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Jeremiah Driscoll Obituary

Jeremiah Aloysius Driscoll
Jeremiah "Jerry" Aloysius Driscoll, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Norwalk, CT, on June 18, 2020. He was 90 years old.
Jerry was born on December 18, 1929, in Stamford, CT to the late Jeremiah O'Driscoll and Anna Cotter, and spent his childhood years in New Canaan, CT. During his childhood years, Jerry was an outstanding sportsman, earning All-League honors in both baseball and basketball while playing for New Canaan High School. A love of sports would be present throughout Jerry's life.
Jerry spent nearly his entire working career as an educator and administrator in the Stamford Public School System. Most of his 38-year tenure with Stamford Public Schools was spent as an assistant principal at Cloonan, Dolan and Turn of River Middle Schools. During this time, Jerry was also a dedicated youth sports coach, coaching basketball at Rippowam High School and in the CYO league in Stamford, and baseball in the Little Leagues and Babe Ruth Leagues in New Canaan, Stamford, and Norwalk. Through his distinguished career in education and his youth sports volunteerism, he touched the lives of many kids, a fact that was often recognized to his family as they would encounter Jerry's former students and players within and beyond the Stamford area.
Jerry retired from Stamford Public Schools in 1990 and lived a fulsome retirement. Jerry continued to be an active athlete, maintaining a regular tee time and paddle tennis foursome with his friends well into his eighties. He traveled the world with his wife, Barbara, and back home, he enjoyed tending to his flower gardens and caring for the family pets.
Jerry was a US Army veteran and an honoree of the Stamford Old Timers' Athletic Association.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was predeceased by his dear siblings, brothers Jack and Tim Driscoll, and sister, Rita Driscoll Park. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Barbara, his son Gregory Driscoll and his wife Jennifer, of Wilton, CT, and his daughter Barbara Ann Driscoll Vlahos and her husband Charlie, of Oxford, CT, along with grandsons Ethan and Ryan Driscoll.
The family is holding a private visitation at the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford, and a private funeral service at St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church, in Norwalk, CT.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the United Way of Western Connecticut ALICE Enrichment Fund.
Please visit www.bosakfuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence and for more information.

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Published by Stamford Advocate & The Hour on Jun. 20, 2020.

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Nestor

January 9, 2021

I was a Trouble teen back in 1983, lived in Custer street and MR Driscoll talk to me in various ocassions.. got me into playing basketbal with a bunch of others kids.. he was definitely a Great man.. kind person and wonderful human being Im 52 now.. he definitely made a difference in my Life..

Elelud Reyes

June 26, 2020

Mr. Driscoll was such great person. To Mrs. Driscoll, Greg and Barb I am so sorry to you all. Prayers to the entire family.

Gary Liberatore

June 23, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the entire Driscoll family. Jerry was the first coach I ever had ......always upbeat and he had the ability to instill confidence in each of his players. Several years ago he was selected to enter the New Canaan High School Athletic Hall of Fame but respectfully declined because he felt others were more deserving. A true gentlemen who had a lasting impression on those who new him.

Merle Duke

June 23, 2020

Mr. Driscoll was a wonderful teacher. I had him for homeroom at Dolan Junior high. I have gone on to earn 5 college degrees and he pointed the way...rest in peace Mr. Driscoll...

Alberta Vitti bove

June 23, 2020

he was my teacher at Dolan middle school. Remember him well. May he Rest In Peace knowing we all thought the world of him.

Valerie Nowlin Mascaro

June 23, 2020

I was very sad to read of Mr. Driscoll's passing. He was a terrific teacher when I attended Ripppowam High School, graduating class of 1967. Always a smile and one of the most well respected teachers ever. Prayers to the family. RIP Mr. Driscoll.

Laurie Dolian

June 21, 2020

So saddened to read about Jerry. He was a family friend going back to days at Scofield Beach. I had the pleasure of working under him at Cloonan where he had a great rapport with staff and students. Such a wonderful sense of humor. He dedicated himself to the the Stamford School system.

Sharon Tappe (Welsh)

June 21, 2020

I had him in school. He was such a good teacher. He was one you remembered.

Harold Westerfield, Ret. Sgt. SPD

June 21, 2020

Driscoll Family:

Mr. "D" was one of those teachers who never left you. It's been more than sixty years and I can still hear is voice. He was Intimidating and beloved at the same time. A generation of young men and women are far better for having known and been taught by him. Rest in peace.

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Joseph Malizia

June 21, 2020

I had Mr.D as my assistant principal at Dolan from '81-'83. Both my father and mother had him as their math teacher, and my brother had him as an AP as well. Just an incredible role model, and mentor, to the likes that I've rarely come across since. I know I'm not alone in saying that he was the best the system had to offer, and the best friend an educator could be to any student. I will keep this great man in my heart for the rest of my days. My deepest condolences to his entire family...you know his greatness can only be shadowed by his legacy.

fred a urban

June 21, 2020

Sorry to hear of your loss

Bennett Salvatore

June 21, 2020

Dear Driscoll Family
Jerry was my coach in the Babe Ruth League at Belltown Field in 1963. He taught baseball the way coaches should teach sports.. with knowledge and caring. Always from a positive approach. He was just a wonderful man to be around. My sincerest condolences. Jerry will be missed-

Frances C. Uva, Turn of River Middle School

June 20, 2020

Thank you for your many years of
service to SPS. Educators, as yourself,
make lasting impressions on students.
May you rest in peace.
Sincerely,

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