In Sympathy

Services for James L.

Brothers and Sisters, we regret to inform you on the passing of James L. McMellon on January 18, 2026. The family is still preparing services and we will notify the membership as the information becomes available.

Brothers and Sisters, we regret to report on the passing of Retired Brother John R. Barry, better known as "Red". John was initiated into Local 488 In January 1966, retired in 1998 and was just shy of being a 60 year Member.

Please keep the Barry family in your thoughts and prayers. Calling hours will be January 9, 2026 from 10-11am with a service at 11am at Danbury Memorial Funeral Home located at 117 South Street, Danbury, CT 06810.

Brothers and Sisters,

There will be a celebration of life for Brother James S. Cloud on Sunday January 18, 2026 at 1:30pm at the South Norwalk Boat Club. We ask that if you plan on attending to let us know at the Union Hall so we can help the family with an estimated head count.

South Norwalk Boat Club

17 Mack Street

Norwalk, CT 06854

We regret to inform you on the passing of Julie F. Astle, wife of Retired Member Robert Astle. We ask that you keep the Astle Family in your prayers during this difficult time.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Julie’s life will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd. in Fairfield. Friends may greet her family from 3:30 p.m. until time of service.