“If we would just slow down, happiness would catch up to us.” R Carlson, Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Quick with a smile, open heart, and listening ear, Vincent Scordino knew how to be happy. He also knew how to worry. Here’s to hoping he only leaves the first trait behind. If not, he left us Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff … And It’s All Small Stuff in his office, so we too, can be open, kind and happy in his honor.

On Thursday January 21, 2021, at age 77, Vincent Scordino of East Longmeadow, MA and Venice, FL, passed away. He fought for weeks against COVID, beating the virus but not the after effects …

… Friends and family will miss his warmth, humor, love and generosity, but we celebrate a life well-lived, traveling and enjoying the waters and beaches from Prince Edward Island to Hawaii (and always comparing them to Old Lyme, CT, his favorite).

Visit this link to read the full obituary published Jan. 26, 2021 in The Republican.

NIANTIC — Surrounded by family and after battling declining health, Ann Peck, 92, of Niantic passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.

Born in New London Oct. 7, 1928, to Joseph and Jennie Bonafede, Ann married Norman B. Peck Jr. Aug. 11, 1951. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this August …

… Ann will be sadly missed by her family and friends. In addition to her husband Norman, Ann is survived by her three children and grandchildren: son Norman B. Peck III, wife Patricia Avery and children Tyler and Hayley Engleberg; son David A. Peck [of Old Lyme], wife Nina and children Sarah, Charlie and Dave Peck …

Visit this link to read the full obituary published Jan. 22, 2021 in The Day.