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Francis McLaughlin Obituary
Francis X. McLaughlin, age 84, of Stratford, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Milford Hospital.
Frank was born in Meriden to the late Francis and Grace (Daly) McLaughlin. He was a graduate of the University of Bridgeport. Frank was an accomplished artist and enjoyed a career as a comic book artist.
Survivors include two loving children, Erin McLaughlin of Stratford and Terry McLaughlin and his wife, Yvonne Fabella, of Ardmore, Pennsylvania: two beloved grandchildren, Kate Fedeli and Eli McLaughlin; one sister, Maureen Santoro of Storrs; one brother, James McLaughlin of Sunrise, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Michael McLaughlin.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main St., Stratford. A tribute service will take place at 4 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Stratford PAL, 900 Longbrook Ave., Stratford, CT 06614. Please visit www.pisteyfuneralhome.com to express condolences online.
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March 10, 2020
Fran asked me to help form the Harry Russell League, and I was proud to help him. I, and my sons Brian and Andy, benefited from his baseball knowledge and special caring . We are all blest to have known him. Watch that fastball, Fran.
Tom Kohl. Milford, CT
Tom Derbyshire
March 7, 2020
I grew up across the street from Fran, and would always see him working in his office, but many times he would take a break and have a game of catch with my brothers and myself, or shoot some baskets in our driveway. I will always remember him as a nice fun loving neighbor who loved children.
Jim and Janet Reilly
March 6, 2020
Fran was our son's baseball coach in the Harry Russell league. A good coach; so calm and nice to all the boys. God bless him and comfort the McLaughlin family.
Matthew McLaughlin
March 6, 2020
Fran was one of my "older cousins", and knew my Dad long before I was born. I used to love to listen to Fran's stories about my Dad - things I would have never known otherwise! He had a great sense of humor, many stories to tell about growing up in Wallingford, CT, and made me laugh. I am grateful for the times we had to converse and reminisce. May he rest in peace. My condolences to my cousins and family members. Matt
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