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Obituary: Walter "Jim" Glifort Jr., 73, Of Milford

He was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran. He enjoyed cinema and spending time watching classic films and shows.

(Cody White Funeral Home)

Obituary via Cody White Funeral Home

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 films and shows.

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Jim was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Glifort, and his sister, Donna Glifort. Jim leaves behind his siblings, Phyllis (Michael) Zilinski and Ronald Glifort Sr.; nephews, Jonathan Zilinski, Thomas Zilinski, and Ronald (Kristen) Glifort Jr.; niece, Kelly (Ryan) Bain; grandnieces, Laela, Vivianna, Paitynn, and Delaney; grandnephews, Owen and Ryan Jr.; and beloved god-dog, Eddie.

He was reunited in heaven with his cat Zeus who predeceased him.

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The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at Cody-White Funeral Home 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460.

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