Norwalk mourns loss of former mayor Esposito

Norwalk_011900_Mayor's Ball: Mayor Frank J. Esposito hosted his annual Mayor's ball atthe Continental Manor on Main Street in Norwalk. The black tie affair supported Devon's Place, a handicapped accesible playground, and Children's Connection of Fairfield County Inc., an org. responding to the needs of abused children and their families. by Paul Desmarais: COLOR/ B&W Photo: ST

Norwalk_050701_Norwalk mayor Frank Esposito carries a campaign sign to a press conference where he announced that he will run for re-election next fall. Kerry Sherck/Staff photo Photo: Kerry Sherck, NWK

Norwalk_080801_From left, Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim, Norwalk Mayor Frank Esposito, and Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy speak at the mayor's Luncheon at the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce at the Norwalk Inn. Kerry Sherck/Staff photo Photo: Kerry Sherck, NWK

Norwalk_1011_Norwalk Mayor Frank Esposito and Democratic Candidate Alex Knopp address the AARP at The American Legion. kathleen O'Rourke/staff photo Photo: Kathleen O'Rourke, ST

Stamford_102301_Frank Esposito, incumbent Republican, Norwalk mayor. Kerry Sherck/Staff photo Photo: Kerry Sherck, ST

Norwalk_110501_Norwalk Mayor Frank Esposito in his City Hall office the day before Election Day. Kerry Sherck/Staff photo Photo: Kerry Sherck, ST

Norwalk_1106_Mayor Frank Esposito waits in a room at the Norwalk Inn as results from the election come in. Kathleen O'Rourke/staff photo Photo: Kathleen O'Rourke, ST

Norwalk_111501_Norwalk Mayor Frank Esposito and his wife Louise spend a moment at Calf Pasture Beach reflecting on Frank's 14 years of service to Norwalk, Kathleen O'Rourke/staff photo Photo: Kathleen O'Rourke, ST

Norwalk_11802_Former Norwalk Mayor Frank Esposito mingles with friends at the Ninth Annual Mayor's Community Ball. Esposito started the benefit event, and this year, new Mayor Alex Knopp honored Esposito. Andrew Sullivan/Staff photo Photo: ST

Norwalk_111502_Former Norwalk Mayor Frank Esposito has been playing golf, traveling, and working in the yard since he lost his bid for re-election one year. The Republican, who served seven consecutive terms as mayor, declined to comment whether he would run again. Andrew Sullivan/Staff photo Photo: ANDREW SULLIVAN, ST

Louise Esposito, center, and her husband, former Norwalk Mayor Frank Esposito, watch election results come in on television at the Norwalk Inn in Norwalk, Conn., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Lindsay Niegelberg