Alan Hahn Eugley, 74; Westporter, Longshore Golfer
Obituary
Alan Hahn Eugley passed away on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 in Westport, Connecticut, surrounded by his family at home, following a long and steadfast battle with pancreatic cancer.
A retired banking executive, Alan graduated from Lehigh University with a BS in Economics and an MS in Business Economics. His 45-year career in banking included executive positions at Bankers Trust and Marine Midland Bank. He spent the last twenty years of his career at Fiserv.
Alan had deep roots in New England. He grew up in Winchester, Massachusetts, and spent many summers at his family's cottage in Lincolnville, Maine, where he loved to hike, kayak and swim in Norton Pond. A rock music enthusiast, he played the guitar in college and high school bands, and later, he delighted in his daughter Allison's flute performances and playing guitar with his son Seth. During his retirement, Alan spent every Sunday with his special-needs daughter, Elizabeth. Alan also was involved with his wife Emily's art practice, helping with exhibition installations.
A 27-year resident of Westport, CT, Alan enjoyed boating and golf, and was an active member of Westport's Longshore Men's Golf Association. Known for his jovial and upbeat approach to life, Alan could be found at five o'clock enjoying a martini, whether he was in Connecticut, Maine or Florida.
Alan is survived by his wife Emily Hamilton Laux, his mother Mary Louise, his daughter Allison (Geoff), his son Seth, his daughter Elizabeth, his two sisters Gwen (Rick) and Melissa (Paul). He is also survived by his stepchildren Madeleine and Jack, his niece and nephews Nicolina, Paul and Will, and his two grandchildren Amelia and Brady. He is also survived by his former wife Susan McShane; his wife Karen Treadwell predeceased him.
A memorial will be held in Westport in August. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to STAR, which provides services to special-needs children and adults in Connecticut. An online link to Star is here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/starct/
Michele Biro Deitch, 50; “an incredibly special person who always gave so much more than she received.”
Obituary
Michele Suzanne "Mich" (Biro) Age 50, of Westport, CT passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 8, 2021 after a long battle with breast cancer. Michele was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn in 1970 to the late Laszlo Biro and Dolores (Macchiaroli) Biro, currently residing in Sarasota, FL. Michele is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, David Deitch, formerly from Rye Brook, NY, and her adoring boys Joshua (16) and Jonathan (13), along with her constant companion, Vinci, the family's endearing Goldendoodle. She is also survived by her older brother Dr. David Biro (and wife Daniella Vitale) and sisters Lisa Biro Finn (and husband Michael Finn) and Debbie Biro Guarna (and husband Anthony Guarna), along with sisters-in-law Donna Rempell (and husband David Rempell) and Deborah Mansi (and husband Bob Mansi). Michele also leaves behind her adored nieces and nephews Emma and Kaila Finn, Benjamin and Xander Guarna, Daniel and Luca Biro, and Dr. Joshua and Ben Rempell.
Michele was a graduate of Music and Arts in Manhattan (now known as LaGuardia HS) where she studied flute and became an accomplished classical performer. Michele went on to graduate from University of Wisconsin with a degree in Philosophy and completed her Masters in Occupational Therapy at Columbia University before setting up successful OT practices in Manhattan and Westport, CT. She was an expert in working with younger children, developing customized programs to support their unique needs and assist them in overcoming life's obstacles. Michele's empathy, creativity, and incredible competence changed the lives of countless children.
Michele cherished the carefree times growing up at the family's summer home in Seaview on Fire Island, where the only modes of transportation were passenger ferries and old, rusty wagons. Michele and David recreated that magical setting with their own idyllic escape on Chebeague Island off the coast of Portland, Maine with a small bungalow that the family enjoyed among great friends in nature's beautiful garden.
To think of Michele is to think of her intensely caring and empathetic nature, always willing to do anything to support everyone from her closest friends to the receptionist she met one time at her doctor's office. She also loved to travel and explore, whether to distant foreign destinations, across the United States, or in little nooks close to home in Connecticut. Michele was filled with the wonders of nature and the simple joys of being surrounded by people she loved. Everyone who got to know Michele knew she was an incredibly special person who always gave so much more than she received. Michele will live on through us all in the countless memories that we hold so dear.
Services to celebrate and remember Michele's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Temple Israel on 14 Coleytown Road in Westport, CT. The family will receive friends
after the services for a light reception at the temple. The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Michele's exceptional medical team at The Wittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital, including a second-to-none support staff and her primary in home care aide, Yolette Jean Francois. If desired, friends may make memorial contributions in honor of Michele to National Public Radio (NPR) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). You can also plant a tree(s) in Israel in Michele's memory at https://www.nationaljewishmemorialwall.com/plant-a-tree. Condolences and your memories of Michele are welcomed and encouraged to be sent to the family at https://memories.net/timeline/michele-birodeitch-44864.
Sarah Bonner-O’Neill, 68; Staples Graduate
Obituary
Sarah Bonner-O'Neill, 68, of St. Simons/ Brunswick, died peacefully the morning of July 8, surrounded by her family.
She was a graduate of Staples High School, Westport, Connecticut, and Tufts University, Boston.
A resident of Glynn County for almost 30 years, she worked with children as an Early Intervention Specialist before dedicating her life full-time to her own children and grandchildren.
Always passionate and (usually) outspoken, but with a sensitive and loving heart, she epitomized being the ultimate wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Though hindered with medical issues the last few years, she was always someone you could always count on ... no matter what.
She watched over and guided her children and had the enormous joy of being with her 8-1/2 grandchildren (baby Sadie is on the way!), who call her "Gabba."
She will be missed by her adoring husband of 43 years, Tim O'Neill; as well as her children, Chris O'Neill (Jenny Rabbitt) of Boston, Genny O'Neill of Brunswick, Ben O'Neill (Kristen O'Neill) of Brunswick and Kaitlin (O'Neill) Carpenter (Brandon Carpenter) of St. Simons Island; her grandchildren, Xavier and Sadie O'Neill, Madeline and Fenway Westberry, Jack and Charlie O'Neill, and Genevieve, Naomi, and Jude Carpenter.
There will be a gathering to celebrate her incredible life from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 16, at Confederate Station, which is just past Chapman Funeral Home, at 6045 Golden Isles Parkway (Spur 25). Dress is casual.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Starting Point Foundation, P.O. Box 488, Brunswick, GA 31521, a recovery house for which Ben is board chairman.
Nancy Chapa, 77: TWA Flight Attendant, Owner of Pancho Villa’s
Obituary
Nancy June Harman Chapa, 77, of State College, PA, passed away on Wednesday January 1st, 2021 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. Nancy, and her husband, Israel Ibarra Chapa, had made the move to Reno, Nevada in early December 2020 to live out their remaining years. The move also brought them closer to their son, Christian, and his two children. Nancy was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas where her father worked as an attorney and her mother began a career as TWA's first flight attendant and later became a registered nurse.
Nancy attended the University of Kansas where she was a cheerleader for the Jayhawks basketball team and member of the Delta Gamma sorority. She then moved to NYC where, following in her mother's footsteps, she became an international flight attendant for TWA. She began her career in 1966 and retired in 2001. She loved flying internationally and spent most of her career flying to Spain which was her favorite destination. She met her husband, Israel, in Manhattan, New York where he worked as a maitre d' for a local Mexican restaurant, Fonda la Paloma. The restaurant environment would play a pivotal role in their lives. In 1976 they opened Pancho Villa's, a popular Mexican restaurant in Westport, Connecticut. The business afforded them the luxury of raising a family in the nearby town of Wilton.
Pancho Villa's became a fixture in Westport, winning numerous awards, and operating successfully for over 25 years until Israel's retirement in 1995. While employed as a flight attendant, Nancy worked to elevate the restaurant's status and reputation among locals. Whether it was serving and entertaining their loyal customer base, or creative contributions to the restaurant's historical décor, Nancy was instrumental in the success of the business.
Nancy often referred to Israel as "my Mexican", and their marriage lasted nearly 52 years! Nancy is survived by her sister Judy, beloved husband Israel, daughter Nicole, son Christian, and three grandchildren: David, Sebastian, and Samantha.
A celebration of life service will be held for Nancy on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at 12:30pm at Greenland's Lodge, 3462 Birmingham Pike, Alexandria, PA 16611. For any additional information on the service, or interest in attending, please email Nicole and Christian at the following email address – "nancyjchapa@gmail.com."