Bashkin “Bash” Derti, 56, Died; LA Rams Fan, “loved a good joke.”
Bashkim "Bash" Derti, of Westport, Connecticut passed away peacefully at home while in the presence of his loving wife on December 1, 2022 after a long struggle against Glioblastoma. He was 56 years old.
Bash was born in Manhattan, New York on November 16, 1966. Bash graduated from Dartmouth College with a BA in Political Science in 1988. He later attended Duke University and received his MBA in Finance in 1997.
Bash was predeceased by his father, Nazmi Derti and his mother, Lihe Derti. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Melissa Kindle, and his two children, daughter Laura Granda and son Knox Derti. He also leaves behind his two brothers, Gzim Derti and Petrit Derti as well as many nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law who adored him.
While Bash had many interests, he most enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing golf, reading, and watching football. He was especially passionate about his Los Angeles Rams. He loved a good joke. Most of all, Bash will be remembered for his sense of humor, genuine interest in others and his unfailing kindness to friends and strangers alike.
Bash will be missed by his family and the many friends and acquaintances whom he has left a mark on forever!
Friends may greet his family on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m.
To sign his online guestbook, please visit www. shaughnesseybanks.com
Morning Weather Report
Today
Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 58. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Westport Property Transfers: November 11th - 18th; Highest Sale at Buena Vista Drive for $3.5 Million
Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $30,695.00
Total Sales: $12,773,000.00
Highest Transfer Price: 27 Buena Vista Drive: $3,500,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 87 Strathmore Lane: $495,000
Transfers:
27 Buena Vista Drive: $3,500,000
12 Terhune Drive: $2,500,000
26 Appletree Trail: $1,985,000
48 Colony Road: $1,200,000
126 Old Road: $1,150,000
7 Willowbrook Drive: $716,000
11 Lockwood Circle: $705,000
195 Regents Park: $522,000
87 Strathmore Lane: $495,000
Holiday Season Officially Begins With Town Hall Tree Lighting
The annual tradition of lighting the Westport Town Hall Christmas tree was held last night before a large crowd of 150 ore more Westporters and area residents.
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First Selectwoman Jen Tooker was joined by by second selectwoman Andrea Moore, Westport Operations Director Tom Kiely and CT 136th District Representative Jonathan Steinberg for the well loved annual holiday tradition. Ms. Tooker noted the efforts of Westport DPW in getting the tree ready for the big moment, which takes the entire day to accomplish. Said Ms. Tooker, “While this is always a special occasion, full of hope and warmth, it feels even more significant this year. The last few years have brought us closer together as a community. We’ve demonstrated that we can face any challenge with kindness and support for one another – and we’re always striving to be a more welcoming community where everyone feels like they belong. That’s really what it’s all about isn’t it? Coming together as Westporters, as neighbors and as Americans to make this a happy and joyful holiday season for everyone”.
Getting this event together takes quite an effort. The nearly 50 foot tree is out of reach for the town bucket truck so the town has contracted with The Davey Tree Expert Company for the last several years which brings a pair of very tall bucket trucks enabling them to wrap the approximately 3500 LED lights around the tree, a project which takes the entire day.
As usual Westport's Ophenians provided the entertainment and began the event by performing several holiday favorites. When the big moment arrived Ms. Tooker invited children from the crowd to help with the countdown. The Westport Museum For History And Culture provided hot chocolate to warm up the audience on what was a chilly night.
The glowing lighted tree delighted the children and was a perfect backdrop for family photos.
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