"She filled her classroom with laughter, love, and magic, and her students gave those back to her in equal measure."
He was friends and business partners with Paul Newman. The two started Newman's Own together. He was also friends with Ernest Hemingway.
Bob was a retired teacher for the Westport school system and was also a former football coach at Staples High School for many years.
Friends and family are invited to greet his family on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 4-8 p.m. at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home.
Loving Father, Grandfather and Friend
Beloved Mother
Aksoy was a 13-year veteran of the Westport Fire Department, who died last week.
Aksoy was a 13-year veteran of Westport's Bravest. His body was transported via a procession from Branford to Westport on Saturday.
He worked as an actor & stuntman in films such as Harry & Son (1984), Fat Man And Little Boy (1989), Road to Perdition (2002) among others.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2pm at the United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport.
Giselle’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. directly at First Church Congregational.
Mikey was a graduate of Staples High School and was an integral volunteer on the Reunion Committee, Class of 1959.
He was born in New Brunswick, NJ and grew up in Westport where he enjoyed a wonderful childhood living close to Compo Beach.
She was the longtime owner of Ragtime Revival Consignment Store in Westport.
Mr. Wahn served in the U.S. Army and later worked as a corporate real estate appraiser.
She served as a nurse in Virginia, New York and Massachusetts as she raised her children with her husband, Jack.
Judy loved to spend time with her family. She loved animals of all kinds. She loved to read and listen to music.
An educator and writer, Charles wrote a number of widely-read columns and a series of history books.
Florence spent her entire life serving others bringing love, joy and hope into each and every life she touched.
"His energy, optimism, and courage will be missed by us all."
Terre was a member of St. Matthew Church in Norwalk and worked as an administrative assistant.
She was always there to lend a helping hand or a word of advice for friends and family without expecting anything in return.
She was also employed by the Westport Board of Education and was the supervisor of School Nurses until she retired in 1995.
As a Westport resident of 45 years, he served on the Parks & Recreation Commission for many years.
She was a dedicated volunteer for Fairfield area organizations for six decades. She volunteered for the Red Cross and at Fairfield schools.
He established a thriving career as an independent entrepreneur in Westport and was a longtime volunteer usher at Westport Country Playhouse
He had a mind for bonds and ultimately rose from the trading desk to a corner office as co-Chief Operating Officer of Lehman Brothers.
She enjoyed tennis, softball, skiing, boating and walking her beloved dog, Barney.
He enlisted in the US Navy on his 17th birthday, serving proudly as a Medic in World War II.
Her warm, empathetic spirit was a nourishing gift to her family and friends.
After retiring from Clairol, he spent his time traveling, playing golf and tending his garden.
His family and friends meant everything to him and he enjoyed getting together with them on a weekly basis.
Cheryl was a dedicated wife, mother, friend and businesswoman.
Dick’s passion for golf was well-known at Westport’s Longshore Golf Course, where he was a frequent medalist in club tournaments.
Susan was an expert knitter and a gourmet cook.
Robert, who owned Western Auto in Westport for nearly 20 years, also worked at Home Depot and as handyman and custodian at Fairfield Prep.
Tom was a lifelong Yankees fan and avid tennis player.
What she enjoyed most in life was spending time with her family.
She always liked to share that she was born on the dining room table. As an adult, she hated preparing and serving formal meals—go figure.
He started his teaching career in the Westport Public School system in 1954.