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Peter Brandon Obituary

Peter John Brandon, 74, of Portland, husband of Stephanie (Dell'Agnese) Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 16, in Niantic. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late John and Shirley (Carnell) Brandon.
Peter lived in Portland for 28 years and in Niantic for the last year. He graduated from the University of Hartford with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree and retired from Kuhn Employment Agency in 1999.
Besides his wife, Peter is survived by three daughters, Selena Molinaro and her husband, John Woolard, Suriporn S. Sirivongsack, and Nutip Sriphonkang; two granddaughters, Heather Shonta and Nutnaree Pangparu; a brother, John Brandon and his wife, Lori of West Hartford; a sister, Judy Nigro and her husband, Tom of Fort Myers, Fla.; a niece, Ashley Brandon; and two nephews, Jake Brandon and Tom Nigro.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 1 pm at The Church of the Holy Trinity, 381 Main Street, Middletown with the Rev. Margaret H. Minnick officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Peter's memory to Hospice of Southeastern CT, 227 Dunham Street, Norwich, CT 06360, The Church of the Holy Trinity, 381 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457 or First Congregational Church of Haddam, P.O. Box 215, Haddam, CT 06438.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.
The Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown is handling the arrangements.
Please sign the Guest Book at RememberingCT.us/middletownpress.

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Published by Middletown Press on Feb. 22, 2011.

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Pamela H. Accola

February 14, 2023

Dear Stephanie, I hope you are doing well. I still remember Peter's wonderful service at Holy Trinity. It was beautiful. Take care, Love, Pam Accola

Pamela Accola

March 5, 2020

Dear Stephanie, I hope you are doing well. Ric and I were just telling some friends about the time we saw Helen in Egypt at the Met with you. Take care. Pam Accola

dortha & Jonathan Willetts

February 26, 2011

Stephanie,
We send our love and wishes for God's strength and comfort during this time of grief. We didn't know Peter well, but the joy with which you pursued everything in life had to originate from the complete love he had for you. Our love, Dortha and Jonathan

Jan and Tony

February 26, 2011

Stefanie and family,
We both came to love Peter in a very short time....his humor, kindness, and
spirit was unique and geinuine. We shared many laughs on the jetty,.... discussed good looking ladies (ha), NYY statagies, Tony's wood stock at Billow Ave, war planes, and dog stories. He will be missed ! Keep Faith and Bless you all!
Love, Hiker Jan and Tony
Black Point

Mark Pappalardo Bill Daugherty

February 25, 2011

Stephanie, Have been thinking of you all week. Pete was a great friend of our father and he will always hold a special place in our hearts as you also do. Hope our love, energy and thoughts will carry you through this time.

Dortha and Jonathan wish you comfort and peace.

February 25, 2011

February 25, 2011

Dear Stef,
We are thinking of you and will make arrangements so that we can get together soon at our house. Meantime sending you good energy to manage all you need to do.
Love,
Iren and Frank

Pamela Accola

February 23, 2011

To Stephanie, wishing you strength and courage during this difficult time. All our love and support, Pam & Ric Accola

Karen Walsh

February 23, 2011

We will never forget our funny friend Petey. His love, kindness, and humor will always be in our hearts. He will be sorely missed. We are here for you Stef and you are in our prayers.

Sending you love and peace,

The Walsh Family

Penny Mac Dougall

February 20, 2011

The circle of life. Now left with all the wonderful, loving memories. Stephanie, his loving daughter Selina, Peter's family, close friend's, and all those dogs he shared his donuts with. Allow these memories to give you peace, and comfort. Love, Penny

Dortha & Jonathan Willetts

February 20, 2011

Dortha Cool and Jonathan Willetts: God's comfort and guidance to Stephanie and to Peter's family. Our love and blessings to you.

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