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John Sirico Sr., 100

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John (“Doc”) Sirico Sr., 100 a lifelong resident of New Canaan, CT died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was the son of the late Gaetano (Thomas) and Lizette (Elizabeth) Sirico. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. John was born November 25, 1925, in New Canaan where he spent his lifelong years. John was the owner/operator of Sirico Builders constructing and remodeling homes in Fairfield County.  He was known for his hard work, generosity and willingness to help others.

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Milan Joseph Turk, 87

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November 25, 1938 – January 18, 2026. 

Milan J. Turk, age 87 of New Canaan, CT. died on January 18, 2026, in Danbury, CT. surrounded by his loving family after a brief hospital stay. Milan was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Zdenka Cop Turk and Frank Paul Turk. He attended Baton Rouge High School and graduated from Louisiana State University – BS Chemical Engineering (1960); MBA (1962) and Harvard’s Advanced Management Program.

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Margaret “Peg” Bartlett Ulrich, 93

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Margaret “Peg” Bartlett Ulrich, age 93, of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. Peg was born in Binghamton, New York in 1932, the daughter of Bruce and Mary (Everett) Bartlett. She always wanted to be a nurse but also wished to attend college, so she found a unique 5-year program offered jointly by Bates College in Maine and New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.  She graduated from Bates College in 1955 with a B.A. degree. While at Bates, she met the love of her life, Arthur (“Art”) Ulrich, whom she married the December after graduation. Together they shared 70 joyful years of marriage, celebrating their anniversary in 2025.

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Thomas Wade Nissley, 92

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Thomas Wade Nissley, aged 92, passed away January 10, 2026 peacefully in his sleep at his home in New Canaan, Connecticut. Born January 1, 1934 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Wilbur Herr Nissley and Mary Emily Nissley (Wade). In Lancaster Wilbur was a constable, and Mary a judge. Known always as Tom, he lived an accomplished life beginning at an early age. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout (BSA) in his youth.

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Janice Marie DeMichael, 74

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Janice Marie DeMichael of Norwalk, CT passed away on January 3, 2026, with her loving family by her side. 

Janice was born on January 8, 1951, to Joseph A. and Helen M. Lapolla in Norwalk. She was the wife of Salvatore J. DeMichael, Sr. (married 51 years). Janice had a career in hairdressing and enjoyed reading (especially biographies and non-fiction books), driving her car, and spending time with family. She also enjoyed world history, traveling, music, and astrology. She had a love for shoes, handbags, jewelry, and was an expert in geography.