Abraham Nad, 92, Died; Navy Veteran, Temple Israel Member

Abraham Nad, age 92 of New Rochelle, NY and formerly of Westport, CT, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023 at United Hebrew Geriatric Center in New Rochelle.

Abraham was born in Houston, TX, the son of the late Irving and Esther Nad. He earned a Bachelors Degree from Rice University achieving entry into Phi Beta Kappa. He earned a Master’s Degree from Columbia University. Abraham served proudly in the National Guard and the U.S. Navy from 1952-1954.  He worked as an accountant and publisher, eventually opening Directors’ Publications. Abraham loved to travel and was an avid fan of classical music and the arts. He was a longtime member of Temple Israel of Westport, serving on its Board of Trustees, and a supporter of the Westport Arts Center.

Abraham is survived by his devoted daughters, Karen N. Bernstein (Peter) and Laurie S. Desjardins, his adored grandchildren, Rebecca Anne Bernstein (Justan Dakes) and Benjamin Jacob Bernstein (Jocelyn Ezratty), and his adored great-grandson, Lucas Joshua Dakes.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elsa Nad, in 2015.

Funeral services will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Temple Israel Cemetery in Norwalk. For more information and to share a condolence message visit www.greensfuneralhome.com

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nad/Schiff Special Children’s Fund at Temple Israel in Westport, CT.

The family wishes to extend their deep love and gratitude to all those at United Hebrew Geriatric Center for their abiding love, care and grace over the past four years.  They cared for Abraham and for us as family.

Westport Man Arrested for Fourth Time; This time: for Stealing Neighbor’s Cat

On January 20th, 2023 Westport Police initiated an investigation after a complaint was made by a neighbor of James Doyle that he had allegedly stolen her cat.  The neighbor stated that Mr. Doyle has allegedly been trying to “lure” her cat into his residence for some time now and she has repeatedly told him to leave her cat alone.  Mr. Doyle was seen by neighbors trying to lure the cat into his residence and alerted the complainant.  The complainant again expressed her wishes that Mr. Doyle leave the cat alone when he allegedly picked up the cat, displayed his middle finger, and took the cat inside his residence.  Westport Police were called and found Mr. Doyle sitting on his front porch and admitted to taking the cat but had since released it.  Mr. Doyle was arrested for the above referenced crime and released on a $1000 bond with a court date of January 31st at Stamford Superior Court.

“kind, cheerful, hard-working, trustworthy students” named Staples Students of the Month

(L-R): Claire Sandhaus, Luca Caniato, Frankie Lockenour, Shane Sandrew, Annabelle Katz, Moses Beary, Curtis Sullivan, Matthew Anto. Contributed photo

Staples High School announces January Students of the Month

Principal Thomas has announced Staples High School's recipient’s for January Student of the Month:

Claire Sandhaus- Gr.12,

Luca Caniato - Gr.10,

Frankie Lockenour Gr.12,

Shane Sandrew - Gr.10,

Annabelle Katz – Gr.9,

Moses Beary – Gr.11,

Curtis Sullivan - Gr.11,

Matthew Anto – Gr. 9.

The Students of the Month award program recognizes students who help make Staples High School a welcoming place for their peers and teachers alike.  They are the “glue” of the Staples community: the type of kind, cheerful, hard-working, trustworthy students that keep the high school together, making it the special place that it is.

Students of the month are nominated by their teachers, who are asked to think of those students who come to school regularly, are friendly to the staff and to fellow students, and make positive contributions in class as well as the Staples community. In short, these students are all-around good citizens of our school.  Students of the Month are not necessarily star athletes, high honor students, or lead performers, and even if they are, this award recognizes the positive attitude they bring to school every day in making Staples High School a genial place in which to learn and teach.

Morning Weather Report

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Tomorrow Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.