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Edmond Vianney Obituary
Edmond Rich Vianney, 97, husband of Audrey (Svensk) Vianney for 74 years, died on December 5th. He was the son of the late Edmond A. and Anna (Rich) Vianney of New Jersey, and a descendant of Saint John Vianney.
Born in New York City, New York, in 1926, Mr. Vianney received a Bachelor of Science Degree (cum laude) in mechanical engineering from Tufts University and was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Mr. Vianney received his master's degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Mr. Vianney served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean War. Upon being separated from the U.S.M.C. with the rank of captain, Mr. Vianney began a 35-year career at Sikorsky Aircraft. While at Sikorsky Aircraft, he was a member of the American Helicopter Society and a registered professional engineer. His career culminated as Vice President of Product Integrity.
Mr. Vianney was a longtime resident of Milford and Southbury prior to moving to Wallingford in 2010. Mr. Vianney served as lay leader of the Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church in Milford and taught Sunday School. He was awarded the "Silver Beaver" medal in 1970, the highest honor the Boy Scout Council can bestow upon a volunteer, and he was an Eagle Scout and the father of three Eagle Scouts.
Mr. Vianney was a member of the Milford Yacht Club, The Hartford Golf Club, and enjoyed much of his later years at The Farms Country Club and The Scandinavian Club of Fairfield.
In addition to his wife, Audrey, Mr. Vianney leaves three sons and a daughter: Edmond (Nancy) of Branford, Brett (Molly) of Suffield, Wade of West Hartford, Martha Beale of Fairfield, and grandchildren - Heather, Christina (Drew), Garison (Danielle), Grace and Caroline, and great-grandchildren - Madelyn, Emily, Audrey, Parker and Pierson.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Edmond R. and Audrey (Svensk) Vianney Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, 10 Columbus Boulevard, 8th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106. Services will be private with burial in the Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.
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Susan Wagner
September 9, 2025
Dear Ed,
So sorry for your loss of you Dad. May he RIP
Love,
Susan Wagner
Penelope King
December 23, 2023
Dear Audrey and Family, so sad to hear the news that Ed had passed and thank you for your note in the mail. What a wonderful life both of you lived and we were so lucky to get you as neighbors in Milford. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time, with all our sympathy Penny & Paul King and family.
Chris Carroll
December 22, 2023
Wade - I recognized your Dad from his picture and from my days delivering the newspaper to your house on Housatonic Avenue way back when. My condolences to you and your family. - Chris Carroll
Priscilla Robinson
December 15, 2023
Heaven has gained another saint, and we have lost a gem of a person.
God Speed dear, dear Ed Vianney
Your friend Priscilla (aka Phyllis) Robinson
Valerie Celona
December 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss.
Christopher Carveth, Esq.
December 12, 2023
Fond memories of a wonderful man who always welcomed me to the Vianney family home and taught me outdoor skills. Thank you Ed for your service to the nation and our church. My sincere condolences to the family. Semper Fi. Chris Carveth
Molly Gotwals
December 11, 2023
Brett, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Knowing your stories of your father and reading his obituary, it is clear that he was a remarkable person. I wish you, your mom, and your family much peace and healing in the days ahead.
Michael Amore, Hop 75
December 10, 2023
Wade, condolences to you and your family
Brenda Pineau
December 10, 2023
The Carveth family sends our deepest condolences to the Vianney family. Please know that we are thinking of all of you and remembering happy times with all of you.
In Christian love,
Brenda Carveth Pineau
Christopher Carveth
Arthur(Ted) Carveth
Bill Paul
December 10, 2023
Dear Audrey and family. Gloria and I are so saddened to learn of Ed's death. What a great guy and a wonderful supportive wife, and a beautiful family. Beyond his many contributions, when there were difficult moments, I could rely on his steady hand,his great smile and a joke that only he could deliver. His contributions were many but perhaps most memorable was his role in saving the Blackhawk program. The Blackhawk technology was new and the factory was struggling, was behind schedule and the Army was upset. I asked Ed to move to the factory and take over one of the serious
problem areas. It worked and the rest is history. I was privileged
to have Ed in my life.
Bill Paul
Bill Paul
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