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Clarence G. Roberts, 91, Of Hackensack
HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Clarence G. Roberts, a resident of Hackensack, died Friday, Jan. 29. He was 91.He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. A proud U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he served on the USS Nevada and was a World War II buff.
He also was a former member of First Presbyterian Church of Bangor. Prior to retiring, he was an executive with Allied/Stern’s Stores in Paramus for 40 years.
He is survived by Renee Roberts and spouse Nancy Kostos, Patricia Miller and husband Craig; and grandchildren Kristen and Lauren Miller.
He was predecease…
Services Set For Tim Murphy, Retired Norwalk Police Lieutenant
NORWALK, Conn. – Former Norwalk Police Lt. Tim Murphy, a New Canaan native, died Friday, Jan. 29, at his home in Florida.
In late February 2015, Murphy retired from his job at the Norwalk Police Department after 33 years of service, and days later was diagnosed with stage-4 cancer.
The wake will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry St., New Canaan.
Any law enforcement agencies planning to attend the funeral service are asked to call 203-854-3004.
Paul Devlin posted a tribu…
James S. Swendsen, 96, Of Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- James S. Swendsen, a resident of Fairfield, died Thursday, Jan. 28. He was 96.Swendsen served in the U.S. Army during World War II achieving the rank of staff sergeant.
He was the retired owner of Regal Robes, where he delighted in providing liturgical robes for clergy, choir members and evangelists for most of his life.
He is survived by nieces and nephews, Barbara Lund and her husband Dick of Milford and Marilyn and Tom Watrous of Shelton; a sister-in-law, Esther Johnson of Stratford; his Godson, the Rev. Patrick Lewis and a Goddaughter, the Rev. Julia Hayes, both of …
John Joseph Kelly, 82, Of Nanuet
NANUET, N.Y. -- John Joseph Kelly, a resident of Nanuet, died Thursday, Jan. 27. He was 82.After emigrating from Ireland in 1950, Kelly served in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Upon returning, he became a butcher in NYC and settled in Flushing, Queens. He had his own butcher shop called Westport Meat Market in Bayside, Queens. He then worked for New York City as a food inspector. He retired 20 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Nora; his daughters, AnnMarie Dari, Geraldine Kelly, Eileen Kelly and Noreen Murray; his grandchildren, Kelli, Hannah, Shanno…
Guido S. Antonecchia, 77, Of Somers
SOMERS, N.Y. -- Guido S. Antonecchia, a resident of Somers, died Wednesday, Jan. 27. He was 77.He is survived by his wife Barbara (Cannon) Antonecchia; his children, Christine Amanna (Gary)and Vincent (Michelle); his grandchildren, Vincent, Diana and Natalia; his sister, Angela Rizzo; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Lisa.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers. Interment will follow at Gate Of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contr…
Peter Mihaleas, 91, Of Stamford
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Peter Mihaleas, a resident of Stamford, died Tuesday, Jan. 26. He was 91.He was born in New York City on June 5, 1924, to Spiro and Helen Mihaleas.
He was the owner of the Springdale Diner and later used his culinary skills to multiple eateries in and around Stamford.
He is survived by his children, Perry Mihaleas and his wife, Kim, of Stamford; and Helen Santoro and her husband, Scott, also of Stamford; and six grandchildren.
He is also survived by his sister, Andonia Madonis of Queens, N.Y.
He was predeceased by his wife, Nina Condos. Visitation will be Friday, Jan.…
Josephine Cracas, 71, Of Stamford
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Josephine Cracas, a resident of Stamford, died Wednesday, Jan. 20. She was 71.She is survived by her sisters, Mildred (Millie) Simonelli of Stamford, Patricia Benoit of Stamford, Nancy Socci of Milford, Barbara D'Agostino of Milford and her brother Albert J. Simonelli, Jr of Stamford, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by Albert J. Simonelli, Sr. and Katherine Woodtke Simonelli.
Funeral services and Intermant will be private. There are no calling hours.
