Joseph A. Frade III

Joseph A. Frade III of New Milford, beloved husband of Cathleen (Stillson) Frade, passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side, on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the age of 63, after a courageous 18 month battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Joseph, the oldest son of the late Joseph A. and Winifred (Hayes) Frade, was born in Danbury on July 11, 1947. He attended Danbury schools. Joe was a Viet Nam era veteran, serving aboard the USS Lexington. Before his disability in 1991, Joe worked at several area companies. He enjoyed cooking, woodworking, reading, and camping. A final wish was fulfilled on July 10, 2010, when Joe and Cathleen renewed their wedding vows. In addition to his wife of 18 years, Joseph is survived by his children, Joseph (Lisa) Frade of Palmer, Mass., Jeffrey (Tracey Pecor) Frade of New Milford, Casey (Peder) Aakjar of South Kent, and David Frade of New Milford. He is also survived by two sisters, Bernadette (Michael) Kallas of Danbury, and Rita (David) Ericsson of Southbury; two brothers, Duane (Lorna) Frade of Bethel, and John (Barbara) Frade of Loveland, Colorado. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Bradley, Joey, Danny, and Madison Frade, Trisha Stevenson, Elizabeth Shumway, Rebekah Nieman, Cody, Krissy, Alex, and Nicholas Aakjar, and Brittney and Brian Waldron; and one great-granddaughter, Rhiannon Aakjar. In addition; Joe is also survived by his mother-in-law, Cathleen (Betts) Stillson; sisters-in-law, Joan Stillson Stoeckle, Salley Stillson Profeta, and Gail Stillson; brothers-in-law, Linford (Carlene) Stillson, Peter (Kathleen) Stillson and Harold (Ellen) Stillson; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service to celebrate Joe's life and military honors will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 12 Noon at the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford. Cremation will take place at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Lillis Funeral Home on Saturday, October 23, from 10:30 s.m. until the time of the service. The family would like to express their profound gratitude to the New Milford VNA, especially Kathy, Sherry, Amanda, Joann, Marie, Pastor Chris, Roby, Jean, Sandy, the VNA office staff, and hospice volunteers, Tom, Anne, and Jim, for all of their help and unwavering compassion shown during Joe's illness. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joe's memory may be made to the New Milford VNA Hospice Program, 68 Park Lane Road, New Milford, CT. 06776 or Christian Life Fellowship Church, Dorwin Hill, New Milford, CT. 06776.