Beloved Town Employee, Father Bill Elsenboss, 61

William J. Elsenboss, 61, of Brookfield, died on July 27, 2014 in his home. He was born on March 8, 1953 in Danbury, son of the late William J. and Margaret (Creed) Elsenboss, Sr.

William worked for the Town of Brookfield for 38 years in the Building Maintenance/ Highway Department. He was also a Constable and past volunteer fireman for Brookfield Fire Department. William enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and gardening. He was always around to lend a helping hand and had a passion for animals. One of William’s proudest accomplishments was raising three successful and happy children.

Elsenboss named one of 2013’s Brookfield Patch People of the Year.

He will be sadly missed by his beloved children Kristie Perry and her husband Andy of Brookfield, Jeremy Elsenboss and his wife Dawn of Brookfield, and Aleise Elsenboss of Ruidoso, NM; his grandchildren Kelsie and Michael Perry, Ryan and Meghan Kendall and Lilly Elsenboss; his Aunt Betty Ann Elsenboss of Seattle, WA; and several cousins.

Funeral Information
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Aug. 7 at St. Joseph Church, Brookfield. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery, Brookfield.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brookfield Funeral Home, 786 Federal Rd., Brookfield.

Donations Information
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in William’s name to:


Dream Come True of Western, CT 
P.O. Box 2415 
Danbury, CT 06813-2415.