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Birth:          17 Nov 1932 Bridgeport, Conn.
Death:          20 Sep 2008 Bridgeport, Conn.

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Sarah R. Darak, 75, of Huntington, died Sept. 20 at St.

Vincent's Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Harry Darak.

Mrs. Darak was born in Bridgeport to the late Anthony and Florence Tedesco Retartha 
and was a Huntington resident since 1967.

She graduated from Harding High School; attended the University of Connecticut; and 
graduated from Butler Business School.

She was an executive secretary at Remington Arms and became a licensed real estate 
agent in 1985.

She was currently employed by Carey and Guerrera.

She also was a member of St. Lawrence Church Choir, the Olde Ripton Garden Club, 
the Shelton Historical Society, the Shelton Senior Center, and the Gardening Angels.

Survivors include three children, Harold J. and his wife, Dr. Leah Darak of Huntington, 
Sharon R. of Natick, Mass., and Kimberly Barnes and her husband, Richard Barnes of 
Orange; one sister, Florine Robertson of Shelton; two brothers, Anthony Retartha of 
Avon and John Retartha of Oxford; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Darak, Joshua Darak, 
Alexandria Barnes and Matthew Darak and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her grandson, Zachary Darak.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation - 
Oncology Services, 800 Main St., Bridgeport, 06606. For online condolence visit 
mullinsfh.com.
Huntington Herald (CT) - Wednesday, September 24, 2008

DARAK Sarah R. Darak, age 75 of the Huntington section of Shelton, passed away 
Saturday, September 20, 2008 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Mrs. Darak was born in 
Bridgeport to the late Anthony and Florence Tedesco Retartha and was a Huntington 
resident since 1967. She graduated from Harding High School, attended the University 
of CT and graduated from Butler Business School. She was an executive secretary at 
Remington Arms. Mrs. Darak became a licensed real estate agent in 1985 and was 
currently employed with Carey and Guerrera in Huntington. A member of the Valley 
Association of Realtors since 2001, she served on the board for the past six years. 
She received the Valley Association Realtor of the Year award in 2005. She was also 
a member of the independent realty network, the National Assoc. of Realtors, CT 
Assoc of Realtors, Consolidated Multiple Listing Services and CT MLXCHANGE. Mrs. 
Darak was consistently a multimillion dollar producer who was treasured by her 
colleagues, clients and co-agents for her dedication, honesty, and integrity. She was 
an honor to her profession. Mrs Darak was also a member of St. Lawrence Church 
Choir, the Olde Ripton Garden Club, the Shelton Historical Society, the Shelton Senior 
Center, and a member of the Gardening Angels. Survivors include three children, 
Harold J. Darak and his wife, Dr. Leah Darak of Huntington, Sharon R. Darak of 
Natick, Mass. and Kimberly Barnes and her husband, Richard Barnes of Orange; one 
sister, Florine Robertson of Shelton; two brothers, Anthony Retartha of Avon and John 
Retartha of Oxford; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Darak, Joshua Darak, Alexandria 
Barnes and Matthew Darak; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 
her husband, Harry Darak and her grandson, Zachary Darak. Funeral service will be 
held Tuesday at 10 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. Lawrence Church, 505 Shelton Ave., 
Huntington. Interment in St. Michaels' Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 8 
p.m. in the Cyril F. Mullins Trumbull Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Rd. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent's Medical Center 
Foundation Oncology Services, 800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606. For online 
condolence please visit mullinsfh.com.
Connecticut Post (Bridgeport, CT) - Sunday, September 21, 2008

Parents
SPARANTO [CHG TO RETARTHA] Achille Esposito [chg to Anthony] (12 Jan 1904 - 24 Nov 1984)
TEDESCO Florence Fannie (13 Sep 1908 - 24 Jan 1999)

Siblings
RETARTHA Sarah R. (17 Nov 1932 - 20 Sep 2008)
RETARTHA Florine J. ()
RETARTHA Anthony ()
RETARTHA John D. ()

Marriage To DARAK Harry Michael (17 Oct 1924 - 23 May 1968)
    m.  

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Parents
DARAK Michael ()
DESKA Catherine ()

Children by DARAK Harry Michael 17 Oct 1924 - 23 May 1968
DARAK Harold J. ()
DARAK Sharon R. ()
DARAK Kimberly A. ()

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