Category: Obituaries

Obituary: Mark A. Blake, 61

A supervisor at the Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service and member of the Weston Volunteer Fire Department and the Weston Emergency Medical Service, his family said “his greatest sense of accomplishment was doing what he loved to do — assisting others when they needed it the most.”

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Obituary: John James Hanley, 31

He grew up playing Pop Warner football, became an avid N.Y. Giants fan, and worked as a heavy equipment operator with Burns Construction. His family remembers him as a “charismatic guy and would give anyone the shirt off his back.”

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Obituary: Edward Joseph Capasse, 91

The lifelong Westport resident was a lawyer at local law firms more than six decades, served as chairman of the town’s Board of Finance among his civic activities and lived his life according to his Staples High School yearbook quote, “Upright as the cedar.”

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Obituary: Carol Meier, 80

The Staples High School graduate had a long career in nursing, which took her to several states, and included posts as nursing director at the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Fairfield and concluded with becoming a certified diabetic educator in New Jersey.

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Obituary: Anthony P. Giunta Jr., 77

The life-long Westport resident was a local police officer for 35 years and active in a range of community groups, including the PBA, Kiwanis Club, Boy Scout Troop 39, American Red Cross and the YMCA. As a kidney recipient, he was a strong advocate for organ donations.

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Obituary: Eloise Neyle Reilly, 102

The longtime Westport resident and Staples High School graduate had a decades-long relationship with the American Red Cross that began with serving in its mobile unit during WWII. She later was a human resources director for Young & Rubicam and worked as an agent with Helen Benson Real Estate.

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Obituary: Paul H. Cohen, 98

The longtime Westport resident served in the Army Air Corps during WWII, worked on award-winning documentaries and commercial films, and was active in community groups including the Westport Arts Center, the Y’s Men and the Unitarian Church in Westport.

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Obituary: Stanley T. Bryk, 87

The longtime Westport resident worked for Sikorsky Aircraft more than four decades before retiring, was a Marine Corps veteran, and a member of the Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post and the VFW.

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Obituary: MaryLou Bell, 83

A life-long Westport resident, she had a long career in banking, from Westport Bank & Trust to Fairfield County Bank. She was active with a range of community groups, including the Republican Town Committee, Sunrise Rotary and Westport Center for Senior Activities.

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Obituary: Janet Bangser, 1928-2022

After traveling the world, the Westport resident established and ran Pathfinder’s Travel for four decades, and among her community activities, served as president of the local chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women.

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Obituary: Carol Plaine Fisher, 94

The longtime Westport resident was an editor in the book publishing field many years; an honored member of the Westport Center for Senior Activities, and held leadership roles in organizations that promoted literacy and cultural causes.

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Obituary: Dennis B. Poster, 82

A former executive in the stocks and commodities field, he served on the boards of numerous philanthropic and community organizations, was an avid golfer, and “had a big heart, a warm soul and was fiercely loyal to his family and friends.”

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Obituary: Thomas C. Hofstetter, 90

An executive with several financial-services firms, during his years as a Westport resident his many community activities included boating, Little League, Sunrise Rotary, Westport Historical Society and Green’s Farms Church.

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  • EGGY – 2026 Tour

    Eggy is redefining the modern jam band experience with a blend of rich songwriting, exploratory improvisation, and magnetic live energy. The Connecticut-based quartet—Jake Brownstein (guitar, vocals), Dani Battat (keys, vocals), Mike Goodman (bass, vocals), and Alex Bailey (drums, vocals)—has built a reputation for emotionally resonant songs and live performances that turn every set into an […]

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  • Intuitive Painting: Awakening Your Creative Flow with Melissa Benedek

    This immersive experience invites you to connect deeply with your emotions while discovering your own artistic rhythm. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected to your creative flow with abstract paintings that are uniquely yours. $125.00 per adult Materials included

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  • The Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm

    The Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm Cool off with Sunday Soundscapes! On July 12 at 4 pm the Davis Guitar Duo brings us soothing music from around the world, performed in their beautiful arrangements. Mark is a Grammy-nominated artist, and together with his talented wife, Beverly. he has performed in […]

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  • R-Rated: Reproductive Rights & Resistance on Stage

    Please join Reproductive Equity Now for R-Rated: Reproductive Rights and Resistance on Stage! Provocative and entertaining, this evening of theater and conversation sheds light on current attacks on reproductive health and how activists in Connecticut are pushing back. All proceeds from the event will go to support Reproductive Equity Now’s efforts to expand and protect […]

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  • Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble – FREE CONCERT

    Free show: Sunday, July 12 | 7pm show, 6pm doors SPONSOR: LEIFER PROPERTIES Reserve free tickets in advance via Levittpavilion.com Free tickets also distributed at Box office; free tickets available on a first come basis, based on space and availability. Box Office opens on-site 2-hours before show time. The best of classical Flamenco brought to […]

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  • CT Blood Center Drives

    The Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives! Adults 18+ can make an appointment to donate blood at https://ctblood.org/drives and come to the mobile donor van in the parking lot of Fairfield Woods Branch Library . Appointments are preferred and will be scheduled between 10:00am and 3:30pm; walk-ins will be […]

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  • Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

    The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

    July 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]

  • Connecticut Ballet – FREE SHOW

    Ballet under the Stars returns! Connecticut's renowned professional company performs a new program. Connecticut Ballet was founded in 1981 by choreographers Brett Raphael and Luk de Layress. Its official debut took place (under the company’s former title, Ballet Today) at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The company became a resident performing company at Stamford Center for […]

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  • Elena Moon Park: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW

    ELENA MOON PARK CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY LIFE ON NOTHING IS ORDINARY - A GLOBALLY INSPIRED ALL AGES ALBUM OUT MAY 29, 2026 Musician and cultural producer Elena Moon Park returns with Nothing Is Ordinary, a luminous new collection of songs that invites listeners of all ages to rediscover the wonder woven into everyday […]

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  • Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

    The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

    July 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]

  • The CORA Foundation Community Conversation with Ellen Harvey + Dan Woog

    MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    Join us for an evening inspired by Looking for History, MoCACT’s summer exhibition featuring Ellen Harvey’s The Disappointed Tourist. This special program brings the exhibition’s themes of memory, loss, and […]

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