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Annabelle Torres “GGMa”, 94, of Milford, CT, beloved wife of the late John Torres, passed away on February 1, 2023. Born on December 22, 1928 in Manhattan, NY. Annabelle had an Associates Degree in Business from Bronx Community College. She worked for 20 years as an Executive Medical Secretary for New York Presbyterian College of Physicians and Surgeons. Annabelle was extremely involved in her community serving as a Board Member of the Housing Authority in her neighborhood. She...

Lawrence Martin Meehan, age 100 years, of Stratford, CT passed away on February 1, 2023 in Shelton, CT, just shy of his 101st birthday. Lawrence “Larry” was born on February 20, 1922 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Albert and Frances Buchanan Meehan. He was the beloved spouse of the late Elizabeth Gill Meehan. After graduating from Harding High School, Larry enlisted in the US Navy. He was part of the Greatest Generation, having served in World War II on the US Thaddeus Parker (YMS...

Sylvia Rae Tarifi a long-time resident of Orange, CT passed away surrounded by family on Jan 31st, 2023, at the age of 77. She was a loving mother of 3 sons David Tarifi and his wife Heather, Daniel Tarifi and his wife Norma and Noah Tarifi. She was a proud Grandma known as “Yaya” to her grandchildren Logan, Tinsley, and Mia Tarifi.  Sylvia’s proudest achievement were her three sons.  She was a proud and devoted mother raising her 3 sons with love, support, and...

Keith Rawlins, 51, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Tracy Garrison, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2023. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Eddy Jackson and Lydia Rawlins. Keith loved his family and friends and would do anything for them. He had recently found a new love in driving trucks and although he would be gone for weeks at a time, he made the sacrifice for a better life for his family. He cherished his precious girls and would smother them with love all the...

Mari Louise Paquette, 69, of West Haven, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023. She was born on September 6, 1953 in New London, CT to the late Henry and Olga Paquette. Mari grew up on Walnut Street in Milford with her parents and her sister Maureen. She had many fond memories that she often shared about her neighborhood friends on Walnut Street and the beautiful Milford duck pond green. Mari attended Orange Avenue Elementary School and Milford High School, graduating class of 1971....

Linda (White) St. John, 74, of Milford, wife of the late Clifford St. John, passed away on January 28, 2023. Born on August 24, 1948 in Stamford, CT, she was the daughter of the late James and Grace (Clark) White. Before retirement, Linda worked at the Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center in Stamford. She was a loving care giver to her nephew, Craig Vanderford. Linda loved the color purple, doing arts and crafts (especially sewing) and was an avid collector of memorabilia. Most of all...

Walter “Jim” J. Glifort Jr., 73, of Milford, passed away on January 28, 2023. Born on October 4, 1949 in Greenwich, he was the son of the late JoAnn Glifort-Linquist and Walter J. Glifort Sr. Jim was a graduate of the University of New Haven as well as a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force. He loved the 8 years he spent in the Air Force and would reminisce over his time stationed in Turkey.  He had a love for cinema and enjoyed spending his time re-watching classic...

John J. Cronin, “Big John” 89, of Milford, the undisputed King of Office Supplies, beloved husband of the late Catherine “Kay” Veronica Cronin, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023. John was born on June 26, 1933 in Manhattan, NY to the late John and Bridget Cronin. John grew up the eldest son of Irish Immigrants, something he was eternally proud of. He was raised in the High Bridge section of The Bronx where he a Red Sox fan met his wife a Yankee fan-they made...