Obituary: Thomas Howard, 63
The married father of two daughters was a respected economist and “lifelong adventurer,” who died last week while mountaineering in the Adirondacks.
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The married father of two daughters was a respected economist and “lifelong adventurer,” who died last week while mountaineering in the Adirondacks.
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She leaves a legacy of human rights and political activism, advocacy for women and support for community institutions like the Westport Library.
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He was an accomplished sailor and classic car enthusiast.
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Pastor of local Roman Catholic parish was 69 years old.
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A union electrician, he also was known for helping at his brother’s restaurant, Mario’s.
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She helped open Rocco’s Restaurant in Westport in 1975, and worked there many years.
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An international financier and benefactor to educational programs for first-generation Americans, he died in a sailing accident in early February.
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He worked for Westinghouse, Exxon and Young & Rubicam, and among his community activities, he served on the board of the Westport Library.
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The Westport resident had worked for the United Nations and, later, Colgate-Palmolive.
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The longtime Westport resident was a Staples High School graduate and worked in construction.
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The 50-year Westport resident worked in the accounting field and was involved in activities with his three daughters, including as president of the Westport Soccer Association.
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The mother of four was involved in Westport PTA activities, as well as political movements of the 1960s and ’70s.
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The longtime Westport resident remained proud of his North Dakota roots, about which he wrote several books. In addition to his career in public relations and journalism, he was active in Westport civic affairs, serving on the RTM and Democratic Town Committee. He also was a member of the Rotary Club and Saugatuck Congregational Church.
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A microwave and radar specialist, he later launched a chain of athletic clubs and a publishing firm.
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An electrical engineer, he was an expert in telecommunications and amateur radio, and wrote seven books on those topics. He also was an avid sailor and served on Westport’s Parks and Recreation Commission.
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He played football at Staples High and U. of Maryland, worked for the Richards family (of Rolling Stones fame), was an inventor and loved Saugtauck.
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He was an electrical engineer, who also enjoyed aviation, reading and travel.
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She was first elected a state representative from Westport’s 136th House District in 1976.
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The mother of three volunteered in several community groups, loved travel and had a passion for gardening.
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The Staples graduate ran the Salon Coiffeur in downtown Westport for many years.
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