Torrington, Connecticut
John "Butch" Calkins, 63, of Hayden Hill Road, Torrington, died Saturday, (December 8, 2001) at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Sue Ann Pergola, who died in 1993. Mr. Calkins was born in Torrington on May 10, 1938, a son of Wilbur E. Calkins of Harwinton and the late Catherine...
Read MoreButch was the deskman on my first day of "reporting in" to Troop "B" for my first real day on the job. He was a good guy and could be counted on to have a few good jokes to liven up the begining of a shift. He will be missed.
John Kamens
December 13, 2001 | Bangkok
"Badge #2" and I were classmates and I believe he is the first one of the class we have lost. He was a real professional and I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
Robert Hull
December 12, 2001 | Somers, , CT
Served many years with Butch at Troop L & B & Western District Major Crime. He was a senior detective with a professional work product. Respects from my family and regrets at his early passing.
Rich Covello
December 12, 2001 | Plymouth, CT
"Butch" and I were classmates at the academy and worked together in the Western District. He was always a gentleman and a good and meticulous cop.
Jack Watson
December 12, 2001 | Pawleys Island, SC
Sandy and I were sorry to hear that your father has passed away.
I served with your dad and grandfather in the State Police.
Our condolences to you and the rest of your family.
Jim Bausch
December 11, 2001 | Englewood, FL
A great loss of the second generation of a famous state police family. Butch was a good cop.
Joe Faughnan
December 11, 2001 | West Haven, CT
