Schaedler, Wenis, Gover: Recent Death Notices From Newtown

NEWTOWN, CT — Recent death notices from Newtown.

Albert Joseph Fenaroli Jr., 94, a former Fordham University All-American football player, Baltimore Colts draftee, longtime transportation executive, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 23, 2025, surrounded by family and his beloved dog.

Richard Michael Bland, 83, a former vice president of sales at List Services, dedicated sports fan, and devoted father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with health issues, finding joy in long drives, sunshine, hot dogs, crumb cakes, and cheering for the Mets and Giants until the very end.

Carl Michael Paternoster, 78, a skilled welder, longtime office manager at New England Building Products, and avid outdoorsman, passed away on Feb. 20, 2025, finding joy in classic cars, doo-wop, NASCAR, West Point football tailgates, hunting trips, and a good hot dog with "the works."

Christian Michael Wenis, 54, a fearless foreman, dedicated outdoorsman, and larger-than-life presence, passed away on Feb. 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of fierce loyalty, hard work, unforgettable stories, bonfire-fueled camaraderie, and a life lived full throttle.

Linda Carol Gover, 77, a dedicated CPA and passionate volunteer, passed away on Feb. 12, 2025, finding joy in tennis, Broadway shows, reading, and cheering on her grandchildren at every game, concert, and performance.

Robert Louis Schaedler, 92, a U.S. Army veteran, aeronautics expert, and longtime project manager at Consolidated Controls, passed away on Feb. 8, 2025, finding joy in boating, home improvement projects, model building, and a lifetime spent with his wife of 71 years.

Julia “Judy” Walther Person, 95, a former Hatters Drum and Bugle Corps member, longtime Stony Hill Inn employee, and passionate music lover, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025, finding joy in gardening, cooking, exploring restaurants, and reminiscing about performing in the 1949 Inaugural Parade.

Robert C. "Bobby" Gaffney, 60, a devoted father, lifelong animal lover, and passionate fisherman, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025, finding joy in cooking, gardening, tinkering, and sharing laughter with those he held dear.

Timothy J. Holian, 70, a respected attorney, longtime public servant, and outdoor enthusiast, passed away on Jan. 29, 2025, after a decades-long battle with cancer, finding joy in skiing, cycling, golfing, Boston sports, and sharing meals with friends.