The beloved FPD dispatcher retired from the department in 2017.
U.S. Air Force veteran worked as an electrical engineer for General Dynamics Electric Boad and United Technologies.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
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The community is mourning the loss of popular Farmington coach and umpire Michael LaPorte.
Farmington lost one of its most passionate environmental advocates this month.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently passed.
Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather
Mike served honorably in the Army Air Corps as a bombardier on a 301 Fighter Wing B-24 Liberator during World War II.
Michelle was a caring and passionate woman who always rooted for the underdog.
Joanne was one of the founders of a women’s Christian evangelistic ministry named Servants of the King, located in central Connecticut.
Victor entered the military service for World War II, arriving home exactly one year to the date of entering the Battle of the Bulge.
For eight years, Laura dedicated her life to the students at Nathan Hale Ray High School in East Haddam as advisor and Tribes leader.
Susan was an accomplished dress maker and seamstress in Ireland and later in New York City.
Minnie baked Italian cookies that were everyone’s favorite. She was proud of her Italian heritage and loved to hear Italian folk music.
Christopher's brief life was packed with many adventures, including skydiving in Connecticut and parasailing in Hawaii.
Condolences are extended to their families and friends.
Maury was a United States Marine Corps veteran, serving for three years in Korea with the 1st Marine Division 3rd Battalion.
He was a walking encyclopedia of Yale football history and of statistics for high school football teams in Connecticut.
Joe’s memoirs (A Man of Determination) were published in 2015 and can be found on Amazon.
Calvin graduated from Swarthmore College and was a United States Navy veteran and served in the Naval Reserves until 1983.
Norm was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the 150th Combat Engineer Battalion, and published a book of his memories.
Ray's final academic position was as a founding faculty member of the University of Connecticut Medical School.
Jennie is survived by five children, 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Tom wrote an article published in a law journal before starting his own practice in international law, focusing on contracts.
George was a longtime member of the Tunxis Hose Fire Department.
William was employed at Petroleum Meter and Pump in Avon for 50+ years retiring in 2007.
Matthew was a lifelong accomplished musician, having played trumpet in the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra as a boy.