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Richard Artis obituary 07-07-17

Richard Artis, 96, Executive for Both Coca-Cola and Pepsi, Active in Noroton Presbyterian Church

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Richard W. Artis, a resident of Darien since 1964, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 4. He was 96. Born in Bethlehem, Pa., he was the son of the late Alfred and Ruth Forker Artis. In high school he had his own licensed ham radio station and confesses to being the nuisance who caused interference in the neighbors’ reception of “The Green Hornet,” “Amos and Andy” and other nightly radio broadcasts of the 1930s. He was an infantry officer in World War II, serving 3 ½ years, and took part in the Allied liberation and occupation of Italy.

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Alice Schweitzer obituary 07-06-17

Alice Schweitzer, 89, Professional Singer, Longtime Darien Resident

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Alice W. Schweitzer, 89, a resident of Darien for 47 years, died peacefully in Stamford Hospital on July 2, after a brief illness. During her final hours the beloved matriarch was surrounded by the members of her family, and retained her famous sense of humor to the very end. Alice was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Judge Clifford M. Woodside and Effie (Bloom) Woodside. Alice had a lifelong love of music. When she was just 16 years old, she played saxophone in a male professional swing band at the Blue Moon Ballroom in Tucson, Arizona, replacing the young men serving in the Second World War.

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Rose Geruso, 87, Health Aide, Active in Church Groups and at Darien Senior Center

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Rose Theresa Geruso, 87, a former longtime resident of Darien, died peacefully in her sleep on June 24, 2017 at Sunrise Senior Living in Valencia, Calif. She is predeceased by her parents, Frank and Antoinette Colella, her late husband of 49 years, Carmine (Jerry) Geruso, her son-in-law, Peter G. Callaghan, a sister and three brothers. She is survived by her four children, Patti Casey and her husband Sean Casey of Virginia, Barbara Callaghan of Darien, Steven Geruso and Claudia Scarpone of Stamford, John Reid and Peter Pierce of Valencia; a grandson, Sean P. Casey and his wife, Elizabeth Hernandez-Casey, and great-grandson, Carmine Casey-Hernandez of East Orange, N.J.; as well as beloved sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces and nephews. __________

— an obituary from Edward Lawrence Funeral Home

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Rose was a long-time member and officer of the Catholic Daughters of America. She later became a health aide, where she touched the lives of countless local residents with her contagious smile and tireless compassion.

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Joseph Costello obituary thumbnail 07-05-17

Joseph Costello, 58, Helped Evacuate Co-workers on 9/11, Husband of ‘Everything Is Rosey’ Owner

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Joseph Eugene Costello, of Darien passed away on Sunday, June 25. He was 58. Joe was born on July 9, 1958 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City, where coincidentally, Rosey, his wife of almost 25 years was born 18 months prior. The two shared a running joke that Rosey left a note for Joe in his hospital bassinet saying, “Call me when you grow up.”

Joe and Rosey had their official first date on Oct.

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Frederick Santarella obituary 07-03-17

Frederick Santarella, 73, Longtime Darien Resident, Coached Baseball & Basketball, Played Softball

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Frederick J Santarella, 73, a longtime resident of Darien and a native of Norwalk passed away on June 30. He was born March 24, 1944 to Carmine and Mary (LaMalfa) Santarella. Fred graduated from Norwalk High School in 1962 where he was a member of the baseball team and captain of the basketball team. He then earned a B.A. in English from the University of Hartford. Fred married Linda Saverine on Oct.

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Audrey Murray, 83, Sports Fan, Hospital Volunteer

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Audrey Murray passed away peacefully at Norwalk Hospital on June 27. She was 83. Born in New York City on April 29, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Francis B. and Audrey P. Murray. Audrey lived more than 75 years in Pelham, N.Y. before moving to Darien to be closer to family. ____________

— an obituary from Edward Lawrence Funeral Home

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She graduated from Pelham High School and Briarcliff College.