Date: Fri 02-Oct-1998

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OBITS (Taylor; Joyce; Masten; DiRollo; Muratori; Maher; MacLeod; Nelson;

Molchan; Miklinevicus; Shackleton; Zukowski; Wilmot)

Robert Lewis Taylor

Robert Lewis Taylor, one of the country's most popular writers during the

1950s, died September 30 at his home in Heritage Village, Southbury, after a

brief illness.

Prior to living in Heritage Village, he resided in Newtown for ten years.

Mr Taylor, recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1959, was 88 years

old. His long career encompassed many years with the New Yorker Magazine , as

well as the publishing of numerous best-selling novels and biographies. He was

perhaps best known for his prize winning The Travels of Jaime McPeeters , a

robust, funny and poignant tale of the gold rush, written in part from diaries

passed along to Mr Taylor by the Yale University library.

Mr Taylor was born in Carbondale, Ill., on September 24, 1910, a son of Roscoe

A. and Mabel Bowyer Taylor. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he spent

a year bicycling through Europe before joining the staff of the Carbondale

Herald . After a year of learning the journalist's trade, Mr Taylor took

another sabbatical, this time sailing to Tahiti aboard a tramp steamer.

Unbeknownst to him, his mother published his entertaining letters from his

travels in the American Boy magazine, launching him on a career of essays and

stories for Esquire, the Saturday Evening Post, and Life, among others. Upon

his return, he went to work for the St Louis Post Dispatch, quickly earning a

coveted Honorable Mention from Sigma Delta Chi, the Professional Journalistic

Fraternity.

His work came to the notice of the New Yorker, which he joined in 1939. He is

credited, along with Alva Johnson, with the development of that magazine's

well-known profile style; between 1939 and 1961 he wrote more than 100

profiles, many of which were later published in Doctor, Lawyer, Merchant,

Chief (1948), The Running Pianist (1950) and Center Ring (1956). During WW II

he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Reserve, publishing training

manuals.

In the post-war years, Mr Taylor began to write books, beginning with the much

acclaimed Adrift in a Boneyard (1947), a d elightful and amusing tale of

earthy cataclysm. His biography WC Fields: His Follies and Fortunes (1949) is

an acknowledged and much published reference work of that great comedian. The

novel Professor Fordorski was later turned into the musical play, All

American. He also wrote, Winston Churchill: A Study in Greatness, The Bright

Sands, The Travels of Jaime McPeeters (1958), A Journey To Matecumbe (1961),

Two Roads to Guadeloupe (1964), A Vessel of Wrath (1966), A Roaring in the

Wind (1978) and Niagara (1980). The Travels of Jaime McPeeters was made into a

television series by MGM, while A Journey to Matecumbe was made into a movie

by Disney.

He was previously a resident of Sharon and Kent for many years.

Mr Taylor's wife of 45 years, Judith Martin Taylor, died in 1991. He is

survived by a son, Martin Taylor of Camden, Me.; a daughter, Elizabeth Peek of

New York City; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. There are no

calling hours. Arrangements are by the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street,

Newtown.

Robert W. Joyce

Robert W. Joyce, 65, of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Brookfield died September 29

in Delray Medical Center, Delray Beach, Fla., following a brief illness.

Mr Joyce taught industrial arts at Joel Barlow Regional High School in Redding

from 1959 until retiring in 1988. In 1986 he received recognition for

Outstanding Teacher of the Year.

He was a member of the NEA and CEA, Masonic Lodge in Boynton Beach and

Danbury, and the Boynton Beach Square Club.

He was a very active member of the Congregational Church of Brookfield and

Boynton Beach, Fla., and a member of the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department,

Candlewood Company, Brookfield.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Grace C. Joyce of Boynton Beach, Fla.;

two sons, Kevin E. Joyce and Scott A. Joyce, both of New Milford; one brother,

Donald E. Joyce of Boynton Beach, Fla.; one nephew, Dennis E. Joyce of Wading

River, Long Island; and one cousin, Nancy Wheeler of Trumbull.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Boynton Beach, Fla., and

Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of

one's choice in Mr Joyce's memory. Arrangements were by Scobee-Combs-Bowden

Funeral Home, Boynton Beach, Fla.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998

Mary Frances Masten

Mary Frances Masten of Sandy Hook, devoted wife and mother, died at the

Danbury Hospital on September 28. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., March 3

1960, daughter of the late Mary Jane and Festus Shaughnessy.

She is survived by her husband Steve, daughters Megan and Estey, and newborn

son, James Patrick, of Sandy Hook. Other survivors include brothers Fes

Shaughnessy III (and family) of St Louis, and Jim Tunny Shaughnessy (and

family) of Belle Mead, N.J.; mother-in-law Barbara Masten of Framingham,

Mass.; sisters-in-law Lois Ewing (and family) of Sherman Oaks, Calif., Lisa

Raymond of West Hollywood, Calif., and Laurie Scott (and family) of

Framingham, Mass.; and brother-in-law Mark Masten of Knob Knoster, Mo.

Above all, Mary loved her husband and children. She also attended First Church

of Christian Scientist of Southbury, was an accomplished quilter, and a good

friend to many.

Contributions may be made to the Children of Mary Masten Education Fund, Fleet

Bank, Attn: Mary Herbert, 6 Queen Street, Newtown, Conn. 06470.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998

James J. DiRollo

James J. DiRollo, 68, of Plantation, Fla., died September 27 in Plantation. He

was the husband of Roselyn Alonzo DiRollo.

Born in Mamaroneck, N.Y., March 9, 1930 Mr DiRollo was the son of the late

Peter and Theresa DiRollo and was a former Norwalk resident for almost 30

years. He was the former owner of Baskin-Robbins in Ridgefield and a veteran

of the Korean War, having served in the US Army. He was a former employee of

DuPont in Newtown.

Survivors include a son, Michael A. DiRollo, and a daughter, Linda Esposito,

both of Plantation; a brother, Joseph DiRollo of Norwalk; four sisters, Gloria

Tocci of Harrison, N.Y., Frances Margiotta of Port Chester, Philomena LaRusso

of Port Chester and Mary Eberwein of Massachusetts; two grandchildren and

several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a son, James J. DiRollo.

Calling hours were scheduled for October 1 from 7-9 pm at the Magner Funeral

Home, 12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated

October 2, at St Matthew's Church, Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, followed by

entombment at Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998

Arthur Muratori

Arthur Muratori, 80, formerly of Bridgeport, died September 28, in the

Middlesex Hospital, Middletown.

Mr Muratori was born in Massachusetts and was a resident of Newtown for many

years.

He is survived by two brothers, Attillo Muratori of Fairfield and Alfred

Muratori of Bridgeport; a sister, Mary Blanchard of Bridgeport; several nieces

and nephews; and several grand-nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on October 6, at 2 pm in St Michael's

Cemetery, Stratford. There are no calling hours.

The Larson Funeral Home, 2496 North Avenue, Bridgeport, is in charge of

arrangements.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998

Ellen Maher

Ellen (Polglase) Maher, 50, of Danbury, wife of Joseph E. Maher, died at her

home on September 27.

She was born in Paterson, N.J., March 2, 1948, a daughter of Frederick and

Nellie (Kivett) Polglase.

She was a graduate of Presbyterian School of Nursing in New Jersey and worked

as a nurse before going into real estate. As a real estate broker she owned

and operated the Home Sweet Home Realty of Danbury.

She was a member of the Danbury Board of Realtors, a past president of the

Women's Council of Realtors, Laurel Hill Chapter, and a 1992 recipient of the

Realtor of the Year award.

A Newtown resident for many years, Mrs Maher had been a Danbury resident for

the last nine years.

She was a member of St Joseph Church.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Kristin H. Maher and a

son, Joseph D. Maher, both of Danbury.

A memorial mass was celebrated at St. Joseph Church on September 30.

Cremation will take place at the convenience of the family.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 300

Research Parkway, Meriden, Conn. 06450.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998

Ann MacLeod

Mrs Ann MacLeod, wife of the late Norman J. MacLeod, a longtime resident of

Johnson Drive, Sandy Hook, died September 26 at the home of her daughter and

son-in-law, Pamela and Loren Cole, in Manville, N.J.

Mrs MacLeod was born in Waterbury and graduated from St. Mary's Hospital

School of Nursing. For many years she was employed as a nurse supervisor at

Fairfield Hills Hospital. She was a member of St. Mary's Hospital Alumni

Association, a member of Newtown Women's Club, and a former member of Newtown

Business & Professional Women's Club.

She is survived, besides her daughter, Pamela Cole, by another daughter Sharon

Fildes of Batavia, Ill.; a sister, Marie Tortora of Sandy Hook; seven

grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Rose Church on September 29.

Entombment took place at Mountain Grove Mausoleum in Bridgeport. Arrangements

were by Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998

Janet Kirmil Nelson

Janet Kirmil Nelson, 43, of 78 Asher Avenue, Pawcatuck, died September 23 at

Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London.

She was the wife of Richard Guy Nelson, IV.

Mrs Nelson was born in Norwood, Mass., October 4, 1954, a daughter of Anthony

Joseph and Rita (LaPine) Kirmil.

She attended Immaculate High School in Danbury, and graduated from Marymount

College and Hofstra University on Long Island, N.Y.

An educator, Mrs Nelson was employed by the State of Connecticut as an

advocate for children's rights for the past six years.

Besides her husband in Pawcatuck and her mother and father in Danbury, she is

survived by her sons, John Anthony and Richard Jeffery Dougan of Pawcatuck;

step-sons, Richard and James Nelson of Westerly, R.I.; step-daughters,

Kristina and Alicia Nelson of Westerly; her paternal grandmother, Grace Abel

of Seattle, Wash.; and her brother, A. Brian Kirmil of Newtown.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on September 26 in St. Michael's

Church, Liberty Street, Pawcatuck. Burial was in St. Michael's New Cemetery,

Pawcatuck.

Donations may be made to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, Nurses Education

Fund, Development Office, 365 Montauk Avenue, New London, Conn. 06320.

Arrangement were by Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, Inc., 121 Main Street,

Westerly, R.I.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998

John Molchan, Sr.

John Molchan, Sr, 78, of Fairfield, father of Richard Baranik of Newtown, died

September 22, in Elton Residential Care Home, Waterbury. He was the husband of

the late Ann Risko Molchan.

Born in Bridgeport, October 22, 1918, son of the late Nicholas Molchan and

Anna Brezanski, Mr Molchan had lived in Fairfield over 35 years. He was

retired from the AVCO Lycoming Co. after 25 years.

In addition to his son, he is survived by his children, John Molchan, Jr, of

Bridgeport, Joanne Towle of Texas, and Patricia Wilkes and Anna Baranik of

Southbury; a brother, Peter Molchan of Bridgeport; three sisters, Helen

Girardi of Fairfield, Olga Cassidy of Stratford and Marie Dungee of Milford;

three grandsons; two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial

Mass was held on September 26 in Holy Family Church, Fairfield. Committal

services followed in Mt Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elton Residential Care Home

through the funeral director. Arrangements were by Frank Polke & Son.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998

Edmond Miklinevicus

Edmond Miklinevicus, 87, of Iroquois Road, Watertown, died September 22, at

Ashlar of Newtown. He was the husband of Mary (Tomkus) Miklinevicus.

Mr Miklinevious was born April 15, 1911 in Waterbury, son of the late William

and Margaret (Cereskinte) Miklinevicus.

He was a Waterbury resident for many years, moving to Watertown in 1950. He

was retired from Chase Brass and Copper Rolling Mills.

Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Marion Bugnacki and Shirley Gravel

of Watertown; two sisters, Nellie Beland of Naugatuck and Connie Arsenault of

Prospect, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchilren. The funeral was

held on September 25 at Hickcox Funeral Home, 195 Main Street, Watertown.

Private burial was at the family's convenience in Calvary Cemetery.

Contributions in Mr Miklinevicus' name can be made to Alzheimer's Disease and

Related Disorders Association, 800 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield 06002.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998

Loretta Schackleton

Loretta Schackleton, 79, of Stratford, died on September 27 in her home.

Born in Bridgeport, Mrs Shackleton had been a Stratford resident for the past

35 years. She was the wife of the late Harold Schackleton.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara M. Wagner of Milford, and Darlene A.

Wilson, of Fairfield; two grandchildren, Laurie L. Dinallo of Newtown and Mark

D. Wagner of Taos, N.M.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on September 30 in the Spear-Dennis & D'Arcy

Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street, Stratford.

Contributions in memory of Mrs Shackleton may be made to the American Lung

Association of Connectiuct, Inc., 12 Byington Place, Norwalk.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998

Henry T. Zukowski

Henry T. Zukowski, 81, of Bridgeport, died on September 28 in Bridgeport

Hospital. He was the father of Margaret Sugden of Sandy Hook.

Born in Mt Carmel, Penn., he was a resident of Bridgeport for 57 years. Mr

Zukowski was a retired leadman at Raybestos-Manhattan Corp. with 32 years of

service. He was a member of the Raybestos Golf League and softball team.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Matilda Roynak Zukowski; one other

daughter, Elaine Jasmin of Arizona, and a son, Robert H. Zukowski of Shelton;

10 grandchildren, Pamela, Amy, Joseph and Jennifer Sugden, Susan, Mary, Kathy

and Gregory Jasmin and Aaron and Abigtall Zukowski; two great-grandchildren,

Pauline and Robin Jasmin; a brother, Joseph Zukowski of Castlebury, Fla.; a

sister, Anna Petrovich of Mt Carmel, Penn.; two stepbrothers, Jack and Edward

Shuda, both of Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on October 1 in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50

Paradise Green Place, Stratford, and in St. Catherine of Siena Church with a

Mass of Christian burial. Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull.

Donations in his memory may be made to Alzhelmers Association, P.O. Box 2292,

Westport, Conn. 06880.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998

Joan B. Wilmot

Joan B. Wilmot, 49, of Danbury, mother of Michael Wilmot of Newtown, died

September 27 in the Danbury Hospital.

Mrs Wilmot was born in Danbury, June 1, 1949, daughter of Donald and Marjorie

(Hill) Manwaring. She lived in Danbury for 30 years.

In addition to her son, survivors include three brothers, Richard Manwaring of

Cromwell, Roger Manwaring of Gaylordsville, and David Manwaring of Southbury;

and a sister, Nancy Hatch of Lakeside.

Graveside services were held at Zoar Cemetery, Sandy Hook, on September 30.

Arrangements were by Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown.

The Newtown Bee October 2, 1998