Darien Obituary March 2018

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Theodore Covert, 87, Former Darien Resident, on Board of Finance Three Decades, Served as Chairman

By David Gurliacci | March 20, 2018

Theodore B. Covert died peacefully on March 13 with his loving family by his side. He was  87. He leaves behind Beverly, his beloved wife of 57 years, his son Gregory Covert of New York City, and his daughter Karen Kuchnir, her husband Louis, and their four children, Ken, Abigail, Lauren and Jenna of Southborough, Mass. Born in Winchester, Mass, on Oct. 6, 1930, Ted was the only child of Pauline and Cecil Covert.

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James Schell, 73, Former Longtime Darien Resident, Avid Golfer at Wee Burn, Volunteer at Darien Y

By David Gurliacci | March 20, 2018

James Schell, 73, of Siesta Key, Fla. formerly Darien, found peace in heaven on March 17 after a long health struggle. He died right where he wanted — in the loving arms of his wife of 51 years Susan O’Laughlin Schell. He was born and raised in Chicago by his hard working parents Frank and Shirley Schell. An only child, Jim’s sense of family grew when he married into the large, fun, wild Irish O’Laughlin clan — so it is fitting that this man, even though he was raised by tough Norweigan parents from Minnesota, died on St.

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‘He Took Care of People’: Classmates, Friends Remember New Canaanite, Woodway Member Robert M. Amen Jr.

By MICHAEL DINAN | March 20, 2018

As news of Robert M. Amen Jr.’s untimely passing last week spread through New Canaan and beyond, friends and fellow 1993 New Canaan High School graduates remembered a widely liked and singularly kind, compassionate person who smiled easily and moved effortlessly among various social circles. A Boston College graduate and U.S. Air Force veteran who served for six years with distinction, including multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Amen died Thursday at age 42. He is survived by his wife, Kerith, and their daughter, Adair. His life will be celebrated at a funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Aloysius Church.

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Robert Amen Jr., 42, Devoted Father, Air Force Veteran, Woodway Country Club Member

By David Gurliacci | March 19, 2018

It is with profound sadness that we mourn Robert M. Amen, Jr. of New Canaan, who at 42, passed peacefully from complications related to leukemia on March 15. 

Born July 12, 1975, Rob was the eldest of five, but those who knew him say he was a big brother to so many more.  Whether it was the United States Air Force, where he served for six years with distinction, including multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, or at FactSet, where he was proud to be a team member or on his beloved tennis and paddle courts at Woodway Country Club, Rob was dedicated to the team.  Those mentored by him remember Rob for his caring, his devotion, and his humanity. Rob was devoted to his wife Kerith, and beloved and adored by his daughter, Adair.  Rob’s life spanned the world, including Florida, Texas, Connecticut, Mississippi, Belgium, France, and the Middle East. ____________

— an obituary from Hoyt Funeral Home

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His greatest joy was his home and family.  He was a generous and kind father and husband.  His sense of humor, warmth, and strength will be sorely missed. His life will be celebrated at a funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at St. Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry St, New Canaan.

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Robert Bromfield, 90, Active 70 Years in Noroton Presbyterian Church, Woodway Country Club Member

By DARIENITE.COM | March 14, 2018

The heavenly choir just welcomed a fantastic tenor as Robert J. Bromfield, 90, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2018 in Greenville, S.C.

His loving wife of 68 years, Elsie, was at his side, as she has been from when the two met in high school right through their recent move to Greenville. Born at home on Courtland Avenue in the Glenbrook section of Stamford in 1927, Bob grew up during the Great Depression, graduated from Stamford High School and served in the United States Navy in the Pacific during WWII. After the war he married his sweetheart Elsie and they raised their family in Stamford. Initially, Bob worked for his father’s civil engineering firm. Later, he transitioned to work for 45 years in the banking industry, during which he graduated from the American Bankers Association and rose to senior vice president in the Trust division of Union Trust (now Wells Fargo).

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Ida Spallone, 75, Member of New Life Christian Fellowship in Darien, Mother of Five

By DARIENITE.COM | March 14, 2018

Ida “Cookie” Spallone departed from us with amazing peace on March 6, 2018. She was 75. Born on April 16, 1942, to the late Ida and Lauren Henderson, in Shelton, Cookie married George Spallone on March 22, 1969, and later separated. She was a devoted single mother and homemaker who was creative, funny, resourceful and strong. She enjoyed the outdoors, long walks, cooking, time with her children and had a deep rooted love of animals and music; which has transcended through to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

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Emily Vosburgh, 96, Former United Methodist Church Trustee, Director of Darien Board of Realtors

By DARIENITE.COM | March 13, 2018

Vosburgh, Emily Patricia Coyne, age 96, of Fairfield and formerly of Darien, beloved wife of the late Albert E. Vosburgh, passed away peacefully Friday, March 9 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born Dec. 27, 1921 in New York City, the daughter of the late Martin and Emily Kelly Coyne of Athenry, Galway, Ireland, she was a Fairfield resident since moving from Darien in 1984. Mrs. Vosburgh graduated from Cathedral High School in Manhattan, where she was class president. She attended W.R. Grace School of Business and Hunter College.

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Geraldine Grasso, 75, Worked in Guidance Office at Darien High School

By David Gurliacci | March 13, 2018

Geraldine Santagate Grasso, 75, wife of Anthony R. Grasso Sr., of Norwalk, died on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at home with her family. 

Born in Norwalk, the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Toni) Santagate, she worked in the guidance office at Darien High School. A member of St. Philip’s Church, she enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends. In addition to Anthony, her loving husband of 55 years, she is survived by their children: Dianne Johnson and her husband Robert; Dr. Anthony R. Grasso Jr. and his wife Julie; and Christina Grasso and her partner Kathy Brucker, eight grandchildren: Caroline, Thomas, Robert, Emma, Lily, Olivia, Maddie and Ja’Kahrie. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Friday, March 16, 2018 at St.

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James Coatsworth, 80, Neurologist, Avid Traveler, Darien High School Class of 1955

By David Gurliacci | March 11, 2018

James Joseph Coatsworth passed away on March 4. He was 80 years old. Jim was born on April 15, 1937 in Denver to James and Grace Coatsworth. Raised in Darien, Jim was graduated from Darien High School in 1955 and from Cornell University in 1959. At Cornell, he met his future wife Joan Sargent.