Arthur Thomas Lillquist

1924 - 2013

Arthur Thomas Lillquist, 89, of Madison, passed away on November 26, 2013 at the Madison House in Madison, CT. Born on April 12, 1924, he is the son of the late Arthur and Priscilla (McMahon) Lillquist. Arthur is predeceased by his wife Carolyn (Sullivan) Lillquist and by his granddaughter Grace Anne Lillquist. He is survived by his sons Arthur K., Stephen of Branford and Christopher of Branford; grandson Arthur Thomas of Old Saybrook; granddaughters Anne of Madison and Katelyn of Branford. He is also survived by his brothers George of Austin, TX and Richard of Reston, VA. Arthur graduated from West Haven High School in 1942 and enlisted in the US Army. He served in the Army from 1943-1946 in the 3rd and 7th Army, 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division and 232nd Infantry Regiment and was awarded Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and a Purple Heart. Arthur also attended the University of Alabama. Arthur married his wife, Carolyn Sullivan in 1947 at St. Peters Church in New Haven. He was President of the West Haven Biddy Basketball and a member of the American Legion. He was a Sales Representative for Chapin and Bangs Company for many years before his retirement. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday December 4, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. John Vianney Church. Burial will follow in Saint Bernard's Cemetery in New Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. For online tributes and condolences, please visit www.swanfuneralhomemadison.com.