Linda Carmell Andros, 76

January 23,1948 – December 12, 2024

Linda Andros died on December 12, 2024, at home surrounded by love with her family. She died following a short illness after a brave struggle. The daughter of Plato and Florene Andros, she was born January 23,1948 in Norman, Oklahoma. Her father was a professional football player in the early years of the National Football League and later worked in the oil industry, and her mother was a homemaker. As a child Linda won prizes in piano competitions and was a skilled piano player and singer her entire life.

Frank E. Grzelecki, 87

Frank E. Grzelecki, a longtime New Canaan resident, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on November 29, 2024. He was 87. 

Born and raised in Schenectady, NY, Frank was the son of Edward and Lena Grzelecki. He attended Gettysburg College and met Jean Nissley, his lifelong friend and wife of sixty-five years. After serving in the Army, they raised their two daughters, Sharon and Deborah, in East Greenwich, RI and Princeton, NJ before moving to New Canaan in 1985. 

Frank held executive positions with Colgate Palmolive, Textron, Lenox Inc., Brown Foreman Corp., Beatrice Companies, Inc. and Handy & Harman. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of numerous companies during his business career. 

Frank enjoyed boating and fishing.

Pamela Jean Libertiny, 72

Pamela Jean Libertiny of South Salem, NY passed peacefully in her home on Friday, September 27, 2024, with the Love of her life, Attila Libertiny, by her side. After an 8-year battle with metastatic breast cancer we’re comforted to know she is now with God in Heaven. Pam was born to Joseph and Marie Bartolutti on February 2, 1952, in Abington, Pennsylvania. She spent her formative years in Louisville, Kentucky where she attended St Pius X School, Sacred Heart High School and later graduated from Seneca High School. She attended the University of Kentucky graduating with a B.A. in business education and served as the president of the Delta Zeta sorority.

Dr. Sigurd Ackerman, 84

Dr. Sigurd Ackerman, a distinguished figure in the practice of psychiatry and the former President and Medical Director of Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT, died last Thursday by the side of his wife of 42 years, Cece. He was 84. Born on February 25, 1940 in Millville, NJ, he was the son of Ethel and William Ackerman. He attended Harvard College and was an honors graduate in 1962. Shortly after receiving his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1966, he served as a captain in the Air Force at Fort Dix.

Michael John Grisé Sr., 58

Michael (Mike) John Grisé Sr., 58, of New Canaan, CT, passed away peacefully at home on September 10, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones after a courageous nearly three-year battle with cancer. Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Mike was the dedicated son of Theresa F. Grisé and John P. Grisé, both of whom survive him. He is also survived by his cherished children, Michael Jr., Griffin, and Riley; his devoted partner, Meghan Hessel; his three loving sisters and their husbands, Patricia Lloyd (Alex), Collette Grisé Devaney (Jeff), and Jennifer Ferentzy (Steve); his sister and brother-in-law, Joanna and Bob Williams; his nieces and nephews, Meredith Infurchia, Bronwyn and Michael Lloyd, and Robert Williams; and his yellow lab BB, all of whom he held dear. Mike’s love also extended to his incredible circle of friends. Mike grew up in Fairfield, CT, where he excelled in sports and thrived as a member of the lacrosse team at Fairfield College Preparatory High School, graduating in 1984.