Pearl E. McCarty
Pearl E. McCarty
Pearl E. McCarty, 95, formerly of Newtown, died on October 23 at Hancock Hall, Danbury. She was the wife of the late Warren F. McCarty.
Mrs McCarty was born in Mellenville, N.Y., December 21, 1903, a daughter of the late Robert and Clara (Cole) Burch. She graduated from New York schools and was employed as a seamstress at the Connecticut State Hospital for over 17 years until her retirement.
Mrs McCarty was a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mirah Chapter 113, Sandy Hook.
She is survived by her son, Clinton L. McCarty of Darby, Mont.; one sister, Marion Rogler of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs McCarty was predeceased by her son, Robert C. McCarty.
At Mrs McCartyâs request, there was no funeral or committal service.
The Hull Funeral Home, 60 Division Street, Danbury, was in charge of arrangements.
The Newtown Bee           October 29, 1999
J. Frank Miles
J. Frank Miles, 74, husband of Barbara (Nichols) Miles of 16 Elm Drive, Newtown, died October 25 in Danbury Hospital.
Mr Miles was born in Stamford January 28, 1925, a son of the late John and Anna (Slater) Miles. He was a resident of Newtown since 1942 and was a graduate of Newtown High School. He served in the US Army during World War II. Following the war, he attended Bridgeport University and earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. Mr Miles was a mechanical engineer for what is now the Eaton Corporation in Bethel from 1951 to 1989.
Mr Miles was a member and former secretary of the Newtown Rotary Club and was a charter member of the Newtown Tennis Association. He was a longtime member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Mr Miles served many years on the Newtown Board of Tax Review.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Robert of Simsbury, and Paul and John, both of Sandy Hook; three daughters, Jerilyn Miles of Seattle, Wash., Nancy Mesinger of Newtown and JoAnn Colucci of Southbury; and 14 grandchildren.
Private Funeral Services were held at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Newtown Rotary Foundation, PO Box 263, Newtown, CT 06470.
Arrangements were by the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown.
The Newtown Bee           October 29, 1999
Charles Huntington
Charles Richard Huntington, 74, a longtime teacher and coach at the Canterbury School in New Milford, died October 22 at New Milford Hospital.
He was the husband of Janet (Currie) Huntington and the father of Stephanie A. Dunn of Newtown.
Mr Huntington was born May 11, 1925, in Framingham, Mass., a son of Bernice (Halloran) Huntington of Framingham and the late Dana Huntington.
He graduated from Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H., and Williams_College_in Williamstown, Mass.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and had received the Purple Heart.
Mr Huntington served on the faculty of Storm King School in Cornwall, N.Y. for several years before moving to New Milford in 1969 and joining the faculty of the Canterbury School, where he served as an athletic director and hockey coach.
He was the founder of the New Milford youth hockey and soccer programs.
In addition to his wife, mother and daughter, he is survived by two sons, Dana C. Huntington of Hanover, Mass., and Christopher C. Huntington of New Milford; two other daughters, Susan J. Bishop of San Diego, Calif. and Sarah K. Barrows of Washington Crossing, Penn.; a brother, Myles Huntington of Falmouth, Mass.; and seven grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated October 25 at the Chapel of Our Lady, Canterbury School.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Heart Fund, PO Box 600, New Milford, CT 06776.
The Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, was in charge of arrangements.
The Newtown Bee         October 29, 1999
Malcolm E. Morgan
Malcolm E. Morgan, 67, a retired power technician for Western Electric Company and AT&T, died October 22, at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of Joan (Feher) Morgan of Blue Spruce Drive, Newtown.
He was born in Cortland, N.Y., on October 3, 1932, son of the late Charles and Luella (Dodd) Morgan. He had been employed by Western Electric and AT&T for 36 years.
A resident of Newtown for 35 years, he had previously lived in Norwalk and Redding.
During the Korean War, he served in the US Army, retiring from USAR in 1962. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
His hobbies included fine woodworking, landscaping and mobile home traveling.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Kevin Crader of Buckingham, Penn.; three daughters, Luanne Mead of Norwalk, Roslyn Warwick of Limestone, N.Y., and Karen Redinger of Litchfield; two grandchildren, Kyle and Benjamin Morgan; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved Aster Morgan. He was predeceased by a son, Bucky Morgan.
Private funeral services were held October 25 at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108-3272.
The Newtown Bee           October 29, 1999
Joseph T. Buturla, Sr
Joseph T. Buturla, Sr, 75, of Monroe, died October 21 in St Vincentâs Medical Center, Bridgeport.
He was the father of Janice Moran of Newtown.
Mr Buturla was born in Fairfield, and had been a Monroe resident for the past 50 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Army, and was a retired boiler fireman for Sikorsky Aircraft. He was an honorary member of the Monroe Rod & Gun Club.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 52 years, Bernice (Deneve) Buturla; one son, Joseph T. Buturla, Jr, of Monroe; two other daughters, Gina Marulli of Derby and Margaret Csuka of Monroe; three sisters, Sr M. Regina Marie of Hartford, Stella Kochefko of Bridgeport and Sophie Saloomey of Ansonia; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held on October 23 in the Lesko-Miner Funeral Home, 155 Main Street (Route 25), Monroe. Interment was in the Monroe Center Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Monroe EMS, 7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe, CT 06468.
The Newtown Bee         October 29, 1999
Marjorie W. Wood
Marjorie W. Wood, 65, of Judson Avenue, Woodbury, wife of William J. Wood, died October 24 at Danbury Hospital. She was the mother of Maegan Anne Wood of Newtown.
Mrs Wood was born May 12, 1934, in Stamford, daughter of the late Charles E. and Ruth E. (Robinson) Weber. Mrs Wood was formerly of Vermont, Florida, and Darien, and moved to Woodbury two years ago. In addition to her husband and daughter, she is survived by a son, William Charles Wood of Bennington, Vt.; a brother, Charles Weber of Bridgeport; three sisters, Ruth Byrnes of Bridgeport, Carolyn Marsh and Centa Improta, both of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass was held October 27 at St Teresa Church, Main Street South, Woodbury. Burial was private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of CT, 3018 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518.
The Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, Main Street South, was in charge of arrangements.
The Newtown Bee     October 29, 1999
Henry Britton, Jr
Henry Britton, Jr, 71, of Oil Mill Road, Danbury, died October 22 at Danbury Hospital.
Mr Britton was a lifelong resident of Danbury and was the husband of Mary (Torraca) Britton.
He was the father of Steven Britton of Newtown.
He was born in Danbury on May 23, 1928, a son of Henry I. And Anna (OâNeil) Britton.
Mr Britton was an Army veteran of World War II. Before his retirement, he was employed by Gilbert & Bennett in Georgetown as a wire expeditor.
He was a member of St Joseph Church in Danbury.
Besides his wife and son, he is survived by five other sons, Wayne, Kenneth and Jeffrey of Danbury, and Glen and Ronald of Florida; four sisters, Maryann Manabat of Danbury, Sandra Britton of Waterbury, Kathleen Charles of Florida and Susan Gilroy of Bethel; one brother, John Britton of Bridgeport; 11 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. He was predeceased by a son, Robert, and a brother, Louis.
Funeral services took place October 27 at St Joseph Church, Danbury. Burial followed in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury.
Tomlinson Homestead, 336 Main Street, Danbury, was in charge of arrangements.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Connecticut Affiliate, Inc, 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450.
The Newtown Bee     October 29, 1999
Marie âNettieâ Mongillo
Marie âNettieâ Mongillo, 89, of Newtown, died October 22 in Ashlar of Newtown.
 Born in Vineline, N.J., she was a Bridgeport resident most of her life.
 She was predeceased by one brother, Peter Mongillo, and three sisters, Angelina Gagnon, Louise Grady, and Ida Gill; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated October 25, in St Margaretâs Shrine.
Interment was in St Michael Cemetery, Stratford.
The Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, Inc, 559 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, was in charge of arrangements.
The Newtown Bee         October 29, 1999
Eunice C. Tobin
Eunice C. (Forno) Tobin, 74, of Trumbull died October 26 in her home.
She was the mother of Michael Tobin of Sandy Hook and the sister of Barbara Kolh of Newtown.
Mrs Tobin was born in Trumbull and was a lifelong resident. She was a retired cafeteria worker at St Joseph High School and the Trumbull School System.
She was the widow of Jack B. Tobin.
In addition to her son and sister, survivors include another son, John R. Tobin of Bridgeport; three daughters, Eileen Bevans of Trumbull, Patricia Boucher of West Haven, and Susan Soule of Trumbull; one brother, Albert Forno of Trumbull; ten grandchildren, Michael Bevans, John Tobin, II, Brian Tobin, Michael Tobin, Jr, Michele Tomasi, David Boucher, Laura Boucher, Jason Soule, Christopher Soule and Scott Soule; one great-grandchild, Danielle Tomasi; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Rose Santurbano, and her brother, Francis âBuddyâ Forno.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 29 at 9:15 am in the Cyril F. Mullins Trumbull Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Road, and at 10 am in St Catherine of Siena Church. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Calling hours were scheduled for Thursday, October 28 from 4 to 8 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lymphoma Research Foundation of America, c/o Ellen Cohen, 8800 Venice Boulevard, Suite 207, Los Angeles, CA 90034.
The Newtown Bee          October 29, 1999
Dorothy Fulton
Dorothy Fulton, 68, of 10 Pine Needle Drive, Shelton, died October 26, in Griffin Hospital, Derby, after a brief illness.
She was the wife of Robert Fulton, and mother of William Fulton of Newtown.
Mrs Fulton was born in California on December 11, 1930, daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Danielson, and has been a Shelton resident for several years, previously living in Norwalk. She was a bookkeeper for the Norwalk Community Center for many years.
In addition to her husband and son, she is survived by a daughter, Karen Walsh of Shelton; a brother, Richard Danielson of Manchester; a sister, Marjorie Cooker of Shelton; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, John Fulton.
The funeral will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in South Cemetery in Pomfret.
The Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, has been entrusted with arrangements.
The Newtown Bee   October 29, 1999
Clifford T. Lewis
Clifford T. Lewis, 77, of Park Road, died October 26, at the Maple View Manor, Rocky Hill.
 He was the brother of Dorothy Servidio of Newtown.
Mr Lewis was born May 4, 1922 in Lime Ridge, Quebec, Canada, son of the late Thomas J. and Katherine (Wheller)Â Lewis. He was an Oxford resident since 1950. He was a retired employee from the Kerite Company, Seymour, where he worked for 34 years. He was a decorated veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater of operations, and received the Purple Heart for valor. He enjoyed electrical work, as well as quilt and rug making.
In addition to his sister, he is survived by a son, Thomas Lewis of Nevada; and two daughters, Ramona Lewis of Florida and Deborah Lewis of Vermont.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 29, at 8 pm in the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour. Interment with military honors will be on Saturday, October 30, in All Saints Cemetery, Lancaster, N.H. Calling hours are also Friday from 6 to 8 pm in the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Oxford Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 515, Oxford, CT 06478.
The Newtown Bee   October 29, 1999
Emilie (Tluczek) Skibinski
Emilie (Tluczek) Skibinski, 74, of Trumbull, died October 27, in Bridgeport Hospital.
She was the mother of Cheryl A. Sando of Sandy Hook and Donna M. Williams of Newtown.
Mrs Skibinski, a retired nurse, was born in Wilkes-Barre, Penn. and was a Trumbull resident for many years. She was a member of the Trumbull Womenâs Club and St Stephenâs Rosary Society.
 She was the widow of Michael J Skibinski Sr.
 In addition to her daughters, she is survived by two sons, Michael J Skibinski, Jr, of Grove City, Penn. and Leonard J Skibinski of Naugatuck; another daughter, Eleanor Shinglar of Southbury; one sister, Mary Montague of Wilkes Barre, Penn.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 30 at 9:15 am in the Cyril F. Mullins Trumbull Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Road and at 10 am in St Stephen Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Friends may call on Friday, October 29, from 4 to 8 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to St Stephen Church, 6948 Main Street, Trumbull.
The Newtown Bee          October 29, 1999