Mr. Marcus was a retired Signal Maintainer starting in 1975 with Conrail and retiring in 2012 with Metro-North Railroad after 35 years.
Helen's dynamic career included her long-time role as WestConn's Director of Alumni & University Events.
John served as a Royal Ranger Commander and Chaplain for 31 years.
Mr. Sprock enjoyed woodworking and was a member of the Hat City Carvers at the Danbury Senior Center.
Joe was a generous, loyal man who valued his relationships and enjoyed the camaraderie of numerous lifelong friends.
A World War II veteran and member of the U.S. Army, Irving was stationed in Europe on D-Day.
Rita worked for the City of Danbury Board of Education as secretary at the former Roberts Avenue Elementary school
Ed, a long-time Danbury resident, worked at Eagle Pencil for many years before his retirement.
Addie was often recognized in public by multiple generations of former students.
Louise was a devoted wife and mother, an amazing cook and baker, an enthusiastic gardener, and a talented multi-sport athlete.
Karen worked as a teacher’s aide for the Danbury school system for 33 years.
No matter the circumstances, Ed carried on and lived every day with the mindset of a warrior.
Joe volunteered at the Danbury Railway Museum in many capacities for 25 years.
Marianne was a beacon of strength even as she fell ill. She was a warrior, fighting to be with her family for as long as she could endure.
Nelson was a police officer, promoted to detective, and retired as a detective sergeant in 2001 after working for the DPD for 30+ years.
Ann was a longtime volunteer domestic violence counselor with the Women's Center in Danbury, her hometown.
This is the latest area winner, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.
John's life centered around his family and many friends. He taught mathematics and social studies for 34 years at Stadley Rough Elementary.
Joe served in the US Marines as a Designated Marksman for the Special Operations Anti-Terrorism Team, deployed to Africa and the Mid East.
Fr. Merry was chaplain of the St. John Paul II Center for Healthcare of Danbury and an In Residence priest at St. Peter Church.
Cathy was a die-hard Yankees fan, enjoyed water parks, long drives in the country and the company of her friends.
Julia worked as an assembler for Barden Corp. in Danbury for many years.
When he wasn't hard at work, he enjoyed spending time boating & water skiing with his family. Tony was a wildlife enthusiast, avid gardener
He taught his children how to change their own oil and spark plugs, something he learned growing up working at his father's car dealership.
Edward, as he was known to most, worked in the Tax Assessor's Office in Danbury for many years, retiring in 1957.
Richard enjoyed collecting stamps — a lifelong passion — and also enjoyed cruise vacations, flea markets and estate sales.
Maria was smart, funny and a definite fixer to all. She always had a way of making those she encountered laugh.
Joey learned to sail on Candlewood Lake, and later sailed competitively all over the eastern United States.
Elsie was a very talented seamstress, and she also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and she loved to travel.
A quiet lady of elegance and charm; never a harsh word towards anyone, Bridie will be sorely missed.
According to her obituary, the woman who died in Sunday's fire near Western Connecticut State was driven, with a flair for fashion.
Joan was an active member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and the Ladies Guild. Joan volunteered at Danbury Hospital in the Cancer Ward.
Jonathan Coelho, 32, had been on the mend and taken off his ventilator at Danbury Hospital when he took a sudden turn for the worse.
Rose Mary was lucky enough to travel all over the world. When she couldn’t travel, she used her iPhone to call family every week.
From a young age, Jenna defied the odds of her syndrome, and grew up to be a beautiful, caring, strong-willed, fiercely loving woman.
Madeline was patient, kind and loved to reminisce about the years of her girlhood growing up in Danbury.
Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother
Bob graduated Immaculate High School where he met and then married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Sandy, wife of 42 years.
Nancy worked as an aide in the Danbury school system for 20 years.
Maggie was an exceptional woman, spending her life in service of others.