Editor’s Note: Derby Town Clerk Marc Garofalo sent the following message Sunday evening. The information was updated at about 7:30 p.m.
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of James J. Butler.
He was the son of James R. Butler, a member and past Chair of the Derby Board of Apportionment and Taxation and the late Josephine DiDonato Butler.
He was the father of Julianna, Sarah and James. He was the brother of Barbara Butler and Janice Butler.
James J. Butler, 50, was a past Chief of the Derby Fire Department.
He was a member of the Paugassett Hook and Ladder Company No. 4 of the Derby Fire Department for more than 30 years.
Please join Mayor Anita Dugatto and the entire City of Derby in extending our sincere sympathy and condolences to the entire Butler family during this difficult time.
Expressions of sympathy may be addressed to:
The Family of James J. Butler
18 Prindle Avenue
Derby, CT 06418
Update from Derby FD: Butler fell ill after responding to a call Sunday, according to a statement from Derby Assistant Fire Department Chief David Lenart. Firefighters were responding to a fire alarm at the Dew Drop Inn at the corner of Route 34 and North Avenue.
“Please keep Chief Butler and his family in your thoughts and prayers,” Lenart said in the message.
Funeral information is not yet available.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDED TO CITY’S PRESS RELEASE. (7:25 p.m.)Very sad news out of Derby. Our sincere condolences to Chief Butler’s family.
Posted by Valley Independent Sentinel on Sunday, February 7, 2016
