Eric Muth, 84, of Milford, passed away on July 8, 2025.

Eric Muth, 84, of Milford, beloved husband of Rachel Hubbard Muth, passed away on July 8, 2025. Born on July 25, 1940, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, he was the son of the late Erich and Anna Pentenrieder Muth (Nucifora, Burns).

Eric immigrated to America in 1948 with his mother and stepfather, Al Nucifora. He grew up in Bridgeport and got special permission from his parents to join the Army at the age of 17. Eric served at the Nike site on Eels Hill in Milford during the Cuban Missile Crisis and continued his service as a member of the National Guard. He served a total of 12 years and rotated between the Chemcial, Combat Engineer and Air Defense Corps. Following his military service, Eric became an optician and was the owner of Park Lane Opticians (Eye Care) on the green in downtown Milford. Eric was also the head of the Korea-Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee, a former President of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV – Chapter 15), a Knight of Malta, and a volunteer in the Connecticut Governor’s Horse Guard.

In addition to his beloved wife, Eric is survived by his children: Eric Van Muth, Karl Muth, and Ellen Muth; and grandchildren, Talon and Tyden. In addition to his parents, Eric was predeceased by his first wife, Valla Roberts, and his stepfathers, Al Nucifora and James Burns.

Friends and family may call from 9am to 11:30am on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 BROAD ST., MILFORD, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12pm at Saint Mary’s Church (Precious Blood Parish) 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT. Military Honors will immediately follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.