Recent Death Notices From Darien: Dec. 8, 2025 To Jan. 9, 2026

DARIEN, CT — Here are the recent death notices from Darien.

Olga Breswitz, 100, died Jan. 9, 2026; an international art and photography collaborator who traveled widely for major publications, she enjoyed French cooking, hosting parties, Dachshunds and Corvettes.

Judith Claire Johnson, 90, died Jan. 8, 2026, a former United Airlines flight attendant and VIP customer-relations specialist who later worked in travel and insurance while spending her time playing tennis and paddle, planning club soirees, walking with dogs, doing needlepoint, dancing, and traveling.

Anthony Benedetto Jr., 82, died Jan. 8, 2026, a Pitney Bowes employee of more than 40 years who spent his time fishing, collecting vintage bar memorabilia, and hosting friends in his home bar known as “Tony’s Room.”

Anne (Annie) Courtney McGee Bonanno, 58, died Jan. 1, 2026; an administrative assistant, home improvement sales representative and top NewPro seller who also worked in home care, she enjoyed beach and pool time, fashion, karaoke, dancing, walking her dog, and supporting youth activities such as Girl Scouts and school bands.

William F. “Bill” Wright, 72, died Dec. 29, 2025; an ExxonMobil energy professional and former javelin standout who later coached track, he spent his time hiking, camping, skiing, lobstering, kayaking, hunting, ice skating and boating.

Robert Edwin Kenyon III (Peter), 87, died Dec. 21, 2025; a reinsurance underwriter and broker and U.S. Navy veteran who later served in the Naval Reserves, he also enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling, food, and community volunteering.

Natalia Lynn Melia, 41, died Dec. 8, 2025; a film and television production professional who worked with CBS, Sirens Media, Investigation Discovery, Vanity Fair Confidential and Comedy Central, she was an avid reader, international traveler and photographer, marathon runner, beachgoer and dog walker who enjoyed New York’s arts and food scene.