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James Brolet Obituary
Oct 22, 1943 - Mar 2, 2018
James Brolet, age 74, of Milford, beloved husband of 48 years to Susan (Kelly) Brolet, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 in Saint Vincent Medical Center, Bridgeport. Mr. Brolet was born in Bridgeport, October 22, 1943, son of the late Emil and Catherine (Constantine) Brolet and had been a long-time Milford resident. James was raised in Trumbull and was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired after 39 years as a construction supervisor for SNET/ATT. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, cruises, and boating, especially time spent with family and friends on Long Island Sound. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his devoted daughter, Catherine "Katie" Brolet; a sister Catherine Gonzalez and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. by meeting directly in Saint Ann's Church, 501 Naugatuck Ave, Milford. Interment with full military honors will follow in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Milford. Friends may visit with his family Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford. For additional information or to share a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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for James Brolet
March 9, 2018
I worked with Jim at SNET, a real gentlemen. My thoughts and prayers to the family. RIP~Karen (Wiltsie) Sutera
Mary Ellen Dinda
March 8, 2018
So sorry for your loss Katie.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 7, 2018
Katie, I am sorry to hear about your father passing away. Please give my regards to your Mom. Fran Mailhot (Michele's Mom}
Tom Carey
March 7, 2018
Rest in piece Jim. I will not forget you and our times at S.N.E.T.
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Muffy Kelly
March 6, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Jimmy's family. I worked with Jimmy for years in the Stratford garage office of SNET. He was a wonderful coworker and a real gentleman.
Mary
March 6, 2018
I'll miss you my friend.
RIP Jim. You deserve it.
Catherine Brolet
March 5, 2018
Miss u already!
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