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George Stavros, 100, Georgia Stavros, 97, Fairfield Residents
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – George and Georgia Stavros, ages 100 and 97, died yesterday within 1 ½ hours of each other while receiving hospice care at home.
They were both born in Greece, in the village of Voutsara in the province of Arcadia, and married in 1946.
George was a World War II veteran who fought against the Nazi occupation and marched in the Albanian War. After the war, George and Georgia took over the duties of George's father including managing the family farms.
At ages 51 and 48, George and Georgia were able to immigrate to the U.S. with their four children. They worked as custodi…
Danbury Students Receive Cabe Student Leadership Awards
DANBURY, Conn. – Ten Danbury students were selected by the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education to receive student leadership awards, which were presented at the May 11 board of education meeting.
The student leadership awards recognize one male and one female student from each middle school and high school. Students nominated exhibit leadership skills, such as willingness to take on challenges, capability to make difficult decisions, concern for others, ability to work with others, willingness to commit to a project, diplomacy, ability to understand issues clearly, and the ability…
Inge Cseh, 83, Croton-On-Hudson Resident
CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – Inge Cseh, a resident of Croton-on-Hudson, died Friday, May 20. She was 83.
She was born June 16, 1932, in Austria, the daughter of the late Otto and Marianne (Egen) Hoseman.
She was predeceased by her husband, Bela Cseh, in 2012. They lived their lives together to the fullest for more than 40 years loving nature by hiking, swimming, skiing and traveling all over the world. They also shared a love for animals. In her early years, she was a pioneer for women working in the corporate business world as she retired from Reader’s Digest 25 years ago. She also volunteere…
Edward Konopka, 68, Trumbull Resident
TRUMBULL, Conn. – Edward M. Konopka, of Trumbull, husband of 44 years to Claudia Broccoli Konopka, died Saturday, May 21. He was 68.
Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Stella Szurnitski Konopka and the late Edward F. Konopka. A resident of Trumbull since 1977, he was a salesman for Bell Simons for several years and an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching all sports and New York Teams, especially golf. His greatest love was his wife and family. He served in the Army and attained the rank of sergeant.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, Claudia, include his son, Jam…
Edwin Comas, 100, Ridgefield Resident
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Edwin Comas, of Ridgefield, husband of Rita (Winnis) Comas, died Saturday, May 21. He was 100.
The family will receive friends Monday from 5-7 p.m. in the Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah St., Ridgefield. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Ridgefield.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to METAvivor, Inc., a metastatic breast cancer research organization, would be appreciated.
Frank Stephen Bozza, 74, Greenwich Resident
GREENWICH, Conn. – Frank Stephen Bozza, avid golfer, sports enthusiast, voracious reader and dog lover, died Wednesday, May 18. He was 74.
Born in Greenwich, he graduated from Greenwich High School in 1959, and lettered in four varsity sports — football, swimming, hockey and baseball. He went on to graduate from Villanova University and then to work for more than 20 years at Neptune World Wide Moving before starting his own business, K & K Moving Services of Greenwich. He especially enjoyed his time with friends, whether he was golfing at the Griff, boating on the Sound, skiing in Vermon…
Nancy M. Sessa, 74, Pleasant Valley Resident
PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y. – Nancy M. Sessa, a lifelong resident of Pleasant Valley, died Friday, May 20. She was 74.
She was born Oct. 12, 1941, in Poughkeepsie, to the late John and Josephine Massarelli. On July 27, 1968, she married Jerry A. Sessa in Millbrook. He predeceased her Feb. 24, 2013.
She worked as a secretary at Traver Road Elementary School. She was on the PTA for many years, volunteering her time for the state and local PTA. She also volunteered with the Dorothy E. Albertson Foundation. She enjoyed going to the casinos, bowling and she was an avid reader. Most of all, she enjoye…
