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Richard Anthony Franco, Jr., 74 

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Richard Anthony Franco, Jr. passed away May 22, 2025 at his home on Summer Street in New Canaan. Rick was born August 3, 1950, to Gloria and Dick Franco. Unbeknownst to the young couple, Rick would be the first of their eleven children. 

Rick attended St. Aloysius School and was in the first graduating class to complete all eight years in the new school. At an early point in Rick’s academic career he unwisely chose to launch a paper clip off the end of a rubber band, narrowly missing a nun but striking the Monsignor in the head.

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Barbara White, 1925-2025

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Barbara White passed away at her home in New Canaan, Conn., on May 16, 2025, of natural causes. She was 99. Born in Camden, New Jersey, on June 25, 1925, to Robert E. and Ella O’Donovan, Barbara, known to friends and family as Babs, grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, where she attended Montclair Kimberley Academy. Her mother, a successful visual artist, no doubt sowed the seeds for Babs’ own passion for painting, design and fashion. She earned a bachelor’s degree in art history from Smith College in 1946 and subsequently landed a job as a fashion illustrator at Women’s Wear Daily. 

In 1948, Babs married Robert O. White, a commercial banker with Chemical Bank, who predeceased her in 2000.

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Tina Marie (Mazzola) Kinol, 45

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December 7, 1979 – May 16, 2025

The brilliant flame of Tina Kinol left us too soon on Friday, May 16, 2025. Tina possessed a fire and spirit that may never be matched. She lit up every room with her beauty and vibrant personality. She excelled at anything she set her mind to, but her true gift was her ability to connect with people. She built strong emotional and personal relationships with family, friends, coworkers, and clients.

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Joan Rouleau, 99

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September 29, 1925 – November 17, 2024 

Joan Rouleau, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, at the age of 99 in Princeton, New Jersey. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she lived a full and vibrant life, marked by intellectual curiosity, boundless creativity, and deep devotion to her family and friends. 

Joan grew up in Scituate, MA and was a graduate of Smith College, where she earned an undergraduate degree in history. She went on to earn a master’s degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. Throughout her life, she maintained an unwavering commitment to education and the arts, nurturing both her own intellectual pursuits and the minds of those around her. Joan was a lover of music and the arts, and enjoyed summer travels to Tanglewood, Caramoor, and Nantucket. 

Joan worked for many non-profits throughout her life.

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Giulietta Palladino, 88

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On Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Giulietta Palladino, age 88, a New Canaan resident for over 70 years, was called to heaven, with her loving and adoring family at her side. Born in Panni, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Maria Bianco. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Domenico. She is survived by her three children, Maria Arduini and her husband Sebastian of New Canaan, Linda Baker and her husband Ken of Milford, Ralph Palladino and his wife Toni of New Canaan

She is survived by her brother, Michael Bianco. She is also survived by ten loving grandchildren, Michael, Christina, Lauren, Ashley, Elisabeth, Julia, Megan, Dominick B., Domenic P. and Nicole.