Darien Obituaries 2021
Neil Johnson obit

Neil Johnson, 59, DHS Class of ’80, Avid Skier, Lifelong Mets Fan, Youth Sports Coach, Active Volunteer

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Neil Stanley Johnson of Danbury, formerly of Easton, passed away suddenly at Danbury Hospital on May 22 at age 59. Neil graduated from Darien High School in 1980 and went on to Bucknell University.  He later received a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University. Neil was an avid skier and a lifelong fan of the New York Mets. He met his wife, Susanne Staples Johnson, through a skiing club, and they were married on April 4, 1989. Neil worked for many years at General Analysis Corporation, later Wilkes Enterprise Inc., where he supervised the production and worldwide installation of infrared analyzers for biofuel, petrochemical, environmental, and manufacturing applications until the company was purchased and relocated by a larger organization.

Darien Obituaries 2021
Dorothy Manegio obit

Dorothea Manegio, 88, Active St. John Church Parishioner, Choir Member, Co-Founded Manegio Floor Covering

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Dorothea Elizabeth Manegio of New Milford passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Danbury.  She was 88. Dottie was born on Jan. 15, 1933 to the late William and Marion Ryan. Dottie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Hunter College in June 1956. While working at New York Bell, Dottie met Frank in their church choir in Yonkers, New York, and they were married on Sept.

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Robert Mason obituary

Robert Mason, 69, Lobster Fisherman, Boater, Plumber, DHS Basketball Captain in ’71

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Robert John Mason, aka, Mace the Ace, 69, of Darien, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 27. He was born in Stamford on Feb. 26, 1952 to the late Vincent W. and Katherine Hudson Mason. He was the captain of the Darien High School Basketball Team in 1971. Robert was a lobster fisherman and he enjoyed boating, clamming and was the life of the party.

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Marilyn Van Sciver obit

Former Town Clerk Marilyn Van Sciver, 86, Worked Her Entire Career for Darien Town Government

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Marilyn (Mariotti) Van Sciver a lifelong resident of Darien died peacefully at home with family on Saturday, April 24. She was 86. Born January 1, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. Mariotti and Adele Camisa. Mrs. Van Sciver graduated from Darien High School in 1952. Following graduation, she worked as an assistant town clerk for Darien.