CASPER, APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS, DIES IN HIS STAMFORD HOME
Casper "Sharky" the golfish, a Stamford resident, died last week at his Springdale home. He was approximately five months old.
Casper died in the living room fish tank with Fatty by his side.
The exact cause of death is unknown, however the family speculates it's because his caretakers went on vacation to Mexico. While Casper was lovingly cared for during the week his owners were away, he perished mere hours before they were due to arrive home the afternoon of May 7. In the past, fish have died while the owners were away.
Casper was known as the tank master. He suffered a brief illness (whitening of the fins) in March around the time of tank mate Tele's death.
Casper was a skittish fish, and was known to swim around the tank in a sharklike-fashion, hence the nickname "Sharky." He was large, and white with orange spots and an orange brainy growth. He was purchased at the Fish Bowl store in Springdale.
Casper is survived by living room tank mate Fatty, and bedroom goldfish Stripes and O.J.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all pet owners leave their pets in good hands when they go on vacation.