Norwalk, Connecticut
Jakob IsbrandtsenJakob Isbrandtsen, of Norwalk CT and Naples FL, died peacefully in Darien on July 13, 2018. He was 96.Born in Brooklyn in 1922 to the late Gertrude and Hans Isbrandtsen, he graduated from the Brooklyn Friends School and served in the US Coast Guard during World War II in both the...
Read MoreTo Ellen and all her Isbrandtsen relatives: When sailing with Ellen I loved hearing about all her father's wonderful sailing exploits. You can't go up to the bar at the Larchmont Yacht Club without someone coming up to Ellen and mentioning her father's sailing prowess. My heart goes out to you all.
Susan (and Michael) Weaver
July 25, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
July 17, 2018
It was a pleasure and an honor to get to know Jakob as a Seaport volunteer in 1990. Jakob immersed himself in all that he did. His work ethic was contagious and his life experiences were inspirational. He was a very fine man.
Richard R
July 17, 2018 | MI
Fair winds and following seas, Jakob. My father and uncle sailed in the 1970 Newport-Bermuda race on GOOD NEWS, Jakob's ketch. They had a terrific time and our family met the boat in Bermuda. Wonderful memories...
C Jefferson A Parker, Jr. (Skip)
July 16, 2018 | Riverside, CT
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
CKT
July 16, 2018 | OH
I will miss my long time patient Mr. Isbransten. Although I did not know you very well personally, you seemed like a man who could weather any storm.
May you rest in peace.
Ehud Oppenheimer
July 15, 2018 | Stamford, CT
