Agnes “Aggie” Veno, 67, Died; Staples Graduate, Artistic
Agnes "Aggie" Veno, age 67, of Westport, the loving daughter of Marie Veno and the late Andrew J. Veno, Sr., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Born in Norwalk, she attended Staples High School and worked as a manager at Pepperidge Farm.
Aggie was passionate about everything arts and crafts and loved doing craft fairs in Fairfield County. She was especially good at crocheting. Aggie was a great cook and baker and enjoyed the many gatherings with her extended family. She was an avid volunteer at St. Luke Church in Westport and was always willing to lend a hand.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister, Joann (Steve) Porch; her godson, Nicholas Vena, Jr.; her many cousins, including Sadye Bella Bustillo, who had a special place in her heart. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her brother, Andrew J. Veno, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Luke Church in Westport. Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery in Greens Farms.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 9; State Positivity Rate Down, Hospitalizations Up
The State Department of Public Health reported 9 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was down to 10.54% while 348 people remain hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,676 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 39 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 10.54% [down from 10.82%]
State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 348 patients [up from 317]
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tomorrow
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.
High Tides
2:59 AM / 3:24 PM
Low Tides
9:16 AM / 9:49 PM
Burying Hill Lifeguard Season Ends Next Monday
Westport Parks & Recreation:
The Parks and Recreation Department announced today that lifeguards will be on duty at Burying Hill Beach from 10:00am to 6:00pm through Sunday, August 21. Effective Monday, August 22 through Monday, September 5, no lifeguards will be on duty at Burying Hill Beach.
Compo Beach lifeguards will be on their regular schedule through September 5, 2022.
Beach emblems are required through September 30, 2022.