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Celebration Of Life

Feb. 7, 2026

10:00 a.m.

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Michael McElroy Obituary

Michael Leo McElroy
Michael Leo McElroy, a.k.a. Mac, 71, of Fairfield, was born in Norwalk, CT, on October 20, 1954, and passed away on January 12, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Anne Wilcox-McElroy; and two children, Fiona and Mairéad McElroy. Black Rock Surveyors will continue operating with his nephew, Brian Arnone Jr., at the helm. There will be a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, February 7, at 10 AM, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport. For complete death notice and to send online condolences, please visit www.redgatehennessy.com .

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Connecticut Post from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Michael McElroy

Feb

7

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation

10 Lyons Plain Road, Westport, CT 06880

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4 Gorham Place, Trumbull, CT 06611

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