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Avon Obituary: Philip Rotondo, 82 - Patch.com
Monday, June 19, 2017Philip Louis Rotondo died Saturday, June 10, 2017. Phil was born in Simsbury and lived in Simsbury and Avon for most of his life. He attended Avon Old Farms on a scholarship and started the baseball team there. After Avon Old Farms, he went on to study civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and eventually earned a Masters and PhD in civil engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He spent two years in the US Coast and Geodetic Survey, and told a story about being on watch one night and nearly getting knocked overboard by a flying fish. Phil worked for nearly four decades at Combustion Engineering where he earned a reputation as the guy who could solve any problem. He also launched entrepreneurial ventures for which he earned several patents.Long time Avon residents may remember the Rotondo Pizza House which Phil ran with his parents. He was in charge of making the pizzas and recently calculated that he had made over 250,000 pizzas in his lifetime. His love of cooking and pizza-making extended to later in his life when he became f...
Monday, April 03, 2017In addition to Bill, her loving husband of 60 years, Jeanne leaves behind her children, Jeffrey Oakes and his wife Nancy of Marion, MA, Katherine Oakes and her husband Douglas Melville of Simsbury, CT, Michael Oakes and his wife Beth of Silver Lake, NH and Jennifer Oakes Keohane and her husband William of Wallingford, CT. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Christopher, Aaron, Elise, Jamie and Colleen Oakes and Ian and Kira Melville.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 18 at 10 am directly at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Dr., Fairfield, CT 06824. Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 17, from 4-8 pm in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Rd., Fairfield Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Church or to the Gospel Light Community Church-Haiti Building Fund, c/o 222 Charles St., Bridgeport, Ct 06606.To sign an online register or to get travel directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com...
Monday, March 27, 2017James A. Frost, recently of Bloomfield, formerly of Simsbury, died March 16, 2017.He was born on May 15, 1918 in Manchester, England and was the son of Rev. Harry A. Frost and Janet Wilson Frost. He received a B.A. from Columbia College and PhD. (Amer. History) from Columbia University. Dr. Frost served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII becoming a Statistical Control Officer with the rank of Major. Following military service, Dr. Frost served as a Professor of American History and then Academic Dean at Oneonta State College in Oneonta, N.Y. At the same time, he served in the Air Force Reserves for 20 years rising to Lieutenant Colonel. He also authored or co-authored seven books and contributed articles to numerous publications and encyclopedias, mostly on the history of New York State. Dr. Frost’s scholarship was recognized when he was made an Honorary Fellow of the New York State Historical Association. Thereafter, Dr. Frost served as Vice Chancellor of the State University of New York for Four Year Colleges retiring from that po...
Monday, November 07, 2016Aetna Corporation in Hartford until she retired in 1990.Mrs. Warzecha is survived by her daughter, Madeleine Thal and her husband, Alan of Black Rock, CT; her daughter Kathleen Robinson of Simsbury; her son, Matthew Warzecha of Ocean City, HI; her son, Thomas Warzecha of Minturn, CO; her daughter, Stephanie Fagan and her husband, Timothy of Newtown, CT; her brother, George Riggin of FL; 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents and former husband, she was predeceased by her two brothers, William and Nicholas and her sister, Margaret. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. at St. Mary Church in Ridgefield followed by entombment in the Columbarium at St. Mary Cemetery in Ridgefield. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mrs. Warzecha’s memory to St. Mary’s Church, 55 Catoonah St., Ridgefield or to Regional Hospice and Home Care Center, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury.Kane Funeral Home, Ridgefield is in charge of arrangements.Image via Shutterstock Get free real-time news alerts from the Ridgefield Patch.
Monday, August 01, 2016Saint-Pierre," directed by Patrice Leconte, Dec.15. All films listed are free, begin at 6:30 p.m., and are open to the public.Call 860-673-9712 or visit www.avonctlibrary.info for details.The Simsbury Auxiliary For The VillageSIMSBURY - This year the Simsbury Auxiliary for the Village gave Dr. Galo Rodriguez, president and CEO of the Village, a check for $103,000, an amount breaking all records for the Auxiliary's annual donations.This years check was presented to Dr. Rodriguez at the Auxiliary's annual Tea Cup Auction and Luncheon. Auxiliary Co-Chairwomen Gail Korten and Patty Crawford, Auxiliary Treasurer Judy Sturgis and Second Chance Shop Treasurer Betsy Hurley, Second Chance Shop co-chairwomen Joanne Kenney and Maddie Gilkey and past Auxiliary co-chairwomen Deb Gice and Linda Swearingen presented the check to Rodriguez at the Hop Meadow Country Club event.The Auxiliary's primary source of revenue is the Second Chance Shop, a high end thrift store located in the center of Simsbury. The store underwent a make-over in 2010 and since then has morphed into a boutique style shopping experience selling in season women's, men's and children's clothing size infants to extra-large, and accessories including hand bags, scarves and neckties, jewelry, shoes, belts and hats. Also for sale are housewares ranging from bed linens to pots and pans, fine china and framed art. There is a great selection of books for sale also.Items in the store are priced to sell quickly and it is not unusual to find designer items in excellent condition at...
Monday, July 18, 2016BY — The West Granby United Methodist Church is hosting its annual blueberry pie supper on Saturday, July 23. The first sitting is at 5 p.m. and the second sitting is at 6:30 p.m. at the church on 87 Simsbury Road. The menu includes delicious ham, turkey, potato salad, cabbage salad, baked beans, dinner rolls and of course, the famous homemade blueberry pie with real whipped cream. Adults are $14, children 6-12 are $7 and children 5 and under are free.Call 860-653-2449 or 860-653-8045 to make your reservations.Kitty Quarters Fund Raiser Is July 28AVON - The Summer Cool-down fundraiser to save homeless cats will be held at Bertucci's of Avon, 380 West Main St., on Thursday, July 28, from 11 to 9 a.m., with proceeds benefitting Kitty Quarters.Don't cook on the July 28. Join Kitty Quarters, a cats only rescue, adoption and education organization at the Summer Cool-down instead. Pick up a flyer at the Kitty Quarters table on the way in and hand it to your server on the way out or just remember to mention Kitty Quarters, and a portion of your bill will be donated to the Kitty Quarters building fund at no cost to you. For more information go to kittyquarters.org.Avon Summer Theater Presents 'The Wedding Singer'AVON — This summer's production of "The Wedding Singer" marks the 56th continuous summer musical presented by Avon Summer Theater. A talented group of over 40 students from area schools have come together to present this fun comedy based on the hit movie and featuring '80s-style music.Performances for "The Wedding Singer" are July 22, 23 and 24 at Avon High School Auditorium, 510 W. Avon Road. For more information visit avonsummertheater.com.Avon Food BankAVON - The Carmon Funeral Home and Family Center and the Avon Chamber of Commerce are teaming up for a Community Food Drive to benefit the Avon Food Bank. Non-perishable food items will be collected on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Carmon Funeral Home and Family Center, 301 Country Club Rd., to help people in the community struggling with hunger. Dry and canned dog food for those needing assistance in feeding their canine companions will also be collected.For additional information, contact the Chamber office at 860-675-4832 or email avonchamber@sbcglobal.net.Collage Artist ShowcasedCANTON — During July and August, prolific collage assemblage artist Michael Toti will display a diverse s...
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Avon Obituary: Philip Rotondo, 82 - Patch.com
Monday, June 19, 2017Philip Louis Rotondo died Saturday, June 10, 2017. Phil was born in Simsbury and lived in Simsbury and Avon for most of his life. He attended Avon Old Farms on a scholarship and started the baseball team there. After Avon Old Farms, he went on to study civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and eventually earned a Masters and PhD in civil engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He spent two years in the US Coast and Geodetic Survey, and told a story about being on watch one night and nearly getting knocked overboard by a flying fish. Phil worked for nearly four decades at Combustion Engineering where he earned a reputation as the guy who could solve any problem. He also launched entrepreneurial ventures for which he earned several patents.Long time Avon residents may remember the Rotondo Pizza House which Phil ran with his parents. He was in charge of making the pizzas and recently calculated that he had made over 250,000 pizzas in his lifetime. His love of cooking and pizza-making extended to later in his life when he became f...
Monday, April 03, 2017In addition to Bill, her loving husband of 60 years, Jeanne leaves behind her children, Jeffrey Oakes and his wife Nancy of Marion, MA, Katherine Oakes and her husband Douglas Melville of Simsbury, CT, Michael Oakes and his wife Beth of Silver Lake, NH and Jennifer Oakes Keohane and her husband William of Wallingford, CT. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Christopher, Aaron, Elise, Jamie and Colleen Oakes and Ian and Kira Melville.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 18 at 10 am directly at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Dr., Fairfield, CT 06824. Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 17, from 4-8 pm in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Rd., Fairfield Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Church or to the Gospel Light Community Church-Haiti Building Fund, c/o 222 Charles St., Bridgeport, Ct 06606.To sign an online register or to get travel directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com...
Monday, March 27, 2017James A. Frost, recently of Bloomfield, formerly of Simsbury, died March 16, 2017.He was born on May 15, 1918 in Manchester, England and was the son of Rev. Harry A. Frost and Janet Wilson Frost. He received a B.A. from Columbia College and PhD. (Amer. History) from Columbia University. Dr. Frost served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII becoming a Statistical Control Officer with the rank of Major. Following military service, Dr. Frost served as a Professor of American History and then Academic Dean at Oneonta State College in Oneonta, N.Y. At the same time, he served in the Air Force Reserves for 20 years rising to Lieutenant Colonel. He also authored or co-authored seven books and contributed articles to numerous publications and encyclopedias, mostly on the history of New York State. Dr. Frost’s scholarship was recognized when he was made an Honorary Fellow of the New York State Historical Association. Thereafter, Dr. Frost served as Vice Chancellor of the State University of New York for Four Year Colleges retiring from that po...
Monday, November 07, 2016Aetna Corporation in Hartford until she retired in 1990.Mrs. Warzecha is survived by her daughter, Madeleine Thal and her husband, Alan of Black Rock, CT; her daughter Kathleen Robinson of Simsbury; her son, Matthew Warzecha of Ocean City, HI; her son, Thomas Warzecha of Minturn, CO; her daughter, Stephanie Fagan and her husband, Timothy of Newtown, CT; her brother, George Riggin of FL; 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents and former husband, she was predeceased by her two brothers, William and Nicholas and her sister, Margaret. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. at St. Mary Church in Ridgefield followed by entombment in the Columbarium at St. Mary Cemetery in Ridgefield. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mrs. Warzecha’s memory to St. Mary’s Church, 55 Catoonah St., Ridgefield or to Regional Hospice and Home Care Center, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury.Kane Funeral Home, Ridgefield is in charge of arrangements.Image via Shutterstock Get free real-time news alerts from the Ridgefield Patch.
Monday, August 01, 2016Saint-Pierre," directed by Patrice Leconte, Dec.15. All films listed are free, begin at 6:30 p.m., and are open to the public.Call 860-673-9712 or visit www.avonctlibrary.info for details.The Simsbury Auxiliary For The VillageSIMSBURY - This year the Simsbury Auxiliary for the Village gave Dr. Galo Rodriguez, president and CEO of the Village, a check for $103,000, an amount breaking all records for the Auxiliary's annual donations.This years check was presented to Dr. Rodriguez at the Auxiliary's annual Tea Cup Auction and Luncheon. Auxiliary Co-Chairwomen Gail Korten and Patty Crawford, Auxiliary Treasurer Judy Sturgis and Second Chance Shop Treasurer Betsy Hurley, Second Chance Shop co-chairwomen Joanne Kenney and Maddie Gilkey and past Auxiliary co-chairwomen Deb Gice and Linda Swearingen presented the check to Rodriguez at the Hop Meadow Country Club event.The Auxiliary's primary source of revenue is the Second Chance Shop, a high end thrift store located in the center of Simsbury. The store underwent a make-over in 2010 and since then has morphed into a boutique style shopping experience selling in season women's, men's and children's clothing size infants to extra-large, and accessories including hand bags, scarves and neckties, jewelry, shoes, belts and hats. Also for sale are housewares ranging from bed linens to pots and pans, fine china and framed art. There is a great selection of books for sale also.Items in the store are priced to sell quickly and it is not unusual to find designer items in excellent condition at...
Monday, July 18, 2016BY — The West Granby United Methodist Church is hosting its annual blueberry pie supper on Saturday, July 23. The first sitting is at 5 p.m. and the second sitting is at 6:30 p.m. at the church on 87 Simsbury Road. The menu includes delicious ham, turkey, potato salad, cabbage salad, baked beans, dinner rolls and of course, the famous homemade blueberry pie with real whipped cream. Adults are $14, children 6-12 are $7 and children 5 and under are free.Call 860-653-2449 or 860-653-8045 to make your reservations.Kitty Quarters Fund Raiser Is July 28AVON - The Summer Cool-down fundraiser to save homeless cats will be held at Bertucci's of Avon, 380 West Main St., on Thursday, July 28, from 11 to 9 a.m., with proceeds benefitting Kitty Quarters.Don't cook on the July 28. Join Kitty Quarters, a cats only rescue, adoption and education organization at the Summer Cool-down instead. Pick up a flyer at the Kitty Quarters table on the way in and hand it to your server on the way out or just remember to mention Kitty Quarters, and a portion of your bill will be donated to the Kitty Quarters building fund at no cost to you. For more information go to kittyquarters.org.Avon Summer Theater Presents 'The Wedding Singer'AVON — This summer's production of "The Wedding Singer" marks the 56th continuous summer musical presented by Avon Summer Theater. A talented group of over 40 students from area schools have come together to present this fun comedy based on the hit movie and featuring '80s-style music.Performances for "The Wedding Singer" are July 22, 23 and 24 at Avon High School Auditorium, 510 W. Avon Road. For more information visit avonsummertheater.com.Avon Food BankAVON - The Carmon Funeral Home and Family Center and the Avon Chamber of Commerce are teaming up for a Community Food Drive to benefit the Avon Food Bank. Non-perishable food items will be collected on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Carmon Funeral Home and Family Center, 301 Country Club Rd., to help people in the community struggling with hunger. Dry and canned dog food for those needing assistance in feeding their canine companions will also be collected.For additional information, contact the Chamber office at 860-675-4832 or email avonchamber@sbcglobal.net.Collage Artist ShowcasedCANTON — During July and August, prolific collage assemblage artist Michael Toti will display a diverse s...
