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Larry C. Coultrip, 59, was resident of Kent
Larry C. Coultrip, 59, a freelance art designer, died May 10 at his home.
An area resident for 25 years, Mr. Coultrip lived at 4 Camps Flat Road, South Kent.
He was born in Sandusky, Ohio., Dec. 13, 1938, a son of Dorothy Chandler Coultrip of Midland, Mi., and the late Donald Ross Coultrip.
Mr. Coultrip attended Midland Elementary School and Midland High School in Midland. He also attended Central Michigan University, the Cranbrook School of Design in Mi. and the Los Angeles Center for the Art.
He was a member of the New England M.G. Register and the Danbury Historical Society.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Christine I. Coultrip-Branson of South Kent; two brothers, Glenn Coultrip of Nevada City, Ca., and Philip Coultrip of Louisville, Ky.; and two sisters, Mary Smith of Midland and Janet Purtell of Northville, Mi.
Graveside services will take place in Fitchville Cemetery in Ohio.
The Colonial Funeral Home, Hull Funeral Service, New Milford, is in charge of the arrangements.
Thomas Rangoni, 44, New Milford native
Thomas Frederick Rangoni, 44, of 52 Hipp Road, New Milford, died May 24 at his home.
He was the husband of Jean Bongiorno.
Mr. Rangoni was born in New Milford, Feb. 16, 1954, a son of Frederick Rangoni of Vero Beach, Fla., and the late Marion Ohmen Rangoni.
He spent the early part of his life in Warren, graduated from Brookfield High School, lived in New Milford for 24 years and worked as a machinist at Twin Stamping Co. in New Milford for 25 years.
Besides his wife and father, he is survived by a son, Thomas Frederick Rangoni Jr. of New Milford; a daughter, Andrea L. Rangoni, also of New Milford; and a sister, Brenda Wilkes of Newtown.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 40 North St., Danbury, Ct. 06810.
The Lillis Funeral Home in New Milford is in charge of the arrangements.
Judith C. Ogrinc, 51, born in Bridgewater
Judith C. Ogrinc, 51, of Bethel died June 1 at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Ogrinc.
Mrs. Ogrinc was born in Bridgewater, June 2, 1946, a daughter of the late Frederick and Kathleen Tracey Clarke. She was raised in the Norwalk area, attended local schools and graduated from Norwalk Community College with an associate's degree in business.
A resident of Bethel for the past 20 years, she was employed by People's Bank, Bethel branch, and served as its manager for the past 10 years.
It was during this time she organized The Scotty Fund through People's Bank. She was a member of the Bethel Chamber of Commerce, serving as its president from 1993 until the time of her death.
Mrs. Ogrinc was an active contributor and organizer of the Bethel Streetscape campaign and was a past member of the board of directors for Family & Children's Aid in Danbury. In 1997, she was named Woman of the Year by the Bethel Businesswomen's Association. She was an active member of the Walnut Hill Community Church, Bethel.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kurt T. and Doreen Ogrinc of Bethel; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Scott Pote of Bridgewater; a brother, Al Clarke of Bridgewater Corners, Vt.; a sister, Sheila Mealia of Stratford; two grandchildren, Mikahla and Matthew Ogrinc of Bethel; and a nephew, Kevin Mealia of San Luis Obisbo, Ca.
Funeral services will be held today (Friday) at the Walnut Hill Community Church, Walnut Hill Road, Bethel, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Joel Eidsness officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in Bethel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of CT, 920 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, Ct. 06107, or to the Scotty Fund, c/o People's Bank, 293 Greenwood Ave., Bethel, Ct. 06801.
The Bethel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Francis Antonelli, 87, resident's father
Francis W. Antonelli, 87, of New Fairfield, died May 27 at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven.
He was the husband of Anna M. Franzese Antonelli.
Mr. Antonelli was born in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., Feb. 3, 1911, a son of the late John and Isabelle Asquino Antonelli.
He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. He worked as a machinist for the Farrand Optical Company in Valhalla, N.Y., for more than 25 years. After his retirement, he worked for the Doran Bros. Co. of Danbury.
He lived in North Castle, N.Y., before moving to New Fairfield 25 years ago. He was a member of St. Joseph Church.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Anne Marie McGohey of Danbury and Isabel Puckhaber of Roxbury; two brothers, Jerry Antonelli of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and Michael Antonelli of Tuckahoe, N.Y.; three sisters, Lena Cardillo and Jessie Valvano of Jacksonville, Fl.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The Green Funeral Home in Danbury is in charge of the arrangements.
Francis Lynch, 66, had worked as cowboy
Francis "Fran" J. Lynch, 66, of 417 Old Turnpike Road, Bridgewater, died at his home June 1.
He was the husband of E. Ann White Lynch.
He was born in Montague, Ma., Sept. 4, 1931, a son of the late Philip and Maxine Sears Lynch.
Mr. Lynch was a resident of New Milford for 30 years before moving to Bridgewater five years ago.
He was employed as a tool and die maker at Davis and Geck Manufacturing for 25 years before retiring in 1996.
Mr. Lynch was a working cowboy from the age of 18. He participated in numerous rodeo events, including team roping, bronc riding and bull riding. At the age of 19 he won his first place in saddle bronc riding.
He was a nationally known falconer.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Christopher Lynch of Oxford; six daughters, Kathleen Mondanaro of Burlington, Vt., Lisa Tracey of New Milford, Kathy Diener of Sherman, Patty Wahlers and Susan Wahlers, both of Washington, and Linda Wahlers of Bridgewater; two brothers, Richard Neverett of Ethel, Ma., and Michael Lynch of Turner Falls, Ma.; four grandchildren, Morgan Tracey, Alexandra Lynch, Kevin Lynch and Elizabeth Cover; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering will take place today (Friday) at 2 p.m. in the home of Mr. Lynch.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, Ct. 06492-7522.
The Colonial Funeral Home, Hull Funeral Service, New Milford, is in charge of the arrangements.
Hazel Mosher Mann, 85, born in Sherman
Hazel Mosher Mann, 85, formerly of W. Whisconier Road, Brookfield, died June 2 at Candlewood Valley Care Center, New Milford.
She was the wife of the late Jacob J. Mann.
Mrs. Mann was born in Sherman, Nov. 27, 1909, as daughter of the late Arthur and Caroline Lau Mosher.
She is survived by a son, George A. Mann of New Milford; a sister, Beatrice Jaquith of New Fairfield; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
The Lillis Funeral Home in New Milford is in charge of the arrangements.
John H. Metcalf, 74, Battle of Bulge veteran
John "Jack" H. Metcalf, 74, of Vero Beach, Fl., died May 26 at Indian River Hospital.
Mr. Metcalf was born in Washington, Nov. 7, 1923, son of the late Frank and Hazel Metcalf.
He lived in Southbury for many years and was a town selectman from 1949 to 1959.
He was a member of the Masons, King Solomon Lodge in Woodbury, for 40 years. He was an Army veteran who served in the Battle of the Bulge.
He is survived by two sons, Glenn T. Metcalf of Colorado Springs, Co., and Gary W. Metcalf of Southbury; four brothers, Eugene, Donald and George Metcalf, all of Southbury, and Chester Metcalf of Newtown; a sister, Emily Cassidy of Grand Isle, Vt.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to Southbury Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 102, Southbury, Ct. 06488.
The Cox-Gifford Funeral Home in Vero Beach is in charge of the arrangements.
John Hefferon, 54, Bridgewater resident
John Hefferon, 54, of 280 Rocky Hill Road, Bridgewater, has died.
He was the husband of Delores J. Hefferon and son of Natalie Tykarski and Joseph Kucko.
Funeral services will take place today (Friday) in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9-11 Granville Ave., Danbury. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
Friends will be received in the funeral home after 9 a.m. today.
Wildred Wolff, 82, lived in Gaylordsville
Wildred Coyte Wolff, 82, of 129 Gaylord Road, New Milford, wife of the late Ulrich H. Wolff, died May 31 at the Kent, Specialty Care Facility, Kent.
Mrs. Wolff was born in New York City, N.Y., Dec. 29, 1915, a daughter of the late Harry and Florence McShane Coyte.
She spent her early life in New York City before moving to Gaylordsville in 1960.
She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Kent and a member of the Ladies of Sacred Heart.
She is survived by two daughters, Florence Wolff-Nicholas of Hartford and Bernadette McGoldrick of Sherman; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Wildred Krens.
The Lillis Funeral Home in New Milford is in charge of the arrangements.
Stephen Fallat, 67, was retired machinist
Stephen Fallat, 67, of 186 Middle River Road, Danbury, died May 30 at Danbury Hospital after being stricken ill at his home.
He was the husband of Eileen Ryan Fallat.
Mr. Fallat was born in Peekskill, N.Y., Feb. 10, 1931, a son of the late Stephen and Anna Rezetta Fallat.
He came to Danbury as a child, attended Danbury schools and graduated from Henry Abbott Technical School.
A U.S. Army veteran, he was a retired machinist, having been employed by the former Perkin-Elmer Corp. and later Hughes.
He was an avid sportsman and gardener.
Mr. Fallat was a member of the United Commercial Travelers and of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church of Danbury.
In addition to his wife of 43 years, he is survived by a daughter, Stephany Kinman of Waterbury; a brother, Theodore Fallat of Missoula, Mt.; three sisters, Elaine Cozza and Ethel Macchiaverna, both of Danbury, and Helen Loya of New Milford.
Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Nicholas Church, 13 Pembroke Road, Danbury, Ct. 06811.
The Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home in Danbury is in charge of the arrangements.
