Rudolph L. Melk Sr., 78, longtime architect, outdoorsman
Rudolph L. Melk, Sr., 78, of Ridgefield, a local architect, died on Monday, August 26, 2013 at his home. He was the husband of fifty-nine years to Suzanne (Kisel) Melk. Rudy was born in the Bronx, New...
View ArticleKazimierz Rzeczycki, 88, native of Poland who fought Nazis, rescued Jews,
Kazimierz Rzeczycki Kazimierz Rzeczycki, 88 of Ridgefield, husband of Aniela (Pyryt) Rzeczycki, died peacefully in his home on Thursday Morning September 12, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Kaz...
View ArticleBryan S. McCarthy, 45, outdoorsman, marketing executive
Bryan S. McCarthy Bryan S. McCarthy, 45, of Boulder, Colorado, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Boulder Community Hospital. Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, and raised in nearby Colts...
View ArticleRichard Vincent Conte, Jr., 40, grew up here, RHS 1990
Richard Vincent Conte, Jr. 40, passed away suddenly on September 19, 2013. He was born to Dr. Richard and Alice Conte on November 10, 1972 in New Rochelle, NY. Richard grew up in Ridgefield, CT, where...
View ArticleKathleen J. Hussey, 77, mother of three Ridgefielders
Kathleen J. Hussey Kathleen J. Hussey, 77, mother to three Ridgefielders, died peacefully at her home in Heritage Village on Sunday, Sept. 22nd, surrounded by her loving children. She was the wife of...
View ArticleAlfred Tulipani, 92, World War II veteran, lifelong Ridgefielder
Alfred Tulipani Alfred A. Tulipani, 92, of Ridgefield, husband of Mary (Nigris) Tulipani, died on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Danbury Hospital. Mr. Tulipani was born in Ridgefield, May 6, 1921, a...
View ArticleDeborah Knoche, 51, Ridgefield native, worked at Pamby’s
Deborah Knoche, 51, of Ridgefield, died on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at her residence. Debbie was born in Norwalk, CT, August 8, 1962, daughter of the late Terrance J. Knoche Jr. and the late...
View ArticleMarie LaSelva, 85, machinist, optimist, loved nature and family
Marie Vincenzina “Chin” LaSelva of Ridgefield passed away peacefully with her cats at her side, in her home on September 28, 2013. Born in New York City, New York on June 18, 1928, Marie was one of 10...
View ArticleClara Gabbianelli Cirone, 91, Ridgefield native, volunteer
Clara (Gabbianelli) Cirone, 91, of Brookfield, formerly of Ridgefield, wife of the late Tony P. Cirone, died on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Danbury Hospital. Mrs. Cirone was born in Ridgefield, June...
View ArticleJoseph P. Rettger, 91, World War II veteran, father of Ridgefielder
Joseph P, Rettger of St Marys, PA, died October 4, 2013 in Ridgefield, CT at age 91. He was born July 20, 1922 in St. Marys, PA, son of Leo and Margaret Breindel Rettger and one of 14 children. He...
View ArticleLouis Vivenzio, 46, General Re executive, ‘Renaissance man’
Louis Vivenzio Louis Vivenzio, 46, of Sharon, CT, husband of Renee Merrell-Vivenzio, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Louis was born February 12, 1967 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of...
View ArticleJosephine Altese, 85, seamstress, homemaker, Founders Hall member
Josephine Altese Josephine Altese, 85, wife of the late Joseph C. Altese, died on Monday, October 14, 2013 at Danbury Hospital. Mrs. Altese was born in Brooklyn, NY, September 19, 1928, a daughter of...
View ArticleMichael Ryer, 79, commercial Realtor, community volunteer
Michael Ryer Michael Paul Ryer died suddenly on October 15, 2013 at his home in Ridgefield, CT. He was born and raised in Maryland, where he married his wife of over 50 years, Lynn MacMurray Ryer....
View ArticleFrancis E. Scott, 80, Ridgefield native, Korean War veteran
Francis E. Scott, 80, of Laurens, NY, formerly of Ridgefield, husband of Jane (Williams) Scott, died on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, NY. Mr. Scott was born in...
View ArticleRotary, Marines offer flags for our homes
The Ridgefield Rotary Club and the Marine Corps League have invited Ridgefield residents to participate in a program of displaying the United States flag on six major holidays each year. Proceeds from...
View ArticleCaroline Borders, 85, homemaker, secretary, former Ridgefielder
Caroline (Carolyn) Zicker Borders of Furlong, Pennsylvania died Saturday, November 16 at Christ’s Home Retirement Community in Warminster of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 85. Born in...
View ArticleWilliam B. Bunkoci, 67, retired plumber
William B. Bunkoci, age 67, beloved husband of Diane, of Ridgefield, passed away on November 23, 2013 in Danbury Hospital. Bill was a retired plumber for Local #777. Besides his wife, Diane, he leaves...
View ArticleWilliam E. Saint, 85, salesman, Marine veteran
William E. Saint, 85, of Southbury, husband of Frances M. (LaDelfa) Saint died on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Saint was born in Canton, Ohio, November 8, 1928, son of William...
View ArticleElizabeth Margaret Neumann, 45, caregiver, native of Ireland
Elizabeth Margaret Neumann, 45, of Ridgefield, wife of Bob Neumann passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Elizabeth was born on August 22, 1968 to John and Margare t(Enright)...
View ArticleJoanne Nastro, 63, interior designer, former Ridgefielder
Joanne Nastro, 63, of Danbury, formerly of Greenwich and Ridgefield, wife of Frank S. Nastro, died on Monday, December 23, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Nastro was born in Port Chester, NY, March 23, 1950,...
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