Theresa Fay Olesen, 104, Broadway Casting Director From Pound Ridge
Theresa Fay Olesen, a resident of Pound Ridge for more than 50 years, died on March 26. She recently celebrated her 104th birthday.
She was born in Troy, N.Y. on March 10, 1914, to James and Mary Tracey Fay.
Known as "Terry" to friends and family, she worked as a Broadway casting director for more than 40 years.
She is survived by her loving children Robert, Ellen Nixon and Tracey Haller. She will be missed dearly by her five grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband, Oscar and her siblings Alice Westerfield, Patricia Fay, Walter Fay and Ned Fay.
A graveside service…
Watch: Paralyzed Ridgewood Actress Stars On Comedy Central
Ali Stroker of Ridgewood appeared on Comedy Central's "Drunk History" Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 10 p.m.
Based on the popular web series, "Drunk History" is the liquored-up narration of our nation's history.
Stroker, 30 -- who was paralyzed in a car accident when she was 2 -- will be portraying disability rights activist Judy Huemann.
The show's all-star cast includes includes Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Connie Britton, Michael Cera, Bill Hader, Kevin Nealon, Bob Odenkirk and Winona Ryder.
Figures such as Teddy Roosevelt, Patty Hearst, Billy the Kid, Al Capone, and Lewis and Cla…
'Dream' Come True: Stamford Vocalist To Perform New Album In Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn — Christina Connors, a Stamford vocalist with a thriving massage business, will be performing songs from her recently debuted album on Saturday, Jan. 13, at Unity of Norwalk at 3 Main St. at 7:30 p.m.
"Dream Bigger," which was recorded at Norwalk's Factory Underground Recording Studio, features the music of famed Broadway, TV and Disney composer David Friedman, himself a resident of Norwalk.
Friedman has composed songs for Diana Ross, Barry Manilow, Nancy Lamott, among others and composes the monthly music with Kathy Lee Gifford for the "Today" show segme…
