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David Finley Liddell, 81

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David Finley Liddell, 81, a longtime New Canaan resident, died peacefully on October 29, 2026, at Stamford Hospital, with his family at his bedside. Dave was born on August 11, 1945, in Evanston, Illinois, to William Finley Liddell and Ann Makemson Liddell, and grew up in Pocatello, Idaho. As a Boy Scout he spent his youth exploring the Idaho wilderness, hiking and camping along the Snake River and in the mountains around Pocatello, and skiing whenever the snow came. That love of the outdoors stayed with him for the rest of his life. He was also an accomplished trombonist in his youth, which sparked a lifelong love of music, especially jazz and, above all, Ella Fitzgerald.

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Leah Ericson, 77

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Leah Ericson of New Canaan passed away peacefully on October 26 at the Maplewood Darien assisted living facility in Darien, Conn. She was 77.  

She was the beloved wife of Robert Ericson, to whom she was married for 39 years, and the mother of Alyssa Ericson of Charleston, South Carolina. Leah grew up on the North side of Chicago in the shadow of Wrigley Field. She and Bob met in Chicago and later moved to New York.

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Margaret Socci, 85

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Margaret Socci passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2026. 

Born in Stamford, CT at St. Joseph’s Hospital on August 14th, 1941. Margaret was lovingly known as “Chi Chi” by her family. Margaret was a beloved wife to late Mario Socci Sr. and grandmother to four grandchildren. 

Margaret was a resident of New Canaan for over 50 years. She loved spending her time with family, cooking amazing food, and creating memories. 

Margaret is survived by her three sons Mario Socci Jr and wife Dawn Socci of Redding CT, Joseph Socci of New Canaan, and Anthony of Seymour CT.  Two brothers William Perillo and Joseph Starson and wife Toni Starson.

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Julia Paige Martocchio, 31

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Julia Paige Martocchio, age 31, passed away peacefully at her New Canaan, CT home on September 22, 2026, embraced by her loving family and caregivers. During special moments over her final days, Julia was able to sit on her back porch, taking in the quiet beauty of her backyard and the lilac tree planted in her honor more than twenty years ago. Born with a brain injury, Julia faced unique challenges, including a seizure disorder. Yet, despite these obstacles, Julia lived a brave, vibrant, and extraordinarily full life. Although technically an adult, Julia lived with the pure, uninhibited heart of a child.

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Antonietta Lanni, 96

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Antonietta Lanni, 96, passed away surrounded by the love of her devoted family who were at the center of her life. Born in Settefratte, Italy, Antonietta came to the United States in 1966, where she and her husband, Giustino Lanni, built a life with their family in New Canaan, Connecticut. After many years in America, Antonietta and Giustino returned to Italy, the country she loved so deeply. During the COVID pandemic, she returned to the United States, where she spent the final years of her life close to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. Although she made a life on both sides of the Atlantic, Italy was always at the heart of who Antonietta was.