Obituary of Nancy C. Hrusa

Nancy C. Hrusa, a long-time resident of Darien, CT passed away on November 8th, 2024, at Saint Camillus Nursing Home in Stamford, CT. at the age of 96. She was born in Queens N.Y. to Anna and Harry Compton.

Nancy went to high school at Hunter College High and went on to Smith College where she earned a BS in chemistry and a master's degree in geology. After completing her education, Nancy went on to work for the United States Department of Atomic Energy. That's when she met the man of her dreams, John Hrusa. John and Nancy went on to get married on May 30th, 1953. They moved to Darien where John worked as an executive for Ring's End Inc., and they started a family. Nancy went onto become the proud mother of 3 boys, William John Hrusa, Thomas Henry Hrusa and John Brooks Hrusa. Nancy became very active in the community where she volunteered many hours for many different organizations. She became a member and officer of the Darien Kiwanis Club, where she earned many awards. She also became a member and officer of the Darien Chapter of the American Red Cross. Nancy was the American Red Cross volunteer of the year, the citizen of the year in Darien, and was also awarded the Civic Award honored by the Darien Old Timers Athletic Association.

She was predeceased by her husband John and her son Tom. Nancy is survived by her sons Bill (Pittsburgh, PA) and Brooks (Darien, CT) and a daughter in law Denise Farley (Norwalk, CT). She is also survived by her grandchildren Chris Hrusa, Cathey Hrusa, Daniel Hrusa, Sarah Hrusa and her great granddaughter Mia.

Friends may visit during calling hours at The Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road in Darien, CT on Tuesday November 12th from 4 – 7 PM. Funeral services and internment in Cold Spring, New York will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Darien Red Cross 39 Leroy Avenue Darien, CT 06820.