TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

Singer-musician Mike Pender is 80. Movie

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Hattie Winston is 76. Singer Jennifer

Warnes is 74. Actor-director Tim Kazurinsky

is 71. Singer-musician Robyn Hitchcock

is 68. Actor Robert Gossett is 67. Rock

musician John Lilley is 67. Actor Miranda

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track and field gold medalist Jackie JoynerKersee

is 59. Former NFL player and College

Football Hall of Famer Herschel

Walker is 59. Actor Laura Harring is 57.

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Actor Jessica Biel is 39. Rock musician

Blower is 37. Musician Brett Hite is 35. Pop

singer Camila Cabello is 24. Actor Thomas

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Patrick Padula, 67, passed away Friday, February 26 at his home in Norwalk, CT. A lifelong resident of Norwalk, he was born September 26, 1953. He was the son of the late Patrick A. Padula, Jr. and Jean J. (nee Russo) Padula.

Pat used his lifelong love of history as the basis of his business in antiques. He was the owner of Old Well Antiques in South Norwalk for many years, and transferred he business to his home after closing his store. In addition to his love of history and antiques, Pat was an accomplished musician, playing drums in several bands with dear friend up to the time of his passing. Pat was also a pillar of the recovery community, having helped many, many friends over the years.

He is survived by his mother and best friend Jean, along with many cousins on both sides of his family. There will be a graveside service at St. John’s Cemetery on Friday, March 5, 2021. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Patrick’s name to your favorite charity.