Obituaries

Recent Obituaries From Branford

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BRANFORD, CT — Recent obituaries from Branford.

Alfred “Babe” Giordano, 99, was a WWII veteran, owned an excavation business in Branford servicing local builders, residents up until his retirement in 1986 and was very active in his church organizations, Legion of Mary and Knights of Columbus, being a fourth-degree Grand Knight.

Elizabeth (Beth) Jahreis, 75, made her home in Short Beach and found joy in her beautiful garden, and her love for the ocean was evident in her frequent boat trips with family and friends.

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John Michael Fitzpatrick, 96, was the first man drafted into the U.S. Army from his hometown, Naugatuck, for the Korean War, he was a semi-tractor trailer truck driver and owner, a train enthusiast and avid baseball fan.

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