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Obituaries
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Dorothy Starzyck, 87
Dorothy Starzyck, 87, of Fairfield, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Aug. 31 at the Ludlowe Health Care Center in Fairfield.
Dorothy Starzyck: enjoyed visiting Compo. Contributed photo
Ms. Starzyck was born Sept. 28, 1922 in Springfield, Mass., and is the daughter of the late Paul and Antonia Starzyk.
Ms. Starzyck spent the first five years of her life in the Springfield/Chicopee area of Massachusetts, then moved to the Stratfield area of Fairfield where she resided until 1943 when she moved to Bridgeport where she lived for most of her life.
During the war and up until the 1960s, she worked at Sikorsky as the secretary to the general manager and then worked at Pepperidge Farm until her retirement in the 80s.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Staples Science Teacher Dies at 43
UPDATE Stephen G. Roberts, a science teacher at Westport’s Staples High School, died Sunday in New Haven while undergoing a routine procedure in a hospital, Principal John Dodig said today. He was 43. 
Stephen G. Roberts: “looked forward to meeting new students.” Contributed photo
In an e-mail to Staples parents, Dodig said: “I received very sad news over the weekend that science teacher Steve Roberts died while undergoing a routine procedure in the hospital.
“As you may know, he was very ill last year with cancer but worked diligently with his doctors to put up a good fight. He returned to us last year to complete his teaching assignment and to be with his students.”
Dodig said Roberts taught summer school for four weeks “and looked forward to meeting his new students this year.”
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Al Dainwood, 67
Duron A. (Al) Dainwood, 67, of Westport, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26 at the Rosenthal Hospice Residence in Stamford.
Al Dainwood: Guitarist and vocalist. Contributed photo
Al was born March 26, 1943 in Dallas, Texas son of the late Duron A. and Bessie (Smith) Dainwood. He moved to Connecticut in July to be near his sister.
In 1971, Al moved to Houston, where he continued his career as a guitarist and vocalist, developing a loyal following for his sensitive baritone interpretations of The Great American Songbook.
A special favorite was “Here’s that Rainy Day”, by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke. Mr. Dainwood’s reputation extended from the East Coast to the Isle of Wight.
Robert G. Ripston, 49
Robert George Ripston, 49, of Torrington and a former Westport resident, died Aug. 26.
Born in Rockford, Ill., he was the son of the late Robert and Laura Ripston. A 1980 graduate of Staples High School in Westport, he was employed many years at the Torrington Co.
He was particularly proud of helping with the aftermath of the San Francisco earthquake in 1989 as a volunteer firefighter.
Survivors include his brother Neil, sister-in-law Linda, sister Beth, brother-in-law Owen, nephew Kevin, niece Erin and best friend Barry Memorial donations may be made to the Last Post Animal Sanctuary, 95 Belden St., P.O. Box 259, Falls Village, CT 06031
Shirley M. Meeker, 82
Shirley Metcalf Meeker, age 82 of Beacon Falls, formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Thursday, Aug. 26 at the Hewitt Memorial Hospital in Shelton.
Born in Fairfield the daughter of the late Jessie and Sarah Metcalf, she had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life. Shirley was a retired supervisor for the Westport Transit Authority.
Survivors include four children, Frederick Meeker, Jr. and his wife Tina of Shelton, Raymond Meeker and his wife Elisa of Beacon Falls, Harold Meeker and his wife Colleen of Shelton and Robert Meeker of Bridgeport; a sister, Dorothy Lotker of Bridgeport; five granddaughters: Kelli, Jodi, Nicole, Sara and Samantha Meeker; a great-grandson, Timothy Meeker; a son-in-law, Ivan Francetic of Seymour; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Karan Hine Francetic, a sister, Virginia Toth; and her loving companion, Harold Hine.
Graveside service will be private. In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Swim Across the Sound, 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606.
Irene M. Corcoran, 85
Irene (Rene) M. Sabo Corcoran, 85, of Westport and formerly of Moorestown, N.J., died Aug. 23 at the Waterford Regional Hospital in Ireland.
Born in New York, she graduated from Cushing Academy and attended Cornell University until leaving for a theater career. She transferred to Catholic University toward the end of World War II, and then met and married decorated serviceman Joseph Corcoran.
She became director of the Moorestown Theater, working with Basil Rathbone, Mercedes McCambridge and Rue McClanahan. She like international travel, and visited China, Cuba, Italy, France, Austria and Mexico, but was particularly fond of Ireland.
Following the death of her eldest daughter, Mary, at the age of 17, Corcoran changed her career field to work in the insurance business. She was the winner of the Conference of Champions award many years and eventually opened her own branch of Allstate in Cherry Hill, N.J.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Dale A. Woodruff, 73
Dale Alden Woodruff, 73, of Alstead, N.H., and formerly of Westport, died Aug. 16 at the Christian Science Benevolent Home in Chestnut Hill, Mass.
Born in New London on July 17, 1937, she the daughter of Albert C. and Dorothy Alden (Jones) Woodruff Jr.
She grew up in Larchmont, N.Y., attended Walnut Hill Academy and graduated from Connecticut College with a bachelor’s degree in history in 1959.
She had lived in Westport for 20 years and was a life-long summer resident of Alstead, N.H., before becoming a permanent resident of that town in 2004.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Dorothy Sarnataro, 79
Dorothy Sarnataro of Westport, died Aug. 24 at home. She was 79.
Born in Brooklyn on Dec. 2, 1930, she had been a resident of Valley Stream, N.Y., for 48 years before moving to Westport in 2004. She attended Fort Hamilton High School, where she met Frank Sarnataro, who later became her husband.
She is survived by five children, Susan Seerman and her husband David of East Quogue, N.Y.; Cindy Mitrani of Bondville, Vt.; Dorothy Rappaport and her husband Stephen of Westport; Frank Sarnataro of Long Beach, N.Y., and Dane Sarnataro and his wife Traci of Northport, N.Y., and 14 grandchildren. Her husband had predeceased her in 1985.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday in Assumption Church, 98 Riverside Ave.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Alexander D’Agostino, 54
Alexander D’Agostino died Aug. 21 in Norwalk Hospital. He was 54.
Known as Sandy to his family, he was born Oct. 27, 1955. to the late Colombo and Jessie (Lanteri) D’Agostino in New York City.
He was raised and educated in Yonkers, N.Y., before moving to Westport in 1990. He later moved to Norwalk.
He began his career as an executive recruiter at Weatherby Healthcare in 1986 and later went on to Teed & Co. where he was working at the time of his death. He enjoyed boating on the Long Island Sound, fly-fishing, golf, vacationing by the ocean and time spent with his two children.
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
C. Richard (Dick) Madwid, 89
C. Richard (Dick) Madwid, a resident of the Southport section of Fairfield and the husband of the late Virginia O’Leary Madwid, died Aug. 19 at home. He was 89.
Born in Hartford, he lived in Fairfield since his early youth. A graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas School and Roger Ludlowe High School, Class of 1939, he continued his education at the Bridgeport Engineering Institute.
He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Biscayne during World War II, and was awarded the Victory Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and the European African Middle Eastern Ribbon.
Madwid began his career as part-owner of an aluminum factory, manager for Exide Battery in Fairfield and Reynolds Aluminum. After retiring, he joined the staff of St. Luke Church in Westport as manager of building and grounds for a decade.
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
James W. Boston, 67
James William Boston of Fairfield, beloved husband for 47 years to Barbara Bowman Boston, died on Aug. 17. He was 67.
James W. Boston: taught at Coleytown Middle for 35 years. Contributed photo
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Aug. 21, 1942, he was the son of the late John H. and Christine Hoffman Boston. He has been a resident of Fairfield for 45 years.
Jim was the instrumental music teacher at Coleytown Middle School in Westport for 35 years. He retired in 2000.
He graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology with Bachelor degrees in both education and performance and received his Masters in Education from the University of Bridgeport.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Craig J. Maloon, 59
Craig J. Maloon, 59, of Westport, passed away Thursday, Aug. 19 peacefully at home.
Craig was born in Greenville, Ohio, June 23, 1951 son of the late James H. and Frances (Trick) Maloon and has been an area resident for 43 years. He was employed as an accountant for HealingHabits.com and Computer Resolutions both located in Bridgeport.
Craig is a 1969 graduate of Staples High School and a graduate of Sacred Heart University with a degree in accounting. Under the pen name, CK Kake, Craig co-authored a book titled, “Why Not Try God” about his struggles and his return to God. He is a member of the Bahai faith.
Survivors include two sisters, Elizabeth M. Terhaar of Danbury and Sharon Olson of Roswell, Ga. one brother, Douglas Maloon of Bel Air, Md,, four nephews and one grandnephew.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Ann Smolowe, 51
Ann Smolowe, 51, a former Westport resident and the senior managing director for leadership giving in Dartmouth College’s Office of Development, died Aug. 14, at her home in Norwich, Vt., after a two-year battle with colon cancer.
Born in 1959, Smolowe grew up in Westport, the youngest of four siblings. At Staples High School, she was active in both theater and gymnastics.
She then attended Dartmouth College, where as a member of the Class of 1981 she majored in government and competed on the cross-country ski team. After graduation, Smolowe spent three years working for Arthur Levitt at the American Stock Exchange.
She took time off to hike the Appalachian Trail, and although she made the journey solo, she developed lifelong friendships along the way.
Phelix I. Wallace, 87
Phelix Ivan Wallace of Westport passed away Monday, Aug. 16 at Norwalk Hospital. He was 87.
Born in Miami, Fla. on Dec. 25, 1922, he leaves a daughter, Phelicia Wallace of Bridgeport and two grandchildren, Dequan Crawford and Justin Bailey.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, Aug. 19 at noon at Lester Gee Funeral, 1390 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport.
Friends may greet the family at 11a.m. until time of service.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Francis J. DeLuca, 78
Francis J. DeLuca, 78, of Westport, husband of Joanne (Renzulli) DeLuca, passed away Monday, Aug. 16 at home in the company of his family.
Francis J. DeLuca: lifelong Westporter. Contributed photo
Franny was born in Westport, Jan. 23, 1932, son of the late Frank and Ann (Horelick), and has been a lifelong resident.
Prior to retiring in 1982, Franny owned and operated Franny’s Restaurant in Saugatuck for 25 years. He is a 1951 graduate of Staples High School, a member of the Westport Sons of Italy, Westport PAL and the Joseph J. Clinton VFW Post 399.
In June 1998, Franny was honored by the Sports Man of Westport as an outstanding youngster who played all sports, including football at Staples in the late 1940s and two years with the Saugatuck Advertisers.
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