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Stephen N. Schaffer passed away at The Jewish Home-Jewish Senior Services in Fairfield, Conn. on Oct. 3, 2015 at the age of 78. Stephen is predeceased by his father, Joseph Schaffer, his mother, Bertye Alswanger Schaffer, and his sister, Hyla S. Lipsky. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Pamela Schaffer Thorn, his granddaughter Sherry Thorn, and his niece Sharon E. Sax. Stephen was born in Stamford, Conn. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1955. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Lehigh University in 1959 and a Juris Doctor Degree from Boston University School of Law in 1962. Stephen served as a Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1962-1968. Stephen was involved in many community activities. He was the chairman of the Citizen’s Action Committee of Norwalk, as well as a board member of the Norwalk Jewish Community Center, Congregation Beth El in Norwalk and STAR Residential Services. He served as president of numerous organizations, including Connecticut Valley Council of B’nai B’rith, Jewish Federation of Greater Norwalk, Lehigh University Alumni Club of Fairfield County, Lower Fairfield County Junior Bar Association and the Norwalk-Wilton Bar Association. He was also a Past Master of Temple Lodge #127, AF&AM. A memorial service was held on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at the Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT. Burial was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth El, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 or The Jewish Home – Jewish Senior Services, 175 Jefferson Street, Fairfield, CT 06825.

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