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John Augustus Frederick, 88

John Augustus Frederick, 88, entered eternal rest on February 11, 2025. John, affectionately known as “Jack” and “the Bopper”, was born on June 24, 1936, in Greenwich, CT to Una (McDonough) Frederick and Augustus C. Frederick, Sr. Jack spent many years growing up as a Boy Scout and attended the 1950 Jamboree. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1954 and joined the United States Army, which he proudly served from 1955-1958. He also served in France during part of his time in the Army. Jack was a USPS letter carrier for more than forty years for the Greenwich Post Office, was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers) Branch 759, Byram Vets, Holly Hill Tones (singing group), and a lifetime parishioner of St. Continue Reading →

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Grief only exists where love first lived.

One year ago, on February 7th, 2024, we lost a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Joseph Pucci, affectionately referred to as “fathead” by his siblings, “Joe Joe” by his nieces and nephew, and simply “Joe” or “Joey” by anyone who knew him. He was a man of many nicknames, a testament to the sheer number of people who loved him. Continue Reading →

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Carmine Zarra, 89

To honor Carmine’s life, family and friends will gather on Monday from 3:00 to 7:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave Greenwich. There will be a funeral mass on Tuesday, at 10:00am at Sacred Heart RC Church on Henry Street. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich EMS Mourns the Loss of Founding Executive Director Charlee Tufts

Greenwich Emergency Medical Service, Inc (GEMS) is deeply saddened to
announce the passing of Charlee Tufts, its Founding Executive Director and Chief of Service. Charlee, was instrumental in establishing Greenwich EMS in 1986, and dedicated over three decades to leading the organization with unparalleled vision, compassion, and commitment to the community. She retired in 2017, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in emergency medical care. Under Charlee’s leadership, GEMS grew into a model of prehospital care, renowned for its professionalism, innovation, and lifesaving impact. Her determination to provide Greenwich with world-class emergency medical services revolutionized prehospital care and continues to benefit countless residents today. Continue Reading →

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