Neckles, Bendlin, Gassner, Manzano: Recent Danbury Obituaries

DANBURY, CT — Recent death notices from Danbury:

Kurt "Paul" Gassner, 77, a U.S. Army veteran who served as a sergeant in the Vietnam War and an active member of the Danbury Railroad Museum, passed away on Nov. 29, 2024, survived by his sister, Paulette, and extended family.

Custodia Morais Rodrigues, 80, a dedicated seamstress who emigrated from Portugal to build a better future for her family, passed away on Nov. 23, 2024, survived by her husband of 52 years, Antonio, two children, and three granddaughters.

Helen Neckles, 88, a dedicated volunteer and ambassador for the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Danbury, passed away on Nov. 20, 2024, survived by her four daughters, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Edward Henry Bendlin, 86, a retired Con Edison manager with over 40 years of service and longtime volunteer leader in various organizations, passed away on Nov. 24, 2024, survived by his wife Elaine, three sons, seven grandchildren.

Ly Tek Noun, 69, a resilient matriarch who ensured her family's future through her courageous leadership and skilled homemaking, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2024, survived by her husband Samol, two children, six grandchildren, and her sister.

José Abrew, 80, a supervising clerk at Pace College who balanced professional dedication with vibrant family life and a passion for music, passed away on Nov. 21, 2024, survived by his wife Joyce, daughter Victoria, and many nieces, nephews, and siblings.

Eustaquio F. Manzano, 88, a former agricultural worker, equestrian, and painter, passed away on Nov. 24, 2024, survived by his children Martin, Guillermo, Fidel, Analilia, Eustolia, Georgina, and Osvelia, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.