Obituary: Arthur “Bud” J. Dostaler, Jr., 81, of Naugatuck

Obituary courtesy of Maiorano Funeral Home

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather

Mr. Arthur “Bud” J. Dostaler, Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Margaret (Bellemare) (Hardacker) Dostaler.

Born in Waterbury on October 22, 1940, Bud was the son of the late Arthur and Lauretta (Prenez) Dostaler, Sr. He was a graduate of Crosby High School, class of 1958. Bud was a manager for Pathmark Grocery Store in the Grocery Department for many years. After his retirement he worked for the City of Waterbury Parking Authority for several years. Bud loved sports and his passion was softball. He played ball for 13 years and was an umpire for the league for 33 years. Bud was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and New York Giants football team. Bud was also a horseracing enthusiast and enjoyed visiting different tracks.

Bud was quiet and reserved unless the opportunity arose to add his quick wit and humor to any conversation. Generally reserved, he enjoyed a night with friends and family playing cards. He, along with his wife Margaret, traveled extensively trading their timeshares for great destinations all over the country.

In addition to Margaret, his wife of 28 years, Bud is survived by his sons, Arthur Dostaler, III and his wife Annette of Bristol, David G. Dostaler and his wife Jeannie Basile of Wolcott, and Mark F. Dostaler and his wife Kim of Isle of La Motte, VT; his daughters, Susan Tregelles and her husband Roger of Venice, FL, Kirsten Hujber and her husband Roland of West Suffield, Laura Dostaler and her significant other, Frank McCusker of Waterbury and his grandchildren Nicole Cammelletti, Chelsea Joyce, Kory Basile, Scott Basile, David Dostaler, Joshua Bolduc, Sydney Bolduc, and Isabella Hujber. Also, his 6 great-grandchildren, his brother, George Dostaler and his wife Mary Ann of Wolcott and his sister Jacqueline Scott and her husband Andrew of McKinleyville, CA, his sister-in-law, Diana Dostaler of Waterbury. He also leaves behind Margaret’s family, his stepchildren, Kelly Turcotte and her husband Richard of Morgantown, WV, Kevin P. Hardacker of Cromwell, and Brian O. Hardacker of Naugatuck and his step-grandchildren, Hayley and Noah Turcotte as well as his former wife and friend, Barbara Byron of Avon and many generations of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Theresa Natale and his brother Francis J. Dostaler.

His funeral will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 10:00am at Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow Street in Waterbury, with a service from 11:00-11:30am. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Family and friends may visit with Arthur’s family Friday morning from 10:00-11:00am. For more information and online condolences please visit www.maioranofuneralhome.com.