Obituary of Joseph Preston

PRESTON- Joseph Robert Preston, age 61 of Newtown, died April 24, 2008 at his home following a brief illness. Born in Bridgeport on January 7, 1947, he was the son of Joseph M. Preston and his wife, Marion of FL and the late Eleanor Boroczky Preston. Mr. Preston was a longtime resident of Newtown, previously residing in Monroe and Southbury. He worked as a Union Fire Sprinkler Contractor until the time of his retirement. He is survived by his children, Shannon Preston of MA, Joseph Miklus and Matt Miklus, both of Shelton; Sisters, Patricia Stapleton and her husband, Vincent, Jr. of Stratford and Ann Marie Preston of TX; a Brother, Michael Preston and his wife Ann P. of Sandy Hook; a Granddaughter; as well as several Nieces and Nephews. In addition to his Mother, he was predeceased by a Brother, Richard Preston. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 28, 2008, at 7:00PM in the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia. Interment will be private. Family and friends may call on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00PM. On line condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.