U.S. Navy Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Gary Orefice
Niantic - Gary Orefice, longtime resident of Niantic, lost his battle with cancer on Sept. 23, 2018, at the age of 75. He was born in Hartford to Mario and Lorraine Boucher Orefice, and shortly thereafter the family moved to Niantic. He attended St. Joseph's School in New London, then on to New London High School where he was an All-State swimmer. Gary went on to attend UConn and the University of Hartford. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy as a naval aviator, where he served in...
