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Geraldine M. Fager, 94

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Geraldine M. Fager died peacefully in her sleep at her home in New Canaan on May 2, 2026, at the age of 94. She will be remembered for her generous spirit, kindness, and natural grace. She dedicated most of her life to raising her children and helping others, particularly the homeless. Mrs. Fager graduated from the Academy of the Holy Angels, a private girl’s school in New Jersey, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University. She served as a public health nurse in Washington, D.C., and as a surgical nurse at Columbia University.

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Michelino Bianco, 86

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On Friday, May 1, 2026, our beloved Michelino, “Mike” Bianco, age 86, passed peacefully with his family by his side. Born in Panni, Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Maria Bianco. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria, and three children, Anna Soro and her husband Raffaele of New Canaan, Frank Bianco and his wife Jill of Ridgefield, and Janet Bianco of New Canaan. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren that he loved more than life itself: Lucian, Brianna, Lexie, Ellie, Michael, Izzy, Steven, and Sophie. Mike was predeceased by his brother Antonio, and his sisters, Saverina, Raffaela, and Giulietta. 

A man of remarkable dedication and versatility, there was little he couldn’t do.

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Sally Anne Brown, 83

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We are saddened to announce that Sally Anne Brown, 83, of Norwalk, CT, died peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026 with her loving family by her side. 

Sally Anne lived a full and vibrant life. She was born to the late Albert and Catherine Burgeson on April 7, 1943 in New York City. She spent most of her childhood in the Bronx, NY. 

Sally Anne graduated from Evander Childs High School and Hunter College. She earned her master’s and 6th year degrees later in life, and she taught high school math in Stamford, CT for many years. She also lived in Bedford, NY, Pound Ridge, NY, and New Canaan, CT. 

Sally loved to cook and her Swedish meatballs couldn’t be duplicated.

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Alicia O’Brien Eppler, 63

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Alicia O’Brien Eppler, 63, of New Canaan, CT passed away peacefully in her home on April 23, 2026 after a ~15-year battle with cancer.  Alicia was the devoted wife of Ed Eppler for 36 years, and the beloved mother of Cassie (married to Alex Giammarco) of New Canaan, Bea (married to Nick Bartlett) of Darien and Preston Eppler of London, England. She was known as “She-She” to her adoring grandchildren, Charles “Cross” Giammarco and Alicia “Chase” Giammarco. Born on June 29, 1962, in Norwalk, Alicia was the youngest of three daughters of Thomas O’Brien and Barbara (Lasher) O’Brien, and was a lifelong resident of New Canaan, CT. She attended West School, Saxe Middle School and graduated from New Canaan High School in 1980.

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Ivan Zoltan Szanto, 100

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Ivan Zoltan Szanto, a resident of The Inn in New Canaan, passed away April 19th. 

Ivan was born in Budapest, Hungary on July 25th, 1925. Ivan grew up with his mother Margit, father Istvan, sister Martha, brother Oskar, and grandmother. He attended school and learned about the family business at the Dairy plant. Ivan was forcibly conscripted into military service for the 2nd Hungarian Army in 1942 and his battalion was promptly sent to the front at the Battle of Stalingrad. After the collapse of the invasion, he was taken prisoner by the Red Army.