Ridgefield

Sharron McCleery Lavatori, 61, of Ridgefield, wife of Stephen Lavatori, mother of Jeffrey Lavatori, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Funeral services will take place on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 1:00 PM at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 351 Main Street, Ridgefield with a reception to follow at North Hall. There will be no

aul C. Sclafani Jr. Paul C. Sclafani Jr., 50, of Sandy Hook, CT, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018, after courageously battling brain cancer for more than six years. Paul was born on December 13, 1967 in Queens, NY, the son of Paul Sclafani, Sr. and Frances Perrillo. Paul made his home in Sandy

Nancy Kilborne Fox Nancy Kilborne Fox, 86, formerly a long-time resident of Ridgefield, passed away on July 27, 2018, in Stockton, California. She was born June 18, 1932 in Auburn, New York, and was the daughter of the late Janet O’Hara and Charles “Jeff” Kilborne. Nancy grew up in Moravia, New York. She graduated from

“Captain” Richard (Dick) Mayhew, a long-time resident and active member of the Ridgefield community, passed away on September 20, 2018 in Danbury Hospital after a short illness. He was 98-years old.  Born on June 13, 1920 in Bishop, CA, Richard was the son of the late Harold and Frances Mayhew. He grew up on a

Richard H. Mayhew, 98, of Ridgefield, husband of the late Mildred (Cate) Mayhew died on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Danbury Hospital. The funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah St., Ridgefield. The post Obituary: Richard H. Mayhew, 98, of Ridgefield appeared first on The Ridgefield Press.

Maria Shocas Arms Maria Arms, 59, of Ridgefield, CT and Bridgehampton, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2018 at her home in Bridgehampton from complications of a recently diagnosed aggressive cancer. She was born in Worcester, MA, the youngest of five daughters, to Athanasios (Arthur) and Aristula (Toula) Shocas. After her studies at Bradford

Owen M. Gleeson Owen M. Gleeson, 78, of Ridgefield, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. He was the loving husband of Mrs. Judith (Mecker) Gleeson. Mr. Gleeson was born on October 15, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Edward and Fannie (Emmerich) Gleeson. His early years were spent in Springfield,

William C. Hearing William C. Hearing, 89, of Ridgefield, passed away on September 11, 2018. He was the loving husband of Iris (Sawyer) Hearing. Mr. Hearing was born in Stamford, CT on August 13, 1929; a son of the late William Sr. and Emma (Toth) Hearing. William grew up and was educated in Stamford, CT.

Gloria M. (Lavatori) Sharkany, 93, of Ridgefield, loving wife of the late Robert A. Sharkany, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018. Mrs. Sharkany was born in Ridgefield, CT on November 29, 1924, a daughter of the late Nazzareno and Nina (Roberti) Lavatori. She was a lifelong resident of Ridgefield and loved her town. Gloria

Lynne Pleuthner Green Lynne Pleuthner Green, 80, passed away peacefully September 3rd, 2018, surrounded by family members and loved ones at Glenwood, her favorite place in the world. Lynne grew up in Scarsdale and attended Edgemont School and graduated from Bronxville High School. For decades she helped plan the high school reunions, and as one

Marjorie J. Goral, 89, of Ridgefield, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. She was the loving wife of the late George Goral Sr. Mrs. Goral was born in Hawthorne, NJ on August 5, 1929, a daughter of the late Ralph Charles Muzzio and Edythe Huyler (Price) Muzzio. A talented artist, Mrs. Goral studied fashion

Michael Frank Rotolo, 90, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 31, 2018 with family at his bedside. He was the loving father of Robert Rotolo (Dorothy) Ridgefield, Ct., Richard Rotolo (Maria) of Katonah, NY, and William Rotolo (Patty) of New Hill, N.C., as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The post

Carol Alexander McDonald Carol Alexander McDonald of Southbury, formerly a long-time resident of Ridgefield, passed away on September 4, 2018. She was born in Stamford, CT on April 21, 1925 to Susan and Charles Alexander. Carol was predeceased by her husband Robert of 68 years on June 20, 2018. Surviving are her children: Robert (Diane)

Richard L. Martin Richard L. Martin, age 73, native of Ridgefield, CT, died Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Tucson, AZ after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He moved to the Southwest to enjoy his retirement in a region he loved. Son of the late Dr. Philip and June Martin of Ridgefield, Richard led a

Retired Ridgefield Police Chief, John S. Roche, 62, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. He was the loving husband of Mrs. Patricia (Hance) Roche. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be

Ridgefield Police Chief John Roche discusses scams at Founders Hall in February 2017. The Department announced Thursday, Aug. 30 that Chief Roche passed away at the age of 62. He retired last Friday due to health reasons. — Macklin Reid photo Police Chief John Roche passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, the Ridgefield Police Department confirmed

Gloria Biagiotti, 86, of Ridgefield, loving wife of Mr. Aldo Biagiotti, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at 10:15 AM, at St. Mary’s Church, 55 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ridgefield. Friends will be received on

James B. Dykes Sr. James B. Dykes Sr., 89, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, peacefully passed away on August 21, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Carol (Duflocq) Dykes. Jim was born in Port Washington, New York on October 15, 1928, the eldest son of the late Bernard and Margaret

Frances Louise (Rudenfeldt) Vishnosky, 79, died on September 22, 2017. Her husband, S. William (Bill) Vishnosky, 81, died on August 20, 2018. Mr. and Mrs. Vishnosky were residents of Ridgefield for over 50 years. Fran was born in Stamford, CT to the late Arthur and Viola (Rowley) on April 4, 1938. She moved to Ridgefield

Giselda (Santini) Torcellini, 92, of Ridgefield, CT, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 with her family by her side. Giselda, better known as Jess, was born on July 14th, 1926 in Ridgefield. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Leanna (Travaglini) Santini. She attended Ridgefield Schools and was a graduate of Ridgefield High

Kenneth Meeker Coleburn Kenneth Meeker Coleburn died on August 19, 2018, in Redding, Connecticut. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, on June 22, 1928, the youngest of three children of Kenneth Meeker Coleburn, Sr. and Emily Eleanor Coley Coleburn. Ken grew up in Norwalk. He attended Williston Academy in Easthampton, Massachusetts. He graduated from Middlebury