Joseph E. Reda, 55, of Norwalk and Stratford, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital after a year long battle with cancer.
He was born September 22, 1963 in Bronxville, NY. He was the son of Joseph A. Reda and the late Audrey Fiske Reda.
Joe graduated from Norwalk High School and attended college to advance his career in the printing industry. He later went back to school and became a licensed electrician. Joe was a consummate worker who always found time to help others in need. And when he wasn’t working on something, his favorite pastimes were spent as an avid Yankees fan and being devoted to his dogs Clyde and Jake.
He is survived by his father of Norwalk and his sister Valerie Duffey and her husband Greg of Norwalk and their children Shane, Kateri, Julia Weisheit and her husband JB, Kolbe, JohnPaul, Augustine, Rebekah and Emily. He is predeceased by his mother Audrey and brother Paul.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist, 279 Atlantic Street in Stamford. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT.
Donations in his name can be made to: The Oncology Supportive Services of the Bridgeport Hospital Fund, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport 06610.

Joan Migliarese, 80, wife of John J. Migliarese Sr. of Westport, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019.
Born in Norwalk, CT on March 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rena (Mattiello) Evangelista.
Joan is survived by John, her husband of 60 years, her children: Colleen Migliarese, John J. Migliarese Jr. and Marc Migliarese and his wife Louise. Seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Joan graduated from Sacred Heart Academy High School in Stamford, CT in 1959. While raising her family, Joan also worked as a Nurses Aide at Coleytown Junior Highschool for 18 years. Mama Joanie’s passion was spending time with her family and friends, cooking and baking “just in case somebody stopped by” and watching them enjoy it. Joanie also enjoyed listening to Il Volo and watching the New York Yankees with her beloved husband.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, March 29, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke Church, 84 Long Lots Road, Westport. Interment will be at a later date.

Dieta Elisabeth Kakuschke Smilancsky, 91, Norwalk resident since 1966, wife of Joseph A. Smilancsky, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 27, in Norwalk Hospital surrounded by lots of love from her family and friends.
Dieta was born in Alt Kolziglow, Germany on January 4, 1928. She grew up in a small country town with her parents Elisabeth (Butzke) and Otto Kakuschke, older brother Udo and younger sister Helga.
Dieta immigrated to this country aboard the U.S.S. America in 1955. She lived in Manhattan and was employed by Schrafft’s Chocolatier. Dieta was proud to attain her U.S. citizenship in 1960 when Rockefeller was Governor. Upon completion of her business degree, she started a new career as Senior IBM Key Punch Operator at General Aniline & Film Corporation in Manhattan.
Dieta met her husband Joe in New York at the Lore Lei German Club in 1956. They were married on June 11, 1966. Dieta and Joe enjoyed a loving and happy marriage for almost 53 years.
After they were married, Dieta was very involved as a volunteer in the PTA, Brownies and Girl Scouts along with the United Church of Rowayton. She was employed at Brien McMahon High School and also worked part-time at MBI for a number of years.
Dieta enjoyed many years of friendships and social activities at the South Norwalk Boat Club. She took pleasure in helping her daughter with the various haberdashery events throughout the year.
Dieta retired at the age of 66 and was able to enjoy many family trips such as Germany, San Francisco, Hawaii, Alaska and of course Lake George.
Survivors in addition to her husband Joseph are: a daughter, Diane Smilancsky and her significant other, Keith Peterson, of Norwalk, one sister, Helga McCartney, of San Mateo, CA, one brother, Udo Kakuschke and wife Hannalore, of Berlin, Germany, a sister-in-law, Muz Smilansky, nieces and nephews including: Annie Galassi, Heidi McCartney, Denny Phillips, Cappy Cummings, Lydia Suite, Bobby Smilansky, Jayne Sardella and many loving family and friends.
Services will take place Tuesday, April 2, at 11:00 a.m. in the United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Avenue in Rowayton. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, 352 Main Street, New Canaan.
Friends may call Monday, April 1st, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue in Norwalk.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Rowayton in memory of Dieta.

James “Boot” E. Smith was born on October 6, 1944 to the late Helen Clemons Smith and John R. Smith of Vanceboro, NC. James passed away on March 28th, 2019. He was the husband of the late Carrie Kornegay Smith of Bridgeport, CT.
James moved to Norwalk, CT around 1967 and a few years later, his wife joined him. He began working for the City of Norwalk on October 9, 1969 and he retired January 14, 2000 after 31 years. During his time with the City of Norwalk, he worked with the Sanitation Department, and Parks and Recreation.
James leaves behind to cherish his memories, his daughter Wanda (Murray) Smiling of Stratford, CT; his son Famous Smith of Norwalk, CT; Two grandchildren, Rayanda Smiling and Tavis Smiling, both of Stratford, CT; sister, Thelma Smith of Dover, NC; brother, Avon Smith of West NY, NJ; sister, Vicky Smith of Dover, NC; brother Ralph Smith of Vanceboro, NC; brother, Carl Smith of Greenville, NC; and brother Kelvin Smith of Washington, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. Burial will take place in North Carolina.
Donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).

Joseph James Massaro, 97, husband of the late Anna DeMeglio Massaro, died Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Born in Brooklyn on June 8, 1921, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Gabriella Massaro.

When Mr. Massaro was about six years old, his family moved to Norwalk where he attended local schools. He worked for the C&K Hat Corporation of America until September 1942 when Joseph entered service in the US Army Medical Corps.  He was trained in nursing as a surgical ward technician. His unit, the 48th General Hospital, was stationed in London through the Invasion of Normandy and then, after the Liberation of Paris, was sent to serve at a hospital in Paris, France. 

At end of World War II, Joseph returned to Norwalk to marry Anna and raise their family. He worked for The Hat Corporation of America until they closed in 19970. Joseph then went on to work for R.T. Bozak in Norwalk and Newington, CT in the manufacturing of stereo speakers and amplifiers as an electronics assembler and shipping foreman. Joseph retired from work in 1986.

Mr. Massaro was an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1628 in which he served as Commander and Treasurer. He was also a past member of the Norwalk Pastime Club. He enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening and singing but his greatest joys came when gathering with family and friends to celebrate their lives’ achievements.

Joseph is survived by his children, son Vincent Massaro of Novato, CA, daughter Terry Drabek and husband, William, of Huntington, CT, daughter Joanne Zanzal and husband, Andrew, of Cheshire, CT, and son, Nick Massaro and wife, Alison, of Norwalk.  Also surviving are six grandchildren, LaLena Christopherson and husband Eric, Laura Ford and husband, Christopher, Brian Zanzal, Jennifer, Anna and Natalie Massaro, three great-grandchildren, Ava and Kaden Christopherson and Connor Ford.  He is also survived by his sister, Theresa M. Massaro, sisters-in-law, Mary G. Massaro and Mary L. Massaro, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Joseph was predeceased in life by his brother Thomas and his wife, Clara, also, his brothers Anthony and Carlo Massaro. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 4, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas The Apostle Church, 203 East Avenue, Norwalk. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk.

Friends may call on Wednesday, April 3, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. The family requests memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Alzheimer’s Association, 25 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

David Dunlop Bates, Jr, 66, died at his home in Norwalk on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, of natural causes. Born March 29, 1953 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, he was the son of Virginia Fenner Bates and the late David Dunlop Bates, Sr, grandson to the late Kenneth and Gladys Bates and Ward and Mavis Fenner. David was a multi-talented musician. He played a killer blues harmonica and performed with many accomplished musicians over the years. He was also a passionate film buff, creative chef, enthusiastic collectables hobbyist and artist, and a skilled substance abuse counselor. He is survived by his children, David Bates and Sarah Bates of Oceanside, California, his mother Virginia Bates of Norwalk, his sister Janet Bates and her husband Mark Vollenweider of Trumbull, and his niece Hannah Vollenweider of Trumbull. In addition to his father and grandparents, he was predeceased by his brother, Philip Bates. David was a two-time cancer survivor and donations in his memory may be made to: The American Cancer Society (cancer.org or 1-800-227-2345). A memorial celebration of his life will be held at a future date.

Mary Ann Delaney White, 81, of Norwalk passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Born in Meriden, CT, on June 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Francis H. and Nell Marcinek Delaney.

Having received her Teaching Credentials from Danbury State Teacher’s College, Mary Ann dedicated her career to education, teaching at both Tracy and Wolfpit Schools for many years. She was also very active and involved at St. Jerome parish as well as teaching in the REACH program. Mary Ann loved many things such as watching UCONN Women’s basketball, sunshine and the beach, but most of all she dearly loved her grandchildren.

Mary Ann is survived by her three sons; Scott White and his wife Ann Marie of Carlsbad, CA, Todd White of Norwalk, and Matthew White and his wife Karen of Norwalk, eight grandchildren; Tyler, Brett, Davis, Alexandra, Colin, Morgan, Boston, and Macallan White, and by her brother Dr. Francis H. Delaney and his wife Nina Delaney of Oceanside, CA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 13, at 10:00 AM at St. Jerome Church, 23 Half Mile Road, Norwalk. Burial will be held at a later date.

Friends and family may call on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Collins Funeral home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk.

The family would like to thank her doctors (Dr. Kesav G. Nair, Dr. Sheena Sahota, and Dr. Eve Block) and the entire staff at the Wittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital for their exceptional care and kindness and asks that In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Wittingham Cancer Center.

Gloria Figueroa, 87, wife of the late Rev. Ramon Figueroa entered eternal glory on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Utah.

Gloria was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to New York City in the mid 1940’s. She married Ramon Figueroa in 1950. In 1954 Gloria and Rev. Figueroa settled in Norwalk, CT to raise their family. They lived in Norwalk until retiring to Coconut Creek, FL in 2000. Recently she moved to Brigham City, UT to live with her son Ray and daughter-in-law Linda Figueroa.

Gloria will best be remembered for her supportive role in the founding of Norwalk’s first Spanish speaking church. The Assembly of God, John 3:16 Church, founded in 1954, continues to grow and flourish. As a wonderful cook, she often shared her tasty Puerto Rican dishes with the community.  Gloria worked as a seamstress for over 20 years while raising her children. She spent countless hours at her Singer sewing machine ensuring all the young girls of the church and neighborhood had pretty holiday dresses. She was a loving, giving, caring individual who exemplified a Proverbs 31 woman of noble character.  Providing a wonderful example of love and faith in her heart that would shine through onto others.

Gloria is survived by her 5 children; daughter Damaris Figueroa of New York City; son Raymond Figueroa and wife Linda of Brigham City, UT; their children  Raymond James and wife Shelbi, Jacqueline and husband Michael, Ruth and husband Julio, JC Fidel and wife Christina, Reynaldo, Nathan, Justin and Precious, along with twelve great grandchildren; son Joe Figueroa and wife Angela of Middleton, MA and their daughter Marisa; son David Figueroa and wife Dorothy of Norwalk, CT and their daughter Kristina; and son Daniel Figueroa and wife Judy of Bethel, CT and their daughters, Aubrey, Shannon and husband BJ.

Friends and family may call on Tuesday April 23rd from 4:00pm to 7:30pm, followed by a brief pastoral service concluding at 8:00pm at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. A christian burial service will be held on Wednesday April 24th at 10:30 am at Calvary Baptist Church, 21 Concord Street, So. Norwalk, CT 06854. It will be followed by an interment ceremony at St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850.

Donations in memory of Gloria Figueroa can be made to the Assembly of God John 3:16 Church Building Fund, 8 Woodward Ave. Norwalk CT 06854.

  Esther Pauline Brzoska passed away suddenly on Good Friday, April 19, 2019 after a 9 year battle with polymyositis.  Her husband of 52 years Robert W Brzoska was by her side holding her hand as she took her last breath.  Esther was born on June 13, 1947 in Leimen, West Germany, a daughter to the late Willi and Mina (Laier) Geier.  She grew up in Leimen and worked for the US Military as a secretary and translator at the US Army Hospital in Heidelberg.  She met the love of her life Bob while he was serving the US Army at the same hospital.  After his assignment transfer to the Heidelberg Golf Club, they began dating and within 6 months were married.  After the army they returned to the US, settled down in Connecticut and eventually made Norwalk their home on Assisi Way.  Esther worked at Perkin Elmer, then as a homemaker and then returned to work as a secretary for the March of Dimes in their Norwalk offices (1985-2010).  After retiring from the March of Dimes she continued to work beside her husband in the family business Prestige Tournament Supplies.  Her thick German accent greeted golf professionals from all over the US placing orders over the phone.  In addition to her husband, Esther is survived by three children and a daughter in-law: Jeffrey Brzoska (Park City, UT), Stephanie Brzoska (Norwalk, CT) and Scott and Nicole Brzoska (Shelton, CT).  There are also three grandchildren that called her “Oma”: Zachary, Amber & Taylor Brzoska.  Across the Atlantic, Esther leaves behind her sister Jutta (Geier) Orgeldinger, brother-in-law Mathias Orgeldinger, a nephew Christian and niece Paula (Nuremberg, Germany).  Esther grew up in a small town surrounded by lots of cousins that were more like sisters, she kept in touch with them monthly.  Family was everything to her, and she made many of her close friends in America feel like sisters as well.  Her house was always open to visitors and her phone always ready for a call.  Even a wrong number dialed led to a 5 minute conversation that ended pleasantly.  Aside from spending time with family and friends, Esther loved talking, ball room dancing and her garden.

Calling hours will be from 4pm to 7pm at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, on Wednesday, April 24. A Mass celebrating the life of Esther Brzoska will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 25 at St. Thomas The Apostle Church, 203 East Avenue Norwalk, CT. In lieu of flowers, friends may consider a donation in Esther Brzoska’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or St Vincent de Paul Society care of St. Thomas The Apostle Church.

Benjamin Carl Isenberg, 100, a longtime resident of Norwalk, died April 20, 2019, at Ridge Crest in Redding. He was the husband of the late Phyllis Marcus Isenberg.

Born in Bridgeport, CT, the son of the late Max and Bertha Isenberg, he graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1934 and the Teachers College of Connecticut in 1939 where he was president of the senior class. Mr. Isenberg was employed in the Wilton Public Schools as a teacher and baseball coach until World War II, when he served first as a curriculum coordinator (civilian) at the Naval Air Technical Center in Norman, OK. He entered the U.S. Army and attended officer Candidate School at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Upon being commissioned, he was a training officer, then company commander, then chief of training methods for the Ordinance Training Center. While at Aberdeen, Mr. Isenberg was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the highest non-combatant Army medal.

Upon his discharge as a Lieutenant in 1946, Mr. Isenberg returned to Norwalk, where he was assigned as a teacher of general metals, electricity and electronics at Norwalk High School. He also headed the Audio-Visual Program at NHS, where he became Administrative Assistant to Eric C. Malmquist in September 1957. For many years prior to 1957, he was a Playground Director in Norwalk, heading the City-Wide Craft Program in the summer. Evenings during the school year, Mr. Isenberg taught blue print reading and engineering drawing in vocational programs for the State Department of Education.

In 1959, Mr. Isenberg went to Nathan Hale Junior High as Assistant Principal, and became Principal in 1966. While at Nathan Hale Middle School, he started Norwalk’s first Interdisciplinary Team-Teaching Programs and had the first computer assisted program with a direct tie-in from the school’s math lab and Fairfield University.

After a short term as Principal of Roton Middle School, he was appointed to the Norwalk Schools Central Office staff as Director of Special Programs and Human Relations, then became Special Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools for Grants. At the same time that Mr. Isenberg was in administration of schools, he was instrumental in starting the Center for Vocational Arts (now Briggs H.S.), drew many of the basic layouts for Brien McMahon H.S., Norwalk H.S., Nathan Hale M.S. additions, Fitch School remodeling, Rowayton, Brookside, and Ponus Ridge M.S. renovations.

After retiring in 1980, he was a judge in many school science fairs and judged essay contests for the D. A. R.

At the time of his death, Mr. Isenberg was a certified Solar System Ambassador with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory; giving lectures on NASA’s Solar System Missions.

He was a 20-year member of the Rolling Hills Country Club and served on its board of governors.

During the term of the late Gov. Ella Grasso, Mr. Isenberg was appointed by Mrs. Grasso as a member of the Connecticut State Commission for Improvement of Reading, and was Norwalk’s liaison person in working with state and federal agencies on matters of school desegregation.

Mr. Isenberg is survived by two loving daughters, Cathy Kalner (Elliot) and Shelley Horne (Michael); three granddaughters, Lisa Kalner Williams (Randolph), Caryn Czarnecki (Kevin), and Rebecca Leigh Horne Sepan (David); four great grandchildren, Camryn Czarnecki, Sierra Williams, Amelia Celeste Sepan, and Jonah Benjamin Sepan; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, April 28, at 11:00 Am at the Independent Hebrew Society Cemetery, Richards Avenue, Norwalk.

The family requests contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Maria Sandalo, loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend to all whose lives she touched, on April 20, 2019 at her home in Norwalk, CT.

Maria 68, was born on October 24, 1950 in Locri, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giovanna Fuda. Maria moved to Norwalk when she was 15 with her parents and had a lengthy career as a hairdresser . She was the proud mother to her son and a doting aunt to her many nieces and nephews.

Maria is survived by her husband Pasquale Sandalo, her son Dominick and daughter-in-law Kristen Sandalo, two sisters Teresa Monteleone of Norwalk and Anna Fuda of Locri (Italy), two brothers Rocco Fuda with wife Teresina of Locri (Italy) and Antonio Fuda of Norwalk, her sister-in-law Concetta Spataro wife of her late brother Vincenzo Fuda, her sister-in-law Maria Sandalo and Santa Sandalo wife of her late brother-in-law Antonio Sandalo. As well as her cherished nieces and nephews. Her family and friends brought much joy and happiness to her life.

She will be remembered most for her sense of humor, her delicious cooking, her love for everyone she came in contact with but most of all for her kind heart.

Her family would like to thank all who supported Maria during her valiant battle with cancer. Every visit, phone call, and text meant the world to her. She will be missed dearly.

Maria’s family will receive relatives and friends in The Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, Thursday, April 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church, 23 Half Mile Road, Norwalk at 10:00 AM on Friday. Entombment will follow in St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (www.stjude.org)

George Ernest Eaton, age 66, of Norwalk, CT passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Born in Stamford, CT on January 22, 1953, he was a son of the late Ernest George and Florence Gibson Eaton and was a longtime resident of Norwalk. George grew up in the Springdale section of Stamford and attended Stamford High School. In his early years George was a mechanic, and then he gravitated to construction where he started with Testa Construction Co. and later moved over to F&G Construction, Inc. in Norwalk, where he put in 29 years of dedicated service.

George lived from the heart and loved being out and about and spending time with friends. There was nothing they could ask for that he would refuse, but often, he gave of his heart without asking.

He is survived by son George Eaton and daughter-in-law Cindi Lynn Eaton of Derby, son Matthew Eaton of Shelton, daughter Heather Eaton Capomolla and son-in-law Dominick Capomolla, of Stamford, daughter Amanda Eaton, of Shelton, two step-daughters Lisa Burgos of Stratford and Angela Goins of Shelton, and several grandchildren. George is also survived by his brother Warren Eaton and sister-in-law Joan Eaton of Norwalk and Dawn Clark of Patterson, NY.

Friends are invited to a memorial visitation at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 4:00-8:00p.m.

Susan Jane Spivack, 77, wife of Mark Spivack for over 55 years, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 surrounded by family at her home in Westport, CT.  Born in New York City on February 2, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Samuel Lazrus and Viola Rosenstein Lazrus.

Susan Spivack, a highly accomplished watercolorist, graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (State University of New York) where she majored in textile design; she also studied at numerous workshops in Italy, France and Bermuda, as well as several throughout the Northeast.  She was a member of the Connecticut Watercolor Society, the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, the Rowayton Arts Center and, among others, the nationally renowned Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club.  She was the recipient of innumerable awards at both juried and invitational shows, and has been exhibited in several museums around the country as well as being represented in countless private collections.

In addition to her husband Mark, Susan is survived by her daughter Wendy English and her husband Eric of Wilton, CT along with her grandchildren Max and Owen English; as well as her brother Allan Lazrus of Boulder, CO.  Susan was predeceased in life by her daughter Heather Spivack.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 10:00 AM at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk.  Friends and family may visit with the family before the services from 9:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at 1:00 PM at Cedar Park Cemetery, 735 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org) and/or the Rowayton Arts Center (rowaytonarts.org).

Daniel Rory Fahy, 69, devoted husband of Maureen Swords Fahy and loving father of Rory and Kiera, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019, surrounded by family.

Danny was born on August 22, 1949, in Utica, NY. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Clark Fahy.  He lived in Sauquoit, NY for the first 18 years of his life and had a happy childhood working on nearby farms with his brother while pulling numerous pranks on each other. He earned his bachelor’sdegree from Central Connecticut State University in 1972.  After college he played semi-pro football for the Hartford Knights.Dan developed a passion for running completing 8 marathons and numerous Boilermaker races through the course of his running career.  He instilled a love of sports in his children and he coached his children’s soccer, basketball and football teams. 

On St Patrick’s Day in 1989 he met the love of his life – Maureen – in Luke Malloy’s Irish pub.  Throughout his work career he was a skilled carpenter and General Contractor building many upscale houses in nearby towns.  His crowning achievement, second only to his pride in his children, was designing and renovating a home for his family realizing a lifelong dream.  

In addition to his wife, Maureen, Daniel is survived by his children; Rory Fahy of New Haven, CT and Kiera Fahy of Norwalk, CT, brother; Kevin Fahy and his wife Clare of Sauquoit, NY, nieces and nephews; Scott Fahy, Kristin Fahy, and Allison and Bob Ryan. He is also survived by ten brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; 18 Swords nieces and nephews and 11grandnieces and nephews on both sides.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 PM at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk. Interment will be at a later date.

Friends may call on Friday, May 3, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk.

Contributions in Daniel’s memory may be made to: Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County, Attn: Development Department, P. O. Box 489, Wilton, CT 06897.

Stanley Edward Tallmadge, 71, son of the late Orville Reed Tallmadge and Frances Ida Moore Tallmadge, passed away May 3, 2019 at his home in Norwalk.

Born in Norwalk January 7, 1948, he was a life-long Norwalk resident. He graduated Norwalk High School and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Afterwards, he performed several jobs in the Norwalk area finishing with a career as a local Postal Worker. He had a life-long interest in model trains and was a Revolutionary War reenactor.

Mr. Tallmadge is survived by his sister Susan Tallmadge Murosako and her husband Ross of New London.

Friends may call on Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. A graveside memorial service with military honors will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 AM in Riverside Cemetery, 81 Riverside Avenue Norwalk.

John Bell Sr. (Jack to family and friends) was a 38-year resident of Weston, CT and before that, lived in Lewisburg, PA and Chatham, NJ. John died peacefully at home on May 4^th, 2019. He was 88.

John was born in East Orange, NJ to Raymond and Mary (Corbett) Bell. He was predeceased by his brother Kevin and half-brothers Richard and Raymond Bell of New Jersey and one sister Mary Bell Halleran of Florida.

John is survived by his wife Sharon and four children: daughter Kathleen (husband Peter) Giuliano, and three sons, John Jr. (wife Claire), Terry (wife Theresa), and Timothy; four grandchildren, Gerard and Carlos Giuliano and Lydia and Jack Bell III, two sisters, Patricia Bell and Trudi (husband Harry) Keebler; and by nieces and nephews on both the East and West Coasts.

John held a MBA from Harvard and a Master’s Degree from Fordham University. He was employed by International Paper Co. for over thirty years. He joined IP Co. in 1952 in the Whippany, NJ Accounting Department. He then became Plant Accountant in Kansas City and was transferred to Los Angeles, CA and then to San Jose. He was again transferred to the Internal Auditing Department, traveling to most divisions of the company.

In 1978, John accepted the position of Plant Manager at IP Co’s Formed Fabrics Plant in Lewisburg, PA for a period of five years, returning to the NY office to assume the position of Assistant to the Treasurer. John retired in 1984 and then accepted the position of President and CEO of Key Products Industries in New Hampshire before retiring in 1995.

John was an avid fly-fisherman and could be found daily casting his line in CT rivers. He has the record of landing a 10 lb. rainbow trout from the Saugatuck River in Weston, CT on a 7x tippet line, drawing a crowd of onlookers.

John’s second favorite pastime was restoring classic automobiles such as his Triumph Stag. And, probably because John was a distant ancestor of Gentleman Jim Corbett, he enjoyed the sport of boxing as a middleweight Golden Glove Boxer in New Jersey, sparring with professionals such as Bucky Jones and Johnny Green. This was a favorite sport in his senior years when “Boxing for Parkinson’s” was developed in the Westport Senior Citizens Program for those with the disease.

Jack was a kind, patient man, loved by his family and friends, and is missed dearly by all. Viewing will be held on Thursday, May 16th, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 17^th, at 11:00 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 35 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT. Burial will follow in Willowbrook Cemetery in Westport, CT.

Frank R. Localzo, 79, husband of Concetta Ferro Localzo, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Norwalk Hospital.

Born February 7. 1940 in Mount Vernon, NY, he was the son of the late William and Marie Versace Localzo.

Frank served in the U.S. Navy then had a career as an electrician before his retirement. He enjoyed helping others and spent a lot of his time at St. Philip Church where he served as an Altar-server and Eucharistic Minister. Frank will always be remembered for “bringing Light” to the Church.

In addition to his wife Jetta, he is survived by his daughter Linda Salvato (Chris) of Wilton and son William Localzo (Tina) of Milford. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Paige Coyle (Dillon), Marisa Salvato, Frank Localzo and Lexi Localzo; and by four sisters: Katherine Kortlang, Jane Dapice, Fran Tiso and Linda Schwartz.

Friends may call on Monday from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 AM in St. Philip Church, 1 Fr. Conlon Place, Norwalk. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the St. Philip Church Lighting Fund c/o St. Philip Church.

Richard Francis Salvato, 88 passed away May 10, 2019 at Norwalk Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Richard (Rit) was born January 10, 1931 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Anthony and Rose Salvato. He had two sisters, Marie Durso and Renee St. Amand.  Rit graduated from Norwalk High School where he met his high-school sweetheart, Lydia (Antl). They were married on February 10, 1950. Rit continued his education at The Warren Institute School of Modern Business, and the University of Bridgeport, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting.   He went on to serve as the General Manager of L.J. Gardella Inc. for 28 years, and was then named Vice President of the firm by John Gardella, President. 

Rit was instrumental in the organization of the St. Joseph Basketball League, was President of the Brien McMahon Fathers’ Club, and was Venerable of the Sons of Italy. An appointee to the Planning and Zoning Commission for Norwalk, he was also actively involved with the South Western Regional Planning Agency.  Rit was an active member of the St. Joseph Parish in Norwalk.

Rit found relaxation in bowling, square dancing, playing golf, fishing, attending Men’s Nite dinners, and being an avid watcher of the daily television game show Jeopardy.  His most favorite pastime, however, was spending time with his family! Richard and his wife Lydia have three sons – Frank who graduated Bowling Green State University and the University of Valley Forge; Richard Jr. a graduate of Harvard University and Yale University; and Robert a graduate of the University of Connecticut.  Rit is preceded in death by his wife Lydia, his parents Anthony and Rose Salvato, and sister Marie Durso.  He is survived by his sister Renee St. Amand, sister-in-law Phyllis Antl Vetter (Allen), children Frank (Mary Jane), Richard (Ana) and Robert (Mary Beth), seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren with another expected Fall 2019.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 15 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph Church, 85 South Main Street, Norwalk. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk.

Christos Bellios, 57, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, May 12^th   in the Hartford Hospital. Born on July 4th, 1961, in Edessa, Greece he was the son of Parthena Exouzidou Bellios of Norwalk, and the late Bozinos Bellios.

Survivors in addition to his mother are a son, Christos Williams, a sister, Maria Tsimis and her husband George of Norwalk, a brother, Eddie Bellios and his wife Athena of Trumbull, nieces & nephews, Denise, Kaila, Gavin, Dimitri, Parthena, Eleni and Emmanuel and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 15^th at 11:00 AM in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 238 West Rocks Road, Norwalk. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk.

Friends may visit with the family from 9:00AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, c/o Iconography Project, 238 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851.

Jamie Wing, 42 of Norwalk, CT, died suddenly on Sunday May 12, 2019. 

Beloved husband of Danielle Meisner Wing and devoted father of Julia and Caroline. Adored son of Ann Marie (Debrase) Wing and the late George Wing. Treasured brother of Kristy Cahill and Daniel Wing.  Son in law to Anne and the late Horst Meisner. Brother in law to William Cahill, Jay and Suzanne Hendricks, John and Lucia Cronin, Matt and Christine Rae, Nathan and Andrea Gottlieb. Beloved uncle to 11 nieces and nephews whom he loved like his own.

Jamie was raised in Burlington, MA where he initially showcased his athletic talent and love for sports on the baseball field. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1994 and went on as the starting catcher for Tufts University. He completed his studies in Political Science and graduated from Tufts in 1998. 

Jamie exemplified what it meant to work hard. After completing his undergraduate study, he worked tirelessly through the ranks in the finance world and most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Structured Finance for East West Bank in New York. 

He worked hard and loved even harder. He married Danielle, the love of his life, in 2009, and became a dad to Julia in 2011 and to Caroline in 2013. The love he had for his girls was unparalleled. Jamie always lit up a room when he entered it, but nothing made him glow more than talking about his wife and children. 

Jamie was an incredibly intelligent and charismatic man who loved the outdoors, sports, music and travel, but it is his kindness, compassion and sense of humor that he will be most remembered for. He had a remarkable ability to bring laughter to any situation and often would have those in his company laughing to the point of tears.

Jamie will be remembered by all as a devoted son, husband, father, uncle and fiercely loyal friend who made everyone’s world just a little brighter every day. He will be missed dearly, and his spirit will live on with his two beautiful daughters.

Friends may call on Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. A brief service will be held at 7:30 PM. Burial will be private.