Darien Obituaries 2022
James Hock obit

James Hock, 55, DHS Class of ’86, Enjoyed Skiing, Golfingm, Tennis, Sailing, Weight Lifting

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James R. Hock, 55, died Monday morning April 4, 2022 at his home in Hartland, Vermont. Jamie was born on May 9, 1966 in Greenwich, the son of Doris (Moore) and Nicholas G. Hock. He graduated from Darien High School in 1986 and worked at Palmer’s Market through a state program for disabled adults. He spent time living in Englewood, Colorado before moving to Woodstock, Vermont and then to Hartland. Jamie had a great attitude and zest for life.

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Walter Lindecke obit

Walter Lindecke, 94, Attended Talmadge Hill Community Church

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Walter Otto Lindecke, 94, of Wilton died peacefully on March 8. Born in Cobbel, Germany in 1927 to Otto and Anna Lindecke, Walter moved with his family to Cobleskill, New York when he was eight years old. There, he met his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Dox, with whom he built his life in Warwick, New York, followed by Belleair, Florida and finally Wilton. He graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and had a long and distinguished career in business, retiring from the Warwick Savings Bank. Upon moving to Wilton at the age of 90, Walter made many friends at the Wilton Senior Center, enjoying hours of games and friendship with so many of Wilton’s senior community.

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Lois Berry obit

Lois Berry, 90, At Home in Darien Volunteer, Loved Bridge, Classical Music, Theater, Traveling, Tennis

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Lois Boots Berry died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on April 21. She was 90. Lois was born on Sept. 4, 1931, in East Hampton, New York, the daughter of the late Lois Kingsley Boots and Dr. Ralph H. Boots. She was raised in New York City and East Hampton, and was a graduate of The Chapin School, Westover School, and Bennett College.

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Prudence ‘Tink’ Neubert, 78, Active Volunteer, Avid Gardener and Reader

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Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Prudence “Tink” O’Connor Neubert peacefully passed away on April 21, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tink approached her nearly three-year fight with quiet grace, steady focus, and a determination that inspired all who knew her. Tink was born at St. Francis Hospital in Miami Beach, Florida on Jan. 12, 1944 to James “Jim” Leon and Prudence Page O’Connor.

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Stephen Jones, 71, U.S. Labor Dept Attorney, Passionate Birder, Marathon Runner, Loved Travel, History, Literature

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After a long, well-fought battle with multiple health issues, Stephen Rowe Jones died peacefully at home April 19, 2022 at age 71. Stephen grew up in Darien and graduated from Darien High School. After receiving his B.A. in English and government at Franklin and Marshall College, he earned a master’s degree in International Studies from American University and a JD from AU’s Washington College of Law. He served over 30 years as an attorney at the U.S. Department of Labor in the divisions of Employment and Training and Occupational Safety and Health. Stephen was an avid reader of history and literature, a dedicated runner and tennis player, a passionate birder, and he loved to travel.

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Gwenn Fiorito obit

Gwenn Fiorito, 82, Loved Painting, Gardening, Dancing; Was the First to Greet the New Neighbors

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Gwenn Slater Fiorito, longtime Darien resident, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on April 7, with her family by her side. She was 82. Gwenn graduated from Greenwich High School and attended The Wood School in New York City. She worked as an administrative secretary at Pitney Bowes and as a medical secretary in Stamford for many years. After retiring, she devoted herself to volunteering, painting and babysitting for her grandchildren.

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Henry Farmer V obit

Henry Farmer V, 16, Hockey Player For 11 Years, Member of Darien High School Golf Team, Spent Summers Tubing, Fishing

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Henry L. Farmer V, of Darien died suddenly on Tuesday, April 12 at the age of just 16 in Stamford, of medical complications. Henry was such a light in many people’s lives with his infectious smile, laugh and sense of humor. Henry was a quiet leader in all facets of his life but particularly when he played his favorite sports: hockey and golf. Henry started playing hockey at age 5 with Darien Youth Hockey, where he played the sport for 11 seasons, mainly on a travel team.  His many hockey teammates are some of his absolute best friends, with whom he spent many hours over the 11 years bonding in the locker room and at tournaments in Lake Placid, New York; Providence, Rhode Island; and Philadelphia. Henry played hockey for Darien High School this season as a forward on the JV team.  He also more recently, in the past few years, developed a love of golf, influenced by his grandfather, Hank Farmer, and his dad.

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Daniel Bianco obit

Daniel Bianco, 80, DHS Class of ’60, Born Salesman, Golf Addict, Car Collector, Visited All 7 Continents

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Daniel P. Bianco, 80, of Diamond Point, New York, son of the late Dominic and Sarah (Barletta) Bianco, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family after a valent 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Daniel came into this world during 1941 in Norwalk. After graduating from Darien High School he attended Norwalk Community College and the University of Bridgeport. Daniel married Barbara (Butterfield) Bianco 31 years ago in beautiful Hamilton, Bermuda. While never actually selling water to a fish, Dan was indeed a master salesman.

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Bernard Topper Jr, 79, Corporate Lawyer, Loved Sports, Avid Mets and Rangers Fan

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Bernard Carroll Topper Jr., a resident of Darien for 50 years, passed away on April 7, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born on Oct. 26, 1942, in York, Pennsylvania, to the late Bernard and Dorothy Topper. A kind and generous man, Bernie was deeply devoted to his family. He especially cherished the gatherings when the entire family was together in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, where sticky bun mornings and body surfing with his children and grandchildren were a family tradition.

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David Cobb obit

David Cobb, 58, Dog Lover, Football Fan, Cigar Aficionado, Loved Golfing, Travel, Cars, Collecting Watches

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Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, godfather and dear friend David A. Cobb, 58, of Darien passed away on Thursday, March 31. David was born on Dec. 2, 1963 to Ralph and Nancy Cobb in Oradell, New Jersey. He graduated from Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, New Jersey in 1982. He went on to study business and economics at Lehigh University, where he was a lifelong active member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity.

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Robert Darby Sr. obit

Robert Darby Sr., 74, DHS Class of ’66, Marine Corps Veteran, 45-Year Employee of Southern New England Telephone

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Robert Henry Darby Sr., a resident of Shelton, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by his wife and children. He was 74. Born on June 16, 1947 in Stamford, he was the son of the late William Steven and Ann Marie (Market) Darby. Graduate of Darien High School, Class of ’66 and went on to Chamberlayne Junior College in Boston, Class of ’68. Bob was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps.

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Barbara Smith obit

Barbara Smith, 78, Devoted to Family, Enjoyed Cooking

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Barbara Ann (Chudy) Smith, age 78 of Darien, beloved wife to Jerome “Jerry” Smith for 57 years, entered into eternal life on March 25, 2022. Barbara was born and raised in Stamford and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Novak) Chudy. Barbara graduated from Stamford High School, Class of 1961. Barbara was known for her strength, kindness, warm spirit, sense of humor, and dedication to family. She was a devoted wife and mother, but loved being a grandmother above all else.