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John K. Enright
John K. Enright, age 45, of Fogerty Lane, New Milford, died Tuesday in New Milford Hospital.
Born January 30, 1954 in White Plains, New York, a son of William F. and Betty Wetzel Enright Sr. of Lake Como, Pa. Mr. Enright has been a Connecticut resident all of his life. A graduate Green Farms High School, Greens Farms, Mr. Enright attended the University of Bridgeport and Gettysburg College. Mr. Enright was employed as a salesman for American Frozen Food for 22 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, New Milford. Mr. Enright enjoyed hiking, boating, golfing and cooking. Mr. Enright touched many lives and will be truly missed by his family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Enright is survived by his companion, Terry Quinlan of New Milford; a son, Brian Enright of New Milford; a daughter, Jennifer Enright of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; a brother, William F. Enright of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Barbara Anne Enright of Norwalk and Betty Lee Enright of Daytona Beach, Fla.
Memorial service will be held in the First Congregational Church, New Milford, Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. There are no calling hours.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association CT. Affiliate Inc., PO Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492-7522.
Colonial Funeral Home, 87 Park Lane Road, New Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Flossie Phyllis Dailey
Flossie Phyllis Dailey, 89, died at her home on October 9, 1999, just four weeks before her 90th birthday. She had lived in Jefferson, Maine, next door to her eldest son, James B. Dailey III and daughter-in-law, Genie Dailey, for more than twenty years. Phyllis and her husband, James B. Dailey Jr., who predeceased her in 19
83, had moved to Maine from Bridgewater, after retiring in 1977. In addition to Jim and Genie, Phyllis is survived by a daughter, Phyllis A. (Paddy) Hannigan and son-in-law, Patrick A. Hannigan of Jamestown, Rhode Island and their children Theresa Phyllis, Patrick James and Meghan Leigh Hannigan; a son, William M. Dailey and daughter-in-law, Diane M. Dailey of New Milford and their daughter, Renee.
In addition, she is survived by two brothers, Sherman Mitchell of Willow City, Texas and Norman Mitchell of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Two other brothers, Wellman (Mitch) and Wellington (Bud) Mitchell, and a sister, Julia Wimmers predeceased her. She also leaves many loving cousins, nieces and nephews in Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky, Washington State, New York and Massachusetts. Phyllis was beloved and respected by everyone in the family, as she unselfishly loved each one and became their trusted adviser and confidante. Her passing leaves a huge vacancy in the family.
Born November 10, 1909, Phyllis was fourth of six children born to Frank Hoyt and Ada Belle (Corwin) Mitchell of Rushsylvania, Ohio. The Mitchells were self-sustaining dairy farmers and Phyllis enjoyed telling stories about the farm and all the changes she'd seen since her girlhood there. She often spoke of being driven to school in a horse-drawn cart or sleigh, and of the Rural Electrification Project of the 1920's and the "firsts" that came with it milking machines in the barn and a radio in the house. While the family was far from wealthy, Phyllis recalled that her father was often the first in their small town to obtain the latest gadgets.
In high school, Phyllis enjoyed playing basketball despite her petite stature. After graduation, she went to Columbus, Ohio to attend the Miami Valley School of Nursing and she earned her RN in 1930. Soon after, she moved to New York City where she worked at Bellevue Hospital and she later worked at Mineola Hospital on Long Island. She met James B. Dailey Jr., a young accountant, on a blind date and they were married on April 13, 1935. Through the 1940's, they resided on Long Island and their three children were born there. In 1945, the Daileys established a business called Eronel Services, which machined and finished parts for high-tension lines and transformers and in 1950, they moved the family and the business to New Milford.
As their three children got older, Phyllis returned to work in nursing, primarily for the Visiting Nurses Association in New Milford. As a VNA nurse, she oversaw immunization efforts in local schools, managed well-baby clinics and called at the homes of both the infirm elderly and mothers of new babies.
Upon retiring to Jefferson, Maine, the Daileys became communicants of St. Denis Roman Catholic Church in Whitefield, Maine. Phyllis was a member of the church's senior activity group, The Young and Restless, and especially enjoyed their occasional card parties. She was hard to beat at Canasta and Cribbage. Until a few years ago, she often crocheted afghans for the residents of Country Manor Nursing Home in Coopers Mills, Maine. Phyllis never allowed her mind to be idle, and was a fan of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy", an avid watcher of news and sports on TV, and a reader of US News & World Report. At the age of 87, she learned to use a computer and until a few weeks before her death, got great enjoyment from e-mailing friends and relatives and playing computer Solitaire.
Phyllis and her family greatly appreciated the care, companionship and devotion provided by their neighbor, Barbara Cooper, who helped Phyllis every day for many months before her death. The family also expresses their appreciation for the high caliber of at-home care provided by the HealthReach organization in Augusta, Maine. Terry Blodgett, RN and Nadine Murphy, CNA, became like members of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to HealthReach, 32 Winthrop St., Augusta, ME 04330.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church in New Milford. Burial will be in the New Milford Center Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge St., New Milford.
Thomas Raymond Stabile
Rejoicing in the life of Thomas Raymond Stabile, age 52, husband and soul mate of Christine Temperly Stabile. Tom passed away in Simi Valley, California on October 1, 1999.
Tom was born on May 23, 1947 in Stamford to Margaret Brady Stabile and the late Raymond N. Stabile. He received a Bachelor in History from Georgetown University in June, 1969. In December, he enlisted in the Air Force and spent three years in Germany as an Air Traffic Controller. While in Germany, he earned a Master of Arts from Ball University. Tom worked for Southern California Edison for nearly two decades. Most importantly, Tom raised five children and was a devoted Husband and Father.
Loved by his wife, Christine of Simi Valley, California; sister, Nancy of Southbury; mother, Margaret of Southbury; sons and daughters, Rick of Thousand Oaks, California, Tammy of Akron, Ohio, David of Moorpark, California, Tim of Simi Valley, California, Missy of San Diego, California, John of Simi Valley, California, Paul of Kalamazoo, Michigan and James of Los Angeles, California; grandkids, John, Michael, Chantel, Thomas, Mackenzie, Sean, Justin, Sarah, Kari and Jocelyn, and many friends.
Tom was an inspiring and awesome man, who brought joy and strength to those around him.
Memorial service was held on October 5, 1999 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church. Interment at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park on October 16, 1999 at 3 o'clock.
Frances S. Briggs
Frances S. Briggs, an area resident for more than sixty years, died Thursday, October 7, at her home in Darien. She was 86.
Born December 3, 1912 in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Elizabeth Dannhauser Schnelle of New Haven.
Fran graduated from Arnold College and obtained her masters degree from the University of Bridgeport. She was a teacher in the New Haven and Milford school systems and retired , after 26 years, from the Stamford public school system in 1974. She was very active in the Noroton Presbyterian Church, the Darien Community Center and the Silvermine Golf Club. She was greatly loved by her family and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Benson Armstrong Briggs Sr.; her brother, John H. Schnelle of New Haven; her sister, Mrs. Marge Franz of Stratford and her granddaughter, Mrs. Susan Reed McMinis of Raleigh, N.C.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol E. Reed of Raleigh, N.C. and her son, Benson A. Briggs Jr. of Norwalk; four grandchildren, Deborah DeHardt of Raleigh, N.C., Mrs. Lauren Paxton of Southington; Mrs. Sarah Newman of New York, N.Y. and Benson A. Briggs III of Bethel; and by five great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Noroton Presbyterian Church, Chapel, Post Road, Darien, on Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice or to The Noroton Presbyterian Church Deacon's Fund, The Darien Community Association, Wilton Nursing and Home Care and the Darien Public Library.
Edward Thomas Altvater
Edward Thomas Altvater, 55, of 43 Maple Street Ext., Kent, husband of Edith Thorp Altvater, died Sunday at Danbury Hospital of heart complications after a long battle with cancer.
Mr. Altvater was born in Salisbury, Md. October 16, 1944, a son of Josepha Castellana Altvater of Copake, N.Y. and the late Edward Altvater.
Before his illness, he was employed by the Risdon Manufacturing Corporation in Danbury as a Manufacturing Engineer.
He had lived in Sherman from 1978 to 1996, when he moved to Kent. He was a former member of the Sherman Board of Education and was a member of St. Peter's Lodge of Masons #21 A.F.&A.M. of New Milford.
Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Frances A. Altvater of Boston, Mass. and Eve Altvater of New Fairfield; and one sister, Angela Altvater of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He was predeceased by a son, Brian Altvater.
Funeral Services on Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge St., New Milford.
Burial is at the convenience of the family after the services.
Friends may call on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 40 North Street, Danbury, CT 06810.
Joseph T. Maloney
Joseph T. Maloney, age 83, of Danbury, formerly of White Plains, N.Y., died on Sunday evening at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Helen A. (Clark) Maloney.
Mr. Maloney was born in White Plains, N.Y., September 24, 1916. He grew up in White Plains, graduating from schools there.
Mr. Maloney was employed as a foreman for the City of White Plains Highway Department for over 25 years, retiring in the early 1970's. A resident of Danbury for the past 27 years, Mr. Maloney was also employed as a custodian for the New Fairfield school system.
He is survived by one son, Joseph C. Maloney of Danbury.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and time to be announced.
There are no calling hours.
The Hull Funeral Home, Sixty Division St., Danbury, is in charge of arrangements.
Fred S. Andersen
Fred S. Andersen, 83, of 66 Benedict Road, Bethel, died October 10, 1999 at the Heritage Heights Nursing Home after a long illness. He was the husband of Beverly (Tierney) Andersen for 571/2years.
Mr. Andersen was born in Horten, Norway July 26, 1916 a son of Alfred and Gudrun Andersen.
He was employed for 16 years by Danbury Plumbing Supply Co. as a salesman and Heating Engineer and for 15 years by Nutmeg Plumbing Supply Co.
He was a member of Olav Lodge, Sons of Norway for which he served as its President for 2 terms. He was also a former member of the Masonic Lodge #40 and the Order of Amaranth.
He was well known throughout the area from his Ballroom and Exhibition Dancing with his wife.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Sherry Gaffney and son-in-law, Thomas Gaffney; grandson, Corey Gaffney, all of Bethel; a brother, Gilbert Andersen of West Haven and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Frederick Andersen and a brother, Albert Andersen.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 95 Greenwood Ave., Bethel, Friday, October, 15, 1999 at 2:00 p.m.
There are no calling hours.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 18 North Main St., West Hartford, CT 06100.
The Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White St., Danbury is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia W. D. Hoberecht
Mrs. Patricia W. D. Hoberecht, age 59, died Sunday at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, N.C.
A Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 14 in Powell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donald Ballenger officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Herman D. Hoberecht; three daughters, Diana J. Hoberecht, of the home; Patti J Peterson of Ansonia; Susie Peterson of Monroe; one brother, John Robert Donnelly of Nokomis, Fla., 2 grandchildren.
Powell Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
Marguerite J. Morits
The death of Marguerite J. Morits, 75, of 21 Fleetwood Avenue, Bethel, wife of the late J. Bernard Morits, occurred at the Danbury Hospital Monday morning.
She was born in Danbury August 24, 1924, a daughter of Frederick W. and Margaret Walsh Walter. A graduate of Bethel High School, she was a lifelong Bethel resident.
Her married life was devoted to her home and family.
She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Bethel.
Surviving are 4 sons, Richard B. Morits of Jupiter, Fla., Randall J. and his wife, Ann Morits of Danbury, Robert F. Morits of Bethel and Roger A. and his wife, Michelle Morits, also of Bethel; 3 grandsons, Scott, Sean and Tyler Morits and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White St., Danbury, Wednesday morning at 9:00.
Interment will be in St. Peter Cemetery.
There are no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Catherine Bjelko Trust, c/o St. Peter Rectory, 104 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810.
Mollie T. Nassif
Mollie (Montesi) Nassif, 85, of 1 Victor Street, Danbury, wife of the late Frederick T. Nassif, died on Saturday evening, October 9, 1999, at the Danbury Hospital.
A Danbury native, Mrs. Nassif was born May 6, 1914, a daughter of the late Eugene and Caroline (Sacamundo) Montesi.
She attended Danbury schools and had lived for many years in the "Barbary Coast" section of Danbury.
She was employed by the former Frank H. Lee Hat Company retiring in 1969.
Mrs. Nassif was a member of Saint Anthony's Maronite Church and of its Ladies Guild.
She is survived by a son, Thomas E. Nassif of Mansfield, Texas; three daughters, Jacqueline Leonard of New Fairfield, Shirlee Andrews and Patricia "Tish" Ferrito, both of Danbury; two brothers, Morris Montesi and Eugene Montesi; five sisters, Anna Tarsi, Grace Scattolini, Josephine Forgione, Mary Miller and Rose Rishdan, all of Danbury; as well as nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Liturgy of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Maronite Church, 17 Granville Avenue, Danbury, with the Rev. Larry Jensen, officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
Friends will be received in St. Anthony's Church on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Service of Incense will be conducted on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Contributions in Mrs. Nassif's memory may be made to St. Anthony's Church.
The Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9-11 Granville Avenue, Danbury is in charge of arrangements.
