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New Canaan's Teddy Berg, 90, Was Known For Her Gardens New Canaan's Teddy Berg, 90, Was Known For Her Gardens
New Canaan's Teddy Berg, 90, Was Known For Her Gardens Theodora (Teddy) Banning Gibson Berg passed away in her sleep on Monday, Aug. 14th at her home in New Canaan, surrounded by her loving children and her two adored cats, Whitey and Tabby.  After a long battle with kidney disease, Teddy eventually died of complications while receiving hospice care in her home for the last nine months. Teddy was born on July 7, 1933 in Mount Vernon, NY to John Peck Banning and Irene Finer Banning. She is predeceased by her older sister, Constance Banning Gatling, and survived by her younger brother, Jack Banning.  Teddy grew up in Mount Kisco, NY, g…
Antonia Recchia Allende, 61, Beloved Mother And Friend Brought Out The Best In Others Antonia Recchia Allende, 61, Beloved Mother And Friend Brought Out The Best In Others
Antonia Recchia Allende, 61, Beloved Mother And Friend Brought Out The Best In Others Antonia 'Toni' Recchia Allende of Vista, 61, died peacefully with family at her side on January 6, 2021 after a heroic two-and-a-half-year battle with glioblastoma multiforme, a highly aggressive brain cancer. She was a courageous fighter who far outlived her diagnosis. Formerly of New Canaan, CT, Toni was born September 28, 1959 in Settefrati, Italy. She immigrated to the United States with her family in 1965 where they settled in New Canaan. Toni attended East School and was a 1978 graduate of New Canaan High School. In addition to working full time and raising her family, …