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Cornelis Nicolaas Schipper, 101

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Cornelis (Cor) Nicolaas Schipper left us on April 26th at age 101 in Medford, NJ.  He exemplified the “greatest generation” and an American success story.  

Born November 23rd, 1917 in Hoogkarspel, North Holland in 1917 to a tulip farming family, he was sent to England in his youth to learn English. His language skills would become very useful after the outbreak of World War II and later for establishing a business in the United States. A Royal Dutch Army veteran, he was captured on the Utrecht frontline by the German Army but released after a few months in a prisoner of war camp. Later in the war, Cor became a local resistance leader along with his namesake uncle and other relatives.  

His resistance work included finding hiding places and food ration cards for religious refugees and young Dutch men evading German labor camps. Among the refugees he helped save was Sabine Fröhlich whom he would marry after the war. Cor used his English as the radio operator for the Mandrill resistance group to coordinate with British and Canadian pilots dozens of night time air drops of agents, weapons and other supplies in the North Holland countryside. Cor was a quiet hero, a modest man who deflected any attention or praise for his resistance work. Cor and Sabine emigrated to the United States in 1947. Borrowing $1,000 for a car, Cor drove across the country, collecting orders town-to-town for flower bulbs from florists and wholesale growers. That was the start of C. Schipper & Co., which became a successful business that continues today under a new generation as Colorblends Wholesale Flowerbulbs and the Amsterdam Tulip Museum. 

A quiet man with a sharp wit, he was fond of telling his grandchildren “I’m living proof hard work won’t kill you.” An avid soccer player in his youth, Cor had a lifetime love for the beautiful game that he shared with his grandchildren. He was predeceased in 2017 by his wife of 70 years Sabine Gabriele Schipper-Fröhlich and is survived by his five children, Agnes (John) Sarasota, Fla.; Doortje Fenwick-Schipper (Stephen) Linwood, N.J.; Andreas (Claudia) Greenwich, Conn.; Christopher (Dudley) New Canaan, Conn.

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Ajay Teredesai

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Ajay Teredesai, beloved husband of Monica Teredesai, and super Dad of Isha and Sahil passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Ajay was the son of Asmita and Arun Teredesai, and was born and brought up in Mumbai, India. 

He came to the United States in 1992 to pursue his MBA at Vanderbilt University, after which he worked at Cargill Financial as an Emerging Markets Trader. He went on to work as a Senior Portfolio Manager and then Principal at the Ellington Management Group in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. In the recent few years he was an independent investor and entrepreneur. Ajay loved mathematics, playing squash and had a passion for travel and good food. He was an amazing role model for his kids and extremely supportive of their endeavors.

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Julienne Morriss Callaway, 53

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Julienne Morriss Callaway, 53, a resident of New Canaan, CT and London, England, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 28, 2019. She battled courageously a very deadly form of cancer for the last 16 months. Julienne lived an extraordinary life filled with love, laughter, adventure, family and great friendships. Born on May 31, 1965 in New York City to John and Judy Morriss, Julienne grew up in Valhalla, New York with her devoted parents and her loving brothers, Michael J. Morriss and John G. Morriss. An avid student athlete, Julienne excelled academically and competed competively as a swimmer and soccer player in high school. She graduated from the Sacred Heart School in Greenwich, CT and then attended Georgetown University where she earned a BA in History. She later went on to receive an MBA from Columbia University, as well as a CFA during her business career. Julienne married Jack Callaway in 1995 and was his best friend and beloved wife for 24 years. She was the loving, proud mother of James Michael Callaway (21), Emeline Hanna Callaway (20) and Madeleine Judy Callaway (17), who were her greatest joys.

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Johnathan M. Malizia, 32

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Johnathan M. Malizia, age 32, a longtime resident of New Canaan, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2019 at Norwalk Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Stamford on October 29, 1986. He is the son of Kenneth and Maureen Winters Malizia of New Canaan. John graduated from New Canaan High School in 2004 and began working for his father’s local cleaning business. John loved music, traveling, fishing, animals and being with friends who also shared these passions.

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Michael V. Christiano, 67

Michael V. Christiano, 67

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Michael V. Christiano age 67, died peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Norwalk Hospital. 

Born in Norwalk, CT on November 10, 1951, he was the son of the late Michael V. and Julia Spinosa Christiano. 

Mike was known fondly by his friends as “Nungie,” a name given to him in his youth. Mike worked doing body work and paint and repair on cars in New Canaan for many years. Michael was known by those who knew him for being shy, loyal and generous. 

He is survived by his loving daughter, Collette Christiano of Nantucket, MA and his sister, Patricia Wood of South Salem, NY, as well as his nieces Kimmy LaTourette of New Fairfield and Kelly Svendsen of Danbury. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday April 13, 2019 from 2 to 4 PM at the Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St. New Canaan, CT.