Otto A. Gravesen

Owner Of Then Some Farms In Ridgefield

Otto A. Gravesen, 64, of Danbury, devoted husband of Barbara (Brennan) Gravesen, died unexpectedly at home on January 20. He was born in Danbury on January 28, 1941, son of Otto G. and Helen R. (Silva) Gravesen.

In addition to his wife of 44 years, he is survived by his two daughters, Marie Athans and her husband, David, of Newtown and Barbara Aziere and her husband, Daniel, of Danbury; his son, Joseph Gravesen and his wife, Michele, of Danbury; and his six beautiful grandchildren, Tanya and Tiffany Rotella, Jessica Aziere, Zachary Gravesen, and Alexander and Nathaniel Aziere. His aunt, Frances Murtha of Danbury, also survives him.

Mr Gravesen worked as an assistant foreman at Viking Wire Company in Danbury for 29 years. He later went on to become an avid farmer who owned and operated Then Some Farms in Ridgefield and the nursery, Covered Wagon. He loved farming, animals, and hunting. He especially enjoyed his weekend trips to Vermont and spending time on the farm.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 26, at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury. Burial followed in St Peter Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, 555 Long Wharf Drive, Department W, New Haven CT 06511.

The Newtown Bee        January 27, 2006