Cold Conductor

A Metro North train operator was bundled up as they visualized the platform as the New Haven bound train departed Saugatuck’s station. WestportLocal.com photo

Thomas Jankoski, 70, Died; Former Westporter, “active doer in the community”

Thomas A. Jankoski, 70, graduated from this life with honors on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was welcomed home by his son, T.J. Jankoski, his brother, Henry R. Jankoski, and his parents, Henry T. and Olga Jankoski.

Tom was born in Westport, Connecticut where in his youth he enjoyed flying model airplanes, ice skating, boating, fishing, and clamming. Tom attended Jacksonville University, graduating in Marketing. For nearly 40 years, Tom owned Sun States Sales and touched the lives of many in offering his extensive knowledge in paint sundries.

Tom led a happy life with a strong faith in the Savior Jesus Christ and was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was an active doer in his community, always eager to lend a hand to those in need. Tom was a loving and supportive father, business owner, baseball enthusiast, and sportsman who was a highly skilled sailor, golfer, and fisherman.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Tahlea Jankoski and Elizabeth Dafoe (Jerran Dafoe), sister Carol Barrett (Richard Barrett), cousins Helen Jankoski, Billy Jankoski, Kenny Kertesz, Richard Kertesz, and niece Andrea Jankoski (Germany).

The celebration of Tom's life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

216 Years of Snow Storms for the Henry Munroe Home

Cross Highway’s Henry Munroe home, built in 1806, looks as strong as the day it was built as it weathers yet another New England winter season. The home was awarded the Westport Historical Society Preservation Award in 2015. WestportLocal.com photo

Cardinal Color

A male cardinal adds a burst of vibrant red colour to an otherwise whitewashed day in Westport’s Saugatuck neighborhood. Photo by Hugo Jacques, Staples High School student, for WestportLocal.com