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Zachary Greenough Obituary

Montville - Zachary Paul-Allen Greenough, 28, passed away at the West Haven Veterans Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015.

Zach was born in New London, the son of the late Paul Greenough, and made his home in Uncasville with his aunt and uncle, Debra and Kenneth Hvarre Sr.

Zach was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Iraq War. Zachary loved fishing, had a warm sense of humor with a special ability to make everyone laugh.

He leaves behind his sister, Lindsay Shea of Oakdale; three stepsiblings, Kenneth Hvarre of Pawcatuck, and Hannah Hurst and Ruth Hvarre, both of Norwich; two additional aunts, Judy Smith of Portland and Jill DeClerck of Ledyard; his paternal grandfather, Roger Greenough of Ozello, Fla.; great-grandmother, Marguerite Tee of Lecanto, Fla.; and mother, Heather Stockwell of Virginia. In addition he leaves half-siblings, Joshua, Patrick and Stephanie; as well as many cousins who loved him dearly.

Visiting hours are omitted. A celebration of Zach's Life will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Lakes Pond Baptist Church, 1114 Hartford Tpke., Waterford. Burial was held privately.

Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, is in charge of the arrangements.

For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Jan. 10, 2016.

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Lori Heilman

August 2, 2016

Zachary, I haven't seen you since you were 3 yrs old. I'm your auntie Lori Heilman, your mother's sister. Your mother and I still talk about you everyday, as we have for years. You have always been so loved, I remember your sweet face and how loving you were. I'm so sorry honey. I know you're at peace now. Love you forever.

Anonymous Anonymous

February 2, 2016

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one I do not know him God Bless it is just sad and my condolences are sent to all of his family and friends . I hope that he is in a better place

Mike Porretta

January 12, 2016

Dear Debra,Judy,and Jill I am so sorry for your loss Love always Michael Porretta

January 11, 2016

all my love to the family may god heal your loss hugs bev gleason noble

Nichol McDonough

January 11, 2016

Always remember him as a sweet ,funny kid who always made me laugh!! We will miss him. Love you all and we will see him one day again. Love The McDonoughs

Dawn Favreau

January 11, 2016

Debbie and Family, Judy and Jill, my heart aches for all of you at losing Zach. I pray for your peace of heart. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Dawn

January 10, 2016

dear zach , i know you are in a better place. You have eternal peace now . no more struggles. Just perfect peace in the heavenly mansion Jesus promised you. love you . see you when i get there. Aunty Judi Brown

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