John J. Giroux, owned Les Alpes

John J. Giroux of Sandy Hook, who owned Les Alpes bakery here, died of cancer Tuesday, May 6, at his home. He was 62 years old and the husband of Patricia A. (Bennett) Giroux.
A native of Clifton Park, N.Y., Mr. Giroux was born on Nov. 9, 1940 a son of the late Jeremie E. and Mary Wilson Giroux. He grew up in West Crescent, N.Y., and attended Shenendehoa Central Schools in Elmira. He served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division from 1958 to 1962 and was a graduate of Albany Business College with degrees in business administration and accounting.
Early in his career, Mr. Giroux was chief accountant for Capital Cities Communications, WTEN-TV and WROW AM/FM, in Albany. In 1970, he moved to Trumbull and became the business manager for Connecticut Broadcasting Company Inc.’s WICC AM radio. Two years later, he was promoted to comptroller and director of the station.
After his retirement from broadcasting in 1985, Mr. Giroux purchased Les Alpes Bakery in Ridgefield, in what is now the CVS shopping center. He was the baker for seven years before closing the business. He then worked for several Ridgefield businesses including Quality Housewashing, Ridgefield Roofing and Mulvaney Plumbing and Heating. He later joined Home Depot in Danbury as a plumbing associate.
Besides his wife of 38 years, survivors include two daughters, Tammy L. Card of Sandy Hook and Lori L. Erikson of Newtown; two brothers, a grandson and five granddaughters
Services took place Friday at the Honan Funeral Home in Newtown. Cremation was at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Regional Hospice, 405 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810.