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Veronica Margarita Bell Simonpietri
Veronica Margarita Bell Simonpietri, 54, of Woodbury, wife of Andre C. Simonpietri, died Wednesday at Danbury Hospital.
Veronica was born December 29, 1944 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, daughter of Kenneth C. and Emily Margarita Schleimer Bell. She married Andre Simonpietri in Buenos Aires in 1971 and moved to California where they spent five years before moving to Newtown. As a navy wife and raising two girls, it took her 14 years and several colleges to earn her BA degree in English.
Her teaching career began as a religious education teacher at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Newtown. After getting her diploma, she taught Adult Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) in Danbury and other surrounding towns until her disease forced her to take a leave of absence this year.
Remembering the trials and experiences she had as a foreign born, new arrival in the U.S., she also taught life skills to newly relocated foreign-born personnel who moved into this area, teaching them how to use the library, vote, get a driver's license, register for Social Security, and other items which Americans learn in Civics Class. Her teaching and her family were her pride. She was past-president of The International Club of Newtown as well as an avid gardener, painter and entertainer, always having a delightful gathering for a meal.
Besides her husband of Woodbury and parents of Argentina, she is survived by two daughters, Lt. Marie Joelle Simonpietri (USN) of Honolulu, Hawaii and Chantal Emilie Simonpietri of Crested Butte, Colo.; and her brothers, Ronald, Edward, Daniel and Charles Bell, all of Buenos Aires.
Funeral services will be held Friday 12:00 from The Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, Main Street South, Woodbury for a 1:00 Mass at St. Theresa's Church. Burial will follow at New North Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
Donald "Dutch" Halas
Donald "Dutch" Halas, 83, a retired project coordinator for the Connecticut Light and Power Company, at its Stony Hill district office, and the husband of Violet Corrigan Halas, of 41 Morris Street, Danbury, died Monday at Glen Hill Harborside Center in Danbury.
A native Danburian, Mr. Halas was born December 27, 1915, a son of the late Michael and Suzanna Yurco Halas, and had been a lifelong resident and member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He began his working career with the former Danbury-Bethel Gas and Electric Company and continued employment with C.L. & P. after the merger of the companies.
A veteran of service with the 29th Division of the Army during World War II, he had participated in the D-Day Omaha Beach invasion of Normandy.
He was a sports enthusiast throughout his life. He had played with the former Danbury Eagles, and Danbury Redskins, and had played and coached in the local Church League Basketball Association. A member of the Old Timer's Athletic Association, he had been honored at their Annual Dinner in 1988 and had served as President of the organization in 1982.
Besides his wife, Mr. Halas is survived by his daughter, Susan Rathjen of New Fairfield; his son, Donald Halas of Oxford; four grandchildren, John, Stefanie and Carolyn Rathjen and Donald Halas. He was predeceased by a son, 1st Lt. John Michael Halas, a Marine Corps pilot; and his brother, Rudolph Halas and sister, Julia Halas.
A funeral will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 44 Spring Street, Danbury, on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Danbury.
Memorial contributions to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, will be appreciated in lieu of floral arrangements.
Aniela Kosier
Aniela (Hyz) Kosier, 82, of Nicholas Square, New Milford, died December 15, 1999 at her son and daughter-in-law's home in Gaylordsville.
She was born November 24, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Mikolaj and Anna Waluda Hyz. She grew up in Poland and returned to the United States in 1936 where she resided in Brooklyn and Queens, New York. She had lived in New Milford for the past 9 years.
She was predeceased by her husband, Boleslaus and two sons, Thomas and Daniel. She is survived by her children, Kathryn Porter of New Milford, Richard Kosier and his wife, Wendy of Gaylordsville, Felicia Ryan of Bayonne, N.J.; a daughter-in-law, Frances Kosier of Fort Lee, N.J.; a sister, Helen Fill of the Bronx, N.Y.; a brother, Tony Hyz of St. Petersburg, Fla.; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and numerous relatives in Poland.
Aniela was an active member of the New Milford Senior Center, the AARP and a member of the Lady of The Lakes Church in New Milford.
Friends may call on Friday, December 17, 1999 from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge St., New Milford. Services will be held at Our Lady of The Lakes Church on Saturday, December 18, 1999 at 11 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial. A private burial will take place in the National Cemetery in Farmingdale, N.Y. at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Milford Visiting Nurses Association, 68 Park Lane, New Milford, CT 06776.
Donald John Hill
Donald John Hill, 70, of 23 Hawley Road, Extension, Danbury, husband of Ruth Pierce Hill, died Tuesday at the Bethel Healthcare Center, Bethel.
Mr. Hill was born in Jersey City, N.J. January 3, 1929, a son of the late Ralph and Florence Snell Hill.
He had lived in Danbury for the past 40 years, was employed as an Insurance Agent with the Prudential Insurance Company at the Danbury office. In the past, he had been president of Prudential's Union.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Donald J. Hill Jr. of Danbury; two sisters, Barbara Johnson of Venice, Fla. and Elaine Stephens of South River, N.J.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in The Northville Baptist Church, New Milford.
Interment will be in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury.
Friends may call at the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge St., New Milford on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributions may be made to the Gideon International, c/o Ronald Slauenwhite, 103 Washington Ridge Rd., New Milford, CT 06776.
Joseph P. Vidal
Joseph P. Vidal, 86, of 51 Main Street, Danbury, died Wednesday at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Genovive Gudelle. He was born in St. Michael's Azores March 27, 1913, a son of Manuel and Maria Vidal.
Mr. Vidal was a veteran of World War II and served in the United States Army. He later worked for the government in the Civilian Conservation Corps.
He was last employed at Western Connecticut State University and previously worked for the Barden Corporation as a set-up man and was also a landscaper. Mr. Vidal was a member of St. Peter's Church in Danbury.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Alice Vidal of Goshen, N.Y.; a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Al Bishop of Bethel; two sisters, Marie Nahley and Anna Martino, both of Danbury; 5 grandchildren, Susan Vidal of Hoboken, N.J., Karen Stull and her husband, Stephen of Oceanside, Calif., Diane Vidal of Goshen, N.Y., Cindy Gran and her husband, Erik of Danbury, and Brian Bishop and his wife, Michele of Brookfield; 2 great grandchildren, Erik and Jacob Gran; his nephew and "fishing buddy" Jack Nahley; his niece, Diane Busse, who made time for Uncle Joe; and many other nieces and nephews.
He leaves a legacy of love and the world has lost a "fine gentleman". He is now with "My Girl". Bye Dad.
A Graveside Service will be held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Cemetery, Danbury.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, 30 West Street, Danbury, Connecticut 06810.
Glenn M. Osborn
Glenn M. Osborn, age 76, husband of Virginia (McShane) Osborn of 14 Juniper Road, Newtown, died Tuesday, December 14, 1999 in Ashlar of Newtown, where he had been a patient for the last 3 years.
Mr. Osborn was born in Kansas City, Mo. July 13, 1923, a son of the late Frederick and Marie (Maver) Osborn. He was a graduate of the Greenbrier Military Academy in West Virginia and was very active in the Alumni Association. He was elected Director Emeritus by his peers for his many years of dedicated service to the Greenbrier Academy. Following Greenbrier, Mr. Osborn served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Italian Campaign.
He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Class of 1958 with a degree in Engineering. Mr. Osborn was last employed as an Electrical Engineer for the Amphenol Corporation in Danbury until his retirement in 1984.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Osborn is survived by 4 sons, Edward and Shane of Newtown, Frederick of Southbury and Russell of N. Brooksville, Maine; one brother, Gary of Greenwich; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will take place at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Memorial Contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 25 Seger St., Danbury, CT 06810. Arrangements by the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main St., Newtown.
Anna D. Quinn
Miss Anna D. Quinn, formerly of Clark Street, Danbury, died December 15, 1999 at the Glen Hill Health Care Center. She was 93.
Born in Danbury September 17, 1906, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Bridget (Quinn) Quinn.
Miss Quinn was a lifetime area resident and formerly very active with the Democratic Party in the Fourth Ward. After working at the F.H. Lee Hat Company for several years, she worked at Data Control.
She is survived by several close friends, including Edward and Linda Pudelko of Danbury and their daughters, Deana Carvalho and Susan Edmond and their families.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Friday morning at 11 a.m.
Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Contributions in Miss Quinn's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Clifford "Pete" Peterson
Clifford "Pete" Peterson, 75, of 16 Rochambeau Avenue, Ridgefield, husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" (Brady) Peterson, died on Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at the Bethel Healthcare Center, Bethel.
Mr. Peterson was born in Bridgeport, August 22, 1924, a son of the late Victor and Sarah (McNamara) Peterson. He attended Bridgeport schools and was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
A resident of Ridgefield since 1952 coming from Bridgeport, Mr. Peterson was a retired Oil Burner Technician for the Bellagamba Oil Burner Service Company of Ridgefield retiring in 1989 after 35 years of service.
He was a member of the Italian Mutual Aid Society of Ridgefield as well as St. Mary's Church.
Mr. Peterson was well known throughout the area and will be long remembered. He is survived by a daughter, Sarah Jeanne Peterson of Danbury; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert M. and Donna (Gowdy) Peterson of New Milford; as well as four grandchildren, Melissa Araya, Matthew Peterson, Cassandra Peterson and Kyle Peterson as well as several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will take place on Friday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ridgefield, with the Rev. Patrick Mooney, officiating.
Georgette A. Belot
Georgette A. Belot, age 71, of North Rd., Bethel, died at home on Wednesday. She was the wife of James M. Belot.
Mrs. Belot was born in Staten Island, N.Y., December 20, 1927, a daughter of the late James and Katherine Bonda Conlon. She has been a Bethel resident for over 30 years and for many years worked as a Clerk at the former First National Store in Bethel.
Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 sons, Gary A. Hotchkiss of Danbury, Jamie A. Hotchkiss of Bethel, Gregory J. Belot of New Milford; a daughter, Sharon Goodman; 1 brother, Charlie Conlon of Harrisonburg, Va.; 10 grandchildren as well as several great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Dept., Stony Hill Rd., Bethel, CT 06801.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. The Bethel Funeral Home, 215 Greenwood Ave., Bethel is handling arrangements.
Bernard C. Moulton
Bernard "Bernie" C. Moulton, age 84, of 37 Kenosia Ave., Danbury, died Wednesday at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of Eugenia "Jean" Raymond Moulton.
He was born in Island Pond, Vt., Feb. 28, 1915, a son of the late Alphonso and Mae Moulton, and has been a resident of Danbury for over 60 years. He served as a medic in the Army during World War II, in the Philippines and Japan and was awarded the Soldier's Medal, the highest medal for Bravery not under fire. Mr. Moulton worked as an Electrician all his life, first for CL&P, then for the Benrus Watch Company until his retirement. He was a member of the Richter Park Men's Golf Club and a member of the First Congregational Church in Danbury.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, Lee B. Moulton of Summerville, S.C., Richard A. Moulton and his wife, Ann of Coventry, Mark K. Moulton of Riverton and Jay R. Moulton and his wife, Debra of Danbury; four grandchildren, Derek and his wife, Jennifer, Nicole and her husband, Sean, Jason and Missy; two great grandchildren, Jamie and Callie; his sister-in-law, Frances C. Raymond of Danbury; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his great grandson, Zachary.
Memorials may be made to the CT Children's Medical Center, Pediatric ICU, Gift Records Dept., Attn: Sue Wright, 181 East Cedar St., Newington, CT 06111.
The Funeral will be held at the Hull Funeral Home, 60 Division St., Danbury, Monday morning at 11:00. Burial will be in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury.
The family will receive friends at the Hull Home, Sunday afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00.
Annette "Nettie" L. O'Neill
Annette "Nettie" L. (Loiselle) O'Neill, 94, formerly of Prospect St., died Wednesday, December 15th at Mediplex in Danbury. She was the widow of John O'Neill.
Mrs. O'Neill was born September 16, 1905 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Frederick J. and Louise (Lavigne) Loiselle. She had been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society for many years. She was a former member of the Prospect Towers Social Club, the Prospect Towers Sunshine Club and the Franco-American Social Club. She attended the Immaculate Conception Church.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Frances O'Neill of Bethel and her granddaughter, Nora O'Neill of Boston, Mass.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:15 from the Frigon Funeral Home, 66 East Clay St., to the Immaculate Conception Church for a Funeral Mass at 11. Burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:30 until the time of the service.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Bethel VNA, 1 School St., Bethel, CT 06801.
