Darien Obituaries 2025
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Rose Rodriguez, 101, Enjoyed Welcoming Company at Home and Customers as a Bartender, Eventually Owning Her Own Bar

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Rose DeNicola Rodriguez, affectionately known as “Cracklin’ Rosie,” passed away peacefully on Oct. 14 at the age of 101. Born on the evening of July 4, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, to Vincenza and Francisco DeNicola, Rose came into the world with fireworks in the sky — a fitting beginning for a woman whose spirit was bright, bold, and unforgettable. Rose was one of 14 siblings and grew up surrounded by family, spirited conversation, and the lively rhythm of Brooklyn life. She spent nearly her entire life there, building a life filled with warmth, music, and energy that drew people in.

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David Dever, 83, Very Active Local Volunteer at Depot, Jr Sailing Program, Boat Club, TV79, Loved Tinkering

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David Andrew Dever, 83, a Darien resident for 52 years, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 8. “Whoever dies with the most tools wins” was more than just a motto for David — it was a way of life. A lifelong tinkerer and fixer, he found joy in restoring anything that could be mended, from engines to household gadgets long past their prime. Whether in his garage or his beloved barn in Maine, David was happiest with a wrench in hand and a project to work on.

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Dolores L. Vollenweider obit obituary

Dolores Vollenwelder, 95, DHS Alumna, Sang in Church Choir for 60-Plus Years, Enjoyed Cooking, Bowling, Painting

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Dolores L. Vollenweider, 95, a resident at Wilton Meadows and a former longtime resident of Darien, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 7 after a long illness. She was 95. Born May 31, 1930 in Coppersburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Frances and Ralph Skagen.
Dolores graduated from Darien High School. She was a homemaker and a mother of three.

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William Darrow II, 78, Finance Executive, Former Darien Resident, Loved Golfing

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On Sunday June 15, William Henry Darrow II, loving husband and father of two, passed away at the age of 78. Bill was born on May 30, 1947, in the Bronx, New York to the late William Lawrence Darrow and Martha Beatrice D’Amore. Bill was the oldest of four children. He was raised in New Rochelle, New York. After grade school at Holy Family, he attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, where he played football and was varsity captain in his senior year.

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Peter Rient, 87, a Watergate Prosecutor, Authored Justice Dept Rulebook, Loved Dogs and Hats, Active Volunteer

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Peter Rient, a former Watergate prosecutor, and architect of the U.S. Justice Department’s Principles of Federal Prosecution, died in Darien on Sept. 2 at the age of 87. The cause of death was heart disease. Peter Frank Rient was born on March 17, 1938 in Moscow. His mother, Gertrude Rient Gangadharan, was a Czech linguist employed by the U.S. embassy there.

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Darien Land Trust Remembers the Late Doug Campbell’s Efforts to Protect Land in Town

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“Former Darien Land Trust (DLT) Board member Doug Campbell passed away recently, and we are deeply saddened by his loss,” the DLT said in an announcement emailed Monday. Here’s what the organization said about his contributions:

Doug was passionate about the DLT and believed strongly in our potential to protect land for future generations. Jay Shutts, former DLT president, recalls their tenure together. “Doug served on our Board in the late 1990s, a pivotal moment in our history. At the time, DLT had not yet engaged in major fundraising efforts.

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Amy Rupp, 70, Graphic Artist, Intramural Girls Lacrosse Coach, Designed Logos for Tokeneke School and Pumpkin Fair

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Amy Jane Rupp (née Schroeder), 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday morning, Sept. 4, 2025 in Jackson, Wyoming. Amy is survived by her devoted husband, Robert (Bob), her three children, Robert (Stacey Blanchard), Brian and Genevieve, and her two granddaughters, Amy and Natalie. Born Feb. 15, 1955, Amy grew up in Garden City, New York, graduating in 1973 from Garden City High School, where she was an honor roll student and cheerleading captain.

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Judith Harrison, 85, Teacher, Travel Editor, Book Researcher, Interior Designer, Loved Travel, Reading, Music

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Judith Cole Harrison, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Darien. She was 85. Born May 15, 1940, in Berwick, Pennsylvania, to Harry and Betty Cole, she was the middle of five children and is survived by her brothers, Mike and David Cole, along with many nieces and nephews. Judy is also survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Matthew Harrison, her daughters Cecily Urenay (Gokay) and Page Gostling (Peter), and four adoring grandsons: Berker, Arman, Win, and Chips. She will be remembered for her kindness, intelligence and elegance.

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Francis Lacerenza Jr., DHS Graduate, Enjoyed Hunting, Trapping, Fishing, Antique Machinery and History

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Francis Michael Lacerenza Jr. of Stratford, beloved son of the late Frank Michael Lacerenza and Theresa Maslowski Lacerenza, entered into eternal rest with our Lord on Sept. 9. Born June 20, 1961, the fourth of seven children, Frankie carved his own path at an early age. After graduating from Darien High School, Frank served as an apprentice at his father’s business, Frankie‘s TV, in Stamford. He proved to be a quick study and went on to excel in all things electro-mechanical in nature, ultimately defining his career path by specializing in large and small engine modification, restoration and repair.

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Harriette Thorne, 100, Joked About Living in Darien — Then Did. Very Active Church and Community Volunteer, Visited Every State

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Harriette “Happy” Clarke Thorne, longtime resident of Darien, passed on Sept. 6, 2025 in Swampscott, Massachusetts, due to the side effects of Living, Laughing and Loving for over a century. Born April 13, 1925 in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the first of two daughters of Frank Clarke and Georgia Crane Clarke. Her father was with Pittsburgh Plate Glass company and the family lived in Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; Webster Groves, Missouri; Ben Avon, Pennsylvania and Greenwich. After graduating from Avonworth High School in Ben Avon, she attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia, for two years, then transferred to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where she was graduated with a B.A. in English in 1947.