Charles W. Koch

By NANCY CREVIER

Published: Sep 17, 2010 12:00 am

Charles W. Koch

Retired Ironworker Participated In

9/11 Recovery

Charles W. Koch, 53, of Newtown, beloved husband of Pira (Jennewein) Koch, died unexpectedly September 13. He was born in Bronxville, N.Y., June 21, 1957, a son of Evelyn (Vorbach) and Robert Koch.

Mr Koch was raised in New Rochelle, N.Y., and was a graduate of New Rochelle High School. Before retirement, he was an ironworker for Union Local 40 in New York City and was very proud of his participation in the recovery effort at Ground Zero following 9/11/2001.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his children Ryan, Hannah, and Christopher; five brothers, Robert, Steven, Michael, John, and Paul Koch; and three sisters, Lynne Ketcham, Cora Koch, and Nancy Leccese.

A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled in St Maryâs Church, 26 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel, Friday, September 17, at 11 am. Interment will be private.

Calling hours were scheduled at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown, Thursday, September 16,Â from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm.

The Newtown BeeÂ Â Â September 17, 2010

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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