Coquaz, Masiello & Cummings: Recent Westport Obituaries

WESTPORT, CT — Below are recent obituaries from Westport:

Sophie Coquaz, 52, passed away on Jan. 28, 2025, after a distinguished career in legal operations at Thomson Reuters and Estée Lauder, a life devoted to her family, and a passion for travel, ballet, and reconnecting with loved ones in France and Greece.

James Edward Masiello Jr., 65, passed away on Jan. 21, 2025, after a successful 28-year career in sales and marketing, a passion for cooking Italian meals, golfing with friends, and enjoying old mob movies, always bringing humor, warmth, and an unforgettable presence to those around him.

Betty Ann Jones, 97, passed away on Jan. 18, 2025, after a life filled with world travel, a passion for reading, a love of golf, and dedicated service to Christ and Holy Trinity Church, where she was active in the altar guild and vestry.

Marion Suzanne (Suzy) K. Fiore, 86, passed away on Jan. 13, 2025, after a life devoted to education as a longtime teacher and director at Green’s Farms Preschool, active involvement in Green’s Farms Congregational Church, the Westport Women’s Club, and PEO Chapter B, as well as a passion for travel, gardening, family history, and birdwatching—especially cardinals.

Betty Lou Cummings, 90, passed away on Jan. 3, 2025, after a life dedicated to education, public service, and community leadership as a YMCA director, Michigan State University and Vassar College instructor, Westport Second Selectman, and driving force behind initiatives like the Apple Festival, Riverwalk, and Random Acts of Kindness Days, while also excelling as a world traveler, historian, award-winning seamstress, and lifelong cheerleader for her family and friends.