Recent Obituaries From New Canaan: O'Connell, Sillo, Kamerschen

NEW CANAAN, CT — Recent obituaries from New Canaan.

Gerald (Gerry) Francis O'Connell, 87, died Nov. 27, 2025. He enjoyed a long career in technology, active service in community and charitable organizations and a life filled with golf, Michigan sports, beach time on Nantucket and cheering on his children and grandchildren in their activities.

Robert J. "Kam" Kamerschen, 89, died Nov. 15, 2025. He enjoyed a career leading major Fortune 500 companies, advising and investing in businesses, mentoring colleagues, sustaining long-time athletic and fitness pursuits and engaging deeply in educational and arts organizations.

Anthony Sillo, 87, died Nov. 13, 2025. He built more than 80 homes through his residential construction company, practiced winemaking and Italian culinary traditions, maintained prolific gardens, engaged in community and cultural organizations and sustained a deep interest in politics, world events and business.

James "Jim" L. Lisher, 87, died Nov. 12, 2025. He built a career in brand management and marketing, founded a consulting firm and multiple workforce-development programs, led numerous community and nonprofit initiatives across Connecticut and devoted his free time to a lifelong passion for tennis.