Miles R. Frate, 81, of Beacon Falls, former longtime Monroe resident, died December 9 at Griffin Hospital in Derby. He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Camille (Cuccaro) Frate. He was born on July 11, 1936, in Norwalk, son of the late Dorothy (Caseley) and Emil Frate.

In addition to his wife, Mr Frate leaves behind his loving family, including his children and their spouses, Robert and Valerie Frate of Sandy Hook, Miles R. Jr and Donna Frate of Oxford, Bruce and Laura Frate of Shelton, Leanne Frate and fiancé Karl Shuster of Ansonia, and Kellyann and Kenny Barberio of Oxford; a brother, Ronald Frate and wife Betty of Piermont, N.H.; grandchildren Jeyron, Pedro, Chelsea, Amy, Bruce, Rian, Shayne, Alyssa, Dante, and Danielle; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In his younger days, Mr Frate enjoyed polka dancing and traveling with family and friends.

Mr Frate was retired from Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, where he worked in design and engineering for more than 20 years. He was a communicant of St Michael's Church, an avid New York sports fan, and especially enjoyed watching the Yankees, Giants, and Rangers. He was also a fan of the UConn men's and women's basketball teams, and he loved to try his luck at the Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes.

Calling hours are Tuesday, December 12, from 4 to 8 pm, in the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, December 13, at St Michael's Church, 25 Maple Avenue, Beacon Falls, at 10 am. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Renovation Fund of St Michael's Church at saintmichaelsonline.org.

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