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Stuart Magdefrau Obituary

Stuart E. Magdefrau, 60, of Ellington, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015.

He was born July 1, 1954, to the late Edmund and Eleanor (Neff) Magdefrau. Stuart grew up in Ellington and graduated from Ellington High School in 1972. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut in 1976. Stuart worked as a partner at Massa and Hinsely before founding his own public accounting firm in 1986. He enjoyed seeing his clients and valued the work he did at Magdefrau, Renner & Ciaffaglione LLC and Keynote Financial Services LLC. Stuart served on the United Bank (formerly Rockville Bank) Board of Directors since 1995, as treasurer of Strong Family Farm, and past treasurer of the Vernon Historical Society. He also served on numerous professional and local committees.

While he took great pride in his work and giving back to his community, his greatest achievement was his family. In 1975, he married his high school sweetheart and wife of 40 years, Jamy (Weihe) Magdefrau. They built their home and life together in Ellington, where they raised their three children. Stu and Jamy enjoyed golfing together, traveling to Rangeley Lakes, Maine, with their friends and family, and going to UConn basketball games. He was a longtime member of Ellington Ridge Country Club, where he enjoyed many rounds of golf with his wife and friends, especially his weekly golf foursome.

Stu coached soccer and little league in Ellington for many years, and was a member of Ellington Congregational Church. He was an avid antique collector and had an extensive knowledge of various antiques and the history of the local area. He enjoyed setting up at many antique shows across New England.

In addition to his wife, Jamy, Stuart leaves behind his three children, Christian and his wife, Daria, of Newark, Delaware, Neal and his wife, Michelle, of Tolland, and Allison McKeegan and her husband, Curtis, of Ellington. He leaves his grandson, Landon Stuart McKeegan, who was the light of his life. He also leaves his sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Richard Bowman, of Vernon. He was predeceased by his sister, Susan Werkhoven. He leaves his mother-in-law, Lucille Long, of Ellington, several sisters and brothers-in-law; as well as four nephews and two nieces. Stu will be greatly missed by his many friends and family members.

His family would like to thank the staff at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven Hospital for their support and friendship during Stu's courageous battle with cancer.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for calling hours Friday, April 17, 2015, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Route 83), Vernon.

A celebration of Stuart's life will be held Saturday, April 18, at 11 a.m. at Union Church, 3 Elm St., Rockville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ellington Community Scholarship Association (ECSA), memo: The Magdefrau Family Scholarship, P.O. Box 54, Ellington, CT 06029, or online to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at

www.cholangiocarcinoma.org

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www.carmonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Apr. 14 to Apr. 18, 2015.

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Mark Zampino

April 8, 2019

Stu, we think of you often, and my favorite story I share with Donna is when you and I first had kettle-fried potato chips in the bar at the St. Louis airport (we were traveling on business) ... you loved them and said to the waitress "These are FANTASTIC -- what ARE they?" and she looked at you curiously and simply replied "Potato chips." LOL. We miss you...

Jessica Ciparelli

April 22, 2015

Jamy, Chris, Neal & Alli:

Thoughts & prayers from our family to yours. May Stu rest in peace.

April 16, 2015

We have so many fond memories of our friendship since childhood with Stuart and Carol and Susan. These are thought of often and will be remembered in our hearts forever. We know Stuart touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Please know we are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. With love, Patty and Peter Walrath

Carol Satryb McClelland

April 15, 2015

I remember Stu many many years ago when we were kids, his Mom & mine were long time friends, saw him in the business world too, great kid who became an even greater gentleman. Sympathy and prayers for his family.

Mark & Donna Zampino

April 14, 2015

Dear Jamy and Children,

I remember all the work Stu and I did and our travels together on behalf of the profession...and our dinners with your wonderful family every tax season. Our deepest sympathies to all.

Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home

April 14, 2015

With sympathy during this difficult time.

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