Deborah Ann Chapleau Bonacci
1998-06-26
Per John Bonacci's (our classmate and Debbie's husband) E-mail to me in October 2002, Debbie passed away June 26th,1998 at the young age of 47. He wrote, "Deb and I were together for over thirty years. She was my high school sweetheart and managed to persuade me that she was the one in 1974. As you may or may not know, Deb graduated from WCSC in 1972 with a B.S. in Speech and Theatre with a minor in English. Subsequently, she became associated with the deaf world and took courses at NYU and Gallaudet University, changing gears and professions. Ultimately, she became associated with the State of Ct. Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired, hence becoming nationally certified, where she spent the next twenty five years of her life. She worked diligently at her profession and gained a great sense of meaningfulness and fulfillment from it. She was a pioneer, in the integration of the deaf student into a hearing environment. Additionally, she enjoyed interpreting theatrical performances, whether it be "Shakespeare", at the Yale Rep. or summer shows at the Candlewood Theatre where she interpreted for years. Together we had a daughter Annie,who is presently an English Ed. major in her third year at WCSU. She's following in her Mom`s shoes."






Betty J. DePanfilis
1998-04-18
Betty J. DePanfilis, 47, of Tallahassee died Tuesday. The service will be at 9:30 a.m. today at Culley's MeadowWood Timber-lane Road Chapel (877-8191). A native of Stanford, Conn., she had lived in Tallahassee for six years. She was a bookkeeper and a Catholic. She is survived by a son, Sean Miller of Portland, Ore.; her father, Joseph J. DePanfilis of Hollywood; a sister, Doreen Hurd of Medford, Mass.; and a host of devoted friends.
















Joachim “Joe” Domroes
2001-03-03
Joachim “Joe” Domroes, 50, husband of Linda (Susmeyer) of Woodridge Lane, New Fairfield, CT died Wednesday, February 28, 2001.

Joe was born in Berlin, Germany, on June 7, 1950, son of Werner and Irmgard Domroes of Danbury, CT. He graduated from Danbury High School in 1968, as well as graduating from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, in 1972 and received his graduate degree from Heidelberg University in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1974.

Besides his wife, Linda, and his parents, Joe is survived by a sister, Jutta Toroscik of Danbury; a son, Stephen M. Domroes, and a daughter, Christa L. Domroes, and several nieces and nephews.

Joe was employed by Lazzaroni USA Corporation in New York as President and COO.

A private Mass will be celebrated at St. Edward’s Church in New Fairfield.

Contributions may be made to: St. Edward’s Church Building Fund, New Fairfield, CT or to the Hanahoe Memorial Children’s Clinic, 205 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810.

Green Funeral Home in Danbury is in charge of the arrangements.

John M. Doucette
September, 1996
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Elvira Fernandes
2008-02-22
Elvira (Fernandes) Presnell age 58, beloved wife of Tommy E. Presnell, died Friday Feb 22, at Danbury Hospital. Elly was born July 6, 1949, and was preceded in death by her parents, Manual J. and Lydia (Pina) Fernandes. She was raised in Danbury and graduated from Danbury High School. Elly graduated from St. Vincent School of nursing June of 1971. She married the love of her life, Tommy, on Sept. 11, 1971.

Elly was a registered nurse at New Milford Hospital for over 30 years. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, Post 149, and Ladies of the Moose, Chapter 314, both in Danbury.

Elly is survived by her loving husband, Tommy; a daughter, Jennifer (Presnell) Smith and husband Les of Jacksonville AR, a son Christopher Scott Presnell of Danbury and two grandchildren, Darren and Kaitlyn Smith.

A Mass Of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Peter Church Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Peter Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the Green Funeral Home 57 Main St., Danbury on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to "Ann’s Place Home Of I Can".

Chester J. Hrostek, Jr.
2002-03-03
Chester J. (Chet) Hrostek, Jr., long time Danbury resident, died suddenly on Thursday morning, February 28, 2002 after being stricken by a heart attack. He was 52 years old. Born in Bridgeport, Chet moved to Danbury at an early age. A keen athlete, he played football for Danbury High School and later coached both little league and DAYO football. He was an enthusiastic golfer and spent as much time as he could on the links. An avid outdoorsman, Chet was well known for his hunting and fishing prowess.

After graduation, Chet worked as an apprentice carpenter. Subsequent to becoming a journeyman, he founded the Barwall Construction Company, a general construction firm, which he ran for many years. Upon his retirement from the construction industry, he established the New Milford Driving School and shortly thereafter, acquired Chet’s Driving School. As a driving instructor, Chet was well respected by his peers and well liked by his students. A man of wry humor and quick wit, Chet leaves many friends in and around the area.

He is survive by his son, Chester, J. Hrostek III and his wife, Wendy of New Milford; his former wife, Linda Cyr; his daughter, Denise of Danbury; his loving sister, Brenda of Danbury; and his parents, Helen and Chester Hrostek of West Palm Beach, FL.

Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury on Monday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home at 7 p.m. on Monday. Cremation will take place at the convenience of the family.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Avenue, Wallingford, CT or to a trust fund that will be set up in the near future for his daughter, Denise.

Joseph E. Koch
2005-04-21
Joseph E. Koch, 54, of Gaylordsville, devoted husband to his wife Kathleen Kelly Koch, passed away on Thursday April 21, 2005.

Mr. Koch was born December 19, 1950 in Danbury, son of Lillian Bradley Koch of Danbury and the late Ernst F. Koch.

He was an accomplished musician, composer and music teacher, who touched the lives of many through his musical talents.

A graduate of Western Connecticut State University in 1972, he taught music in the Danbury public schools for many years. He was the musical director and accompanist for many shows, groups and area schools throughout his career. For the last several years, he was choir director and church organist for St. Francis Xavier Church, New Milford.

His passionate love of music, warm smile, sense of humor and compassion for others will be fondly remembered by those who knew him.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a brother, Ernst Koch and his wife Kerry, and children, Clare, Ernst and Evan Koch; and a sister, Maryanne Koch Benedict and her husband Gary and daughter, Laura.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, New Milford. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, Danbury.

Friends may call at the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge St., New Milford on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to New Milford Hospital Cardiac Care Unit, 21 Elm St., New Milford, CT 06776.

Joseph LaRose
From Chris LaRose, Joe's wife from 1971 - 1984 when he passed away of Hodgkin's Disease, he was the love of my life. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam from Sept. 1970-Oct. 1971. We were married on 10/23/71, 3 weeks after he returned from Vietnam where he served in a "Mash" type unit as a dental assistant. I am sure that many remember him as funny as all get out, loving & kind and a hoot! I consider myself so fortunate as having had him for my husband, he was wonderful, devoted and kind.

Linda (Lemos) Coombs
2003-09-09
Linda (Lemos) Coombs, 55, wife of Robert Coombs, of New Milford, died at Danbury Hospital on Sunday, September 7, 2003.

Linda was born in Providence, R.I., on June 29, 1948, daughter of Armand and Lidia (Andrade) Lemos. She moved to Danbury in 1962, attended Danbury schools and graduated from Danbury High School in 1968.

In addition to her husband and her parents, Linda is survived by her son, Kevin Robert Coombs, of New Milford; and a daughter, Kimberly Hines, of Naugatuck; a sister, Diane Burke, of Danbury; three grandchildren and several aunts and uncles.

Linda was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend, and will be greatly missed.

A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Hanahoe Memorial Children’s Clinic, 205 Main St., Danbury, CT 06810.

Green Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

McLean, John "Josh"
2008-10-18
John "Josh" McLean John "Josh" McLean, age 58, of Danbury, beloved husband of Suzanne McPadden McLean, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 18, 2008 after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Danbury, on April 27, 1950, the son of Jock McLean and Jane (Duryea) McLean. After attending Danbury High School for two years, Josh completed his high school education at Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Mass. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University. Following his graduation he was drafted during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged after two years of service. He furthered his education at Emory University in the Physician Assistant Program and received a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. He began his career as a Physician Assistant with Associated Internists of Danbury where he worked for seventeen years with his mentor and friend, the late Dr. Shep Saperstein. He later worked at Southbury Primary Care and spent the last five years of his career with Urology Associates of Danbury. A dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, Josh excelled at bringing friends and family together. His passing in the neighborhood in which he was born reflects his commitment to family, a commitment he extended to the greater community through his participation in the Vestry at St. James Church and his work in medicine. His brightest moments included any Saturday on a golf course, summers on Block Island, cross-country trips to the Rocky Mountains, and the many quiet moments he spent loving life with enthusiasm and wonder. In addition to his wife and parents, Josh will be sadly missed by his children, daughter, Megan McLean and her husband, Bill Hamilton of Putney, Vt.; and his son, Shawn Toomey of Queens, NY; his grandchildren, Fritz and Greta Toomey of Germany; brother Joel McLean of Danbury; mother and father-in-law, John and Elaine McPadden; sister-in-law and her husband, Marie and Leonard Mas; brothers-in-law and their wives, John and Maria McPadden and Chris and Jen McPadden all of Huntington; brother-in-law, John Hoffer Jr. and wife, Keri Hoffer of Roxbury; he is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister Christy (McLean) Hoffer and brother Gregg McLean. Josh's family would like to thank the following for all of their care and compassion throughout Josh's illness: Dr. John Pezzim-enti, Christine and staff; Dr. John Spera and all his devoted staff; Dr. Douglas Kahn and staff; Peggy O'Shea; all the nurses of 11 East; and Regional Hospice of Western CT, in particular Robin and Gerard. A Memorial and celebration of Josh's life will be held Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 25 West St., Danbury. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made in Josh's memory to Ann's Place Patient's Services Fund, 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Suite 17, Danbury, CT 06810. The Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the News Times on 10/22/2008

Catherine J. Neverisky
2002-07-27
Catherine J. Neverisky, 52, of Wrightstown, N.J., formerly of Danbury, passed away in Wrightstown, N.J.

Catherine was born in Norwalk, Conn., on Feb. 12, 1950, daughter of William R. Neverisky of Sherman and the late Jacqueline (St. Laurent) Neverisky. She was a graduate of Danbury High School and had worked for many years as a civilian clerk at the U.S. Army Base, Fort Dix, N.J., prior to her retirement.

Besides her father, she is survived by her brothers, Robert Neverisky of San Diego, Calif., and Michael Neverisky of Amhurst, N.H.; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Cremation will be at the direction of the family.

There will be no calling hours.

Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492-7522.

Karen A. McIntosh
Karen A. (O'Donnell) McIntosh, 54, of New Milford, wife of the late William H. McIntosh, III, died on January 24, 2005, at Danbury Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.

Karen was born in Danbury on August 5, 1950, daughter of Elsye (Larsen) O'Donnell and the late Matthias O'Donnell.

Karen grew up in Danbury, graduated from Danbury High School in 1968 and attended Western Connecticut State University. She worked at the Brookfield office of Yale Pediatric Specialists. Karen was a dedicated and diligent worker and a loving mother and friend. She will be greatly missed.

Karen is survived by her two children, Amy McIntosh, of New Milford, and Sean McIntosh, of Bristol; her mother, Elsye O'Donnell, of Danbury; two sisters, Lauren Weinstein, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. and Susan O'Donnell Rotondo, of Simsbury; one brother, Mark O'Donnell, of Danbury, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her husband Bill, in February 2004.

A memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, January 29, at St. Edward the Confessor Church in New Fairfield at 10 a.m.

Burial of her cremains will immediately follow in Mountainview Cemetery in New Fairfield.

There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Karen's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Road, Suite 159, Wilton, CT 06897.

2005-03-02

Judy Mae (Peeler) Ciccarone

Judy Mae (Peeler) Ciccarone, 54, of Stadley Rough Road, Danbury, died at Danbury Health Care Center Feb. 28, 2005. She was born in Danbury, March 3, 1950 and was the loving daughter of J. Burton and Adele (Garavel) Peeler of Danbury. She was a graduate of Danbury High School, Class of 1968.

Judy worked in the hospitality business for more than 40 years. She was most recently hostess and concierge at the Hilton in Danbury. Prior to that her employment included cocktail hostess at the Red Lion and hostess in the executive dining room for IBM.

In addition to her parents, she will be sadly missed by her son, Gerald J. Ciccarone III of Brookfield, N.H.; her brother, Thomas B. Peeler and his wife, Laura of Deluth, Ga.; her sisters: Dianne M. Peeler of Danbury; Donna Peeler-Wagner and her husband Jeff of Westerly, R.I.; and Nancy Peeler-Remond and her husband, Jean Pierre of Danbury. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at St. Gregory the Great Church, Danbury at 1 p.m. Cremation will take place at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to St. Gregory the Great Church, 85 Great Plain Road, Danbury, CT 06811.

To light a candle of hope and remembrance please visit our Web site at www.cornellmemorial.com.

Beth Gleason Salvagne
1989-06
Beth Gleason Salvagne, 39, a former resident of Danbury, will be remembered by those who knew her for her wit and easy going personality. Beth attended Green Mt. Jr. College in Poultney, Vt. and transferred to UCONN, where she received a BA and an MA in Psychology. After graduation she moved to the northwestern part of the state where she worked as a counselor for a tri-town area. While she lived a very short life, not even making it to what we now consider middle age, I (David Siegelbaum) know from my own experiences, and from comments from others, that her memory will live on, and she is missed by many.

Patrick J Summers
2001-01-23
Patrick J. Summers, 51, of 1112 Main St., East Hartford, Conn., died January 21, 2001, at Hartford Hospital.

Born December 20, 1949 in Yonkers, N.Y., he was a son of the late George A. and Mary (Finn) Summers. He was a graduate of Danbury High School and attended Waterbury Hospital Technical School and Norwalk Community College.

Mr. Summers was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran serving two Tours of Duty. He received The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars and The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Mr. Summers was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Stamford Post Office, retiring after numerous years of service.

He was the beloved brother of Jacalyn Hodgman of Washington, Conn., and Dorothy Gregory of New Milford, Conn., and the loving uncle of Cindy Hodgman of Tampa, Fla. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, Thursday evening at 7:45 p.m.

Cremation will take place at the convenience of the family. Interment of Mr. Summers’ cremains will be in the Veteran’s Section of Wooster Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the Green Funeral Home Thursday from 5 to the time of the service.

Friends are asked to please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Disabled American Veterans Chapter #25, P.O. Box 41, Danbury, CT 06813.

Antonia (Tomas) Pulido
2001-01-15
Antonia (Tomas) Pulido, 52, of Francis Road, Danbury, died at the Bethel Health Care Center on Sunday, January 14, 2001.

She was born in Portugal, January 4, 1949, daughter of Anibal Tomas of Danbury and the late Estela (Rodrigues) Tomas. She moved to Danbury as a child and was a graduate of Danbury High School and Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

After college, Antonia moved to Spring Valley, New York and taught Junior High School in the Suffern, N.Y. school system for 25 years. She retired and returned to Danbury 3 years ago.

In addition to her father, Antonia is survived by a sister, Patricia Lopes of Danbury; two brothers, Manuel Tomas of Danbury and Joseph Tomas of Southbury and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter Church, Danbury on Wednesday morning at 10:30. Burial will take place in St. Peter Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m..

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897.

Due to the tremendous outpouring of condolences from fellow classmates, I have moved them over to the Message Board and I ask you to add your condolences there. You may reach the Message Board by clicking anywhere on this paragraph. Thank you, David.

Alan Kraut shares some memories of her from South Street School days and you will find his comments on the message board. He also sent along a photo from either 5th or 6th grades which is here. Antonia is on the top left. Click on the photo to see an oversized copy.

From: Mike Baron
Subject: John the Cat Williams

It is with great sadness that I tell you that John passed away in his sleep on Christmas Eve 2003. Plans are in the works for a memorial ceremony in Danbury in the Spring. What more is there to say.

From the 1999 edition of the DHS Alumni Directory, and the research by Marc Catone, I have learned we have also lost the following classmates:

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Donald Cohen

Paul Gibbs

Thomas McLoughlin

Jack Testanero

Norman Williams

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