Category: Obituaries

Obituary: Michael J. Hoherchak

He worked as a mechanical engineer and project manager in the pollution-control field; was a member of St. Luke parish, the Masons and Ancient Order of the Scottish Rite, and is remembered for “his kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.”

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Obituary: Richard Ernest Radez

The West Point graduate served with the Army in Vietnam and helped plan the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.; worked in the finance field, and is remembered as an “affectionate husband, father and grandfather … who valued his relationships with friends around the world.”

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Obituary: Rosalie (Swartz) Kaye

She had been a member of Westport Woman’s Club, Westport Weston Family YMCA, Westport Y’s Women and Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County, as well as a Westport Country Playhouse volunteer.

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Obituary: Nicholas Richard Clarke

He founded a publishing company focused on “people’s love of guitar music and culture;” was an active member of Christ & Holy Trinity Church and Sunrise Rotary Club, and is remembered as someone “who had an immense respect for multicultural understanding, tolerance and compassion.”

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Obituary: Paulette E. Weibel

The longtime Westport resident worked at the Westport Library nearly four decades, enjoyed knitting and walking, and is remembered as someone “who shared her beautiful smile and sense of hope with those around her, both those she knew and strangers.”

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Obituary: David Manchester Brown Jr.

He enjoyed traveling the world in search of adventure; spending time on McFarland’s Cove in South Bristol, Maine, and is remembered as someone who had “an unmatched excitement for life” with “incredibly close and loving relationships with his family.”

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Obituary: Robert B. Goldstein

He was the CEO and chairman of a series of banks in the Tri-State area; a director on boards for community organizations, including Norwalk Hospital Foundation and Jewish Home for the Elderly, and is remembered “for his personal integrity, sense of justice, sparkling smile, great sense of humor and love of animals.”

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Obituary: Marion Herrmann Wertheim

She had been a teacher; volunteered for political and educational causes; was a founding member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport; enjoyed gardening and hiking, and is remembered for a legacy “of love, optimism, dedication, vitality and a profound appreciation for life’s beauty.”

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Obituary: Selma Miriam

A radical feminist and founder of Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant and Feminist Bookstore, she was an advocate for social justice, a fiber artist, food expert and gardener, and is remembered for a life “when there was hardly a moment when she wasn’t producing a thing of beauty, or planning one.”

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Obituary: Daniel Purcell III

He had owned the Sportsman’s Bar in Westport and co-owned Purcell Moving; enjoyed travel, playing softball, boating and tinkering with cars and trucks, and is remembered as “a great man and a special friend.”

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Obituary: Barry Tarshis

Over 30-plus years, he authored a dozen books and wrote hundreds of articles for The New York Times, Playbill, Playboy and others. He later taught writing, created a grammar and writing website, loved music and is remembered for “an eagerness to learn and his genuine curiosity about and respect for all kinds of people.”

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Obituary: James Harold Wimer

An executive with Union Carbide and its spinoff, UCAR Carbon Co., he was active in the United Methodist Church of Westport and Weston, and also remained a longtime member of the Freemasons and church in his native West Virginia.

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Obituary: Susan Mooallem

A teacher of young children for more than three decades, she enjoyed reading, movies and theater, cooking and travel, and is remembered as “a spectacularly proud and devoted mother and grandmother.”

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Obituary: Sophie Coquaz

She was an executive with Estée Lauder who previously worked for Thomson Reuters, enjoyed travel and is remembered for “being an amazing human being, a wife, a mother, building a family of which she was always proud.”

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Obituary: James Edward Masiello Jr.

He had a career in sales and marketing; enjoyed golf, cooking and the beach, and is remembered for “his larger-than-life sarcastic sense of humor and his unwavering integrity … and had a knack for making people laugh and feel welcome.”

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Obituary: Betty Ann Jones

The longtime Westport resident was active in Christ & Holy Trinity Church, enjoyed travel, reading and golf, and is remembered as someone who “dedicated her life to her family, friends and faith.”

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Obituary: Betty H. Kogen

She held positions at department stores before moving to Westport, where she engaged in activities for organizations like the Westport Library, Westport Country Playhouse and the YMCA, as well as Norwalk Hospital and Norwalk Symphony. She also was an Election Day poll worker, and loved celebrating holidays, cooking and sewing.

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  • Pick Your Poison

    Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    Westport Country Playhouse and The Clubhouse will team up for "Pick Your Poison!" on Wednesday, July 8, at 6 p.m., at The Clubhouse, 1620 Post Road East in Westport, for an evening of mystery, interactive fun, and theatrical intrigue. Inspired by the Playhouse's upcoming production of “Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,” the “Pick […]

  • Divi Roxx Kids: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW

    Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    Known for her extraordinary bass skills and dynamic artistry, Divinity Roxx is a Grammy-nominated powerhouse who built her career touring with 5-time Grammy-winning bass virtuoso Victor Wooten and sharing the stage with none other than the Queen B herself, Beyoncé. “I believe that there is power in play,” Roxx tells Bass Empire Magazine. That love […]

    Free
  • Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer

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

    In conjunction with Looking for History, join exhibiting artist Rick Shaefer for a guided tour of Colossi on Thursday, July 9, at 6pm. During this one-hour walkthrough, Shaefer will lead Museum visitors through the exhibition, sharing insights into the inspiration, historical references, and creative methods that inform the works on view. Participants will have the […]

    Free – $25
  • Richiman and Groove Nice – FREE SHOW

    Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    Richiman and Groove Nice are an American style blues band from Seoul South Korea. Formed in 2018 as the "Richiman Trio" they first entered the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in 2019 as a representative of the Korea Blues Society. While performing in Memphis, Richiman saw and felt real American Blues and knew this was his […]

    Free
  • MATTEO BOCELLI – Falling In Love World Tour

    Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    The Levitt Pavilion presents Matteo Bocelli - The Falling In Love World Tour. With his newly released second album, Falling In Love, Matteo Bocelli steps confidently into the spotlight as the next generation artist, with the heart of a poet and the reach of a global star. Falling In Love is an album rich in […]

    $42.50 – $242.50
  • Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids

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

    Your child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]

    $25
  • EGGY – 2026 Tour

    Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    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 […]

    $26 – $81
  • Intuitive Painting: Awakening Your Creative Flow with Melissa Benedek

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

    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

    $125
  • The Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm

    Weston Public Library 56 Norfield Rd., Weston, CT, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • R-Rated: Reproductive Rights & Resistance on Stage

    Lucille Lortel White Barn at the Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $50
  • Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble (FREE SHOW)

    Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • CT Blood Center Drives

    Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

    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 […]

    Free
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