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Frank E. Grzelecki, 87

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Frank E. Grzelecki, a longtime New Canaan resident, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on November 29, 2024. He was 87. 

Born and raised in Schenectady, NY, Frank was the son of Edward and Lena Grzelecki. He attended Gettysburg College and met Jean Nissley, his lifelong friend and wife of sixty-five years. After serving in the Army, they raised their two daughters, Sharon and Deborah, in East Greenwich, RI and Princeton, NJ before moving to New Canaan in 1985. 

Frank held executive positions with Colgate Palmolive, Textron, Lenox Inc., Brown Foreman Corp., Beatrice Companies, Inc. and Handy & Harman. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of numerous companies during his business career. 

Frank enjoyed boating and fishing.

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Madeline Carey Kelley, 82

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Madeline Carey Kelley, 82, of Darien, CT, formerly of New Canaan, CT passed away on October 28, 2024. 

Madeline is predeceased by her beloved husband, Mark Emmett Kelley of 56 years, and is survived by her five children, seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; Mark & Anne Kelley of Wellesley, MA – Ryan, Meghan, Lauren and Owen Kelley; Carey (Kelley) & Paul Stenberg of Needham, MA – Kelley and (husband) John Walsh and daughter, Rosie Walsh, William and (wife) Leah and son, William Stenberg, Madeline, Thomas and Michael Stenberg; Matthew & Maggie Kelley of Norwalk, CT – Sarah, Maura, and Matthew Kelley; Jason & Kerrie Kelley of Darien, CT – Jack and Campbell Kelley; Jennifer (Kelley) & Kevin Hogan of Ridgewood, NJ – Kathryn, Timothy, and Elizabeth Hogan. Madeline was born on March 25, 1942 in Lynn, MA and was the older of two daughters to William Carey, Esq. (deceased) and Madeline Linnehan Carey (deceased). Madeline is survived by her younger sister, Kathleen Carey Smith. Madeline was born and raised in Swampscott, MA and graduated from Swampscott High School.

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Ellen J. Ross, 87

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There are some who bring a light so great into the world that even after they have gone, the light remains. Ellen Ross was one of those people. Ellen J. Ross, 87, passed away on October 21, 2024, at Norwalk Hospital. Ellen was a resident of New Canaan for 46 years before moving to Fairfield in 2014, and then to Norwalk in 2023. Ellen is predeceased by her husband, John W. Ross, and her parents, August Jandovitz, and Ellen (Crowe) Jandovitz.

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Fulgenzio Gerardo Casinelli, 96

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Fulgenzio Gerardo Casinelli, affectionately known as “Tatone” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in New Canaan, Connecticut. Born on April 10, 1928, in Settefrati, Italy, he was the son of the late Cesidio and Marianne (Buzzeo) Casinelli. Fulgenzio is survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Annunziata, his cherished daughter Grace, and his loving sons Jesse Cesidio (Emily), Tony (Kathy), and Phil (Millie). He also leaves behind 9 adoring grandchildren: Billy (Kelly), Katie, Ann Marie, Dean (Jaclyn), Dylan, Audrey, Christian, Isabella, and Matthew, along with 3 great-grandchildren: Katelynn, Christie, and Chloe. Fulgenzio is also survived by his sister Mary Vitti, brother Rocco (Helen) Casinelli, sister-in-laws Antionetta Casinelli and Eleanor Casinelli, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and family in Canada and Italy.

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George C. Mulry III

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Mulry, George C., III, of New Canaan, CT on October 9, 2024. Devoted husband of Carolyn Dahm Mulry. 

Proud and loving father of Hollis and George, IV. Beloved brother of Clifford J. Mulry, his wife Laurette, Catherine M. Ludlow, her husband David, Sharon L. Healy, her husband John, and Jeannine K. Darcy, her husband Andrew. 

Fond brother-in-law of Kristine Kenez, her husband Peter and Kathryn Girardin, her husband Hank. 

Proud uncle of David, Aidan, Alixandra, Caitlin, her husband Riley, Elizabeth, her husband Charles, Sarah, Emmett, Leah, Sean, Catherine, Andrew, Matthew, Joseph, Bridget, Brian, Alex, and Gavin. Great uncle of Nora and Eleanor. 

Faith, family, and friends were everything to George and he lived with a deep sense of gratitude. He shared his positive energy and light with every person he encountered on his journey.