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Stephen Sadewicz
Thursday, September 20, 2001
Stephen "Lefty" Sadewicz, 84, a lifelong resident of Lawrence, died Friday, Sept. 14 at Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover.
Born and educated in Lawrence, Mr. Sadewicz was active in local politics and enjoyed studying Lawrence history. He was a self-employed antiques dealer.
Members of his family include daughters, Beatrice Cutler of North Andover and Nancy Tamboryn of Easton, Conn.; son, James Sadewicz of Lawrence; brother, Benjamin Sadewicz of Plaistow, N.H.; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by Rosinski Funeral Home, 81 Salem St., Lawrence.
Jack A. Kyger
Thursday, September 27, 2001
Jack A. Kyger, 85, of Punta Gorda, Fla. and a former Andover resident, died Sunday, Aug. 19, at home after a long illness.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and graduated from Yale University in 1935 where he received a bachelor's degree in chemistry. He later earned his doctorate degree at MIT in 1940 in physical chemistry.
After employment at Oak Ridge National Lab, Dr. Kyger was chief scientist and technical director of the nuclear power section of the Department of the Navy under Admiral HG Rickover. There, he earned the Distinguished Civilian Service Award for his work on the first atomic-powered submarine, The Nautilus.
Dr. Kyger moved to Andover in 1956 with his late wife, Mary Frances Vasaly, to be assistant general manager of the research and advanced development division of AVCO Corp. in Wilmington. He was responsible for re-entry vehicle projects of the Intercontinental Ballistics Missile Program (Titan and Minuteman). In 1968, he was promoted to deputy general manager of the applied technology division at AVCO Corp. in Lowell.
He left AVCO in 1970 and became director of the Massachusetts Science and Technology Foundation, where he served for two years. In 1972, he was appointed associate lab director for engineering research and development at Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois.
He was an accomplished athlete and was the 1970 New England Day Sailor Champion and took second place in 1969 in the North American championship at Marblehead.
Members of his family include his wife, Clare Ryan Kyger of Tiburon, Calif.; son, John W. Kyger of Hanover; daughters, Mary K. Norman of Newbury Park, Calif., Elizabeth L. Kyger of Buffalo, N.Y., and Nora D. Kyger of Chicago, Ill.; and three grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of SW Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238; or to Zero Population Growth, 1400 16th St. NW., Suite 320, Washington, DC 20036.
Kurtrick W. Schlott
Thursday, September 27, 2001
Kurtrick W. "Kurt" Schlott, 48, of Derry, N.H. and formerly of Andover, died Friday, Sept. 21 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, N.H.
Raised and educated in Andover, Mr. Schlott graduated from Bryant College in Smithfield, R.I. He was president of Lawrence (Mass.) Wholesale Tire Co.
An avid runner, he ran the Leukemia Society Marathon in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1998. In his youth he played baseball, football and hockey.
Members of his family include his wife, Diane (Allen) Schlott; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Kevin Gossont of Windham, N.H., Karen and Glen Sutton of Chester, N.H. and Stephanie Scholott of Derry; son, Kurtrick Schlott Jr. of Derry; his father, William A. Schlott; brothers, William Schlott of Georgia and Eric Schlott of Boston; two grandchildren; and several nephews. He was also the son of the late Joan (Draper), who died in May.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice House, 210 Nanticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054.
Arrangements were by Dewhirst & Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St., Andover.
Leonard E. Taylor
Thursday, September 27, 2001
A memorial Mass for Andover native Leonard "Lenny" Taylor is Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Church, Andover. Taylor, 44, was killed Sept. 11, in the crash of American Airlines Flight 77 in Washington, D.C.
Born in Pasadena, Calif., his family later moved to Andover, where he graduated from Andover High School in 1975. He graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1979 with a bachelor of science degree in physics.
Mr. Taylor lived in Reston for the last 10 years. He had been an employee of XonTech since college, most recently serving as a technical manager.
He was a hockey buff who was captain of the team at Andover High School and continued to play while in college. An avid cyclist, he frequently rode the 21 miles from his home in Reston to his office. He often rode for charity events.
Members of his family include his wife, Karyn (Orman) Taylor; daughters, Jessica and Colette; father, Dr. Raymond L. Taylor of Swampscott; mother, Mary A. Taylor of Andover; sisters, Barbara Taylor and Ann Taylor of Windham, N.H.; brother, Jeff Taylor of Meredith, N.H.; brother and sister-in-law, Gregory and Theresa (Tulley) Taylor of Windham; and niece, Annamaria Taylor; and nephew, Gregory Taylor, both of Windham.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jessica and Colette Taylor Support Fund, care of Dennis Tulley, CPA, 93 Stiles Road, Suite 201, Salem, NH 03079.
Christopher M. Morrison
Thursday, October 4, 2001
Christopher M. Morrison, 34, of Charlestown and formerly of Andover, died Sept. 11 in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, where he was attending a conference on the 107th floor.
Mr. Morrison worked for more than five years as a principal consultant for PriceWaterhouse-Coopers in its investment management and securities operations division, and joined Zurich Scudder Investments in April, where he was a senior vice president.
Educated in Andover and Lawrence, he earned a bachelor's degree in economics from St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., where he was captain of the track team. An avid golfer, he enjoyed trips to Ireland, Italy, Portugal and France.
Members of his family include his wife of two years, Kimberly (Martone) Morrison; his parents, Joseph and Maureen Morrison of Andover; sisters, Marianne Merritt and Cara Morrison of Andover; and one niece.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Catholic High School, 300 Hampshire St., Lawrence, MA 01840; or to St. Augustine School, Central Street, Andover, 01810.
Frank F. DiClemente
Thursday, October 4, 2001
Frank F. "Deke" DiClemente, 91, of Andover, died Friday, Sept. 28 at Lawrence General Hospital.
Mr. DiClemente was a teacher at Phillips Academy in Andover from 1935 to 1975. In addition to teaching biology and chemistry, he was the varsity coach of soccer and basketball, junior varsity coach of baseball, assistant athletic director and director of the summer school.
Born in Rochester, N.Y., he attended the University of Rochester and graduated in 1935 from Springfield College, where he was valedictorian and captain of the soccer team.
For several years, Mr. DiClemente raised money for the Olympics organizing a charity basketball game between the Boston Celtics and Rochester Royals.
After retiring, he worked in the admissions office for several years.
He founded and was the first president of the New England Prep School Athletic Council and published the New England Prep School Athletic Directory. He was a former member of the Gridiron Club and Andover Country Club.
In 1955 he wrote "Soccer Illustrated," one of the earliest comprehensive soccer manuals used worldwide by coaches and players, with a second edition published in 1968.
Members of his family include his wife of 62 years, Berdine (Auchter) DiClemente; son and daughter-in-law, James P. and Elizabeth DiClemente of Andover; daughter, Ann D. Ross of New York City; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trustees of Phillips Academy, 180 Main St., Andover, MA 01810.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. at the Cochran Chapel at Phillips Academy.
Arrangements are by Dewhirst & Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St., Andover.
Robert J. Danus
Thursday, October 4, 2001
Robert J. Danus of North Andover died Thursday, Sept. 27 at Wingate Nursing Home in Andover.
Mr. Danus retired in 1999 after 36 years of service from Lucent Technologies as a tool and die maker.
Born in Lawrence, he graduated from Haverhill Trade School.
During the Korean War, he served with the Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea.
Mr. Danus was a parishioner of St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church in Lawrence. He was appointed a member of St. Anthony finance committee and was a past officer of the Holy Name Society.
He was a member of the National Apostolate of Maronites and the ALAA In 1994 he was awarded the Silver Massabki Medal by the Diocese of St. Maron and the National Apostolate of Maronites, given to NAM members who have been recognized for their self-sacrifice and dedication to their Maronite faith. He was a member and volunteer of the Pioneers Chapter 131 of Lucent Technologies and served on the store committee as a buyer. He also volunteered for the Special Olympics and visited disabled veterans at the Manchester (N.H.) Veterans Hospital.
Members of his family include his wife of 38 years, Evon (Barker) Danus; daughters and sons-in-law, Maria and Nadim Moujaes of Pelham, N.H., and Kara and Kevin Rembis of Salem, N.H.; sons, Robert M. Danus of Haverhill and Mark G. Danus of North Andover; brother, John Danus of New Jersey; four grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church Building Fund, 70 Lawrence St., Lawrence, MA 01842; or American Cancer Society 66-Y Concord St., Wilmington, MA 01887-2100.
Arrangements were by Farrah Funeral Home, 170 Lawrence St., Lawrence.
