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Philip Goddu Ives, 91

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Philip Goddu Ives, a longtime resident of New Canaan, passed away peacefully after a short illness at the age of 91. Philip was born in 1935 in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Frederick and Aleda Ives. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan, and his brother, Rick. Philip grew up in Winchester and spent as much time as possible at Kezar Pond in Fryeburg, Maine, fostering a lifelong love for the outdoors. He was extremely proud of his New England heritage and his family.

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Paul Arthur Stein, 87

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Paul Arthur Stein of New Canaan, CT, died peacefully in his sleep at The Greens in Wilton, CT, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was 87 years old. Born on August 20, 1937, in St. Louis, MO, Paul was the son of Harry Arthur Stein and Julia Sanford Vandivort. He attended public schools in Webster Groves, MO, and cherished visits to his grandfather’s farms in southeast Missouri, where he developed a lifelong love of farming.

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Catherine Socci Scheurle, 56

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Catherine Chandler Scheurle (née Socci), a devoted wife, mother, educator, and woman of faith, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, in North Richland Hills, Texas. Born May 23, 1970, in Norwalk, Connecticut. Catherine was the cherished daughter of Susan Candini Socci and the late Vincent Socci.  

Catherine grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut and graduated from New Canaan High School in 1988. She went on to earn her degree from Wheelock College in 1992, embarking on a lifelong career as an educator. Most recently, she served as a Pre-K teacher and the lower school S.T.E.M. teacher at Fort Worth Christian School, where she inspired countless students with her passion for learning and innovation.

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John Robert Hagan, 92

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John Robert Hagan was born in Stamford, CT to parents Robert and Hannah Hagan on September 5, 1933, and had a brother William. 

While attending Stamford High School, he was the All-State center on the 1950 State Championship Football Team. His education continued at The University of Connecticut where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education and was a member of the 1952 Yankee Conference Championship Football Team. He continued his education at Fairfield University earning a master’s degree in education. 

He met Joan Marie Hardiman on a blind date to see the Jackie Gleason Show in New York City. She became his wife of 69 years where they lived in Stamford and raised their family of 4 children. They were faithful members of St.

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Louis A. Guzzetti, Jr., 87

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Louis A. Guzzetti, Jr., age 87, of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026 after living with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease for several years. His wife Joan and other family members were by his side. 

Born on March 25, 1939 in Yonkers, New York, Lou was the youngest of Louis and Aurora’s four children. Growing up in a hard-working Italian immigrant family instilled in him a strong work ethic and the core values that became key to his future success and leadership style. At Eastchester High School, he played the trumpet and excelled in football and basketball. He was the first of his family to attend college, graduating from Williams College (‘61) and Harvard Law School (‘64). 

Lou began his career at a Wall Street law firm before moving to the law department of Celanese Corporation.