Arthur J. Denze

1914 - 2015

WATERBURY

Arthur J. Denze

“Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather”

Mr. Arthur J. Denze, 100, of Waterbury, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the VITAS Inpatient Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Mary J. (Zello) Denze.

Arthur was born in Waterbury on September 14, 1914, son of the late Giovanni and Elizabetta (Petraroio) Dascenza. He worked at Lux Clock for 33 years and later as a foreman for Timex Corporation for 11 years until his retirement at the age of 65. He also worked for the WPA (Waterbury Project Administration) who was responsible for the Municipal Stadium and both Waterbury Golf Courses. He played a lot of baseball including the Public Parks and City Amateur Leagues. While at Lux Clock he participated in all sports that were supported by the LERA (Lux Employee Recreation Association), which included baseball, bowling and golf. He won the city Doubles Bowling Tournament along with King of the Hill singles bowling competition. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Republican/American Golf League. He was a member of the Town Plot Neighborhood Association.

Arthur is survived by two sons; Arthur J. Denze, Sr. and his wife, Elaine of Waterbury, Ronald Denze and his wife, Claudia of Southington, two daughters; Judith Acosta of Waterbury, Debra Desena and her husband, Herman of Watertown, eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a great great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six siblings, Flora Davino, Mary Promotico, Jennie Miele, Michael, Tony and Frank Denze.

The family would like to sincerely thank caregivers, Blossom Andrew and Thelma Ellington and the entire staff of the VITAS Inpatient Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Arthur and his family.

Arrangements: Funeral will be held at Friday at 8:30 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.