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Stephen Mandel Obituary

STEPHEN FRANK MANDEL, of Darien of pneumonia, Friday September 11, 2009 at Stamford Hospital. Born in New York at Doctors' Hospital, April 27, 1931, son of Dorothy Buchman Mandel and Richard Henry Mandel, he was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, Dartmouth College and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is survived by his wife, Ann Safford Mandel, and his sons, Stephen F. Mandel, Jr., and his wife, Susan, of Greenwich, and Edward Safford Mandel and his wife, Betsy of Chevy Chase, Md.; five grandchildren, Kate, Ben, Tom, Ned and Mollie Mandel; and his brother, Richard H. Mandel, Jr., of Denver, Colo. In his professional career, he was president of Allstate Welding Products in Elmsford, N.Y., and International Welding Products in Greenwich. As a longtime community leader, he was devoted to the Darien Library, where he was Board President and an Honorary Trustee, Explorer Post 53 Emergency Medical Service, Gallivant, as president of the Darien Community Fund (United Way) and Dartmouth College, among many others. A private service in his memory will be held for his family. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820, or Explorer Post 53, P.O. Box 2066, Darien, CT 06820.

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Published by The Advocate from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2009.

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September 18, 2009

You have our deepest sympathies.
Know that our hearts go out to all of you in the Mandel Family in your time of sorrow.

The Pohl Family

Faris Saah

September 15, 2009

Ann,

I am very saddened to learn of the passing of your husband Stephen. My wife, Zeynep, and I met you at the last Darien Democratic Fundraiser. You spoke so fondly of the contribution your family has made to Darien and the community over many years. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family during this very difficuly time.

Warmly,
Faris Saah and Zeynep Aricanli
2 Whaling Road

Robert Dennis

September 14, 2009

Lynn and I offer our prayers for you and family, I shall remember Steve for the rest of my days until we meet again, Love Bob and Lynn

Carol Conti

September 14, 2009

Ann,
I am so sorry to hear of your beloved husband's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.
With deepest sympathy,
Carol Conti

September 13, 2009

Stephen Mandel was a wise, generous man. He has been an outstanding volunteer who has served as a role model for the current crop of Darien volunteers.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time of loss.

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