All Obituaries

MARIAN'S SERVICES HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 26, 2021 Marian Via Sutton, beloved wife of the late R. Bruce Sutton, died peacefully at Brandywine Living of Litchfield on February 25, 2020. Marian was born in Norwalk on May 5, 1934, the daughter of the late Mario and Elizabeth Via. Marian (Mammy) was devoted to her loving family. Marian’s 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren were the center of her world. Marian is survived by...

John Joseph Carroll, 88, died on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at his home in Norwalk. Born in East Hartford, son of the late Patrick and Gertrude (Sexton) Carroll, he was the loving husband of 23 years to Phyllis (Aitoro) Carroll.  A graduate of Boston College High School and Boston College, John served as a field artillery battery officer in the US Army before beginning his career at Connecticut Light & Power. He worked in industrial sales engineering and energy conservation...

Nicholas McCormack, age 64 of Norwalk, Connecticut, died suddenly at his home on September 25, 2021. Born on August 13, 1957 in India to Irish parents, Nick grew up in Yorkshire England until his lust for travel saw him moving to the USA in his 20s seeking adventures (and weather!) the UK could not offer. He travelled extensively throughout the USA with only a motorbike and rucksack as possessions, and accumulating many, many great stories and encounters (often unbelievable) along the way....

Mona Schmid Cavanagh was born on February 21, 1917 to John Henry Schmid and Miriam Veronica Brady Schmid in Brooklyn Heights, New York. She had three sisters, Miriam, Joan, and Hope. Mona attended Packer Collegiate Institute and was graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Maplehurst. She received her college degree from Manhattanville College. Mona married Carroll John Cavanagh in February, 1943. They had four children. She is survived by three children, Monica, Deirdre, and...

Diane Kay Rodia, 80, wife of the late Dennis Rodia passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday October 8, 2021. She was a lifelong Norwalk resident born on January 30, 1941 to the late William and Emily (Vaast) Mulvoy. Diane had many titles not just Diane, she was Mom, Nana, Porch lite lulu, Big Red, and my dad would call her Sam whenever they would leave a gathering. she was very loving and very affectionate; she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and I...

Theodore P. Miserendino, JD, 72, beloved husband of Marilyn (Rogers) Miserendino, died October 7, 2021, in Huntington, NY, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Ted was born in the Bronx, NY, and raised in New Rochelle, NY, the eldest son of the late Theodore and Mary (Kaleska) Miserendino. In 2015 he retired from Travelers Insurance Co., in Hartford CT, after 19 years as a commercial property underwriter. In addition to Marilyn, his loving wife of 34 years, Ted is survived by his...

Ellen F. Roxburgh, a lifelong resident of Norwalk, CT passed away on Thursday October 7, 2021 at the age of 78 after a year-long battle with cancer. Ellen is survived by her husband of 50 years James M. Roxburgh, her children, Kelly Roxburgh, James Roxburgh Jr., granddaughter Lilyana, a sister Patricia Kline of Vermont and cousin Jeannie Tuttle of Florida. Ellen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She spent her retirement volunteering at the Norwalk Hospital and made many...

John D. Zatorsky, age 70 of Rowayton, died suddenly at St. Vincent’s Medical Center on Tuesday, October 5th.  He was the loving husband of Elizabeth “Liz” Ripley Zatorsky.  Born in Greenwich on April 21, 1951, John was the son of the late Nicholas and Marion Zatorsky.  He attended Greenwich schools.  After graduating from John Carroll University, John joined the family business, Putnam Plumbing, where he worked for many years.  Most recently, John...

     Richard Eric Cielesz, age 49 of Norwalk, died suddenly at his home on October 3, 2021.  He was born in Norwalk on June 4, 1972 to his loving parents Henry and Wyladyslawa Cielesz of Norwalk.  Richard attended Norwalk schools and was a graduate of UCONN.  He loved history, antiques, politics, reading, stock trading and spending time with his family.      In addition to his parents Richard is survived by his sisters, Barbara...

     David Harry Ripley, age 67 of Norwalk, died suddenly at his home on October 1, 2021.  Born in Norwalk on December 28, 1953, he was the son of the late William A. and Elizabeth (Rose) Ripley and grew up on Bell Island.  He was a retired skilled carpenter, having worked for Hobbs, Inc. for many years.  He was an avid road biker, loved Cape Cod, the ocean and just being outdoors.  David was a dedicated father, grandfather and friend and a proud member of...