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There are some who bring a light so great into the world that even after they have gone, the light remains. Ellen Ross was one of those people. Ellen J. Ross, 87, passed away on October 21, 2024, at Norwalk Hospital. Ellen was a resident of New Canaan for 46 years before moving to Fairfield in 2014, and then to Norwalk in 2023. Ellen is predeceased by her husband, John W. Ross, and her parents, August Jandovitz, and Ellen (Crowe) Jandovitz.
Fulgenzio Gerardo Casinelli, affectionately known as “Tatone” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in New Canaan, Connecticut. Born on April 10, 1928, in Settefrati, Italy, he was the son of the late Cesidio and Marianne (Buzzeo) Casinelli. Fulgenzio is survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Annunziata, his cherished daughter Grace, and his loving sons Jesse Cesidio (Emily), Tony (Kathy), and Phil (Millie). He also leaves behind 9 adoring grandchildren: Billy (Kelly), Katie, Ann Marie, Dean (Jaclyn), Dylan, Audrey, Christian, Isabella, and Matthew, along with 3 great-grandchildren: Katelynn, Christie, and Chloe. Fulgenzio is also survived by his sister Mary Vitti, brother Rocco (Helen) Casinelli, sister-in-laws Antionetta Casinelli and Eleanor Casinelli, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and family in Canada and Italy.
Mulry, George C., III, of New Canaan, CT on October 9, 2024. Devoted husband of Carolyn Dahm Mulry.
Proud and loving father of Hollis and George, IV. Beloved brother of Clifford J. Mulry, his wife Laurette, Catherine M. Ludlow, her husband David, Sharon L. Healy, her husband John, and Jeannine K. Darcy, her husband Andrew.
Fond brother-in-law of Kristine Kenez, her husband Peter and Kathryn Girardin, her husband Hank.
Proud uncle of David, Aidan, Alixandra, Caitlin, her husband Riley, Elizabeth, her husband Charles, Sarah, Emmett, Leah, Sean, Catherine, Andrew, Matthew, Joseph, Bridget, Brian, Alex, and Gavin. Great uncle of Nora and Eleanor.
Faith, family, and friends were everything to George and he lived with a deep sense of gratitude. He shared his positive energy and light with every person he encountered on his journey.
February 22, 1935 – September 29, 2024
Barbara Marie Kathleen Busse Johansen, devoted mother, beloved wife, loving sister and aunt, and nationally recognized oncology Social Worker, passed September 29, 2024.
A daughter of William Richard and Kathleen (McGowan) Busse, Barbara was born in New York City, and raised in Beechurst, NY. Barbara attended Chestnut Hill College, PA, graduating from Fordham University with a BS in Philosophy and Education (1956). At Fordham, Barbara met the love of her life, John Christian Johansen, III. They married in April, 1957. John became an officer and pilot in the US Air Force, as Barbara taught elementary school on Strategic Air Command bases in Maine, North Carolina and Texas.
Born to Samuel Jackson Sproule and Alfreda Jones Sproule in Norfolk, Virginia on June 5, 1932, Susan Gerrish Sproule Slemp Gress passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 25, 2024. Sue, as she was known, had been a resident of New Canaan since 1964, was renowned among her large group of family and friends for her lengthy annual Christmas letters she used to bring her friends up-to-date with all of her exploits over the past year along with all the family comings and goings, births, marriages, careers and other adventures. Many looked forward to this “publication” as a spark and reminder to keep up with their broad scope of friends. Beyond being a very busy mother of four children, Sue had two career paths she pursued; one as an office manager, with New Horizons (a corporate relocation business), Wellington & Albrect (the first all female law firm in Connecticut) & Williams & Co (a graphic arts firm), the latter reignited her other career (or better said, passion) as an artist. Her early years as a painter transitioned into her second career as a sculptor in her later years.