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Patricia Marie Hussey-White, 63

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Patricia Marie Hussey-White, 63, of New Canaan, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024 at Mt. Sinai Hospital after battling a long illness surrounded by family. 

Patricia is survived by husband David White, daughter Katherine White; sister Laurie (John) Novak; aunts Janet DaSilva, Christine Hussey, Julie Hussey, Vera Oliver as well as a large extended family.  She was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Winifred (Cromwell) Hussey. 

Patricia (Patti) was born in Norwalk and had a deep affection for her hometown, as a native New Canaanite.  Above all, spending time with family and friends was most important to Patti.  Her love of gardening, cooking, crafting and decorating were just a few of her passions and she generously shared the results of her talents with many.  Patti retired after many years of service as a Case Manager for the State of CT’s Department of Developmental Services.  While many of Patti’s interests kept her close to home, she was also an avid fan of Bruce Springsteen, reminiscing with her lifelong friends, vacations to Chatham, MA, antiquing trips to Stormville, NY and enjoying the sunshine by the pool. 

Patti received much love, strength and support from her two closest friends Karin Bochicchio and Amy Reilly as well as from all her cousins, nieces and nephew. Patti cherished her daughter Katie, and in her final thoughts, she shared her pride in her daughter and sincere gratitude, love and thanks to family and friends.  While we mourn her loss, we take comfort in knowing she is at peace.   

Calling hours are being held on January 30, 2025, from 4-7 pm at Hoyt’s Funeral Home 199 Main St, New Canaan, CT 06840.   A mass will be celebrated at St. Aloysius on January 31, 2025, at 12:30. 

[This obituary appeared on the Hoyt Funeral Home website.]

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Louis L. Lapolla, Jr., 86

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Louis L. Lapolla, Jr. “Jack,” a lifelong resident of New Canaan, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on January 15, 2025. He was born on June 15, 1938, in Norwalk, CT, to Louis L. Lapolla, Sr. and Anita Ventrella Lapolla. Jack was predeceased by his parents and son Shannon “Shaun” Lapolla. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen B. Lapolla, son Jon C. Lapolla, daughter Patricia A. Lapolla, daughters-in-law Danielle Roth Lapolla and Tina Anselm Lapolla, and grandchildren Amy L. Lapolla and Jon L. Lapolla. He graduated from New Canaan High School in 1956 where he played baseball and football.

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Paulette Francis Livesay, 86

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Paulette Francis Livesay 5/2/38 – 1/16/25

Born in the Bronx, New York and died in New Canaan CT. Predeceased by her husband of 40 years Darden Rawles Livesay of Stamford CT. Daughter of Frank and Rosalie Dimenna she was a devoted mother of three sons and a grandmother of 7 grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her boys. Darden Livesay Jr. of New Canaan CT, Andrew Livesay of New Canaan CT, and Gregory Livesay of Stamford CT.

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Maureen Howell Tracy, 78

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April 3, 1946 – January 9, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen Howell Tracy, 78, of Darien, Connecticut, on January 9, 2025, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Maureen was born on April 3, 1946, in New York City, to Elsworth Seaman Howell and Elizabeth Roper Howell. She grew up in Darien, where her kindness, intellect, and enthusiasm for life began to shine. Maureen attended the Dana Hall School and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. Throughout her life, Maureen dedicated herself to serving others with empathy and compassion.

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Richard Lane Ahern, 95

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Richard Lane Ahern, a New Canaan resident since 1972, passed away on January 2, 2025. Richard, an entrepreneur in the paper industry, lived a full, vibrant and vigorous life. He loved his family, Catholic faith, friendships locally and those forged in his extensive business trips to the United Kingdom, Europe, South Africa and the Caribbean. 

Born in New York City on June 5, 1929, Richard was the eldest of three to Katherine Sullivan Ahern and James Michael Ahern. Educated in Scarsdale, NY and Pittsfield, MA public schools followed by three Jesuit prep schools, Cranwell in Lenox, Mass, Loyola in Chicago and graduating from Fordham Prep in the Bronx. The multiple schools were the result of his father‘s untimely death shortly after the family moved to Chicago when he was sixteen.