Blackwell, Palumbo, Ferrante: Recent Obituaries From Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — Recent obituaries from Norwalk.

Robert Allen "Bobby" Blackwell, 60, passed away on Jan. 17, 2025, after a successful career as a lineman, enjoying his hobbies of sports, especially the Yankees, Steelers, and NASCAR, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and partner Kelly Phelan.

Dorothy Marie Grecco Palumbo, 86, passed away on Jan. 16, 2025, after dedicating her life to crafts, cooking, antiquing, and spending time with her family, while enjoying dancing to Bob Marley and ABBA and sharing stories with her caregiver, Charlotte.

Ingrid L. Kurensky, 80, passed away on Jan. 20, 2025, after a fulfilling career as an intake coordinator at Family and Children’s Agency, and a passion for gardening, creating seasonal street gardens, and enjoying long summers at Calf Pasture beach with her family and friends.

Beatrice “Ann” Michalski, 88, passed away on Jan. 15, 2025, finding joy in reading, Sunday football, and attending her grandchildren’s events, always prioritizing time spent with her family.

James (Jim) Gregory Ferrante, 59, passed away on Jan. 2, 2025, a self-taught guitarist inspired by Led Zeppelin, a skilled cook who grew up working in his father’s deli, an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting, a dedicated flight instructor and member of the Yale Aviation Club, a financial professional who founded Wilson Point Consulting, and a man who found joy in good food, music, and time spent with friends, family, and his beloved dogs.