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Herbert F. Holzberger, 93, Fairfield Resident
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Herbert F. Holzberger, currently of Fairfield and formerly of Glen Rock, N.J., died Monday, April 4. He was 93.
He was the husband of the late Doris (Pleune) Holzberger.
He was born Jan. 26, 1923, in Paterson, N.J., to the late George and Anna (Wagner) Holzberger. As a captain in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, he served in World War II and the Korean War.
He studied engineering at Cooper Union and Fairleigh Dickinson Universities and was an engineer for New Jersey Bell, which became AT&T, for 44 years. Upon his retirement, he worked at the electronics lab at Bergen Com…
Gregory S. Kroning, 53, New Rochelle Resident
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Gregory S. Kroning, a lifelong resident of New Rochelle, died Tuesday, April 5. He was 53.
He was born Oct. 29, 1962, in New Rochelle to Charles J. and Marilyn (Hocking) Kroning. He was a self-employed financial adviser for many years.
In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by his two daughters, Kelsey and Lindsey Kroning; and his brother, Neil Matthew Kroning.
He was predeceased by his brother, Harold Charles Kroning.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, April 8, from 7-9 p.m. at Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel, 16 Shea Place, New Rochelle. A fun…
Herbert J. Lipton, 94, Ossining Resident
OSSINING, N.Y. – Herbert J. Lipton of Ossining died at his home in the Atria of Ossining on Saturday, March 19. He was 94.
He was born in the Bronx on Nov. 16, 1921, to Isaac and Sarah Lipschitz. He graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School, attended St. John's University, then enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II He rose to the level of sergeant in the Army Air Forces and was stationed in Panama. After the war, he embarked on a long career in the menswear business, forming his own company with offices in the Empire State Building. He retired after 62 years at the age of 87.
He ma…
Naiad Einsel, 88, Westport Resident
WESTPORT, Conn. – Naiad June Einsel, of Westport, died Sunday, April 3. She was 88.
She was born in Philadelphia on June 6, 1927. Her lifelong love of art began in her father’s grocery store, where she drew on the brown wrapping paper. After attending the High School of Music and Art in New York City, she graduated from Pratt Institute. She met her late husband, Walter, while they were both art directors – she at CBS, and Walter at NBC. They were married in 1953. They worked collaboratively in their Victorian farmhouse on book and magazine illustrations, posters, advertisements, package desi…
Louis V. Vallach, Bronxville Resident
BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – Louis V. Vallach of Bronxville died Tuesday, April 5.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He then went on to have a long career with the New York City Transit Authority.
He was the husband of Jeanne; father of Glenn (Constance) and the late Gregory (Karen); grandfather of Glenn (Renata), Tara, Scott (Jennifer), Gregory (Megan), Elyse and Kelsey; great-grandfather of two; and brother of Helen and Mary.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, April 7, from 6-9 p.m. and Friday, April 8, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, 20 Cedar …
Rose Valluzzo Straiton, 94, Danbury Resident
DANBURY, Conn. – Rose (Valluzzo) Straiton, of Danbury, wife of Walter Straiton Jr., died Wednesday, April 6 at Hancock Hall. She was 94.
She was born in Danbury on Jan. 25, 1922, daughter of Charles and Celestine (Barbarita) Valluzzo.
She was a graduate of St. Joseph School and Danbury High School, Class of 1940. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Danbury, and was a past member of the Colonna Women’s Lodge. She loved to read, watch Turner Classic Movies and spend time with her family.
She is survived by her two daughters, Celeste Waters and her husband, Calvin of Beth…
