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Book Sale Returns To Westport Library This Weekend
WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Library is celebrating spring with its annual March Book Sale, on Saturday, March 5, through Tuesday, March 8.
The sale will feature hundreds of books for all ages, including a large selection of gardening books. There are also many comic books, books on spring sports, test-prep guides, as well as a large assortment of children's books -- none over $1.
In addition to books, CDs and DVDs, there's a new category, of "ephemera": paper items including vintage magazines, travel materials, playbills, cooking booklets, assorted pamphlets and more. All proceed…
Colleen McMahon-Passero, 59, Wilton Resident
WILTON, Conn. -- Colleen M. McMahon-Passero -- a Wilton resident, formerly of New Canaan -- died on Sunday, Feb. 28. She was 59.
Born in Yonkers, New York, McMahon-Passero attended Saint Mary's Elementary and Commerce High School. She had a successful career as a VP of Lillian Vernon. She retired to devote her time to what mattered most to her, her husband and children.
McMahon-Passero is survived by her husband, Dr. Marino Passero; children Rick and Nicole Passero; father John McMahon and his wife Sharon McMahon; sisters Doreen Chiulli, Kathleen Knuth and Tara Reuter; brothers-in-law Anth…
Merle Kelsey, 85, Nyack Resident
NYACK, N.Y. -- Nyack resident Merle Kelsey died on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016. He was 85.
Born in Johnson City, Kelsey grew up in Deposit. He graduated from Toccoa Falls College, in Georgia. He was a postal carrier for over 20 years in Tappan, and was well known to everyone as "Mr. Smiley."
After retirement, Kelsey enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He belonged to the Marquetry Club of Pearl River, the square dance club "Rocky Tops" of West Nyack, and the Orangetown-Nyack Senior Citizen's club at St. Ann's of Nyack.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean; sister Eve…
Julian Landes Gischner, 88, Suffern Resident
SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Julian Landes Gischner -- a Suffern resident, born in New York City -- died on Tuesday, March 1. He was 88.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, at Cedar Park Cemetery, 735 Forest Ave., in Paramus, New Jersey. Hellman Memorial Chapels, in Spring Valley, is assisting with arrangements.
