Jeanne R. Weil, 74, of Danbury, CT, formerly of New Canaan, CT, passed away Sunday evening, May 20, 2018 at Danbury Hospital. She was the wife of Mark Weil.

Besides her husband, survivors include her son: Jason Weil of Virginia. Her granddaughter: Caitlyn Weil. Her siblings: Richard (Butch) Medeiros and his wife, Judy, of Honolulu, Hawaii; Neil Re and his wife, Sandy, of Trumbull; and Mark Re and his wife, Corrine, of Norwalk.

She was predeceased by her brother, Christopher Re.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00pm on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at St. Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry St., New Canaan, CT.

Contributions in Jeanne’s memory may be made to the Danbury Hospital Development Fund, c/o Western CT Health Network Foundation, 24 Hospital Ave., Danbury, CT 06810.

For further information or to express your condolences online, go to www.thegreenfuneralhome.com.

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Giuseppe “Joe” Colella, age 77, a resident of New Canaan for over 45 years, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

Born in Marcanise, Province of Caserta, Italy October 30, 1940, he was the son of the late Lorenzo Colella and Annuziata Iuliana. He was the husband of the late Annunziata Gaudino Colella.

Giuseppe, or Joe as he was best known, was the founder and longtime proprietor of New Canaan’s first Pizzeria, the eponymously named, “Joe’s Pizzeria” on Locust Avenue. As a new immigrant to the United States, Joe pursued a number of jobs including working in a fireworks factory in Pennsylvania and painting a number of iconic Stamford landmarks upon moving to Connecticut. A fateful job at Roma Pizza in Stamford, CT led to a passion for food service and the opening of his own business in nearby New Canaan.

Joe and his wife, Nancy, soon became fixtures of New Canaan as they grew their business and raised their 4 children in town. His dedication to hospitality and caring expressed through the sharing of food made Joe’s Pizza one of the top restaurants in Fairfield County. His generosity and larger than life personality is still fondly recalled by his family and many customers.

Giuseppe is survived by his son, Lorenzo (Alissa) Colella of New Canaan, three daughters, Nancy Colella of Norwalk, Filomena (Jeffrey) Faucher of New Canaan, and Serra Colella of Norwalk. As well as a brother and two sisters Francesco Colella, Maria Colella, Catarina Colella of Italy and he is predeceased by his brother Benito Colella.

He is also survived by two grandchildren Carolyn Ann Faucher and Leo Aténogenes Colella.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 26th, 2018 at 11 AM at St Aloysius Church, Cherry Street, New Canaan followed by entombment in Lakeview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, New Canaan on Friday, May 25th, from 4 to 8 PM.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps.  P.O. Box 598 New Canaan, CT 06840, http://ncvac.org/.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com.

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Lawrence Paul Story of Darien passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  He had recently turned 81-years-old.

Lawrence, known as Larry, was born on April 19, 1937 in Queens, New York to Henry and Mary Story. He attended Drew University before serving as a Lieutenant in the Navy from 1959-1964 in the Pacific on USS Arnold J Isbell.

Larry and Lucille married in June 1964 and moved to Darien in 1966. Their most favorite times were sailing on Anjinsan II, their Tartan 3500, on Long Island Sound up to Edgartown or bareboating in the BVI’s. They were members of Noroton Yacht Club and Darien Boat Club.

For 40 years Larry was a Realtor in New Canaan where he was President of the board 6 times and President of CAR in 1996.   

Larry had a wonderful sense of humor, always ready with a joke or a song, and was loved by his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lucille Story, sister Julie Tloczkowski, brother Thomas Story. His beloved children Kimberly, Lawrence, Elizabeth and grandchildren, Lawrence III, Liam, Colin, Maggie, Keegan and Kayleigh.

There will be a wake Thursday, May 31, 2018, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home in Darien. Mass will be June 1, at 11:00 a.m., at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1864 Post Rd, Darien, followed by a military burial at Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien.   

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the American Cancer Society, 38 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854.

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Louise Grace Holland, a New Canaan resident for more than 40 years, passed away peacefully on Friday evening May 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in New York City on March 3, 1945, the second daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette Pizzuto. Louise married her college sweetheart, Michael Francis Holland, and shared the next 52 years together as husband and wife.

Louise was a woman who lived her life as the gift God meant it to be. She was devoted to her husband and sons who cherished and adored her. She gave her love freely as a wife, mother and friend. Louise’s kindness and generosity of spirit brought comfort and solace to those in need while her smile, energy, and irreverent sense of humor brought happiness and joy to all those around her. Her unwavering faith and trust in the Lord instilled in her the strength, selflessness, and inner peace which she shared with others.

Louise was a Deacon at the Congregational Church and very active in Community Bible Study. She was an active woman with a wide variety of hobbies and interests including gardening, playing bridge, reading, tennis and golf. Her greatest joys, however, came from the simple things, long walks at Irwin Park or on Cisco Beach with her beloved husband, her family gatherings with her sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren, or being in the company of her friends.

In addition to her husband, Louise is survived by her six sons, Brian of New York City, Tom (Philippa) of Darien, Joe (Katie) and Dan (Lindsay), both of Fairfield, John (Jen) and Mike Jr. (Courtney), both of New Canaan, her sister Marianne Haggerty of New York and sixteen grandchildren, Ella, Jack, Callie, Tommy, Jane, Harry, Will, Cooper, Carter, Henry, Hope, Berkeley, Wally, Michael, Holden, and Bayard.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., in the Congregational Church of New Canaan, 23 Park Street, New Canaan.

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Cathleen Clancy, a former resident of New Canaan and a resident of Norwalk for 25 years, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2018 at Norwalk Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 20, 1958 in Belleville, New Jersey, the oldest daughter of Leo Clancy and the late Margaret Clancy.

Cathleen graduated from New Canaan High School and Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. Her career spanned over thirty years with several major financial services organizations.  

Cathleen was a strong believer in women’s colleges and women’s education. She loved to travel, was an avid reader and loved to engage in spirited discussions about politics. She was a master at the New York Times crossword puzzle.

Cathleen is survived by her father (Dolores) of Palm City, Florida, and her five sisters, Christeen Triplett (Wayne) of Hickory, NC, Gayle Macklin (Duane) of Oro Valley, AZ, Alison Dodson of Houston, Texas, Cindy Cosgrove (Tom) and Denise Davis, both of Charlotte, NC, and ten nieces, four nephews, three great nieces and many lifelong friends who will miss her dearly.

The family welcomes family and friends to a viewing at the Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, New Canaan, CT on Tuesday, May 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Another viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the Hoyt Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan, CT.

The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and doctors at Norwalk Hospital for the excellent care they provided Cathleen over the years.

Flowers can be received at Hoyt Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a donation to your favorite charity in Cathleen’s name would be appreciated. For online condolences and directions please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com.

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Peter Francis Passaro passed away peacefully on May 26 at his home in Dorset, Vermont, surrounded by his family.

Born May 6, 1946 in Stamford, CT to the late Peter A. Passaro and Clementina Moroni Passaro, Peter is predeceased by his sister Marilyn Passaro.

He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Taimi Herman Passaro, from whom he was rarely apart; his daughter Tinabeth Passaro Burton and son-in-law Andrew F. Burton, and their children Bryn and Shea of Marblehead, MA; son Peter U. Passaro and daughter-in-law Michelle Sissener Passaro, and their children Nina and Peter of Stamford, CT; and son Christopher W. Passaro and daughter-in-law Clare Pinchin Passaro, and their children Madeline, Sophie and William of Darien, CT.

Growing up in Stamford, Peter attended Belltown School and Rippowam High School where he was a three sport Varsity athlete and still holds a school record in javelin throw. His high school yearbook described him as “seeing the world through rose-colored glasses,” and that attitude remained a hallmark of his personality throughout his life.

Peter saw the good in people, and brought a positive perspective to most any situation. After attending the University of Connecticut, Peter joined his father in the foundry business. He later applied his knowledge of metals to the mining industry, where he served as CFO, Chairman, and a longtime Director of Bullion Monarch Mining, Corporation.

He and Taimi settled in New Canaan, CT, where he taught Sunday School at the Congregational Church, spent many seasons coaching Pop Warner football, and was an avid supporter of New Canaan High School Athletics. He had an unbridled love of the outdoors and athletics, and was a proponent of the life lessons one learned on the field. When he wasn’t spending time with his family on the ski slopes at Stratton Mountain, or his friends on the golf course at the Country Club of Darien, he and Taimi could be spotted on the sidelines of their children’s sporting events where he offered quiet and steadfast support.

Upon retirement Peter moved to Dorset Vermont, pursued his love of golf and skiing, and honed his skills as a fly fisherman and bird hunter, which he enjoyed with Taimi, many friends new and old, and the companionship of his three Brittany Spaniels. As New England winters grew less tolerable, Peter and Taimi took up residence in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Peter will be lovingly remembered by his family for his strong sense of right and wrong, his belief in the value of hard work, his loyalty to family and friends above all else, and for the simple joys he found in an amusing story, a good laugh, or a meaningful conversation.

A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, May 31 at the Dorset Field Club at 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s memory can be made to the ALS Association c/o Brewster-Shea Funeral Services, P.O. Box 885 Manchester Center, VT 05255.

To send the family personal condolences, please visit www.sheafuenralhomes.com.

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It is with sadness we announce the passing of Donald C. Bingham, of Wareham, MA on May 20, 2018.

Don was born in South Boston in 1934 and later moved to Brockton with his late parents Elizabeth (Prentiss) Bingham and Clyde Anderson Bingham and his 6 siblings. He grew up in Brockton and spent his formative years at the Brockton YMCA.

Don graduated in 1953 from Brockton High School and in 1954 married his highschool sweetheart, Gayle T. Willis. Don graduated with honors in 1965 from Northeastern University earning a BS in Education with a focus on Physical Education. Following graduation he began his dedicated 34-year career with the YMCA where he held executive positions in New London, CT, Brockton and Greater Boston. In 2012, Don was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award from the YMCA.

Don was a sports enthusiast, completing 5 marathons including 3 Boston Marathons, and later cheering on children and grandchildren in sporting events all over New England. He was an artist at heart, expressing his creativity through design, building, photography, cooking, and painting. Don balanced large objects on his chin, ran road races, sailed to Bermuda, cut down huge trees, ate lobster, and built things with many friends. Don’s most lasting accomplishment may have been the loyalty, love and devotion he shared with his wife and the love of his life for more than 64 years.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Gayle (Willis) Bingham; their children Donald C. Bingham Jr. (Fran Caras), Denise DeSousa (Victor), Darlene Missios (late Charles), Debra Bingham (Chuck Chandler), and Doreen Conley (William); sister Barbara Wallster (Elmer), brother Albert Bingham (Daryl McDermott), brother Richard Bingham (Pat), sister Bonnie Dalton, Kennith Bingham (Pat); 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, loved brother and sister in-laws, and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by mother and father-in-law Raymond and Thelma Willis, sister Janice Rench, and beloved granddaughter Heather Bingham.

The family welcomes all to calling hours Tuesday, May 29th, from 4 to 8 p.m., in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, his funeral Wednesday, May 30th at 10 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Coweeset Cemetery, Brockton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Don’s name to Old Colony Y Scholarship Campaign, 320 Main St. Brockton or The Friends of the East Bridgewater Commercial Club, 1 Nielsen Avenue, East Bridgewater, MA 02333.

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Lois Daine Madsen, resident of New Canaan, passed away Saturday, May 26th, 2018 at home surrounded by family.

Born July 26th, 1928 in Covington, Kentucky. Daughter of Hazel Smith Lee and Joseph Lucas Lee, raised her alongside her sister and brother, Phyllis and Loring. She attended Northwestern University in Chicago, where she met Max Luverne Madsen. They married in 1951 in Kentucky after she graduated with a degree in Communications.

Lois always took an active approach to life serving as a member of the Chagrin Falls Gardening Club, Den mother to the Blue Birds and Cub Scouts, numerous PTA assignments, League of Women’s Voters, and of course confidant and cheerleader to her children.

In 1976 the Madsen’s moved to New Canaan where the family joined the First Congregational Church as members. In the late 70’s Lois went back to work with all of the kids out of school and served as office manager for a local Marketing firm in Stamford. After retiring Lois joined the New Canaan Women’s Club where she became President and new endeavors including “Next to New” a charitable thrift store as well as developing a morning phone call service to check on elderly citizens in the community. In 1991 Lois began singing tenor in the choir at the Congregational Church. She then served as a Deacon of the church for many years.

Lois always found ways of keeping busy. Being a daughter of the Blue Grass state of Kentucky, those closest to Lois will remember her Kentucky Derby parties where mint juleps were served and the ladies donned derby bonnets and all gathered for the most exciting two minutes of horse racing!

Her life was devoted to her family. Her love was patient and strong and she led her family by example. Spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren filled her with great joy. She loved to gather around with her family to sing show tunes and Christmas carols on the piano.

Lois was predeceased by her husband Max in 1991. She is survived by her children: Lucas Madsen, Sheryl Madsen, Caren Madsen, and Mark Madsen; two daughters-in-law: Cheryl Madsen and Melissa Madsen; a sister-in-law, Betty Lee; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Friday, June 1st, at 4:00 p.m., at the Congregational Church of New Canaan at 23rd Park Street in New Canaan, CT.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the musical program at the New Canaan Congregational Church. Interment will be private.

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Jeanne R. Weil, 74, of Danbury, CT, formerly of New Canaan, CT, passed away Sunday evening, May 20, 2018 at Danbury Hospital. She was the wife of Mark Weil.

Besides her husband, survivors include her son: Jason Weil of Virginia. Her granddaughter: Caitlyn Weil. Her siblings: Richard (Butch) Medeiros and his wife, Judy, of Honolulu, Hawaii; Neil Re and his wife, Sandy, of Trumbull; and Mark Re and his wife, Corrine, of Norwalk.

She was predeceased by her parents, Americo and Angeline Re and her brother, Christopher Re.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at St. Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry St., New Canaan, CT.

Contributions in Jeanne’s memory may be made to the Danbury Hospital Development Fund, c/o Western CT Health Network Foundation, 24 Hospital Ave., Danbury, CT 06810.

For further information or to express your condolences online, go to www.thegreenfuneralhome.com.

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Theodora (Doris) Psilos Soropoulos, 86, passed away on May 28, 2018 after a seven year battle with lymphoma.

She was born on December 7, 1931 in Bronx, NY, the youngest of four children, to Angeliki and Efstathios Psilos. She married George Soropoulos in 1955. They were married 56 years and raised their three children in Pelham Manor, NY where she was a realtor for Century 21 Maloney Realty.

She had a love of art and enjoyed painting. She adored her church family and frequented many Greek Orthodox parishes in the metropolitan area.

She is predeceased by her husband George, son Steven Soropoulos, and siblings Betty (Thomas) Frangos, Helen (Bernard) Osmanski, and Alexander Psilos. She is survived by her daughter Francine (Steven) Kyriakos, New Canaan, CT, and son James (Amanda) Soropoulos, Mamaroneck, NY. Doris’s pride and joy were her nine grandchildren, Steven, Sarah, Nicholas, Anjelique, Elena, Kerry, Jamie, Sophia and Christian, her great-granddaughter Ellie, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday, June 5th, from 10:00-11:00 AM, at Zoodohos Peghe Greek Orthodox Church, 3573 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY. with the funeral service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Saint Michael’s Greek Orthodox Home, (3 Lehman Terrace, Yonkers, NY 10705).

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Phyllis Ann Lapolla Walsh, 92, of Naples, Florida, formerly of New Canaan, CT peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 after a brief struggle with cancer.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 9th, 2018. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Donald and son Donald Jr. at Lakeview Cemetery, 352 Main Street, New Canaan following the Mass. A reception will be held at the home of Jack and Kathy Lapolla, 44 Glen Drive, New Canaan, CT after the service at Lakeview Cemetery.

Phyllis Ann Lapolla was born in New Canaan, CT on January 30, 1926, the daughter of the late Charles Lapolla Sr. and Teresina Venezia. She had three brothers, the late Louis Lapolla, Charles Lapolla Jr. and John Lapolla, also of New Canaan. She was married to Donald F. Walsh on January 22, 1949 at St. Aloysius Church in New Canaan. After 47 years of a beautiful marriage, her husband Donald preceded her in death Oct. 9th, 1996.

Together they lovingly raised a wonderful family of seven children, Patricia Ammerman and Timothy Walsh of Raleigh, NC, Jacqueline Steigleman of Sherman, CT, Teresa Banks, Elizabeth Williams and Lynn Hushion, all of Naples, FL, and a son the late Donald Walsh Jr. “Nina” was the beloved grandmother of ten grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A 1943 graduate of New Canaan High School, Phyllis went on to graduate from The Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women. Phyllis’ career spanned many decades. Together with her husband Donald they owned Ridgeway Flowers in Stamford, CT and Lapolla and Walsh Florist and Greenhouse in New Canaan, CT.

Her expertise and love of gardening brought great joy to her community, friends and family. She was an avid golfer and member of Silvermine Golf Club in New Canaan and Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club in Naples, FL. She was a devoted parishioner at St. Aloysius Church in New Canaan and St. Agnes Church in Naples. FL.

“You will go out with joy and be led forth in peace: the mountains and hills will burst out in song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12.

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Longtime New Canaan resident Irene M. Sirico passed away peacefully on June 5, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Irene, the daughter of the late John and Delia Mullin was born in Stamford, CT on June 14, 1926. Irene married John A. Sirico, Sr. and shared the next 70 years as husband and wife in New Canaan, CT.  

Irene was devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren, all of whom dearly loved and adored her. In addition to her husband, Irene is survived by her son John Jr. and his wife Nancy of Monroe, CT and daughter Karen Wenning and her husband James of New Canaan, CT and four grandchildren, Alison, Kylie, James Jr. and Kyle.

She is predeceased by two brothers and three sisters, Gerald Mullins, John Mullin, Jane Stanek, Peg Marcel and Madeline Hoder Fabrizzio.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on July 14, 2018 at 10:00AM, at St. Aloysius Church, Cherry St., New Canaan, CT.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 182 South Avenue, New Canaan Ct 06840 or www.ncvac.org.

For online condolences and directions visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com.

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Rodney W. Aspinwall, a resident of New Canaan, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2018 (following a long illness) at the age of 75.

He was born in Staten Island, NY on June 18, 1942. The family moved to Milford, Pennsylvania when he was 8 and spent his youth there.

Rod obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Pennsylvania State University. Immediately after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he attended the U.S. Naval Officer’s Candidate School in Newport, R.I. There he studied communication and fleet sonar. Rod achieved the rank of Lieutenant Jr. Grade and served in Naval Intelligence from 1965-1968. During most of

his term of service he had the great fortune to be stationed in Bermuda. After active duty he continued to serve in the Naval Reserve for a number of years.

After his tour of duty with the Navy he joined the workforce in a variety of sales and management positions. He attended Pace University and Mercy College and obtained a second Bachelor of Arts in Business and studied for an MBA. Rod’s business life was focused on the sales and management of printing services. He was employed by a number of printing companies and ultimately his entrepreneurial spirit led him to form his own printing company, Dodson and Fogg. He was a successful and creative business man who was never afraid to explore new methods and directions.

Rod enthusiastically enjoyed a number of hobbies. He was an accomplished athlete throughout his academic and naval career. He was an avid golfer throughout his life and supported Penn State athletics as a life member of the Penn State Alumni Association. Rod was a lifelong student of economics, investing and personal finance. He used his expertise in this area to help friends and family navigate the complexities of personal finance. His studies in this area included membership in the Corporate Society of the Oxford Club. All who knew

Rod would probably agree that his two main recreational delights were bridge and gardening. He was a highly competitive and skilled bridge player and obtained the rank of American Contract Bridge League Silver Life Master. In spite of this achievement, which put him in competition among the finest in the world, he always encouraged newcomers to the game and said that having fun was the most important thing. Rod was energetic and passionate in all that he undertook. His positive energy led him to love and serve his family well. His parents (deceased) were George F. and Norma Brown Aspinwall.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Agneta Dreifaldt Aspinwall, his son, Daniel L. and fiancé Sharon E. Arena of Norwalk, two sisters, Susan Aspinwall Ramsey of Hilton Head, SC and Evelyn Aspinwall Ascherman of Charlotte, NC and a number of treasured nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Rod and his wife, Agneta have been active members of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in New Canaan from the day of their wedding. They have served their God and their church in a variety of ways over the years.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in the near future. Arrangements will be coordinated through Hoyt Funeral Home in New Canaan.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com.

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Carolyn Dye Batterson, age 79, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away on May 9, 2018.

She was born September 24, 1938 in Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Dupont High School, Old Hickory, Tennessee. She received a Bachelor’s degree from Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee in 1960.

She is survived by her loving husband George Batterson of Roswell, Georgia, formerly of New Canaan, her children Kyle Tomlin (Courtney), of Atlanta, Sherry Robertson (Mark) of Haysville, North Carolina and her grandchildren, Campbell, Ava and Mayia Tomlin, and Lindsay and Austin Robertson. She is also survived by her stepgrandchildren Blake Batterson (Leslie) and Blair Knowling (Simon), and stepgrandchildren, McKenna and Hunter Batterson, and Kessler and Brady Knowling.

Carolyn was an active choir member of the Roswell United Methodist Church, the Red Hat Society and Brookfield Golf Club. Carolyn was a talented crafter and for many years sent handmade Christmas cards to many friends and family. She will greatly missed by family and friends.

Services were held on May 14, 2018 in Roswell, Georgia.

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Dr. Hossein Samai, 81, a resident of New Canaan for over 35 years, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, June 7th, 2018.

Hossein was born in the city of Arak, Iran, on August 13, 1936, son of the late Taghi and Bilquse Samai.

He graduated from medical school at the University of Tehran in 1962 and then emigrated from Iran to the United States. After completing his residency at Hartford’s St. Francis Hospital, he joined the medical staff at Norwalk Hospital, and later Albert Einstein Medical Center in New York. His most joyous professional years occurred when he was recruited out of retirement to work as a family practitioner. He retired from medicine at age 75.

Hossein is survived by his loving wife, Ellen Samai, of New Canaan, his son Rommie Samai and daughter in-law, Amanda, of Wilton, son Cyrus Samai and daughter in-law, Emily, of Atlanta, stepdaughter April Zalenski and spouse, James, of Fairfield, stepson David Pramer Jr. and spouse, Amy, of Fairfield. Dr. Samai also is survived by his cherished grandchildren: Avery, Sofia, Isabel, and Zachary Samai, David Pramer III, and Alexa Zalenski.

Hossein loved the outdoors. He was an avid tennis player who was always seeking a match at Mead Park, a year-round swimmer at the YMCA, and in the winter frequented the paddle tennis courts at Waveny. He relished the camaraderie and friendship amongst his peers at the Senior Men’s Club that met each Friday at St. Mark’s church. Hossein also enjoyed long walks through the Bird Sanctuary with his wife Ellen that usually included a visit to Starbucks and perusal of the New York Times. Despite growing up in a country without baseball, Hossein enthusiastically supported the New York Yankees. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his immediate and extended family, and his friends.

A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, June 11th, 2018 at the Roger Sherman Inn.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Dr. Samai’s memory to the New Canaan Recreation Department, Attn: Steve Benko, Special Projects Fund, PO Box 852, New Canaan, CT 06840, OR to the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Ste 550, Chicago, IL 6063 ABTA.org.

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Kevin Patrick McDermott, 63, passed on June 5, 2018. He was born June 26, 1954 to the late Bernard and Jane McDermott of Darien.

Kevin graduated Darien High School in 1972. He was a natural athlete who enjoyed playing basketball, baseball and football. His love of motorcycles then led him to graduate from the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Florida. He enjoyed taking long bike rides with friends and collecting and restoring his prized motorcycles.

Kevin’s working career was spent in the trucking industry working for the Bothwell families for the better part of four decades.

Kevin is predeceased by the love of his life, Christine Langan and his brother Jimmy McDermott. Kevin is lovingly remembered by his brother, brian (josephine) mcdermott of darien, sister, Elizabeth (Salvatore) Sabia of Greenwich, his loving nieces, nephews, countless number of friends and his beloved dog Lucy Lu.

Family and friends may call on the McDermott family on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT, (203)-359-9999 from 5-8 pm. The burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a memorial donation in Kevin’s name to High Watch Recovery Center, 62 Carter Road, Kent, CT 06757. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com.

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On June 6th, 2018, the world lost a remarkable man, Arlington Bliss McCrum, Jr.

Bliss was born on June 2, 1932 to Arlington Bliss McCrum, Sr. and Madeline Broderick McCrum in Charleston, West Virginia. He died peacefully at home in Livingston after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease, surrounded by his loving family.

He graduated from Culver Academy in 1950 and from Princeton University in 1954, where he majored in History and had the pleasure of rowing crew, ultimately in the Henley Regatta in England. He was President of Cottage Club and later President of his Class. Following college, he married Jean Palmer of Cleveland, Ohio and Blue Hill, Maine. He served our country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in peacekeeping in Germany. Upon his return he obtained an MBA from the Wharton School in 1958. He began his career in finance working at the firm of Dominick and Dominick, from which he moved on to be a founding partner of Euclid Partners, a venture capital firm in New York City. He was a member of the Princeton Club and the Lynx Club there.

On the home front, he moved to Connecticut where he and Jean raised six children, until divorcing in 1979. He then met and married, in 1981, cardiologist Dr. Marcia B. Bull who brought three more children to the family. They resided in New Canaan, Connecticut where he was instrumental in founding the highly successful Horizons program, fostering middle and high school education of underprivileged children from nearby communities. He served on the board of directors at Horizons for several years.

Also in New Canaan, he helped found and was on the board of the New Canaan Inn, a residence for senior citizens. In addition, he participated in fundraising for other local nonprofit organizations. His motto was “learn, earn, and return.” He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Country Club of New Canaan, the Verbank Hunting Club, and the Saugatuck Shores Club. He served on the board of the New Canaan Country School, and established the McCrum Fund, to help other nonprofits.

In 2004 after retiring, Bliss and Marcia moved to live full time in Livingston, Montana, raising alfalfa on their small ranch (“Mac Ranch”). He continued his philanthropic support of local organizations, such as the Food Resource Center, the Park County Community Foundation, the building of the Livingston Health Care Center, the Shane Center and educational programs for the Livingston school system, among others. He and Marcia had taken family vacations in Montana and Wyoming, following their love of nature and Bliss’ passions of fly fishing and upland game bird hunting, interests he pursued until Parkinson’s disease made it impossible for him to do so. Even then he enjoyed working in the field with his two English Setters Bea and Pearl.

He loved meeting and interacting with people and many will remember his warm smile, easy humor, and twinkling blue eyes even when confined to a wheelchair. He loved his family dearly, and derived great pleasure from country music, which he played and ultimately “plinked” on his guitar and banjo. He epitomized grit, courage and determination in fighting his illness and, remarkably, never complained.

When asked how he was feeling, his usual reply was, “never better.” His zest for life was indomitable.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Sarah McCrum Porter and her husband Richard Porter.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marcia; daughters, Hanna McCrum Henderson (Kris), Lindsay McCrum, Elizabeth McCrum, and Kate McCrum; sons, Arlington B. McCrum Ill (Barbara) and William McCrum; step-children, Kenneth Bull, Laura Bull Bailey (Michael), and Bradford Bull (Reba); 15 grandchildren and two nephews, Ned (Karon)and John Porter.

Memorial celebrations of his life are being planned for the fall in Livingston and Connecticut.

In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to contribute to the above-mentioned programs, the LHC Hospice Program, or a charity of their choice.

Online condolences may be shared at Franzen-Davis.com.

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Eleanor Cooney Powers, longtime New Canaan, Connecticut and Naples, Florida resident, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2018.

Daughter of the late Bernard and Anna Cooney, Eleanor was born on July 24, 1933 in Waban, MA. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband and best friend, John F. Powers. John and Eleanor loved to travel to the far reaches of the world in retirement, and spending time together on the beach and golfing in Naples.

Growing up as a middle child in a freckle-faced Irish Catholic family, Eleanor was an ardent fan of all things Boston, especially the Red Sox. A graduate of Framingham Teachers College, Eleanor loved her time in the classroom, whether teaching, substituting or volunteering. Eleanor also treasured her weekday morning coffee and conversations with her dear friends in New Canaan.

She is survived by her devoted children Martha, Betsy Glavin (Tom), of Brighton, NY, Julie DeMarco (Vince) of Fairfield, CT, Jed (Chris) of Cos Cob and Kate Young (Dean) of Cos Cob, and her 12 cherished grandchildren Kerry, Jake (Courtney), Paul, Peter (Heather), Tim, Tess, Jack, Luke, Megan, Jay, Charlie, and Tom. She is also survived by her siblings, Barbara, Bernard and Mary. She was predeceased by her siblings Nancy, Richard, Joe and Vinny, and nieces Tara and CC.

Calling hours will be held at Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St., New Canaan on Thursday, June 21, between 5 and 8 pm.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Saint Aloysius Church, Cherry St., New Canaan on Friday, June 22 at 10 am.

The family is so grateful for the loving care given to Eleanor by Dr. Richard Westfal, and the nursing staff of Waveny Care Center and hospice care through Constellation.

In lieu of flowers, Eleanor would love you to take a walk on the beach, or plant a garden, and most importantly, spend time with those you love.

For online condolences and directions, please go to www.hoytfuneralhome.com.

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Margaret Ellen Campbell, Peggy to those who knew her, of both New Canaan, CT and Jupiter FL, and wife of the late Nicholas J. Campbell, died at her new home in Memphis, TN this past Saturday, June 16th. She left us much loved and will be greatly missed.

Born in Irvington, NY, she was the daughter of Francis and Katherine Follmer, who raised Margaret and her sister Mary in Tarrytown, NY. Throughout her young life she was very active in this town known for its revolutionary history. Upon graduation from Washington Irving High School and Geneseo State College, Peggy returned to Tarrytown to teach 3rd grade within the elementary school system. It was during this time that she met her future husband Nicholas. Following their marriage at Transfiguration Church, she and Nicholas moved to Tarrytown to start a family, and ultimately settled in Ardsley, NY. It was in Ardsley that Margaret turned her full attention to the raising of her children: Nicholas, Thomas, Stasia and Andrew. Peggy was very active within the Ardsley community where she was a member of the PTA, a den mother, a Girl Scout leader, a softball coach and occasional local politician supporting her husband’s campaign as President of the Ardsley School Board.

The family moved to New Canaan in the early 1980’s and, like her experience in Ardsley, she immersed herself into town life. Peggy just loved New Canaan. She was active in various organizations in the town including Dance Club, Newcomers Club, and Encore Club. She always enjoyed walking up and down Elm Street looking in the shops and visiting with everyone she met.

Though very active with her family, Peggy had many personal pursuits: she was an avid golfer, scoring a hole-in-one on two different occasions; learned how to ski at an age when most people were retiring; and hiked the Swiss Alps on multiple occasions. Both she and Nicholas had a bit of wanderlust, thus traveling the world seeking new adventures. The couple wintered in Jupiter, FL where both continued their passion for life, family and golf.

Margaret is survived by her four children, their spouses, fifteen grandchildren (though her angel Dylin died in 1999) and one great-grandson.

A funeral celebration will be offered at St. Aloysius Church in New Canaan Monday, June 25th at 10:00 a.m.

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Geraldine (Ger) Ann Dwyer Joyce of New Canaan, Connecticut, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 20 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Ger was born in Riverdale, New York on February 16, 1936 to Dr. William A. and Ida Heaney Dwyer. Ger was predeceased by her oldest brother, Dr. William Dwyer, Jr. and is survived by her loving siblings, Jane Bohmert (Charles), Patricia Draddy (William), Maura O’Donnell (William) and Brooks Michael Dwyer (Paula).

In 1956, Ger married the love of her life, John Michael Joyce III, of New Rochelle, New York after meeting on the tennis court of Larchmont Shore Club. Married for 62 years, Ger and Mike raised their 5 children in New Rochelle and later maintained residences in Sea Island, Georgia and Stratton, Vermont before residing near their family in New Canaan.

Ger was a woman of deep faith and a devoted parishioner of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in New Canaan where she attended daily mass. She was equally committed to giving back to the communities in which she lived. Ger enjoyed golf at Ekwanok Country Club in Manchester, Vermont, Ocean Forest Golf Club in Sea Island and Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York, and was even a “member” of the hole-in-one club. However, Ger’s truest passion was her family.

An incredible mother by nature and vocation, Ger was beloved by her 5 children Catherine Joyce Wooters (Laurence) of New Canaan; John Michael IV (Clare — d. 1999) of Northfield, Illinois; Kevin Patrick (Susan) of Mamaroneck, New York; Dennis Patrick (Pamela) of San Rafael, California and Timothy Michael (Margaret) of New Canaan; as well as her 18 grandchildren, Mark, Catherine, Julie, Suzanne, Jack, Kate, Tommy, Ryan, Meaghan, Bridget, JP, Conor, Sandra, Colin, Maggie, Dennis, Chris and Mary and 5 great-grandchildren, Brendan, Mary Anna, Claire, Aeden, Lucy and a baby girl on the way. Ger will be most remembered for her beautiful smile and her love of God and her family.

The family will receive friends at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in New Canaan at 10 am, on Tuesday, June 26. The wake will be immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am and interment will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan. The Joyce family will also host a luncheon celebrating the life of dear Ger at the Country Club of New Canaan. The family kindly requests that no flowers be sent. Memorial donations may be sent to The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement at 11440 San Vicente Blvd — Suite 301, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (donate.thewomensalzheimersmovement.org) and San Miguel Academy of Newburgh at 245 Renwick Street, Newburgh NY 12550 (newburghsanmiguel.org). For directions or online condolences, please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com.

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