Henry Siegel
, Connecticut
October 11, 2026
Henry Siegel a pioneering television executive whose innovations helped transform the advertising and syndication industries died on October 12 2026 in Newtown Connecticut. He was 85. Over a career spanning four decades Henry helped reshape the way television programs were financed produced and distributed. Advertising Age recognized him as one of the 50 television pioneers of the mediums first 50 years for his development of barter television syndication a model that allowed advertisers to support programming in exchange for commercial time. Henry began his career at Grey Advertising in New York where he spent 12 years overseeing media operations. In 1976 he founded Lexington Broadcast Services LBS which became a major force in television syndication. In 1988 he and Warburg Pincus acquired Greys interest in the company. Working alongside his twin brother Paul Henry produced and distributed some of televisions most recognizable programming including Fame Family Feud and Baywatch as…
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John Kakos
, Connecticut
October 12, 2026
John J. Kakos 84 of Danbury husband of Rosemarie Marrone Kakos died on Tuesday October 13 2026 at Regional Hospice Home Care Center Danbury.
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Helen Gemmell
, Connecticut
October 10, 2026
Helen Kitchen McGauchie Gemmell 92 of Ridgefield CT passed away peacefully on October 11 2026. Helen left this earth surrounded by love from her family and favorite fourlegged friends. Helen was a devout Catholic whose faith was an important part of her life providing her with strength comfort and guidance throughout the years. Helen was born on May 13th 1934 in Greenock Scotland. She joins her late husband James Gemmell whom she was married to for 53 beautiful years. Helen and James moved to America at just 26 years old in search of opportunity they resided in Rockville Centre NY where they raised a wonderful daughter. Anyone who met Helen is familiar with her uniquely unwavering spirit. She brought a radiant light to any room she entered. Helen was a phenomenal dancerespecially after a wee glass of wineand she was not afraid to be in the spotlight. Most notably 90yearold…
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Joan Varilla
, Connecticut
October 10, 2026
Joan M. Varilla 88 of Ridgefield died peacefully on Sunday October 11 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph A. Varilla. Family and friends will be received on Sunday October 18 2026 from 300 PM to 500 PM at Kane Funeral Home 25 Catoonah Street Ridgefield. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday October 19 2026 at 1000 AM in Saint Marys Church 55 Catoonah Street Ridgefield. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Drums PA at a date and time to be announced.
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