Jerry B. Allford

Jerry B. Allford, age 78 of Roxbury, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Danbury Hospital. Jerry was born in McAlester, Okla. on February 12, 1932. He leaves his brother,J. A. Allford and sister-in-law, Virginia Allford of McAlester; niece, Janis; a nephew, Wayne; and numerous family members and his devoted friend, Nick Sedelnik. Jerry was predeceased by his life partner, Steve Pisni. Jerry earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work at Oklahoma University and Masters at Columbia University School of Social Work. He worked at the Henry Street Settlement House and the Jewish League for the Blind in New York, Elmhurst Hospital in New Jersey, New York University Hospital and Family Services of Greater Waterbury. He was also a veteran of the U. S. Army. A long-time resident of Roxbury, he served as past chair of the Democratic Committee and Justice of the Peace. His passion for opera led him to create an "Afternoon at the Opera" series which he presented at the Roxbury Senior Center and at Watermark and Pomperaug in Southbury for many years. His numerous friends benefited from his vast library of cookbooks savoring many a wonderful meal. His friends and family will miss his spirit of love and sharing. A memorial in Jerry's honor will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to WMNR, Fine Arts Radio, P. O. Box 920, Monroe, CT 06468. (Please note: on Tuesday, November 2nd at 8 p.m. WMNR will dedicate the program to Jerry's memory). Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford is in charge of arrangements.