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Sandra Diamond Fox

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Sandra Diamond Fox has been a journalist since 2005, working for The News-Times and The Redding Pilot prior to coming to the Daily Voice. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in publishing from Pace University. She married with four teenage children and is a competitive runner and avid exerciser.

Sandra was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Obituaries

Rosalinda Brioso, 81, Fairfield Resident FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday for Rosalinda Brioso, 81, of Fairfield.She died April 23 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born Dec. 29, 1933 in Pasay City, the Philippines,and came to the U.S. in 1977. She was a hairdresser for 35 years at Fine Arts Salon. She was an active member of the Philippine Community in Norwalk and had also been an active member of Trinity St. Michael's Church. She was also a parishioner of Holy Family Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 700 Old Stratfield Roa…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/11/2015

News

Kent Library Introduces Book Club For Cooks PUTNAM, N.Y. -- The Kent Public Library is exploring the world of cookbooks this fall with a new club -- a book club for cooks.The club will meet every third Wednesday of the month. The first meeting is from 6 -7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. For those who love to cook and try new foods, or the same old foods made in different ways, this is the book club for you. The meetings will be themed. The September theme is Farmers' Market finds. Buy something delicious at a Farmers' Market and make it into a dish to share (bring the recipe, too). Registration is required. Visit www.kentlibrary.org…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/11/2015

Obituaries

Judith Rowan, Fairfield Resident, 78 FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Judith F. Rowan, of Fairfield, died Sunday, Sept. 6. She was 78.She was born March 14, 1937, to Vincent and Marion Rowan. She is survived by a sister, Kathleen Neumann of Mattituck, N.Y., and brother, James Rowan of Newton, Mass. She was predeceased by a sister, Monica Noss. She was a reading specialist with master's degrees from New York University and Columbia University. Visitation is Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Highway. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, 11 a.m., …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/11/2015

Obituaries

Ronald Reiches, 63, Darien Resident DARIEN, Conn. -- Ronald N. Reiches, age 63, died Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Stamford Hospital.Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, he attended Case Western Reserve University and received a law degree from at Ohio Northern University. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Paula, and their children, Meredith, Shelby, and Zoë. Prior to living in Darien, he lived in Minneapolis, Minn. and Nashville, Tenn. He had a varied career in finance, hospitality, and food. A graveside service is being held Friday at Temple Shalom Independent Hebrew Cemetery in Norwalk at 3:30 p.m. Shiva will be held at the Re…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/11/2015

Obituaries

Maryann Tolli, 82, Yonkers Resident YONKERS, N.Y. -- Maryann Tolli, age 82, died Sept. 8. She was predeceased by her husband Robert A. Tolli Sr. She is survived by their son Robert Tolli, Jr. and daughter-in-law Evelyn Tolli. She was the grandmother of three -- Dina, Robert and Nicole. While raising her family in Yonkers, she was an active member of the St. Bartholomew's Parish. Services will be held at Sinatra Funeral Home, 601 Yonkers Ave. Friday, Sept. 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. A mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 at St. Bartholomew's Parish, 15 Palmer Rd. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Yonkers

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/11/2015

Obituaries

Marie Dragovina, 91, Bergenfield Resident BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Marie Dragovina, age 91, of Dumont, died Tuesday, Sept. 8. Dragovina was born in Astoria, N.Y. to Frank and Lucy (Donadio) Principe. She has been a Dumont resident since 1965. Prior to that she lived in Cliffside Park. She was the wife of Edward Dragovina, mother of Gabriella Guerra and Christina DeNicola, grandmother of Juliet and Lia DeNicola and Daniel Guerra, sister of Gloria Anderson and Frances Yasillo. She was predeceased by her sister, Carmela Principe. Visitation is Friday 2-6 p.m. with a prayer service to follow at 6 p.m. at the Frech Funeral Home, 161 Wa…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/11/2015

Obituaries

Carol Ford, 69, Former Wilton Resident WILTON, Conn. -- Caryl Nemore Ford, 69, formerly of Wilton and Norwalk, died Wednesday, Sept. 9.Born in Detroit on Sept. 25, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Leon R. and Elsie K Nemore. Ford was a resident of Sapphire Beach Resort, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and a longtime former Wilton resident. Ford graduated from Norwalk High School in the early 1960s and went on to the University of Connecticut. She had been a property manager in St. Thomas. Survivors include her son Jason Thomas of Ridgway, Colo.; a brother Jeffrey L. Nemore and wife Hillie T. of Redding; and her partne…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/11/2015

Events

First Hudson Valley Craft Beer Week Makes Debut A combination of Hudson Valley breweries, retailers, and distributors have announced the first Hudson Valley Craft Beer Week.From Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 20, Hudson Valley bars, restaurants, and retailers will be showcasing Hudson Valley beers. This event will feature 11 Hudson Valley restaurants partnering with a brewery and serving food that was prepared to pair with that brewery’s signature beer. Tickets are $100 and 100% of the proceeds will be used to help fund 2016’s Hudson Valley Craft Beer Week. Hudson Valley Craft Beer Week officially kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept.…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/11/2015

Obituaries

Josephine LiPira, 101, Norwalk Resident NORWALK, Conn. -- Josephine LiPira, 101, of Norwalk, wife of the late Frank LiPira, died Wednesday, Sept. 9. Born in Sicily, Italy on March 3, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Vencenzia Russo. LiPira is survived by her children Elvira Distasio (Frank) and Pierna Ferraro (Pino); and 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Sarah Alaimo and son Vincent LiPira. Friends may call Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Ave. A Mass of …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/11/2015

Lifestyle

Align Chiropractic Offers Free Screenings At Norwalk Oyster Fest NORWALK, Conn. -- Dr. Christopher Cerrato from Align Chiropractic will be participating in the Norwalk Oyster Festival on Sept. 11, 12 and 13 and offering all participants free postural screenings. The Norwalk Oyster Festival is an event with activities, games, rides, entertainment and local food. The festival is located at the Norwalk Veterans Memorial Park on Seaview Ave. Allign Chiropractic is located at 153 East Ave., call 203-831-8800 or visit www.align-cc.com.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/11/2015

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