Mazza, Christos, Maloney: Recent Death Notices From Brookfield

BROOKFIELD, CT — Recent death notices from Brookfield.

Joseph P. Kolf III, 65, died Aug. 23, 2025, and worked in corporate procurement before enjoying music, cooking, travel, and cheering for the Boston Red Sox, with a passion for blasting classic rock and creating meals without recipes.

Barbara D. Christos, 93, died Aug. 20, 2025, and was a national baton twirling champion who later co-owned The Seagull Motel and The Wood Bin, enjoyed competitive tennis, rollerblading, bike riding, and storytelling that entertained all around her.

Patricia Graham Maloney, 38, died Aug. 16, 2025, and was known for her compassion, kindness, devotion to her dog Julie, and the warmth she shared through simple joys like hugs, laughter, and time with those closest to her.

David Dannin, 90, died Aug. 14, 2025, and built his career first as a stockbroker in New York before joining Fairfield Processing in Danbury, later transforming Mountain Laurel Plaza in Bethel, while also enjoying strong friendships, community ties, and a reputation for kindness.

Cosimo A. Mazza, 75, died Aug. 13, 2025, and built his career as an entrepreneur running a farm market in Danbury before co-founding Cosmo’s Landscaping and Nursery in New Milford, while enjoying travel to Italy, gardening, and sharing his heritage, warmth, and kindness with all who knew him.