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Sydell Hertz, 86, Stamford Resident
STAMFORD, Conn. – Sydell F. Hertz, of Stamford, died Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Stamford Hospital. She was 86.
“Syd” was born Jan. 2, 1930, in New York City where she attended the High School of Music and Art. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology and Design, she worked briefly in the fashion industry and then married Jerome Hertz.
She moved to Stamford in 1958, and quickly became active in the community. While her children were growing, she joined the Sisterhood and Hadassah through Congregation Agudath Shalom and delighted in applying her artistic talents to the design of…
Mable Glenn Edwards, 73, Norwalk Resident
NORWALK, Conn. – Mable Glenn Edwards, of Norwalk, died Monday, Feb. 8 at Norwalk Hospital. She was 73.
She was born in Winterville, North Carolina, on Oct. 18, 1942, to the late Osiana Brock and Aaron Charles Edwards Sr. She attended Robinson Union High School and graduated in May of 1961. She attended Good Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Winterville. She moved to Norwalk to live her paternal grandmother so she could have a better life. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and served as an usher for many years.
In her early years, she traveled a lot to such places as Hawaii, Mexico and…
Mary Churley, 90, Stamford Resident
STAMFORD, Conn. – Mary Churley, of Stamford, died Wednesday, Feb. 10. She was 90.
Born Nov. 29, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Eva Kronk.
She is survived by her brother, John Kronk and his wife, Joan; and her caregiver, Judith Shaw.
She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen Churley.
Calling hours will be held Friday from 9-10 a.m. at the Lacerenza Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8 Schuyler Ave., Stamford. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at The Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist, 279 Atlantic St., …
Dorothy Buccino, 87, Stamford Resident
STAMFORD, Conn. – Dorothy Buccino, a longtime resident of Stamford, died Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Cassena Care in Norwalk. She was 87.
Born Feb. 23, 1928, in Greenwich, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Keeler. She was a graduate of Stamford High School.
She is survived by son Lou Carl Buccino of New Milford, grandchildren Michael Buccino and Matthew Buccino of Stamford, sister Shirley Beauleau of Stamford and brother-in-law Eugene Buccino, also of Stamford.
She is predeceased by her husband, Anthony Buccino; son John Buccino; and her sister Helen Docimo.
A graveside servi…
Fairfield Special Olympics Athlete Joins Fundraiser At Jersey Mike's
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Special Olympics Connecticut athletes Jennifer Eng, of Stratford, and Rebecca Kennelly, of Fairfield, will visit Jersey Mike’s Sub, 2189 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, and 390 Post Road East, Suite 20, Westport from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday to promote a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Connecticut.
The athletes will be joined by Special Olympics Connecticut employees and will be handing out coupons to customers.
Jersey Mike’s Subs statewide has dedicated the month of February to support Special Olympics Connecticut. Show them either a flyer or coupon when…
Irving Harris, 86, Scarsdale Resident
SCARSDALE, N.Y. – Irving Harris, of Scarsdale, died Monday, Feb. 8, due to complications from dementia and Alzheimer's disease. He was 86.
He was a graduate of City College in New York City and was the founder of Harris Restaurant Supply of Port Chester. He was born in the Bronx. He was a member of the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle and an avid tennis player.
He is survived by his wife, Claire; sons Allan Harris of Garrison and Steven Harris of Palm Springs, Calif.; brother Joseph Harris of Jupiter, Florida; daughter-in-law Diana Harris; sister-in-law Nancy Harris; and grandson Aaron Har…
Florindo 'Tom' Vassallo, 87, Pleasantville Resident
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Florindo " Tom" Vassallo, of Pleasantville, formerly of the Bronx, died Monday, Feb. 8. He was 87.
He was born May 11, 1928, to Josephine (Kovac) and Ralph Vassallo.
He served in the Army from 1950-52 in Germany. He worked in the printing/graphic arts industry for over 50 years in New York City. He participated in many club activities over the years including Uniford Bowling League, Rams Rod and Reel Club and the Pleasantville Clinton Street Senior Center where he enjoyed calling and playing bingo. He was an avid New York sports fan, supporting the Yankees, …
Werner Hengst, 79, Somers Resident
SOMERS, N.Y. – Werner Hengst, of Somers, died Sunday, Feb. 7, of complications from diabetes. He was 79.
He was co-founder and administrator of Our Montessori School in Yorktown Heights, as well as a husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.
He was born in 1936 in Lübeck, Germany, to Gerhard and Emma Hengst. His father worked on the rocket program with Wernher von Braun, which brought the family to Cape Canaveral, Fla., in 1952. While attending the University of Florida, he met his future wife, Betty, and they were married in 1963 in Atlanta.
He worked at a missile tracking statio…
Andre Faup, 81, Harrison Resident
HARRISON, N.Y. – Andre A. Faup, Jr., of Harrison, died Sunday, Feb. 7. He was 81.
Born and raised in New York City and New Rochelle, he was the son of Lucie and Andre Faup.
He graduated from Iona Prep and from Iona College with a degree in criminal justice. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving as a weatherman in the U.S. Air Force with the Strategic Air Command.
He spent 22 years with the New Rochelle police department and retired as detective sergeant in 1982. After he retired, he went on to a successful second career as director of security at Iona College, Manhattanville College…
