Morning Weather Report: Beach Days Cling to Life Tomorrow
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Tomorrow
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Holiday Look on Hillandale Road
A home on Hillandale Road sports its best holiday look as vivid lights and snow flakes brighten the quiet street between Hills Point Road and West Parish.
Angelo James Veno, 93, Died; Veteran, Longtime Saugatuck Resident, Compo Beach Staple
Angelo James Veno, known by many as Cookup, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021 after a long and happy life. He was Born on April 15, 1928 in Saugatuck, CT to Louis and Mary Veno. He went through the Westport public school system. After school each day, Angelo would head to the local bowling alley where he would work to manually re-set the pins for the next group of bowlers.
Once in High School at Staples he was named a three-sport star in playing football, baseball and basketball. After graduating from High School in 1946 he played semi-pro football with the Westport Advertisers and basketball with the Saugatuck Veterans, Westport YMCA and Clam Box Five. Angelo also took up boxing and had a brief pro career which saw him post a 12-2 record. In 1986 he was named a recipient of the "Sportsman of Westport" award.
In 1951 he went to serve his country by joining the U.S. Navy where he served for four years on the Ship U.S.S Howard D. CROW as an Engineer. He became a member of the fleet's boxing team and out of 16 fights he lost only one. Following his service days, he came home to Westport and helped coach the Westport PAL football team. Shortly thereafter he married his first wife Judith Lissberger. They had 2 children, Timothy and Belinda. Both his children have great memories of their childhood and the many times they traveled with their Dad to the NY Giants exhibition games in Pittsburgh and then returning home to go straight to the The Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy for dinner. Angelo later married Theresa Karutz in 1984, a former Miss Atlantic City winner and enjoyed spending time with his two stepsons, Wallace and William Karutz.
Angelo had a long and successful career in the world of construction as President & CEO of his own company, AJ VENO Construction. A business that he started as a window replacement company and grew into a full-fledged construction company where he built both Corporate buildings and Residential homes for a number of years.
On a personal level, Angelo made friends and made people laugh wherever he laid is hat, whether the local Pizza restaurant or with nurses caring for him. In fact, one person said he remembers him as "the big guy that was always funny." He adored his family and friends. He loved spending time at Compo Beach either with friends or on his own just to feed the birds.
Angelo is survived by his brother Joe Veno and sister Theresa and her husband Richard Valentine. He was predeceased by his sister, Ida Lockwood. He is also survived by his two children, Timothy Veno and his partner Gwen Purcell and Belinda and her husband Richard Benincasa. And his three grandchildren, Richard and his wife Nora Benincasa, Ryan and his wife Noelle Benincasa and Morgan Benincasa as well as multiple cousins, nieces and nephews. And most recently, his first great-grandchild, Ryan Casey Benincasa.
Friends are invited to attend a funeral on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. meeting directly at Assumption Church, 98 Riverside Ave., Westport, CT for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment with full Military Honors will follow in Assumption Cemetery, 73 Greens Farms Road, Westport, CT. The family will receive friends in the Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Rd. E., Westport, CT on Sunday December 12, 2021 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Condolences in memory of Angelo may be left online at www.hardingfuneral.com
“Canada, The Home of Winter” brings Northern Lights to Grand Central Terminal
Canada is one of the best places on the planet for viewing the northern lights. To give New Yorkers a taste of the majestic aurora borealis, Destination Canada is bringing an immersive northern lights experience to one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks, Grand Central Terminal. From December 9 to 11, commuters and visitors who pass through Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall will find themselves walking into a Canadian landscape, where they can step inside an interactive northern lights installation presented by Canada, the Home of Winter.
Into the Northern Lights: An Immersive Experience is brought to life in collaboration with world renowned Montréal-based multimedia entertainment studio, Moment Factory. The immersive experience gives visitors the perspective of walking through the northern lights, thanks to a floor-to-ceiling, mirrored light display that incorporates breathtaking audio and interactive visuals to emulate the mesmerizing beauty of the northern lights.
“As a Montréal-based company with a studio in New York, we’re proud to be able to bring a bit of our Canadian culture—and winter magic—to the most iconic transportation hub in the city,” said Jamie Reilly, producer at Moment Factory. “For the first time, New Yorkers will experience what it feels like to walk through the northern lights in their own city.”
“Canada is the home of winter, and we are thrilled to bring one of Canada’s most memorable and iconic travel experiences–the northern lights–to our friends in New York,'' said Gloria Loree, Senior Vice President, Marketing Strategy & Chief Marketing Officer, Destination Canada.
“Whether it’s marveling at the northern lights as they dance across the sky, spending time with family at one of our vibrant winter festivals, or hitting the slopes with friends, it’s these moments together that make winter in Canada nothing short of magical. This installation is designed to give Americans a taste of the beauty, wide open space and adventure that awaits them in Canada, and encourage them to visit this winter.”
“We saw 85% of pre-pandemic ridership last Saturday which shows that the energy, enthusiasm and vitality of New York City is back and we are thrilled to welcome everyone,” said Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi. “This majestic multimedia display fits perfectly in the most beautiful train terminal in the world."
Destination Canada wants to send one lucky winner and their guest on a dream trip to Canada to experience the Home of Winter in its most beautiful form. To enter to win and for full contest details please visit: canadawintergiveaway.dja.com
Winter is when Canada comes to life. It’s a season full of spectacular outdoor experiences and indoor comfort—one that Canadians take pride in and are eager to share. From world-class ski resorts, to charming towns, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, we invite travelers to head north this winter to discover the beauty and adventure that awaits in Canada. To discover more and book your next winter vacation in Canada, visit CanadaHomeofWinter.com