Neighbor To Know: Fairfield Educator 'A Kind And Compassionate Person'

FAIRFIELD, CT — There's no shortage of interesting people in Fairfield. This week, get to know Roger Ludlowe Middle School paraprofessional Abbey Flink, who was nominated by Vanessa Costanzo.

NAME: Abbey Flink

WHY SHOULD EVERYONE KNOW THIS NEIGHBOR? Abbey has shown grace and incredible strength in all areas of her life. Abbey has raised two amazing children who are hard workers and excellent students, and kind individuals. Grace is going into her senior year at Holy Cross and her son, Jamie, was valedictorian of his class and is now attending West Point. Abbey is a devoted wife, mother, and friend, Abbey has been there since day one for my family — no matter what is happening she is there. Abbey is a courageous and beautiful woman inside and out, she presents with class and is always a support to her family, home, and community, I am inspired by Abbey always — she is a kind and compassionate person.

Do you know someone who makes Fairfield a better place? Click here to nominate a friend, family member or neighbor who goes above and beyond, and their good work may be recognized in a post on Patch.