Charles Risso

Born in Danbury, Charles was a son of the late Charles P. and Ida M. Risso. He attended Danbury schools and was a graduate of Danbury High School class of 1938. Charles had worked as a Team Leader for the former Davis and Geck Company of Danbury. He was a lifelong Danbury resident and member of St. James Episcopal Church.

In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by his brothers Walter C. and Aldo E. Risso and recently by his twin brother George Risso.

He is survived by his nephews: Walter S. Risso of Danbury and Lawrence Risso of N. Kingstown, RI and his nieces: Jane Risso of Danbury and Merle McGarrett of Rocky Point, Long Island, NY.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon on Monday, December 23rd at St. James Episcopal Church, 25 West St., Danbury, with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Krasinski, Rector, officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Bethel. There will be no calling hours.

Contributions in his memory may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 25 West St., Danbury, CT 06810 or Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, 39 Old Ridgebury Rd., Danbury, CT 06810.