In Memoriam

posted 6/04/2015

posted 4-6-2017

Laurie Rogers Kruysman, 60, of Tega Cay, died Saturday, December 20, 2014, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill.

posted 11-17-2014

Susan Marie Green, age 58 of Norwalk, wife of Michael G. Green, died on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at CT Hospice Branford. Born in Norwalk, the daughter of Mary (Schiavo) and Edward Thompson, she is also survived by her niece Jessica, great nephew and niece: Raymond Michael and Nicole Marie and her 4 precious dogs: Bonnie, Georgia, Maggie and Dodger. She was predeceased by two brothers Edward Kevin and Michael Wade. Susan worked as a personal assistant and enjoyed gardening.

Francis Patrick “Pat” Sanna, age 57, of Norwalk, died peacefully at the Meuro Rehab Center in Worcester, MA on April 26, 2012. Pat was born in Norwalk on May 17, 1954, the son of Lawrence Sanna and the late Jean Hyatt Sanna Fountain. He attended Norwalk schools and was self-employed.

Mr. Douglas James Pirc, age 56 of Orange, beloved husband of Loretta Troy Pirc, passed away at Milford Hospital on Friday, May 7, 2010. Son of Vladimir and Delight Rinehart Pirc of Milford, he was born on April 14, 1954 in Queens, NY. Doug grew up and attended school in Norwalk, CT. After high school, Doug went on to attend the University of Connecticut where, in addition to earning a degree in mechanical engineering, he met his wife of nearly 30 years Loretta Theresa Troy. Doug has been a resident of Orange for the past sixteen years and most recently employed at CasMed in Branford, where he designed medical monitors. In addition to his successful professional life, Doug enjoyed a rich personal life. He was a loving and devoted son, husband, and father. He always made sure his family had the best and worked tirelessly to ensure that. There was no project around the house which he would not tackle. He was a handyman extraordinaire and jack-of-all trades. Doug was always kind and generous to his friends and neighbors, always helping out in any way he could. He played ice hockey in high school and continued his passion for the sport, playing in various leagues throughout his life. He could often be seen in his boat off the shores of Milford or driving around town in the Caterham Seven, his roadster convertible. His dry sense of humor and jokester attitude brought smiles and laughs to all around him and could even make the dullest room break out in laughter. However, what Doug's friends and family will cherish the most is his commitment to those he cared for and his legacy.

Thomas W. Murray, born July 28, 1954 and formerly of Norwalk, died unexpectedly at his home in Wilton on Monday, August 16th. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Anne Arkins Murray, and his much cherished twin sons, Matthew and Ian. Thom was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth (Betty) Murray, both long-time Norwalk residents.

Eugenia K. Boshnack, lost her valiant struggle against cancer on Wednesday morning, October 8th, at Bridgeport Hospital. Eugenia, age 54, was the beloved wife and friend of Michael P. Boshnack with whom she has lived in Shelton for almost 25 years and there raised sons Roland and Alexander.

Eugenia was born in rural Greece on May 14, 1954 and at age one, moved to Norwalk, CT where she graduated from Norwalk High in 1972. Eugenia later worked her way to a bachelor's at Sacred Heart University. Throughout her interesting and varied work career Eugenia never failed to make colleagues into life long friends.

She is survived by husband, sons, her parents Stelianos and Dorothea Kokias, sister Maria, brother Peter, niece Cassandra and nephew Peter.

Lewis Gross

After many years of searching, I recently discovered that Lew Gross died approximately late in 2006. I have been unable to get any further details. Lew was a great guy, and a very close friend of mine in our youth. We grew up together in Norwalk, Connecticut and were actually born only 6 hours apart, on December 2, 1953, in Norwalk Hospital. We were known as "The Birthday Buddies". Lew was a very talented musician, and was in great demand for his bass playing. He and I played together many, many times, and even played together in "Rock A Day Jonny", a well known California band, in the mid 1970's. Our lives eventually took us many miles from each other, and I last spoke to Lew by phone in 1995. He had been living on his boat for many years, and had recently moved ashore due to the birth of a daughter.

submitted 4/30/2008 by Mike Manners, 72

Ellen Anne Martineau - Tobin

Lawrence J. Coppola died Monday July 23, 2007 in the early morning at his home in Sarasota, Fl. He was the son of the late Joseph and Marie Coppola of Norwalk. Formerly of Norwalk, Mr. Coppola graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1978. He was a well known chef in Fairfield County and owned Cuisine, Cuisine, a catering business. He was well known and loved by many. Mr. Coppola is survived by his life-partner Orlando Ramos, his brother Anthony Coppola, and his three nieces. Friends may call from 3:00 until 7:00 PM Sunday at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 203 East Avenue, Norwalk. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery, Richards Avenue, Norwalk.

Larry (left) and his life-partner, Orlando, catered the cocktail party during the 2002 reunion