Sad news to share: James J. Butler, Derby fire official, dead at 50

Derby Town Clerk Marc Garofalo e-mailed this message late this afternoon:

"It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of James J. Butler.  He was the son of James R. Butler, a member and past Chair of the Derby Board of Apportionment and Taxation and the late Josephine DiDonato Butler.  He was the father of Julianna Butler, James Butler and Sarah Butler.  He was the brother of Barbara Butler and Janice Butler. 

"James J. Butler, 50, was a past Chief of the Derby Fire Department and an inspector with the Derby Fire Marshal’s Office.  He was a member of the Paugassett Hook and Ladder Company #4 of the Derby Fire Department for more than 30 years.

"Please join Mayor Anita Dugatto and the entire City of Derby in extending our sincere sympathy and condolences to the entire Butler family during this difficult time.

"Expressions of sympathy may be addressed to:

"The Family of James J. Butler

18 Prindle Avenue

Derby, CT 06418."

Condolences go out to the Butler family at this sad time.