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Theodore H. Lehrman
Theodore H. Lehrman, a Greenwich resident, passed away on Dec. 1, 2010.
He was a man who was passionate about music, film, and theater, and dedicated himself to the careers of aspiring actors, his family said. Early in life he co-wrote songs such as "No Man is an Island, " and was the lyricist for the Soupy Sales albums.
Lehrman is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara; two children, Woody and Laurie; and five grandchildren.
Services were held on Dec. 5 at the Riverside Memorial Chapel in New York City. Donations honoring his memory can be made to The Actors Equity Foundation, 165 West 46th St., NY, NY 10036.
John Ellis Lynn
John Ellis Lynn, former comptroller at Esso/Exxon Corporation and a volunteer in the Greenwich community for more than 30 years, peacefully passed away on December 11, 2009.
Lynn was born in Lincoln, Neb. on April 30, 1928. He served in the U.S. Army, was a graduate of Kansas University and obtained his MBA at Harvard University.
Lynn was employed by Esso/Exxon for more than 25 years. During his time at Esso/Exxon he rose to the position of comptroller. His projects included the development and placement of Dataflex spreadsheet software for use in Esso offices and sites worldwide.
Lynn was a volunteer receptionist at The Greenwich Adult Day Care Center in 1987 and helped it progress from a typewriter to a computer-based office. He also served on the board of directors from 1988-96; as vice president from 1990-92 and as treasurer.
During the time he was an officer, GADC completed two renovation projects at Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home, not only improving the facility but also increasing the number of clients it could serve each day.
Lynn was at GADC almost every day, his family said, and in addition to serving as an officer did all the hands-on bookkeeping.
He was also a founding board member and three-term president of The Transportation Association of Greenwich (TAG). There he oversaw the creation and growth of TAG from a small service under the auspices of the Greenwich Red Cross to the now independent, not-for-profit 19-vehicle service of today.
In addition, Lynn served as treasurer for the Greenwich Chaplaincy Service from 1993-2003.
A quiet man, Lynn loved history and traveling the world, his family said. He appreciated the finer things in life and always had a good story to share.
He is survived by his eldest daughter, Greta Lynn Yankiver of Portland Maine and son-in-law Burt; a grandson, Bradford Lynn Yankiver and his wife Heidi of Jersey City, N.J.; his youngest daughter, Catherine Lynn of Weymouth, Mass. and his granddaughter, Elise Lynn Otero of Boston, Mass.
Lynn has joined his wife, Magdalena and son John Ellis Jr. in the mausoleum of the Greenwich Putnam Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to TAG, GADC and/or Chaplaincy of Greenwich.
Henry F. Miserocchi
Henry F. Miserocchi, 87, founder of Happy Lawns of Greenwich, and resident of Layton, Fla., passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 17, 2010 following a battle with lung cancer.
He was born in New York City at the Hotel Ansonia to Henry and Dorothy Noble Miserocchi on Dec. 9, 1922.
He grew up in Greenwich, and worked at Machlett Labs, Barnes Engineering. Branson Ultrasonics, and American Cystoscope, obtaining many patents along the way before starting his own business, Happy Lawns of Greenwich.
Miserocchi contracted polio at the age of four, but he overcame his handicap and became an avid motorcyclist, sailor, scuba diver and pilot of his own plane for many years.
He retired to the Florida Keys in 1981 and enjoyed time on the water, sailing and fishing in Layton.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Alice; and his three children: Henry Kevin of Sagaponack, N.Y., Jefry and his wife Anne of N. Clarendon, Vt., and Steven and his wife Kate of Fairfield. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Alison, Mark, Isabella, Ian Miles, and Jesse. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Blundell, his parents, Henry and Dorothy and his brother, John.
A celebration of his life will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the Layton City Hall in Florida. The family wishes to thank Hospice of South East Florida for their kindness in caring for him for the past two years.
George A. Morriss
George Albert Morriss, 93, World War II veteran, former U.S. Navy Commander, advertising executive and longtime Cos Cob resident, died on Dec. 3, 2010, at the Avalon Health Center in Mystic.
Born in La Porte, Ind. on Nov. 19, 1917, he was the son of George P. B. and Ada Nelly Clark Morriss.
Morriss received his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and continued his studies at Northwestern University. In 1942, he was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. During World War II, he served for two-and-a-half years aboard the USS Bowditch (AG 30) as the communications officer.
During that time, he participated in the invasions of Guam, Tinian, Saipan and Okinawa. After the war, he continued to serve in the U.S. Navy Reserves and retired as a Commander with 30 years of active and reserve service.
He completed his MBA at Northwestern in 1946 and joined Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio, as a marketing manager. In 1956, he joined the advertising agency, McCann-Erickson in New York City, ultimately becoming a vice president. During that time he lived in Cos Cob, where he resided for 20 years.
He finished his career as a consultant to Nabisco Brands in Toronto, Ontario. In retirement, he moved to Pensacola, Fla., where he was an active member and president of The Retired Officers Association (TROA). Additionally, he was a member of Christ Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mary Morriss; and a son, George Wyman Morriss and his wife, Susan, of Guilford. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Kelly Morriss Spector and her husband, Michael of Bethesda Md.; Gregg Wyman Morriss and his wife, Tara of West Hartford; and Keith George Radcliffe Morriss and his wife Janessa White, of Reston, Va., and three great- grandchildren: Jacob Morriss Spector, Lillian Rehnberg Spector and Riley Elizabeth Morriss.
A memorial service will be held tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 232 Durham Road, in Madison. Burial will take place at Arlington National cemetery at the family's convenience.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Morriss with a memorial gift, are asked to make donations "In memory of Commander George A. Morriss, USNR (Ret.), " to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 North Randolph St., Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203-1767; (www.nmcrs.org) or to United Service Organization (USO), PO Box 96322, Washington, DC, 20090-6322; (www.uso.org) . For more information, contact the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437 or to send an online condolence for the family, visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com.
Joseph Quattrone
Joseph Quattrone, 92, a World War II veteran, Riverside resident more recently of Pittsfield, Vt. and Hanover, N.H., died peacefully on Nov. 26, 2010.
Born in Baltimore, Md. on Sept. 12, 1918, he was the only child of Francesco and Marian Hickman Quattrone. In his early childhood, he lived in Washington, DC, where his father was High Commissioner for Italy to the United States. The family later moved to Larchmont, N.Y.
Quattrone prepared at Choate School and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College. Before being inducted into the Army in November 1942, he attended Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School.
He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army as Captain, Transportation Corps, in July 1946.
After his Army discharge, Quattrone joined American Export Lines, Inc., an American flag steamship company operating about 30 freight and passenger ships among the U.S. East Coast, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia. He remained with the same company, through several acquisitions and mergers, for 25 years.
With a background of two foreign languages and considerable travel abroad, Quattrone was initially posted to Alexandria, Egypt, for four years, where he eventually served as assistant area director, Middle East.
In 1950, he moved his family to Riverside. From the company's New York City office, he undertook a succession of freight-oriented administrative assignments, including Trade Economist, Assistant to V.P. for Research and Planning, and Assistant President.
He left the steamship business in 1971 to become business manager of the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, where he worked for eight years.
In 1978, he married
Terry Hanson Quattrone and in 1985, the couple retired to Pittsfield, Vt. and Hanover, N.H.
Quattrone was one of the founding members of the Institute for Lifelong Education at Dartmouth.
Quattrone is survived by his wife, Terry; his ex-wife, Barbara Quattrone; two sons, David Quattrone of Greenwich and Robert Quattrone of Sarasota, Fla.; and four stepchildren: George Braun of Old Greenwich, Mary-Therese Braun of Lebanon, N.H.; Elizabeth Jacoby of Sarasota, Fla.; and Sally Bushing of Darien. He is also survived by two grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Peter and a stepson, Thomas Braun.
A private memorial will be held for family and friends.
