Isaiah Frederick “Fred” Shotkin, 94, Died; Born in Brooklyn, Attorney for 65 Years
Isaiah Frederick (Fred) Shotkin, age 94 of Westport, CT passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Norwalk Hospital. Mr. Shotkin was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., a son of the late Louis Shotkin and Rose (nee Schwartz) Shotkin.
A graduate of the Wharton School, Harvard Law School and New York University Law School, Fred practiced law in both New York and Connecticut for over 65 years.
Fred is survived by his devoted children Matthew Shotkin of Westport, CT, Susan Gascon-Shotkin and her husband Jules Gascon of Colombier-Saugnieu, France, and his adored granddaughter Marie-Laure Gascon. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Rhoda (Madan) Shotkin in 2020 and by his sister Renee (Shotkin) Zamansky in 2005.
A funeral service was held on April 20, 2022 at the Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home, Fairfield, CT. Interment was at Temple Shalom Cemetery in Norwalk, CT. To share an online condolence, please visit www.greensfuneralhome.com.
George Franciscovich, 67, Died; Past RTM Representative, CERT Volunteer, Justice of the Peace
George Franciscovich, 67, passed away at home in Westport, CT, April 17, 2022. Devoted to the love of his life, wife Linda of 33 years, and to his entire family, he was the eldest son of Lynda Bostrom (Donald) and the late George Franciscovich; brother of Robert (Cheryl Linscott), James (Pamela), William (Diane), Gina Seward, John (Barbara), and Daniel (Jillian); brother-in law to Elisabeth Saxe; and uncle to many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Born in Astoria, NY, George was a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University (BS), Albany Law School (JD), and New York University (LLM). A media and commercial attorney, George's career spanned television, radio, digital media, data and technology law. Most recently he was Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at Sqad, LLC, New York, NY, and a passionate adjunct faculty instructor of Media Law at Newhouse. Dedicated to the Westport community, he served as a Justice of the Peace and CERT volunteer, and was a past member of the RTM, and Charter Revision Commission.
Traveling frequently to remain close to friends overseas, he and Linda also opened their Westport home as a welcoming gathering place. An avid classic car enthusiast, George was a longtime member of the Austin Healey Club, and a graduate of the Skip Barber Racing School. A gifted photographer, he captured the beauty of nature and architecture through his lens.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations in George's memory to The George Franciscovich Scholarship Fund at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Gifts may be made to Syracuse University designated to The George Franciscovich Scholarship Fund, and sent to Syracuse University, 640 Skytop Road, 2nd Floor, Syracuse, NY 13244, or contact Ed Gorham, ejgorham@syr.edu, (315)-443-4926.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Tomorrow
A 30 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tomorrow Night
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Community Sits Down for Conversation One Year after the #StopAsianHate Movement Began
The community sat down together for a conversation in the Library’s Trefz’ Forum with panelists William Tong, Attorney General, Miriam Yeung, OCAFC President, Mike Keo, #IAmNotAVirus founder, and Patra Kanchanagom, AAPI Westport Founder. Attendees began by watching the film “We Need to Talk About Anti-Asian Hate” with the following discussion moderated by NBC News Correspondent Vicky Nguyen. May marks AAPI Heritage Month in Westport, with events happening through the month. For more information, visit aapiwestport.com.
Photos by Jenaé Weinbrenner Photography