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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 at St. Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry St. New Canaan, CT at 9:00 am. Internment will be held on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 11am at Lakeview Cemetery, 352 Main St., New Canaan, CT. ***********
Myles Patrick Dempsey, Sr., 90, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away on February 14th, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
John Rogers Fulkerson, age 84, of New Canaan, CT, beloved husband of Mary Ann B. Meils, passed away peacefully after struggling for several months following a brain injury. Born in Goose Creek, Texas on November 23, 1943, he was the younger of two brothers born to Roy and Mildred Fulkerson. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School where he was a star track athlete. His love of running continued into college, where he competed in cross country at Texas A & M University. After which he earned a PhD in Psychology at Baylor University.
Fisina Tomaselli, a devoted daughter of the Roman Catholic faith and unwavering pillar of her family, peacefully entered eternal life on Feb. 8, her heart filled with the love of Christ and cherished memories of those she held dear. Fiz as she was known, was born in New Canaan, attended New Canaan schools and was a 1949 graduate of New Canaan High School. While at New Canaan High School she played varsity sports and was captain of the girls’ basketball team (she was not the center). Her dedication to St.
Charles E. Milot Jr., age 95, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Patricia Duffy Milot, passed away peacefully on January 31, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on February 18, 1930, he was one of eight children born to Charles E. Milot Sr. and Lillian Bell Milot. He was raised in Stratford in a home overlooking his beloved Longbrook Park. It was here that he developed a lifelong love of sports, spending countless days playing and watching all kinds of athletic events. Chuck graduated from Stratford High School in 1949, where he played basketball and baseball. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and was assigned to Special Services where he played and coached baseball and basketball at Scott Air Force Base in St. Louis and Ellington Air Force Base in Houston.
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.