Clients Grieve Loss Of Beloved Fairfield County Hairdresser Michael Jordan Clients Grieve Loss Of Beloved Fairfield County Hairdresser Michael Jordan
Clients Grieve Loss Of Beloved Fairfield County Hairdresser Michael Jordan Michael J. Jordan of Stamford died on Monday, April 16. He worked as a hairdresser for more than 50 years in the Stamford and Darien area. The Stratford native was 68. His clients say they will miss him dearly. "I spent many hours in Michael's chair or just hangin' out on the floor or in the basement after hours," one said on social media.  "Michael was an artist with a pair of shears and loved to snap photos of his finished product." "My heart is so heavy," said another client of 43 years. "You were my shrink and I was yours! I love you Michael."…
Fairfield Drummer Bryan Gallace Dies Away At College, 21 Fairfield Drummer Bryan Gallace Dies Away At College, 21
Fairfield Drummer Bryan Gallace Dies Away At College, 21 Bryan Gallace of Fairfield died on Jan. 20 in Boston where he was in college. He was 21 years old. A 2014 graduate of Fairfield Ludlow High and the Regional Center for the Arts, Bryan was a senior at Berklee Music College where he was pursuing a BA in Professional Music.  A gift of a mini guitar and pint-sized amp one Christmas from his beloved Aunt Maureen sparked his creative journey. A talented and dedicated musician, he began lessons at just six years old with Billy Bileca - a patient and amazing teacher who helped Bryan realize his passion for playing guitar.  He first got to perform …
Stamford Dad, Fairway Market Worker Patrick Hansen Dies, 38 Stamford Dad, Fairway Market Worker Patrick Hansen Dies, 38
Stamford Dad, Fairway Market Worker Patrick Hansen Dies, 38 Patrick Sean Hansen, Sr. of Stamford died on Jan. 21. He was 38 years old. Patrick worked at Fairway Market for five years. He was a man of many skills. He was a man with a generous heart and compassion for all who crossed his path. He was a proud union member of local 371. Born on July 2, 1979 in Albany, he was the son of Kathleen M. Garcia and husband, Herb, of Darien, and Mark Hansen of Texas. Patrick is survived by his wife, Julia Perrault Hansen of Stamford; children Patrick and Anthony Hansen; sisters Christine Marie Garcia of Darien and Christine Ariel Chávez of Texas; brothers, Dak…
Melissa Wojtowicz Of Bethel, 31: 'Dedicated Her Life To Helping Others' Melissa Wojtowicz Of Bethel, 31: 'Dedicated Her Life To Helping Others'
Melissa Wojtowicz Of Bethel, 31: 'Dedicated Her Life To Helping Others' Melissa Wojtowicz of Bethel died on Tuesday, Jan. 16, with her parents and family by her side. She was 31. She was born March 9, 1986, the daughter of Debra and Daniel Wojtowicz. Melissa was a free spirit and embraced life. She attended Bethel High School graduating in 2004 and, later attended Briarwood College graduating in 2009. She dedicated her life to helping others and as an organ donor will continue to live on through others. Melissa is survived by her parents, grandfather, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. A celebration of life will be he…
Thomas W. McGillicuddy, Fairfield Prep's First Lay Principal, Dies At 83 Thomas W. McGillicuddy, Fairfield Prep's First Lay Principal, Dies At 83
Thomas W. McGillicuddy, Fairfield Prep's First Lay Principal, Dies At 83 FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Thomas W. McGillicuddy, a longtime teacher and administrator at Fairfield College Preparatory School, passed away peacefully Jan. 4 at Bridgeport Hospital with his family by his side. He was 83. Born in Worcester, Mass., on May 6, 1934, McGillicuddy graduated from The College of the Holy Cross before beginning his more than 42-year career at Fairfield Prep. Joining the Prep community as a math teacher, McGillicuddy went on to serve as dean of men, principal, guidance, dean of discipline and college placement counselor and controller. “Known to be tough but fair, he was re…
Stamford Resident Anthony Packes Dies At 36 Stamford Resident Anthony Packes Dies At 36
Stamford Resident Anthony Packes Dies At 36 Westchester native Anthony J. Packes of Stamford and formerly of Hawthorne died on Saturday, Dec. 30 surrounded by his family. He was 36. He was born on Oct. 31, 1981 to John and Patricia (nee Batiste) Packes in Mount Vernon. Anthony was a Project Mgr. for Life in Mobile in Stamford. Besides his parents, John and Patricia Packes of Hawthorne, he is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Toni (nee Maldonado) Packes of Stamford and by his newborn son, Paul Anthony Packes; his brother, John, Jr. (Kristen Van Varick) Packes of Norwalk; his sisters-in-law Michelle Arellano, Noelle McManus and …