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Christopher Hessel Obituary
Christopher Joseph Hessel (CJ), 47, of Fairfield, passed away suddenly on February 26, 2026. CJ was the loving husband of Nicole Verzaro Hessel. He was the BEST DAD EVER to daughters Harlee and Ryder. CJ was born March 18, 1978 to James and Patricia Ryan Hessel.
In addition to his wife, children, and parents, CJ is survived by his siblings, Sara (Yanni) Taxiltaridis, Tricia (Nick) Cicogna and Jonathan Hessel. He also leaves his mother and father-in-law, John and Nancy Verzaro, and his brother-in-law John (Hanna) Verzaro II. He was also the much loved uncle to many nieces and nephews, a godfather to two and leaves countless cousins and friends. He will be immensely missed by all.
Friends and family may visit at the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Rd. on Friday March 6 from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 149 South Pine Creek Rd., Fairfield. Interment will follow in Lawncroft Cemetery. Share a memory of CJ at www.spearmillerfuneralhome.com
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Dara Meath & Family
March 8, 2026
Sending sincere condolences to your family during this time of loss. May the love shared, the memories created, and the moments of laughter continue to live on in your hearts. Wishing you comfort, peace, and strength as you remember and celebrate a life that touched so many.
Alexis Harrison
March 4, 2026
Dear Nicole, Mr. and Mrs. Hessel and to the rest of the Hessel family, I extend my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you during this time. I remember CJ from our days at Stratfield School and FHS, and I remember him as a tremendous athlete and a gregarious individual. With peace and prayers, Alexis Harrison
Mike iurato and Kelly cavaliere
March 4, 2026
We love you CJ we´re gonna miss you. Rest in peace love to all of your family. Our condolences.
RG
March 4, 2026
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Betty Corso
March 3, 2026
The Corso family sends our sincere sympathies to the Hessel family.
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The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
March 2, 2026
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