Jowdy Kane Funeral Home, Danbury & Kane Funeral Home, Ridgefield

09/28/2025

Thank you, Dana Goodell

09/25/2025

Kenneth A. Close, 70, of Ridgefield, died peacefully on August 26, 2025; he was the loving husband of the late Mary (Burke) Close. Ken was born in Stamford, CT, on October 19, 1954, a son of the late Albert and Eleanor (Jacobson) Close.

A longtime resident of Ridgefield, Ken was a retired President of Morse Moving Van Lines.

Ken attended Quinnipiac University. He spent most of his career with Morse Moving Van Lines, where he was a dedicated and hardworking presence for many years. Outside of work, Ken enjoyed skiing, golfing, and was an avid fan of sports. He treasured the lifelong friendships he had maintained since his early years. Above all, he cherished time with his family, which brought him his greatest joy.

Ken is survived by his children, Andrew Close and Emily Close; his brother, Richard Close; and several beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield.

On Saturday, October 11, the immediate family will gather for a casual brunch at Tequila Escape, 439 Main Street, Ridgefield, beginning at 12:00 PM friends and loved ones are welcome to stop by, share stories, and spend time together. Please note that food and drinks will be available for purchase from the restaurant’s menu.

09/25/2025

Thomas F. Riedy III
July 31, 1946 - May 22, 2025

Tom married Nancy (Giardini) Riedy on June 14, 1969. By any stretch of the imagination, Tom was an ‘odd duck’ in my family. My mother could not understand how Tom could talk about so many different topics in such detail. However, my father recognized that he had a kindred spirit in Tom. Needless to say, they got along well.

Kids and dogs (except Sophie) loved Tom. He taught them (the kids, not the dogs) to waterski, making sure there was always some achievement for each skier. As a result, the kids often invited Tom to come out to play.

Tom played sports, the solitary ones, like track and field and swimming, at school. He often gave away his trophies. He was an exceptional, patient coach. He taught me to play golf and we remained happily married.

Motorcycles and boats were his passions. Over many years, he owned 13 different brands of motorcycles, appreciating each for its unique qualities. And, boats and boating were life long activities he carried over from childhood.

Tom was intelligent, street-smart, kind, generous, perceptive, aggravatingly stubborn, loving, occasionally clueless, empathetic, inquisitive, a voracious reader. But, he never did quite get the hang of wind surfing.

Services were held privately.

(Written by Nancy Riedy)

09/25/2025

Dominick C. Volpe, Jr., 90, of Brookfield, CT, died on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Danbury Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Joanne (Sacowitz) Volpe.

Mr. Volpe was born in Danbury on December 9, 1934, a son to Mary (Setaro) and Dominick C. Volpe Sr. He attended local schools and graduated from Danbury High School with the Class of 1953.

He was a retired optician.

Mr. Volpe has been a Danbury and Brookfield resident all of his life. He was a member of the Exchange Cu=lub of Danbury and a former member of the Lions Club of Brookfield.

He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church of Danbury.

Mr. Volpe is survived by a son, Dominick C. Volpe III and his wife Joan, a granddaughter Rachel Saucier and her husband Daniel, a brother Charles "Chick" Volpe Sr., a brother in law Anthony Sacowitz and his wife Joan and a sister in law Vera DePoto and her husband Joseph. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be private,

There will be no calling hours.

09/25/2025

Edwin "Ed” Lockwood, 64, of Danbury, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Danbury Hospital, with his wife and family by his side. Ed was a lifelong Danburian, born on February 24, 1961, to the late William Lyman and Caroline Van Houten Lockwood. He graduated from Danbury High School, and started working at Danbury Hospital upon graduation. Ed continued to work at the hospital for a remarkable 45 years, up until his passing. He started off working as a security guard, and worked his way up to become a Systems Analyst in the Information Technology department. It was at Danbury Hospital where he met the love of his life and his best friend, his wife Katherine “Katie” (Daly).



Ed was incredibly active in the Danbury community his entire life, from being Santa Clause at the hospital during the Christmas season, to volunteering with the Girl Scouts while his daughters were involved in scouting, and most recently was the president of the Booster Club for the Danbury Hat Tricks (formerly Titans) and Off-Ice Official for the Federal Prospectors Hockey League (FPHL). He was also a Deacon and Choir member at Sacred Heart Church in Danbury for a number of years.



Ed is survived by his wife of 39 years, Katie, his daughters Kimberly (Michael) Schaniel of Southbury, CT, Heather Lockwood of Danbury, CT, and April Bergh of Danbury CT; his granddaughter Alexis Schaniel of Southbury, CT; his “best buddy”, his Rottie, Dak; and 3 angel grandbabies. He was an integral part in the upbringing of his nieces Judy and Jennifer, and nephew William III. He was a cherished uncle to numerous other nieces and nephews, as well as a beloved brother-in-law, nephew, and cousin. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister.



The family will receive friends in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9 Granville Ave., Danbury on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 2 PM to 5 PM.



In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Praxair Cancer Center, ℅ Foundations of Nuvance Health, P.O.Box 22539, New York, NY 10087-2539 www.nuvancehealth.org/giving/support/-your-community-hospital.

09/25/2025

Evelyn Ann (Michaud) Godbout, 90, of Ridgefield, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Richard Francis "Dick" Godbout.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Kane Funeral Home; 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Saint Elizabeth Seton Church; 520 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Interment will take place privately.

A complete obituary is forthcoming.

09/25/2025

Michael J. Reagan, 72, of Danbury, died on September 19, 2025, at his home.

Michael was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on September 4, 1953, a son of the late Francis “Frank” Reagan and Doris (Chagnot) Reagan and spent much of his life in the Danbury area.

Michael was most at peace when outdoors in nature enjoying long walks and hikes. He had a quiet creativity as well, seen through his love of music and writing. Michael regularly sought out opportunities to help and treat others with kindness even during hard and challenging times.

He is survived by four sons, Mike and his wife Elizabeth, Josh, Zack and his wife Janet and Chris and his wife Lauren Losande, two brothers, Frank and his wife Barbara, and James, three sisters, Marta Grigas and her husband Steven, Mare Reagan Mongillo, and Nancy Reagan and her partner Meghan Witte, and
six grandchildren, Sophia, Audrina, Theadora, Simon, Evangeline and Asher. He also leaves behind his former wife, Ann Marie Reagan, his cousin, Bernie Scalzo, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Michael was predeceased by his sister, Patti Reagan, a nephew, Patrick Reagan, and his Aunt, Eileen Scalzo.

Graveside funeral services and interment will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Cemetery, Bethel, with the Rev. Gregg D. Mecca, officiating.

There will be no calling hours.

09/25/2025

Peter Christopher McEwan Sr., 69, of Danbury, CT, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born on August 22, 1956 in Manhattan, NY. Peter was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose family was the center of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Ann (Alves) McEwan; his father, Terrence Miner; his children, Ashley (Vincent III) O’Brien, Peter McEwan Jr. (Natalina) and Brandon (Courtney) McEwan; and six grandchildren, Sylvie, Vincent IV, and Louisa O’Brien, Rory and Reid McEwan, and Meadow McEwan.

He was the President of TJ & Son Construction, Inc., a company founded by his father in 1972. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he was deeply committed to his community and faith, proudly serving as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Operation Exodus USA.

He joins his mother, Jane and older brother, Michael in Heaven. He will be remembered as a kind, hardworking, and generous man whose legacy lives on in the family he adored.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, September 29, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home; 9 Granville Avenue, Danbury. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Brookfield First Church; 133 Junction Road, Brookfield. Interment will follow in Saint Peter’s Cemetery, Danbury.

Contributions in Mr. McEwan’s memory may be made to Operation Exodus USA – PO Box 568; Lancaster, NY 14086 or online at http://www.operationexodususa.org/donate

09/20/2025

09/20/2025

Nancy (Repko) Piskura, 89, of Danbury, wife of the late Joseph Piskura, died on Monday evening, September 15, 2025.

Mrs. Piskura was born in Danbury on July 25, 1936, a daughter of the late Marion (Siskey) and Andrew Repko Sr. She attended local schools and graduated from Danbury High School with the Class of 1954.

Mrs. Piskura was a retired sales clerk with the former Ben’s Men’s and Boy’s Store, located on White Street, Danbury. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Danbury.

She is survived by two sons, Joseph Piskura Jr. and his wife Mary and James Piskura and his wife Lorraine, a sister Pauline Basso, 2 grandchildren Justin Piskura and Kathleen Lowe, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband abd parents, Mrs. Piskura was predeceased by a brother Andrew Repko Jr. and two sisters Helen Wahlstrom and Patricia Repko.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 22, 2025 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Danbury with Fr. Eric Silva officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury

Friends will be received in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9 Granville Ave., Danbury on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M.

Contributions in Mrs. Piskura’s memory may be made to Regional Hospice of Western CT, 30 Milestone Rd., Danbury, CT 06810

09/17/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard T. Kinne on September 4, 2025.

Dick is survived by his wife, Alberta Kinne; his three children, Keitha, Rick and Tom and their wives, Daniela Sikora, Linda Kinne, and Barbara Kinne; his grandson, Blake Kinne; his nephew, Bob Dodd, and Bob’s wife, Barbara Dodd; and his niece, Jeane Kropp and her husband, Jay Laurie.

Born in 1928, Dick enjoyed a magical childhood in Ogdensburg, New York on the St. Lawrence River, living with extended family. He moved to the Bronx when he was eight, returning to Ogdensburg every summer to work as a sailor on the cargo ship captained by his grandfather. At 14, he met the love of his life, Alberta Sordini, when her family moved in across the street. After serving in the Marines and graduating from Manhattan College, he built a career in finance and human resources at GE. He and Alberta married in 1954 and lived in New York, Connecticut, and Ohio before settling in Trumbull, CT in 1964 to raise their children.

Dick enjoyed the finer things in life—family walks in the woods, lake vacations, fishing, blues and country music, cooking, single-malt scotch, hot dogs, and dancing – especially when done in the company of family and friends.

He and Alberta moved to Ridgefield in 2013 to live with Keitha and Daniela, later joined by his nephew and wife, Bob and Barbara. Dick enjoyed reading the newspaper daily, doing puzzles, picking flowers in the garden for Alberta, sipping Scotch on Thursdays with his friend Larry Morley, and attending every Ridgefield Chorale concert.

Dick embodied a wonderful balance of earnestness and playfulness—serious and hardworking by nature, yet it wasn’t uncommon to find him playing with the children and instigating mischief. He was unfailingly kind and generous, offering support to anyone in need. His loving presence and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by many.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church; 353 Main Street, Ridgefield. Interment will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, plant some! Or donate to The Ridgefield Chorale, The Nature Conservancy, or the charity of your choice. Kane Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

09/17/2025

Attorney Robert J. Wolfe, 89, of Danbury, husband of Joan (Tarle) Wolfe died, Friday, September 12, 2025, at Regional Hospice Center, Danbury.

Attorney Wolfe, of the law firm of Pinney, Payne, VanLenten, Burrell, Wolfe and Dillman, was born in New Haven, CT on March 13, 1936, the only child of Aaron J. and Selma (Ash) Wolfe.

He attended New Haven schools, received his B.S. from the University of Vermont, and graduated in 1960 with an L.L.B from the University of Virginia School of Law.

He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1960; the U.S. Court of Appeals in 1962; and the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, in 1966.

A resident of Danbury since 1960, he served on the board of DATAHR (now Ability Beyond) and was a member and past president of the Ridgewood Country Club, a member of the Connecticut and Danbury Bar Associations, and of the United Jewish Center of Danbury.



In addition to his wife of 65 years, he is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Wolfe Morrison, Deborah Wolfe (husband Frank Boyda), and Carolyn Wolfe; and by five grandchildren, Kyle Morrison (wife Loren Alexander-Morrison), Corey Morrison, Brantley Boyda, Aaron Gale and Jonah Gale.

Funeral services will take place Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 2 PM in the United Jewish Center, 141 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury with Cantor Lilah Sugarman officiating.

Burial in the United Jewish Cemetery, Brookfield will be private.

The family will receive friends prior to the service at 1:30PM on Sunday in the Rose Dick Room of the United Jewish Center.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Regional Hospice - 30 Milestone Road: Danbury, CT 06810

Shiva will be observed on Monday, Septemer 15th 2PM to 4PM and 5PM to 7PM with Minyan at 6PM and Tuesday, September 16th from 2PM to 4PM at the Wolfe residence: 66 Wooster Heights, Apartment 2009, Danbury, CT 06810