B. Preston Gilmore

NEW PRESTON — B. Preston Gilmore, age 89, of New Preston, Conn., and Boca Raton, Fla., passed away on Dec. 10, 2012. He was the husband of Marilyn (Adam) Gilmore. Born in North Providence, R.I., on Oct. 20, 1923, he was the son of the late Frank and Mae (Preston) Gilmore. He graduated from LaSalle Academy in Providence, R.I., Manhattan College with a BEE degree, and Rutgers University with an MBA. Preston was a 1st Lieutenant with the Army Engineers during World War II. He was the retired owner of WWYZ-FM, WATR-AM and WATR-TV in Waterbury, and WNAB-AM in Bridgeport, Conn. Most of Preston's life was spent living between New Preston, Conn., Boca Raton, Fla., and more recently, Nevada and California. Preston was an avid golfer and a member of the Lake Waramaug Country Club, Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club, and the Delray Beach Club. He enjoyed traveling the world with family and friends. In addition to his wife, Marilyn, he is survived by two sons, Mark T. Gilmore of Southbury, and Steven P. Gilmore of Woodbury; two daughters, Susan Geiger of Waitsfield, Vt., and Jacquelyn M. Cloherty of Waltham, Mass.; nine grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by an infant son, Gregory, his first wife of more than 50 years, Florence (Dolly) (Thomas) Gilmore, and his brother, Robert Gilmore of Harwichport, Mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Green Hill Road, Washington Depot. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery, Litchfield. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, at Rowe Funeral Home, 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield. To send an online condolence to the family, kindly visit www.rowefuneralhome.net. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the J. Robert Anthony Cardiology Center at Saint Mary's Hospital, 56 Franklin St., Waterbury, CT. 06706. A center near and dear to Preston that he donated to for many years.