Joseph G.

DeBiase

Former Newtown

Schools Employee

Joseph G. DeBiase, 71, of New Milford, beloved husband of Emma (Horton) DeBiase, died December 1. Mr DeBiase was born on January 2, 1937, son of Joseph and Mary DeBiase.

He graduated from Woodbury Schools, and worked at the Fabric Fire Hose Company in Sandy Hook, Connecticut Tubing in Woodbury, and retired from the Newtown School District.

Besides his wife he is survived by 11 children and their spouses; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was be held December 4. Burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Danbury Hospital Praxair Center, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury CT 06810.

The Newtown Bee        December 5, 2008