Thomaston- Peter "Pete" C. Chepulis, 48, died Sunday in the explosion at the Kleen Energy power plant under construction in Middletown. He was the husband of Dyann "De" (Beveridge) Chepulis. Pete was born May 3, 1961 in Waterbury son of Mildred (Skerstonas) Chepulis of Thomaston and the late George B. Chepulis. Raised in the Brooklyn section of Waterbury he was a graduate of St. Josephs Grammar School and Kaynor Technical High School. He was a member of the Pipefitters and Plumbers Union Local # 777, the Thomaston Fish and Game Club and the NRA. His passions were bird hunting with his Springer Spaniels Preacher and Rancey, riding his Harleys, competing in wood chopping competitions at the local fairs, good food, cooking and traveling. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by his step-daughter, Alicia G. Beveridge of Southington; one brother, James T. Chepulis and his wife Pam of Thomaston; one nephew, Stephen J. Chepulis and one great nephew Jason S. Chepulis. Arrangements: A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 13, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Thomas Church in Thomaston. Burial will be private. Calling hours are Friday, February 12, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Lyons Funeral Home 46 High St. Thomaston. To submit an online condolence please visit www.lyonsfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made in Petes name to the Animal Rescue Foundation P.O. Box 538 Thomaston, CT 06787.

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