Obituary for Carl E. "Stovepipe" Stahovec
Millerton – Carl E. Stahovec, 67, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home in Millerton, NY with his loving family at his side. Mr. Stahovec retired in August, 2019 as an estimator from C A Lindell & Son Inc. in Canaan, CT where he had worked for more than 20 years. He also worked as a self-employed carpenter and general contractor in the building trade for many years prior.
Born January 10, 1954 in Sharon, CT he was the son of the late Albert and Elma (Loft) Stahovec. He was a 1972 graduate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School and also attended Oliver Wolcott Technical School in Torrington. On October 15, 1988 in Millerton, NY he married Kathleen Shaffer. Mrs. Stahovec survives at home. Mr. Stahovec served on the Town of North East Planning and Zoning Boards and also the Town Board where he served a Deputy Town Supervisor and a Town Councilman for many years. In his spare time, “Stovepipe” as he was affectionately known to his close friends and family was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing billiards and tinkering in his wood working shop. He also had a great love of cooking which he passed on to his daughter Kelsey.
In addition to his loving wife Kathleen, Mr. Stahovec is survived by his daughter, Kelsey Kilmer and her husband Joseph of Hillsdale, NY; his stepdaughter, Tisha Rothvoss of Copake Falls, NY; three grandchildren, Karly Rothvoss of Ghent, NY and her companion, Eric Shutts, Brody Rothvoss of Ancramdale, NY and Emiley Najdek of Copake Falls; two great grandchildren, Lucille and Thomas Shutts of Ghent; three sisters, Sally Swanson of Canaan, CT, Leah Procopio and her husband Vincent of Manahawkin, NJ and Judy Loucks and her husband Robert of Sharon, CT. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Gene Stahovec and his sister, Faye Stahovec.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. A funeral service will take place at 12 pm at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice, 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 1260. To send an online condolence to the family please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com
Born January 10, 1954 in Sharon, CT he was the son of the late Albert and Elma (Loft) Stahovec. He was a 1972 graduate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School and also attended Oliver Wolcott Technical School in Torrington. On October 15, 1988 in Millerton, NY he married Kathleen Shaffer. Mrs. Stahovec survives at home. Mr. Stahovec served on the Town of North East Planning and Zoning Boards and also the Town Board where he served a Deputy Town Supervisor and a Town Councilman for many years. In his spare time, “Stovepipe” as he was affectionately known to his close friends and family was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing billiards and tinkering in his wood working shop. He also had a great love of cooking which he passed on to his daughter Kelsey.
In addition to his loving wife Kathleen, Mr. Stahovec is survived by his daughter, Kelsey Kilmer and her husband Joseph of Hillsdale, NY; his stepdaughter, Tisha Rothvoss of Copake Falls, NY; three grandchildren, Karly Rothvoss of Ghent, NY and her companion, Eric Shutts, Brody Rothvoss of Ancramdale, NY and Emiley Najdek of Copake Falls; two great grandchildren, Lucille and Thomas Shutts of Ghent; three sisters, Sally Swanson of Canaan, CT, Leah Procopio and her husband Vincent of Manahawkin, NJ and Judy Loucks and her husband Robert of Sharon, CT. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Gene Stahovec and his sister, Faye Stahovec.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. A funeral service will take place at 12 pm at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice, 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 1260. To send an online condolence to the family please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com