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Alice Lakatos, 87, Lifelong Bridgeport Area Resident Alice Lakatos, 87, Lifelong Bridgeport Area Resident
Alice Lakatos, 87, Lifelong Bridgeport Area Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Alice Larson Lakatos, 87, of Fairfield, wife of the late John Lakatos Sr., died Saturday, Aug. 29,, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport. Lakatos was born in Bridgeport and was a lifelong area resident. She was a retired cashier at the former Grand Central Market. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Diane.  She is survived by her son, John Lakatos, and his wife, Cindy, of Stratford. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Lawncroft Cemetery. Calling hours are on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Larson Funer…
Samuel McAllister, 83, Former Bridgeport Resident Samuel McAllister, 83, Former Bridgeport Resident
Samuel McAllister, 83, Former Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Samuel McAllister Jr., 83, formerly of Bridgeport, has died. He was born Jan. 20, 1932, to Samuel and Pearl McAllister. He was a graduate of St. Paul's, N.C., High School and graduated at the top of his class.  He moved to Bridgeport, where was a manager for Exiode Battery & Magnetic Corp. He became a deacon of East End Baptist Church, where he married his wife, Sylvia. After his retirement, they returned to St. Paul's to spend the rest of their lives together. He served as town commissioner there. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sylvia J. McAllister; t…
Anna Reppucci, 86, Lifelong Stamford Resident Anna Reppucci, 86, Lifelong Stamford Resident
Anna Reppucci, 86, Lifelong Stamford Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- Anna Reppucci, 86, a lifelong resident of Stamford, died Thursday, Aug. 27. Reppucci was born on June 30, 1929, the daughter of Edmond and Susie Reppucci. She worked as a bookkeeper at Stamford Anesthesiologist Associates for 25 years. She was a lifetime parishioner of St. Gabriel's Church. She enjoyed playing cards with her lifelong school friends and had a great love of the water and fishing. She is survived by her brother, Michael Reppucci, and his wife, Ann; nieces Lisa Solazzo and Michele Russo; nephew, Eddie Reppucci; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.  …
Passaic River Indian Fishing Weir Visible From Fair Lawn Ave. Bridge Passaic River Indian Fishing Weir Visible From Fair Lawn Ave. Bridge
Passaic River Indian Fishing Weir Visible From Fair Lawn Ave. Bridge FAIR LAWN, N.J. — The lack of rain this summer has exposed a piece of history of the Passaic River as it flows through Fair Lawn. The low water level made visible a dam 100 yards wide that crosses the river near the Fair Lawn Avenue bridge, a structure thought to be a fishing weir built by native people before the arrival of European colonists.  The V-shaped structure was used to channel fish through a narrow opening, making them easier to catch. CLICK HERE for a video about the historic site. 
Stamford-Based Intrepid Aviation Appoints Two New Top Leaders Stamford-Based Intrepid Aviation Appoints Two New Top Leaders
Stamford-Based Intrepid Aviation Appoints Two New Top Leaders STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford-based Intrepid Aviation is under new leadership.  Olaf Sachau, the company’s chief financial officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.  Doug Winter, the company’s chief commercial officer, has been promoted to the newly created position of president & chief commercial officer. Sachau and Winter are taking over the leadership responsibilities from Franklin Pray, Intrepid Aviation's CEO since 2011, who is leaving to pursue other interests. "We would like to express our appreciation to Frank for successfully establishing Intrepid as a major pla…
Lorretta M. DiConstanzo, 88, Norwalk Resident Lorretta M. DiConstanzo, 88, Norwalk Resident
Lorretta M. DiConstanzo, 88, Norwalk Resident NORWALK, Conn. -- Lorretta M. DiCostanzo, 88, of Norwalk, wife of the late Ralph J. DiCostanzo Sr., died Saturday, Aug. 29. Born in Norwalk on Feb. 11, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Linz Muoio. She is survived by four children, Ralph DiCostanzo (Marcia) of Norwalk, Maria Lacasky (Tony) of Norwalk, Leonard DiCostanzo (Patricia) of Norwalk, and John DiCostanzo (Sheila) of Torrington; nine grandchildren, Stacey, Andrea, Allison, Wendi, Natalie, Kristie, John, Maria and Lisa; and nine great-grandchildren, JB, Jada, DJ, JJ, Thomas, Gracie, Charlie, Mason and Willa. In…
Westchester PC Users Host Cybersecurity Expert Westchester PC Users Host Cybersecurity Expert
Westchester PC Users Host Cybersecurity Expert WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Westchester PC Users' Group will present Bob Gostischa, lecturer on technology and cybersecurity, at its monthly general meeting on Thursday in White Plains. This presentation aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the loopholes and pitfalls of using a computer and browsing the Internet. It also aims to decrease the likelihood of you becoming a victim of the many common scams that await the uninformed user. The program will take place from 7-9 p.m. at 120 Bloomingdale Road, first floor. Take the curved driveway on the right just past the building.  Also in…
Lake Carmel Junior Firefighters Take Part In Youth Day Activities Lake Carmel Junior Firefighters Take Part In Youth Day Activities
Lake Carmel Junior Firefighters Take Part In Youth Day Activities PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Young people from the Lake Carmel Fire Department recently participated in the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York's (FASNY) seventh annual Youth Day at the Rensselaer Fire Training Center. Youths from the Lake Carmel department joined dozens of junior firefighters from across New York state to take part in the Aug. 21 events to gain hands-on firefighter training. The junior firefighters practiced search-and-rescue drills, hose advancement, fire pump and drafting operations, and more. Youth Day showcases the future of New York’s fire service and highligh…
Wyman, Jepsen Endorse Wilton's Deb McFadden In First Selectman Race Wyman, Jepsen Endorse Wilton's Deb McFadden In First Selectman Race
Wyman, Jepsen Endorse Wilton's Deb McFadden In First Selectman Race WILTON, Conn.—At a recent gathering of supporters for Deb McFadden’s bid to become Wilton’s first selectman, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and Attorney General George Jepsen visited her Wilton home. Commenting on the need for fiscal responsibility in balancing taxes and economic development, Wyman said, “With her leadership experience and incredible energy, Deb is the right person to make things happen in Wilton.” Jepsen said he viewed McFadden as an “outstanding candidate who knows how to get things done.” He continued, “She’ll govern with both a heart as well as discipline.” McFadden,…
Darien Arts Center Expands Music Education Offerings Darien Arts Center Expands Music Education Offerings
Darien Arts Center Expands Music Education Offerings DARIEN, Conn. -- Due to popular demand, The Darien Arts Center has expanded both classroom space and music department faculty to accommodate additional classes in piano, guitar, flute, drums, violin, composition and voice. The additional faculty includes Max Pakhomov, Dan Hague, Jaana Narsipur, Megan Talay, Sharon Levin and Darien High School graduates Stephanie Wong, Zach Heyde and Will Bruno. They have joined Regina Elliott and Juanita Bosee, music director. Offerings include both individual instruction and group classes, with violin offered for children as young as 3 years…
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