Rodney W. Aspinwall, a resident of New Canaan, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2018 (following a long illness) at the age of 75. He was born in Staten Island, NY on June 18, 1942. The family moved to Milford, Pennsylvania when he was 8 and spent his youth there. Rod obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Pennsylvania State University. Immediately after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he attended the U.S. Naval Officer’s Candidate School in Newport, R.I. There he studied communication and fleet sonar. Rod achieved the rank of Lieutenant Jr. Grade and served in Naval Intelligence from 1965-1968. During most of his term of service he had the great fortune to be stationed in Bermuda. After active duty he continued to serve in the Naval Reserve for a number of years. After his tour of duty with the Navy he joined the work force in a variety of sales and management positions. He attended Pace University and Mercy College and obtained a second Bachelor of Arts in Business and studied for an MBA. Rod’s business life was focused on the sales and management of printing services. He was employed by a number of printing companies and ultimately his entrepreneurial spirit led him to form his own printing company, Dodson and Fogg. He was a successful and creative business man who was never afraid to explore new methods and directions. Rod enthusiastically enjoyed a number of hobbies. He was an accomplished athlete throughout his academic and naval career. He was an avid golfer throughout his life and supported Penn State athletics as a life member of the Penn State Alumni Association. Rod was a life long student of economics, investing and personal finance. He used his expertise in this area to help friends and family navigate the complexities of personal finance. His studies in this area included membership in the Corporate Society of the Oxford Club. All who knew Rod would probably agree that his two main recreational delights were bridge and gardening. He was a highly competitive and skilled bridge player and obtained the rank of American Contract Bridge League Silver Life Master. In spite of this achievement, which put him in competition among the finest in the world, he always encouraged new-comers to the game and said that having fun was the most important thing. Rod was energetic and passionate in all that he undertook. His positive energy led him to love and serve his family well. His parents (deceased) were George F. and Norma Brown Aspinwall. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Agneta Dreifaldt Aspinwall, his son, Daniel L. and fiancé Sharon E. Arena of Norwalk, two sisters, Susan Aspinwall Ramsey of Hilton Head, SC and Evelyn Aspinwall Ascherman of Charlotte, NC and a number of treasured nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Rod and his wife, Agneta have been active members of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in New Canaan from the day of their wedding. They have served their God and their church in a variety of ways over the years. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in the near future. Tuesday June 26, 2018 , 11:00 AM at St. Michael's Lutheran Church Click for Map and Directions