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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.

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Kevin McGovern, 61

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Kevin McGovern, 61, of Wilton, Connecticut, passed away suddenly on July 18, 2026. Born on February 15, 1965, Kevin was raised in New Canaan, Connecticut, by his parents, James and Angela McGovern. As a young man, Kevin enjoyed working alongside his father on his Arnold Bread route, which inspired the career he loved. In 1992, he purchased his own Snapple distribution route, beginning a career that brought him great pride and allowed him to build lasting relationships throughout the community. Kevin was known for his outgoing personality, generous spirit, and genuine kindness.

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Barbara Anne Miller, 86

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Barbara Anne Miller passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. 

Barbara was born on July 1, 1940, at Leonard Hospital in Troy, NY to Benjamin and Mary Elizabeth Manso and was raised in Mechanicville, New York. As the oldest of seven children, she was much more than a big sister; she was a loving guide whose wisdom, generosity, and support helped shape the lives of her six younger siblings. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Margaret DeChiro; and her brother, Francis Manso. While attending the University at Albany, Barbara was selected to the court of the 1961 Tulip Festival in Albany, NY. Barbara shared a devoted 48-year marriage with the love of her life, Joseph Harold Miller. Together they built a home centered on faith, family, and unconditional love.

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Lee Grimes Evans, 81

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Lee Grimes Evans (nee Lucy Lee Custis Grimes) was born in New York City on June 16, 1945. She passed away suddenly on June 30, 2026 at the New Canaan YMCA during a workout. Her early life was in Locust Valley, Long Island, where she attended the Green Vale

School. Her father, Charles P. Grimes, served as Assistant District Attorney of New York City under Thomas E. Dewey, with notable prosecutions of Dixie Davis and Jimmy Hines. He died unexpectedly in 1957, leading her mother to return to New York City where Lee attended the Brearley School and graduated from The Chapin Schools.

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George B. Harvey, 95

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George B. Harvey, a longtime resident of New Canaan, CT, passed away on July 2, 2026 at Stamford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. George was born in New Haven, CT on April 7, 1931 to the late Burton and Evelyn Harvey. George was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth “Beth”, who passed away on June 29, 2023. George spent his childhood in Washington, D.C. He attended the University of Bridgeport before obtaining a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1954. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, George moved to Stamford, CT, where he began his distinguished career at Pitney Bowes Inc. George joined St.