He was an award-winning salesman and executive in the apparel industry; took pride in his Marine Corps Reserve service; was an avid golfer, and is remembered as “a man whose strength and stories will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew him.”
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The U.S. Army veteran began his career in journalism while on active duty in Germany during WWII, later freelanced for The New York Times and founded C.S. Tepfer Publishing Co. in Ridgefield, focused on the use of television technology for education and industry.
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She was the last Republican elected Connecticut governor in 2006, forging a moderate record on issues like abortion rights and same-sex unions.
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After teaching in local elementary schools, she worked in the Westport real estate field, and is remembered for “her quick wit, marvelous sense of humor and her many stories from her long life.”
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As president of Westport Historical Society, she was instrumental in acquiring its Wheeler House headquarters; later became an events planner helping orchestrate the National Christmas Tree lighting and White House Easter egg roll, and also worked for Northwestern Mutual Life before retiring.
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She had worked in banking before retiring to focus on her family, and is remembered for “her sunny disposition, her love of conversation and her great resilience and determination.”
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He studied and taught in the field of meteorology, consulted for NASA, later worked in fixed-income investments, enjoyed travel, and “held his friends close and was loved and adored by his family.”
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He worked many years in the ocean shipping industry, loved sports, umpired Little League baseball, coached ice hockey and soccer, and is remembered as “the most reliable friend to anyone in need.”
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She “believed passionately in the work of mission-driven nonprofits and the creative arts;” cherished her children above all else, and tried “to underscore the importance of the creative spirit in enhancing the understanding of life’s complexities as well as its wonders.”
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He had a four-decade career in finance and commercial real estate, was a Conservation Commission chairman and Rotary member, enjoyed gardening, travel, sports and cooking, and loved being “Papi” to his grandchildren.
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Remembered as “a tenacious and wise force of nature,” she was a philanthropist for many causes, a proud Democrat, established a music production company, loved gardening and cooking, and “was devoted to her family and loved them all dearly.”
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The lifelong Westport resident was a World War II veteran, worked at his family’s real estate agency, and was a Westport “townie” who enjoyed supporting Staples athletics and playing golf at Longshore.
Read MoreThe former Westport resident had a sales career in the paper industry, was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Y’s Men of Westport, and is remembered as “a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.”
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She loved animals, was “fiercely protective of those dearest to her,” and is remembered by family and friends as “truly a unique light.”
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A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, he was employed by New York Telephone; later worked as a stockbroker and real estate agent, and “loved living in Westport … above all, he loved his friends and family.”
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He taught at Staples High School for 35 years; coached Wreckers soccer and baseball teams; was active in religious and community organizations, and “was most proud of and grateful to God for his wife, family and friends.”
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The Staples High School graduate worked in the computer industry and is remembered for “his charismatic personality, his humor and his storytelling.”
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She worked at A.C. Nielsen and Dun & Bradstreet in computer programming; was active in the community with the Westport Woman’s Club and League of Women Voters; was known for sewing skills, and enjoyed traveling with her husband.
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After working for Procter & Gamble and Gillette, he founded a new products firm that worked with Fortune 500 companies; later taught marketing and sales at colleges, and was an avid sailor and skier.
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She had worked in the finance field, was the Westport Historical Society’s head of education, enjoyed long-distance bicycling, hiking and sailing, and is remembered as “a tremendous spirit, wonderful friend, fun partner and great mom.”
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Westport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
Westport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
Westport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
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