Trish Robinson, 64, Died; Former Westporter
Patricia (Trish) was born in Norwalk and raised in Westport, Connecticut. In 1977 she followed her parents out of Connecticut to settle in California, living in the South Bay for 44 years.
Trish will be remembered for her love of animals, nature, photography, Patriots football, NASCAR, enjoying time spent with family, and her great cooking. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Lou Breisler, and her sister Gretchen. She is survived by her partner of 26 years, Mark, siblings Joseph (Jamie) and Penny (Bruce), and daughters Jessica (Steve), Kimberly and Ashley. Trish will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
A memorial service is planned for Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Pacific Crest Cemetery 2701 182nd Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 @ 10:00 AM.
Lois Schine, 95, Died; Engineer, RTMer, Traveler, Westporter
Lois Gildersleeve Schine of Westport passed away at her home on July 7, 2022 surrounded by her family. Lois was born in 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to Daniel W. Gildersleeve and Florence Grimm Gildersleeve. The Gildersleeve family came to Massachusetts from England in 1635 and eventually settled in Connecticut.
Lois was a pioneer in her day. She graduated second in her class with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1947 from Pratt Institute, where she was the only woman in the Mechanical Engineering program. She was elected to Tau Beta Pi (an Honorary Engineering Society) with a special designation as an "Honorary Member" because it was a male-only fraternity at the time. In the 1960's, Tau Beta Pi finally began inducting women and Lois was retroactively named a full member in recognition of her accomplishments. While at Pratt, she was a Founding Member of the Society of Women Engineers which is now a large international organization.
After college Lois worked for General Electric in Advanced Engineering and Research. GE was one of the few companies that would hire female engineers in the 1940's and 1950's. She also taught engineering courses at Bridgeport University.
Lois met Leonard Schine, an attorney, when he hired her as a consulting engineer. In 1951, they married and had five children in rapid succession. They made their home in Westport, CT and Lois remained there for the next 70 years. While raising the children, Lois continued her education and received a Masters Degree in Administrative Engineering from New York University.
When the children were of school age, Lois went back to work as an engineering consulting. Eventually she shifted careers and became Director of Volunteer Services at Bridgeport Hospital supervising 700 volunteers. She was President of the CT Association of Directors of Volunteer Services and President of the New England Association of Volunteer Directors.
In 1988 she moved on to become Executive Director of the Westport/Weston Chamber of Commerce, a post she held for sixteen years.
In addition to her professional career, Lois contributed much to community life in Westport and the surrounding area. Among her many civic activities, she was a Trustee of Sacred Heart University for 37 years, a Board Member of the Near and Far Aid Association, a member of the Westport Rotary Club, a Board Member of the Westport/Weston YMCA and she served on the Westport RTM for 20 years. She was particularly proud of her work helping to create Winslow Park and having the Planning & Zoning Committee designate it as its first "Open Space Zone".'
Lois was an intrepid traveler who visited far corners of the world. She was an avid skier and reluctantly gave up the sport at 85 years old. She also played tennis and pursued ice dancing. Her child raising philosophy can best be summed up as "survival of the fittest", as she took her five children skiing, white water rafting, helicopter skiing, sailing, and on safaris exposing them to a wide range of people, places and experiences.
She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Leslie Schine (Nils Nilsen), Daniel Schine (Patty Sullivan), Lindsay Schine (Michael Klingher), Lauren Schine and Edward Schine (Brigitta), and her ten grandchildren Caleb, Christian and Thomas Schine; Cody Nilsen; Ben, Nathan and Natalie Klingher; Tyler and Kyle Schine; Shannon May; and her beloved dog, Kirby. Lois was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Schine, her grandson, Jonathan Schine and her sister, Joyce Feigenbaum.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Leonard and Lois Schine Scholarship Fund at Sacred Heart University or The Aspetuck Valley Land Trust.
https://alumni.sacredheart.edu/leonard-schine-memorial-scholarship
https://www.aspetucklandtrust.org/capital-campaign-online-donations
A memorial service will be held in the Fall.
The Spear Miller Funeral Home in Fairfield has handled the arrangements.
Anthony “Tony” Giunta Jr., 77, Died; Westport Police Sergeant Ret., Army Veteran, Staples Class of ‘64
Anthony P. Giunta, Jr. "Tony," age 77, of Westport, Connecticut, son of Anthony P. Giunta Sr. and Maria Rose Giunta, was born March 2, 1945 and died on Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was married in 1972 to his loving wife and life partner of 49 years, Frances.
Tony was a life-long resident of Westport, graduating from Staples High School in 1964. He went on to New England College, graduating in 1969 with a BA in English. In 1975 he received his Masters of Science Degree in Law Enforcement from the University of New Haven.
Tony lived a life dedicated to his family and to the service of others. Tony loved God, his family and his country.
In the U.S. Army, he reached the rank of E-5 and left the service with an Honorable Discharge. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion.
Tony joined the Westport Police Department as a Patrolman in 1971 and retired as a Sergeant in 2006. He served as the PBA President for two years and the Community Outreach Program Chairman from (1997-2005).
In 1982 he joined the Kiwanis Club of Westport and became President in 1984. Tony started the Staples High School Kiwanis Key Club in 1985 and became its advisor through 2021.
Tony joined Boy Scouts of America in 1989 as an adult leader in Troop 39. Within scouting he held many leadership roles including Scoutmaster and Eagle Scout Coordinator and received many awards including Silver Beaver Award from the CT Yankee Council and through Masonic Scouters, the Daniel Carter Beard Award in 2011.
Tony served on the committees of the American Red Cross and the Westport-Weston YMCA.
In 1996 he was selected as an Olympic Torch Relay Runner in Westport in recognition of being a Westport Community Hero.
In 2007 he joined Temple Lodge #65 in Westport and became Worshipful Master in 2014.
As a kidney transplant recipient in 2011, Tony inherently understood the gift of life. He became a supporter of Donate Life, an organization to encourage organ donation. He cared deeply about the program.
Besides his wife, Tony is survived by his daughter Kirsten, her husband Devon Middleditch and their daughter Maria, his son David and partner Elizabeth, his sister Carol Axley and her husband Michael as well as many other close relatives.
Calling hours for family and friends will be held on Friday, July 22 between 4pm and 8pm at the Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East. A Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, July 23 at 10am at St. Luke's Church, 49 Turkey Hill Road North, Westport, CT. Interment will follow at Willowbrook Cemetery, 395 Main Street.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation, American Heart Association or Donate Life America.
(Felicia) Phyllis Tremonte, 100, Died; VFW Women’s Auxiliary Member, Avid Reader
(Felicia) Phyllis Tremonte, died on June 12, 2022 at her home in Westport at the age of 100. Born in S. Norwalk, the daughter of the late Amedeo and Angelina (Vuoso) Borriello, she was the wife of the late Thomas L. Tremonte. She was also predeceased by her son Thomas Tremonte Jr, brother John Borriello, and sisters, Mary Carrione and Archangel Argenio.
Phyllis worked for C.B. Dolge Company for over 20 years, was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary, and was an avid reader. She loved to travel. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed cooking, baking and taking care of the family.
She is survived by her daughter Loretta Tremonte of Westport, a daughter-in-law, Peggy Tremonte, of Wilmont NH, three cherished grandchildren, Thomas P. (Jessica) Tremonte, Julia A. (Mike) Cushman and Michael J. Tremonte, great-granddaughters Laina and Gianna Tremonte, as well as her sister, Amy Campanella, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Her Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, July 18 at 10AM at Assumption Church, 98 Riverside Ave., Westport. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. For directions or to send a message of condolence to her family, please visit: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com