Obituaries

Rockwell, Walsh, McGuinness: Recent Death Notices From Ridgefield

Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Recent death notices from Ridgefield.

Concetta “Connie” McGuinness, 83, a pediatric nurse who began her career at Nassau Hospital and was passionate about cooking, baking, and creating family traditions, died Sept. 15, 2025.

Kenneth A. Close, 70, retired president of Morse Moving Van Lines who enjoyed skiing, golfing, and following sports, died Aug. 26, 2025.

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Alan Woolsey Rockwell, 96, a former secretary for Oxford Paper Company who later became an avid golfer, gardener, reader, needlepoint enthusiast, and traveler, died Aug. 31, 2025.

Joan (Oliver) Walsh, 94, a former New York Telephone Company operator, devoted Catholic, quilter, and ceramics artist, died Sept. 5, 2025.

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Ann Torcellini Buccitti, 91, a former law office employee and longtime Probate Court Clerk, active parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, and community volunteer, died Sept. 4, 2025.

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