D’Arco, Buczek, Zannella: Recent Death Notices From Brookfield

BROOKFIELD, CT —Recent obituaries from Brookfield.

Joseph Walter Buczek, 90, died July 28, 2025; a U.S. Army veteran and longtime Kimberly-Clark employee, he enjoyed woodworking, furniture building, fishing, gardening, and attending tractor pulls.

Arline Katherine “Kathy” Lathrop, 78, died Aug. 11, 2025; a retired Newtown educator and adjunct professor, she enjoyed bowling, New York Yankees baseball, UConn women’s basketball, cowboy films, and “The African Queen.”

Christopher Peter D’Arco, 65, died July 21, 2025; a corporate procurement and sourcing professional for three decades, he enjoyed gardening, grilling, walking on the Still River Greenway, donating blood, and following the New York Rangers.

Nicholas Phillip Zannella, 72, died June 14, 2025; a self-employed blast inspector, he enjoyed following the NY Yankees, dining out, visiting the Maritime Aquarium, and relaxing outdoors watching birds.