John Wentzel

JOHN H. WENTZEL, 82, a resident of Darien passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2012 at Stamford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 9, 1929 in Greenwich, CT to the late Henry and Angelina Petrone Wentzel. John was employed with the Town of Westport Board of Education as a School Psychologist and School Administrator for 35 years. Following his retirement he was a consultant for the Southern CT Newspapers for the Newspaper in the Educational program and for the CT State Department of Education as a Teacher Assessor. He also served with the US Marine Corp, Parris Island, So. Carolina from 1952-1954. "Jack" was a former lifeguard and expert swimmer who taught all his children to swim. He loved the beach, the NY Times Crossword, family gatherings, conversation with friends and loved to tell stories. He was a voracious reader and had a deep knowledge of history and literature. He gave the world to his children and beloved wife Jacqueline. He performed many acts of kindness, put others first and leaves a legacy of love and care and will never be forgotten. He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline Briscoe Wentzel of Darien, four loving daughters Martha Hall and her husband Jeffrey of Stamford, Julia A. Beckett and her husband Bruce of Stamford, Nancy Melfi and her husband Mark of Stamford and Sally Young and her husband Thierry of Trumbull, CT; four grandchildren Allison, Henry, William and Genevieve and also two brothers Dale Wentzel and his wife Maryanne of MA and Robert Castiglione and his wife Marilyn of FL. Also several nieces and nephews surviving. Funeral services and Interment were held privately. There were no calling hours. The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 is honored to assist the Wentzel family with the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com