Jeffry Miles Weiss Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jeffry Miles Weiss, age 71, died peacefully at Norwalk Hospital on March 25, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. He was the son of the late Sidney and Janet Weiss and lived in Stamford for many years. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1960 and from the University of Connecticut in 1964. He worked as the Sales Manager of Liberty Button, a company originally started by his grandfather in 1911. He married Mary Jo McCartin, the love of his life, on October 28, 1967. Jeff was an avid sportsman. He was an outstanding tennis player who won many tournaments while at Newfield Swim Club. He won the Stamford City Tennis Tournament multiple times and also won the National Father Son Equitable Championship with his son Greg in 1987. In later years he became an ardent golfer spending many hours at both Sterling Farms and at Silvermine Golf Club. He loved to travel and went to many exotic places with Mary Jo and friends. Though their travels took them around the world, he always said his favorite trip was the annual vacation to the Caribbean with all of his children and grandchildren. He had many loyal friends from all stages of his life. He was kind, warm, funny and had a smile that lit up the room. He was the life of the party and also threw a great party. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Jo – his two sons Greg (Shari) of Laguna Hills, CA, and Randy (Kate) of Norwalk, CT, two brothers Alan (Susan) of Huntington, NY and Mitch (Martha) of Ithaca, NY, his niece Kate Gilmore (Eric), nephew Tim Weiss and his five beloved grandchildren – the joys of his life – Bailey Weiss, Britney and Christian Arcadio and Brian and Matthew Weiss. Family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, March 30th from 1pm to 3pm at the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford, CT. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: AmeriCares (americares.org) and/or The Whittingham Cancer Center c/o Norwalk Hospital Foundation, 34 Maple Street, Norwalk, CT 06850.

Jeffry Miles Weiss

October 28, 1967 - March 25, 2014