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Frank Biafore, Obituary

MERIDEN - Frank (Butch) Biafore, Jr., husband of Brenda (Beisel) Biafore, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at MidState Medical Center.

Born in Meriden on Dec. 2, 1937, he was the son of the late Frank Biafore, Sr. and Ann (Toth) Biafore. He was a lifelong Meriden resident and graduated from Meriden High School. Mr. Biafore was self employed in the construction business. He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin. He was a member of PLAV, Meriden Elks Club, and the Moose Club. He was also an avid boater and fisherman.

Besides his wife, Brenda, he is survived by a daughter, Beth (Glen) Flanagan; two sons, Frank Biafore and Robert (Jennifer) Biafore; and four grandchildren, Nick and Christina Flanagan and Jacob and Justin Biafore. He was predeceased by a grandson, Matthew Flanagan.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 66 Cottage St., East Berlin. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Meriden. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 66 Cottage St., East Berlin, Conn., 06023-1108.

Arrangements are under the direction of the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden. For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com

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

Published by The Record-Journal on May 10, 2013.

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tom&pam wheeler

May 16, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss

One of the two times I remember holding my father's hand. Thank you for waiting for me to say good-bye.

Frank Biafore

May 15, 2013

Julie Macioszek-Fiondella

May 13, 2013

Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. May God give you the comfort during this difficult time.

Bobbie White

May 12, 2013

Beth, Glen and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You are in my prayers.

May 10, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

May 10, 2013

From the Andrew Toth children (Richard, Patrick, John and MaryAnn)we extend our sympathy and heartfelt wishes.

joyce screen

May 10, 2013

so sorry to hear of butch passing.Great guy. Lots of fun. My he rest in peace. joyce and marian from verdolini restaurants.

Lou Ann (Scala) Brannan

May 10, 2013

Brenda, Beth, Glen, Frank, Robert and families,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Butch, husband, father,friend to many! So many fond memories of Fair St and the boat!! I send my love and sympathies to all of you and hope that in time your best memories can help ease your sorrow at his passing. Butch, RIP and from what I hear, there aren't any "NO WAKE ZONES" in heaven. Love and Prayers, Lou Ann

Edward Byczynski

May 10, 2013

Rest in Peace my friend...Eddie Boo

Keith and Michele Stocking

May 10, 2013

Brenda and Beth, We are so sorry to hear of Butch's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He will be missed. Rest in peach Butch!

The Little Rendezvous

May 10, 2013

Brenda and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss ~
Paul & Simone

Brenda Dunn

May 10, 2013

It's a sad day for us to hear of Butchies passing. He was our child hood friend. May God bless the family and help them through the hard days ahead.
Johnny & Brenda De Sandre Dunn

May 10, 2013

Dear Brenda & Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with memories of times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May Creator comfort & Bless you All.
Love & Prayers Harry & Joan ox

Tom Ross

May 10, 2013

Butch was a wonderful man....he will be missed by many....rest in peace my friend

Robyn Case

May 10, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Butch's passing. He was My Godfather and also my father's cousin. He will be missed dearly. I love you Butch! Love, Robyn

Diann Caruso

May 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My Godfather, my parent's friend since they were 15 you will be missed and always loved!

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