The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-17

EDWARD l.. FUTILE
 1eeo. He Is the son of the late John L. and Annie (Bemis) Tut tie. His parents died here in Wa terbury.. His father, a native of Winsted, died 20 years ago, and his mother, who was Q native of West Burke, Vermont, passed away in 1927.
 Young Edward graduated from the grammar schools ct Winsted in 1882, and spent the next two years furthering his education in the Institute of Technology, at Boston, Massachusetts. Although his early ambition was to become a Mechanical engineer he accept- ed as his first job clerical po- sition in the ofiice of the Strong Manufacturing company at Win- stsd, where he remained one year.
 In 1885 he came to this city and assumed 8 similar position in the ofs.ce of the Waterbury Manufac- ing company. At the end of five years, or in 1890, he became pay- ing and receiving teller in the Manufacturers National bank, then located on Bank street.
 In 1eS5 we ind him manager of the brokerage firm of Boody, Me- Clellan & Company. Five years later he accepted the position of bookkeeper at the Waterbury Brass branch of the American Brass company. He remained here for the next i5 years, or until 1915 when he became associated with the Waterbury Trust company. In addition to his secretaryship MT. Futile is now 8 member of the board of directors of this bank ing institution.
 MT. Futile was first elected city treasurer in 1894 when Edward G. KilduR became chief executive succeeding Mayor Daniel T. Web- ster, since deceased. He has been out of oface only during the terms of Mayors John P. Elton, the late William B. Hotchkiss, and William H. Sandland, who was re- elected for two additional years in 1919. Mir. Futile has served un- der Mayors Kildud, the late Thomas D. Barlow, William B. Thoms, Francis T. Reeves, the late Martin Scully, Francis P. Guilfoile and T. Frank Hayes.
 On Dec. 29th, 1899, MT. Futile married Miss Bell Buckland of this city. The union was blessed with one son, Louis B., now 42, married, and bookkeeper at the Plume & Atwood Manufacturing company. Mrs. Edward Futile was fatally injured Aug. lst, 1885, in an automobile accident which oc- cured on the Meriden road. The news of her sudden death stirred a great outpouring of sorrowful tributes, for she, too, was held in high regard by her neighbors.
 By nature Mir. Futile is gentle and warmhearted. Not the least of his many captivating qualities is his keen sense of humor. He is 2 familiar and active figure in both political and fraternal circles. His private life Is immaculate, and his public life, is too.
 MT. Tuttle's pride and joy are now centered upon his little grandson, Louis B., Jr., who Will soon be six years old.
 MT. Tuttle's favorite pastime is fishing and his hobby is repair. ing the fishing paraphernalia or his friends. He ig an expert in this line. He takes keen delight in describing his fishing adventures. He weighs ie5 pounds and is live feet. nine inches tall, with gray eyes and gray hair. He enjoyes opera. and is very fond of instru- mental music. He is 6 baritone and was once Q member or tnet famous Acme club quartette. Thomas Ffeney, well known archi. tect. was director of the musical program of this popular society wears ago. Mfr. Futile prefers to Ieau uteEaGuEC QA Bu GAAsSA "esAAsA.sD nature. He wears glasses while reading and while ct work: He w very fond of golf, and his favorlte form of exercise is walking. He delights in c game of billiards. Tfe also plays bridge. He visits the theaters regularly and is quite satisfied with the general run or motion pictures. Sea food appeals to his sense of taste. He doesn't care for dessert of any kind. His favorite cocktail is Dry Martini. He smokes cigars.
 Mr. Tuttle $ q member of the Eikg and of the Continental lodge of the Masons. He now resides in what could appropriately be call- ed "bachelor quarters" in the Trinity apartments ct 4i Prospect street. He is 6 member of the second Congregational church.
 And that ends my sincere at-