Gardner Lifetime Achievement Award by the Weston Democratic Town Committee for his public service and philanthropy.
“Howard is a voice of reason and contributes endless wisdom to every conversation. He doesn’t speak unless he can improve silence and I admire that about him,” said DTC chairman Fran Goldstein, upon announcing the award.
Aibel was born in 1929 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a graduate of Harvard Law School and began his law career as an associate at White & Case. He served as antitrust litigation counsel for General Electric and then worked as general counsel for International Telephone & Telegraph Corporation for nearly 30 years. He retired as a partner with the New York law firm LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae.
Aibel is survived by his children, David, Daniel and Jonathan, and a grandson, Lucien. He was predeceased by his wife Katherine Webster Aibel.
Marian Francis Kelleher, aged 74, died peacefully on March 12, 2018 in Danbury, CT. Marian was born April 28th, 1943, in New York City, the daughter of Thomas and Veronica Kelleher.
Marian grew up in New York City and later Huntington, NY. She was a graduate of Oswego State University where she became an English teacher in the Poughkeepsie School District, before starting her own business as an accountant. Marian loved her students and took special pride in their successes. Her success as a business woman in the 1980s was a testament to her pride and determination.
She married William Steinburg in 1966, making home in Oswego, NY. She was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Christine Steinburg-Fox and Caroline Steinburg-Besancon. Her second marriage, to Colin Kearney in 1975, led to a home in New York City, NY. She is survived by her current husband, Michael Axel of Redding, CT. In late 2016, Marian and Mike moved back to the northeast, settling in Redding, CT, to be nearer to her family.
She is survived by her daughters Christine Steinburg-Fox and Caroline Steinburg-Besancon, sons-in-law David Besancon, William Patrick Fox, and son in law to be, Lawrence O’Neill. Grandchildren William John Fox II, Kaitlin Oakey, Korinne Fox, Christy Fox, Olivia Besancon, Molly Besancon, and Cameron Besancon along with her great-grandson William John Fox III, nephews Kieran Black, Brendan Black, and niece Brady Rose Black, as well as many loving family members and friends. Her sister Elizabeth Kelleher-Black predeceased her, as did her second husband Colin Kearney.
Olga Betty Selleck, 93, of Redding, died peacefully March 11, 2018 at the Regional Hospice in Danbury.
Ollie was a dynamic citizen-activist, lifelong advocate for peace and justice and dedicated member of Redding’s land preservation initiative and the first female member and then Chair of the Redding Conservation Commission, as well as Redding Grants Administrator. She was an early member of the Redding League of Women Voters, Citizen’s Action Council, an active member of the Democratic Town Committee, and Clerk for the CT General Assembly’s Environment Committee.
Ollie was born December 27, 1924 in Paris, France, the daughter of Austin and Julia Manko of Bridgeport CT. A Russian immigrant and skilled electrical engineer, Austin worked on a US government munitions contract but was deported to Russia in 1921, wrongly accused of being an enemy of the US during the first Red Scare — “the Palmer Raids.” Ollie’s parents endured a saga of being refugees in post WWII Europe, until 1927 when the family emigrated to Mexico. Ollie and her two brothers, Austin and Harold, returned with their mother in 1933 to Bridgeport and each graduated from Warren Harding High School in Bridgeport. Her father was never allowed to return to the US.
Ollie married Lincoln C. Selleck of Nichols, CT in 1952; they lived in Westport CT and in 1960 with their 3 children they moved to a modern “Techbilt” house in West Redding CT, where Ollie lived for the remainder of her years.
A devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, Ollie was passionate about close friends and family ties. She loved to travel and experience different cultures in Europe, the British Isles and Central America. She was an avid theatergoer and participant in numerous book clubs and French classes.
Ollie was predeceased by her beloved husband in November 1994 and is survived by her son Thomas Selleck of Fairfield, Iowa and his son Girindra Selleck; her daughter Laura Selleck and husband Bill Hill of Redding, CT and their son Lincoln Hill; her daughter Susan Selleck and husband Saul Cornell of Redding, CT and their daughters, Emma Cornell and Julia Cornell.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11 a.m., at New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Road, Redding, CT.
Stephen Robinson, 58, of Redding, Ct., passed away at his home on Sunday March 4, 2018.
A memorial mass service to celebrate Stephen’s life will be held at 10 AM, on Saturday, March 17, at St. Mary’s Church, 55 Catoonah Rd, Ridgefield, Ct.
He is survived by son Michael & daughter-in-law Kristina of Ridgefield, & former wife Debbie of Fairfield, CT.
Siv Lillian Johnson, 87, died peacefully March 12th at home in Barnet, VT surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Donald I. Johnson and resided in Redding for 60 years prior to her move to Vermont.
Born March 5, 1931 in Göteborg, Sweden, she came to this country as a child and grew up in various towns in Westchester County, NY.
Lillian was the daughter of the late Martha and John Uldall. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and Mt. Sinai School of Nursing in 1953.
Lillian was an avid reader, a bird and animal enthusiast, and devoted to her church, Bethlehem Lutheran in Georgetown. She was a wonderful baker and enjoyed sharing her cakes with her friends, neighbors and her fellow parishioners.
Lillian is survived by her sons, Keith of Danbury, Steven and wife Becki of New Fairfield; a daughter Lynn Kelley and husband Peter of Barnet, Vermont; four grandsons, Aaron (Priscila), Ryan (Theresa), Kyle (Nadia), Rory Thibault (Johanna); and great-grandsons, Jayden; River and Cody Thibault and great-granddaughters Ava Lilly and Kamila Rose.
A memorial service will be held in the spring. Donations in her name may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 94, Georgetown, CT 06829 or to an animal welfare organization of your choice.
Edmond Vincent Lawlor Jr. of Redding, CT, passed away peacefully in his home on March 13, 2018, at the age of 87, surrounded by his family.
Formerly of Madison and Normandy Beach, NJ, Ed was born July 20, 1930 in South Orange, NJ, to the late Edmond Vincent Lawlor, Sr. and Anna Ferris Lawlor. He graduated from Seton Hall Prep High School in West Orange, NJ (’47). He received a B.S. in Economics & Finance from Mount St. Mary’s College, Emmitsburg MD (’51), and a Master of Finance from Seton Hall University (’61).
After graduation from college, Ed fought in the Korean War as a Second Lieutenant in the Army. Returning home, he worked for the New Jersey Savings League for 43 years, serving 22 years as President. He retired in 1996.
Ed was always very active in any community of which he was a part, especially the Catholic Church. He will be remembered for his generosity with his time, his leadership and his humor. He was proud of his Irish heritage and visited Ireland, the birthplace of his father, many times. He was also an avid sailor, golfer and poker player.
Ed is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Marion Springer Lawlor, and his siblings, Jack Lawlor of Noank, CT, Marg Kirby of Long Meadow, MA, Anne O’Brien of Bernardsville, NJ and Richard Lawlor of Convent Station, NJ. He is survived by his children and their spouses: Tim Lawlor and his wife Lee Ann of Wilmette, IL, Nan Speicher and her husband Chris of Scranton, PA, Barbara Boucher and her husband David of Mahwah, NJ, Jack Lawlor and his wife Missy of Greenville, SC, Rosemary Heinzerling and her husband Billy of Greenwich, CT, and Carol Walters and her husband Marc of Reisterstown, MD. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, 9:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 30 Church Street, Redding, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Dorothy Day Hospitality House soup kitchen, 11 Spring Street, Danbury CT. Mailing Address: PO Box 922, Danbury, CT 06813-0922. Tel: (203) 743-7988. E-mail: webmaster@dorothydaydanbury.org.
Marilyn A. Cina (née Micara) of Weston, beloved wife of Joseph J. Cina, passed away March 22, 2018.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Joseph J. Cina of Weston, her sister Joanne Gangi of Weston, and granddaughter Kelsey J. Cina of Weston.
She was preceded in death by her parents Antoinette and James Micara, her brother Francis Micara, her daughter Stasia M. Cina, and her grandson Joseph Hayes (AJ) Cina.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and known as “MAC” to friends and family and “Dee Dee” to her grandchildren, she was a champion of change and a tireless advocate for children with physical disabilities.
With her gift for fashion and clothing design and a reputation for perfection and high standards, Marilyn opened and operated a boutique clothing business, “Cinna” in Westport. Later in her working life, she served as a global event planner for Noble Americas Corp., an international commodity-trading group with offices in Stamford.
Marilyn’s artistic talents and loves also extended to painting and drawing, as well as gardening and home design. She enjoyed spending time in New York City, the beach, and, special times with beloved friends and family she held so dear.
Relatives and friends may greet the family on Tuesday, March 27, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East, in Westport.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 28, at 10 a.m. at Georgetown’s Sacred Heart Church, 30 Church Street, Redding.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Whittingham Cancer Center, 34 Maple Street, Norwalk, Conn., 06856, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Elmina Tilden Edmonston, a Bedford, NY resident for over 40 years, passed away at Meadow Ridge, Redding, CT March 20. Mina was in her 100th year. She was among the original “pioneers” at Meadow Ridge where she lived for 15 years.
Daughter of the late Alfred M. & Elmina (Ambrose) Tilden her family came from New Lebanon, NY and were collateral descendants of NY Governor Samuel J. Tilden.
Mina was born on an orange grove in Winter Haven, FL in May 1918, the eldest of three children. She graduated from Chatham Hall in VA in 1936 and the Katharine Gibbs School in NY.
In June 1941 she married the love of her life Charles H. Edmonston. He died in 2013 after 72 years of marriage. Her siblings Samuel J Tilden IV and Nina T. Sheldon (formerly of Bedford) predeceased her.
She is survived by her daughter Elmina Edmonston Placek, sons Charles (Lyn) and Tilden (Janet Hoffmann) and granddaughter Elsbeth Anne.
She was a member of St. Matthew’s Church, Bedford Garden Club, Colony Club, Junior League, and Mayflower Society.
A memorial service will be held in New Lebanon, NY.
Robert B. Starrett, born May 28, 1936 to Dr. Jay E. Starrett and Dorothee Barton Starrett in Stamford, Ct. Bob, formerly of Redding, Ct., passed away at his home in La Quinta, Ca. after a long, well fought battle with cancer.
After a wonderful childhood in Newton Mass., Bob graduated with a degree in aeronautical engineering from Georgia Tech. in Atlanta. His first job brought him back to Ct. to Sikorsky Helicopters in Stratford where he was part of a team that tested the new helicopters. Bob moved on to American Machine and Foundry Company, working on the Titan Missile program at Vandenberg Air Force Base in Lompoc, Ca. In early 1970 he founded Component Engineering Associates in Ct., a manufacturing representative firm where he made and kept hundreds of business friends over the years.
Bob just loved his work and the people he met every day. Bob loved to ski and sail but most of all he loved to travel with his wife Pamela, a journey that has taken them to over sixty countries in thirty five years of marriage.
He had a cadre of friends he loved dearly and was adamant in keeping in touch with them.
He leaves behind his daughter Suzanne T. Grigg, a son R. Jay Starrett. Grandchildren Tyler Jay, and Ashley Starrett and Kate and Grace Grigg, all of Redding, Ct.
A memorial will take place in summer, with interment in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Wounded Warrior Project, at woundedwarriorproject.org or your local food bank.
Norma Joelson Hayman, 99, mother of Virginia Cohen of Redding, passed away on March 28, in Red Bank, NJ.
Born in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of Rae (Aronsohn) and “Doc” Joelson, MD, she graduated from Smith College in 1938. In 1942 she married Irving Robert Hayman, M.D, who predeceased her in May 1981.
She is survived by three children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Matthew L. Berry, 27, of Alexandria, Virginia, formerly of Redding, Connecticut, passed away on March 29 after a valiant struggle with Evans Syndrome.
Matthew was born in New York on January 4, 1991. He was the proud and much loved son of Leonard and Patricia Berry of Port St. Lucie, Florida and Redding, Connecticut. Matt was the devoted brother of Christopher Berry of Northumberland, Pennsylvania. His grandparents include Leila Berry from York, Pennsylvania and Edward Dempsey from Rye, New York.
In addition, Matt leaves behind Uncle Chip Berry (wife Cathy) from Getzville, New York, Aunt Alicia McMahon (husband Dennis) from Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, Aunt Maureen Moeller (husband Carl) from Indian Shores, Florida, Uncle Sean Dempsey (wife Cecelia), from Bethesda, Maryland, Uncle Brian Dempsey (wife Lisa) from Rye, New York and Uncle Terence Dempsey (wife Jacki) from Rye, New York.
His many cousins include Andrea Setser, Emily Rudroff, Jeffery McMahon, Kevin McMahon, Katie McMahon, Stephen Dempsey, Michael Moeller, Colleen Foster, Theodore Dempsey, Gregory Dempsey, Andrew Dempsey, Jeffery Dempsey and Lauren Dempsey.
He was predeceased by grandparents Millard Berry Jr. and Joan Dempsey.
Matt was referred to in his family as a gentle soul.
Matt was a 2009 graduate of Joel Barlow High School where he participated in among other programs Cross Country, Honors Choir, many various musical plays in which he had special roles, acapella, mock trial and the television recorded Challenge program where his team had proceeded further than any other Barlow sponsored team in the past. He was a renaissance man and had a plethora of interests. Matt took this interest directly to New Orleans where he graduated from Tulane University with a degree in political science. In addition to the Tulane Republicans Matt happily participated in College Quiz Bowl where he competed on the Tulane team throughout numerous Southern States. He continued participating in Trivia contests after his Tulane years. He enjoyed living in New Orleans for his college years and made many friends who are now spread throughout the United States.
During his college summers Matt interned in Washington D.C. at the Pepsi Governmental Affairs office and the Republican National Committee Headquarters. He then realized that Washington was where he wanted to spend his career. He was employed doing marketing research at TargetPoint Consulting in Alexandria. Previously he worked at CMDI in Tysons Corner, Virginia. He also volunteered for many political campaigns at all levels.
Matt loved his country. He was a voracious reader of political history as well as current political non-fiction. He believed that our country could improve going forward from learning from the past. His favorite U.S. president was Calvin Coolidge. Politics and the direction the United States is headed was important to Matthew.
Matt loved Music and often offered reviews of new recordings of current artists for his friends. He played the trumpet. He was additionally interested in movies and went to the theatre weekly with many of his friends.
Matt enjoyed traveling. He visited many places including the glow worms in New Zealand, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Pompeii in Italy, Matterhorn in Switzerland, Stonehenge in Wiltshire, his family roots in Ireland, Grand Canyon, and many Major League Baseball parks. However, his favorite places to visit were the numerous Disney adventure parks throughout the world. He would even design trips for friends visiting a Disney park for the first time. Many of his tweets were often about Disney and how he would run the parks.
He loved and appreciated his friends. He loved his work. We will miss him so very much.
The family will receive visitors on Friday, April 6th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Bouton Funeral Home, 31 W Church St, Georgetown, CT 06829. Matthew’s funeral mass will be at St. Patrick’s Church located at 169 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding, Ct. at 11:00 on Saturday, April 7. His friends and colleagues are welcome to say a few words at the church following the ceremony.
In lieu of flowers the family would be appreciative of donations to Make-A-Wish Connecticut, 126 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull, 06611 to fund trips for children to Disney Parks. To offer the family online condolences please visit boutonfuneralhome.com.
Lucas Jeffrey Glidden of Redding, CT, crossed over on Thursday, March 29th, 2018. We imagine that he is safe and at peace in the company of the loved ones who went before him, and especially his beloved Leila.
Luke’s loving family would like to honor his legacy with a scholarship for future recipients of the Joel Barlow Boy’s Volleyball Coach’s Award; an award Luke was given his senior year on the team. The Award was very meaningful for Luke by acknowledging his place as a pillar of spirit and support for the team.
A Memorial Service and visiting hours will be held at the Commerce Hill Funeral Home, 4798 Main St. in Bridgeport, from 3pm to 5pm on Friday, April 6, 2018.
In lieu of flowers, friends and family are invited to donate to Luke’s scholarship fund in the form of cash or check, to be accepted at the service or mailed to Joel Barlow High School, 100 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT. 06896. Kindly address checks to “Joel Barlow High School” and please include “Luke Glidden Memorial Fund” in the memo.
For online condolences, to light a virtual candle and make a donation visit us at commercehillfh.com.
Angelina Marie LaRocca, 93, formerly of Stamford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Treasure Coast Hospice, Fort Pierce, FL on Thursday, March 29, 2018.
She was born in New York City on October 9, 1924 to the late Joseph and Petrina Nobile Canino.
She was an Executive Secretary with U.S.T, United States Tobacco until she retired. Angelina was a member of St. John of the Cross Carmelytes and Sacred Heart Church Rosary Society.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph D. LaRocca of FL, her loving children F. Richard LaRocca and his wife Jane of Enfield, CT, Judy LaRocca Schueler and her husband Douglas of Killingworth, CT and Sandra Bucaro of Weston, CT, as well as her grandchildren, Juliane LaRocca, Gretchen Xenelis, Kristen Rocha, Kara and Kaylie Bucaro and two great-granddaughters, Molly and Juniper. Also surviving are her sisters, Ann Kilborn and Jean Canino.
Besides her parents, Angelina was predeceased by her son, Joseph LaRocca and her brothers, Felix, Nicholas and Joseph Canino.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Friday Morning, April 6, 2018 from 9:30-10:30 AM, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart RC Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Rockrimmon Road, Stamford.
Anna M. Wriedt (Liston), 85, formerly of Harrington Park, New Jersey, passed away on March 25, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born August 12, 1932 in New York City.
She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Andrew Wriedt. She is survived by her daughter Joann Bujdud, son-in-law Christian Bujdud and her two grandchildren Grace and Christian of Easton Connecticut. She is also survived by her sister Margaret Dwyer, brother Thomas Liston, and nieces and nephews.
After finishing school she lived and worked in New York until she met her future husband Andy. They were married after a brief courtship and soon after settled in Harrington Park, New Jersey until 2014 when they moved to Connecticut to be closer to their daughter and family. She worked secretarial jobs for years until she had Joann and then stayed home to raise her. Years later she began working at the Tenafly Library until she retired in 2005, so she would have time to spend with her grandchildren.
Whether it was neighborhood bbqs and gatherings or dining at many of their favorite restaurants, she loved the company of her family and friends. She was very proud of her Irish heritage, she enjoyed recreating her mother’s Irish recipes, singing and dancing to Irish music and was fortunate enough to have traveled to Ireland many times throughout the years to visit with family. She traveled with her mother and husband, a special trip with her daughter and yet again with her sister and nephews.
Ann was an avid reader and could always be found with a book in hand. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and felt very fortunate to be able to watch them grow up. In recent years she spent time at the local senior center where she always looked forward to luncheons and movie days. She loved having her family close by so she could spend time, go for dinners and enjoy a hot cup of tea while visiting her daughter, son-in-law and grandkids.
She was loved so much and will be missed. Those who knew her will remember her love, her laugh, her smile, her sarcasm, and sense of humor.
Thomas M Gallagher Funeral Home, Stamford handled arrangements.
Cecile Renzulli (Ceil), born July 5, 1918, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 11th, 2018.
Ceil was born in Berlin, New Hampshire to the late Joseph and Blanche LaPointe. She moved to Norwalk in the 1950s where she worked as a physical therapist. She lived most of her adult life in Weston and Westport, CT.
Ceil was married to Dominic Renzulli (Dom), who passed away in 2000, and she is preceded in death by her brother Norman LaPointe of Canaan, VT. Ceil will be lovingly remembered by her son Joseph and his wife Donna of Westport, CT; her daughter Carolyn Jaslow and her husband Alan of Memphis, TN; her grandchildren Eric Renzulli, Lauren Renzulli, Rob Jaslow, Karen Jaslow and Steve Jaslow. A dedicated aunt, she leaves behind six nieces and nephews, thirteen grand nieces and nephews, and four great-grand nieces and nephews.
Ceil will always be remembered for her positive outlook as well as her generosity of spirit. Her love of children was unsurpassed. Ceil’s baked goods and the parties held in their Weston home were legendary. Ceil and Dom were dedicated fans of their children’s athletic teams and were founding members of the Weston High School Booster Club. Ceil volunteered at Norwalk Hospital for more than 35 years. She loved attending the Westport Playhouse and the Community Theater, and playing bridge and mahjong every week. Ceil enjoyed spending time at Compo Beach with family and friends. She was a lifelong fan of the Yankees and relished trips to the ballpark.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Norwalk Hospital or Weston Volunteer EMS. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.hardingfuneral.com.
Andrew Munce, age 66, of Redding, formerly of Westport, died peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Paulette Munce, and devoted father of Robert A. Munce, Emily Munce Bendjenni, and Danielle Stone. 
