Monday, February 20, 2012
Dorothy C. Fowler dies at the age of 85.
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Monday, February 20
Dorothy C. Fowler, of Danbury, died at Danbury Hospital on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. She was born in Danbury, the daughter of the late Oscar and Gertrude (Davis) Capaldi. She graduated from Danbury High School, was a Red Cross volunteer and had been a member of the Crosby Manor ladies crafts group. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward S. Fowler, Sr. She is survived by two sons, Edward S. Fowler Jr. and wife Carol of New Milford and Kevin R. Fowler and wife Patricia of Brookfield, along with her sister Kathryn Smolcnop and husband John of Englewood, FL, granddaughter Amy Marek and husband Joseph and great grandchildren Madison and Kyle Marek of Brookfield. The family would like to thank Danbury Hospital, Masonicare and Linda Johnson, …
Friday, February 10, 2012
Barbara Ann (Stone) DiGrazia dies at the age of 73.
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Friday, February 10
Barbara Ann (Stone) DiGrazia, of Brookfield, and loving wife to Dr. Paul V. DiGrazia, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Danbury Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 4, 1938, in Hartford, daughter of the late Charles and Anastasia (Morris) Stone. Along with her family, she was the co-owner, operator and Quality Control of DiGrazia Vineyards of Brookfield. She also worked at Danbury Hospital in Special Chemistries. She had a Masters Degree in Psychology, practiced Psychotherapy and was a member of The Masters and Johnsons Reproductive Institute along with her husband. She was an avid cook and contributed to regional cookbooks. She enjoyed gardening, travel, raising dogs and enjoying the local wildlife. Barbara will be remembered…
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
October 19, 1942 - January 30, 2012
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Tuesday, January 31
Daniel Paul Castagna, of Brookfield, devoted and loving husband to Michele (LaPorte) Castagna, died Monday, January 30, 2012, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 19, 1942 in Hartford and lived most of his life in Eastchester, NY. He was the son to the late Armand Castagna. Castagna was a member of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church and also a member of the Newtown Ski Club. He was the proprietor of Crestwood R.V. and Marine, Inc. in Tuckahoe, NY for 38 years. He had a great love for his family. He loved boating, golf, music and traveling. He will be missed by his wife, Michele and his mother, Josephine (DiPippo) Castagna; two sons, Daniel C. Castagna and his wife Ruth of Palm Beach, FL and Thomas M. Castagna of Brookfield…
March 31, 1916 - January 29, 2012
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Tuesday, January 31
Amelia (Klokocovsky) Gregus, 95, of Brookfield passed away at Danbury Hospital on Sunday, January 29 after a brief illness. Amelia was born on March 31, 1916 in New York City, NY. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Veronica (Ducic) Klokocovsky. Amelia was devoted to her Catholic faith and her family. Amelia will be missed by her son Paul Gregus Jr. and his wife Elaine of Granite Springs, NY and her daughter Alberta Gregus of Brookfield. She will also be missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren: Paul and his wife Janice and their children, Frank and Samantha of Brookfield; Jason and his sister Lorraine of Granite Springs, NY, Dawn and her husband Gregg Rosenbaum and their son Shane of Long Island, NY. Amelia was …
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
December 13, 1924 - January 22, 2012
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Tuesday, January 24
John E. Dalton, 88, of Brookfield and husband of 60 years to the late Callie (Wheeler) Dalton, died Sunday, January 22. John was born December 13, 1924 in Georgetown, MA. He was the son of the late Raymond and Lillian (King) Dalton. John served in the Navy during World War II. He attended the New York Art League. John was an amateur astronomer and built his own observatory, complete with his telescope. He also was an organic gardener for over 30 years. His hobbies included painting, building model ships and he enjoyed playing the Lowry Organ. John is survived by his five children, Ray Dalton and his wife Dorothy of New Milford, Mark Dalton and his wife Cherie of Woodbury, Steve Dalton and his wife Claudia of Bennington, VT, Elyse Dalton …
Friday, January 20, 2012
September 06, 1937 - January 18, 2012
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Friday, January 20
Loretta Martha (Lewis) Wachter, 74, of Brookfield passed away on Wednesday, January 18 at Danbury Hospital with her family at her side. She was the loving wife of 51 years to John B. Wachter. Loretta was born on September 6, 1937 in Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Annas and Ethel (Buell) Lewis. Loretta graduated from Hereford High School in Maryland in 1955. She made her home in Brookfield in 1969, where she and her husband raised their family. Through the years she was involved in a number of community services including the Planning Commission and serving as a Justice of the Peace. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed. In addition to her husband, John, Loretta is survived by her son, John B. …
February 27, 1921 - January 18, 2012
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Friday, January 20
Ruth E. (Ticehurst) Hatch, 90, of Brookfield passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 18. Ruth was born on February 27, 1921 in Beacon, NY to William and Estella (White) Ticehurst. Ruth attended Bethel schools and graduated from Bethel High School in 1938. Upon her marriage to Daniel S. Hatch in 1941 the couple moved to Brookfield. Her loves included family, friends and music. She was the founding member of the County Organ Club. Ruth was employed by Fienson’s Department Store early on and later worked at Eagle Pencil Co. for 18 years. Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Daniel; her sons, William Hatch of Brookfield and Kenneth Hatch and his wife Patricia of Hebron, NY; her granddaughter, Amanda Fuller and her husband …
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Luz D. Arias dies at the age of 74.
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Saturday, January 14
Luz D. Arias, formerly of Woodbridge, died at her home in Brookfield on Thursday, January 12, 2012. She was born the daughter to the late Felix and Margarita (Espinosa) Soto on December 21, 1937 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. She is survived by her children, Eva Hornsby and her husband Gregg of Brandon, FL, Eileen “Lisa” Kain of Hillsborough and Freddie Arias and his partner Jeff Castro of Danbury, CT; four grandchildren, Frederic, Michael, Justin and Kristina Kain; her brother, Ismael “Papo” Soto; four sisters, Judy Rodriguez, Claire Soto, Noelia Soto and Annie Escobar. She is predeceased by her brother Freddie Soto. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 pm on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White St., Danbury CT. The …
Thursday, January 12, 2012
March 09, 1919 - December 27, 2011
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Thursday, January 12
Louis N. Iasiello, 95, of Brookfield, died Tuesday, December 27 at Pope John Paul Center for Healthcare. Louis was the husband to the late Joyce (Truell) Iasiello. He was born on March 9, 1916 in Danbury, the son to the late Peter and Carmella (Galicio) Iasiello. Louis was a longtime hatter in Danbury and retired from Castro Convertible. He was an active member of Newtown Country Club. He was an avid golfer and scratch golfer who won many trophies. Louis is survived by his two children, Ray “Ralph” Iasiello of Boston, MA and Gail Apilado of Brookfield; one grandson, Louis P. Apilado; and his son-in-law, Sonny Apilado. Funeral Information A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys …
Monday, January 9, 2012
Former Old Middle Road resident passes.
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Monday, January 9
The following obituary was posted on the Oakey’s Funeral Service website. View the original obituary here. Former longtime Brookfield resident John Howard Clarke, 70, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was born in Massachusetts, son of the late William and Virginia Clarke, Clarke graduated from Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, VA, and then joined the US Coast Guard. During his service in the Coast Guard, he was on an Ice Breaker ship in Antarctica. He is survived by a sister, Cyrissa Lubeck, and her family in Texas; a daughter, Jennifer Clarke Williams, of Phoenix, AZ; a son, Christian Clarke, of Boulder, CO; and some good friends. He will be interred in the Southwest Virginia Veteran’s Cemetery in …
