Recent Obituaries From Shelton: Sappo, Rotondo, Pultz

SHELTON, CT — Recent obituaries from Shelton.

Eileen Rose Sappo, 88, passed away on Feb. 7, 2025, after a career as a teacher’s aide and a life filled with gardening, boating on Lake Candlewood, birdwatching, Disney, celebrating her Irish heritage, and ending each day with ice cream and Wheel of Fortune.

Mary McAmis Smith, 93, passed away on Jan. 23, 2025, after a career in education that included teaching English and math, serving as principal in Istanbul, and teaching in Slovakia, while enjoying travel, opera, reading, needlepoint, and birdwatching.

Ralph T. Rotondo III (Tom), 60, passed away on Jan. 24, 2025, after owning and operating Arrow Prescription Center for over 24 years, with a life centered around basketball, golf, boating, fishing, weightlifting, and cheering for the Yankees and Giants.

William (Bill) Barry Sr., 82, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025, after serving in the Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis and a 39-year career at Warnaco, with a life centered around sports, WWII and naval history, 50s rock & roll, and his passion for storytelling.

David Patrick Pultz, 71, passed away on Feb. 7, 2025, after a career as a news reporter across the East Coast, a passion for playing guitar and writing music, and a life filled with humor and an outgoing spirit.