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RISK Stephen J. Risk, age 57, of Stratford, beloved husband of Julie Drew Risk, died Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at his home. Born in Burbank, Calif., he had resided in Stratford for nine years. He was a self employed housepainter. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Stephen C. Risk of Van Nuys, Calif.; two daughters, Jacqueline Risk and Michelle Risk, both of La Salle, Ill.; three brothers, John Risk, David Risk and Marshall Risk, all of California; two sisters, Lois Smith of British Columbia and Nancy Hams of Oregon; one grandson, Christian Risk of Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford. Services and cremation will take place in California. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Steve's memory to, Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2006.

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Sherry & Allan Petersen

September 23, 2006

We just learned of Steve's death in the Stratford Star today. We are so sad. The world has lost a wonderful person. Steve did beautiful work in our home, and we will always remember his great sense of humor, strong work ethic and keen mind. Our deepest condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

Darren Bedwell

September 23, 2006

There's only so many waves bra! Best summer I spent workin' as honorary member of the PPC: "No rush for the brush" Cheers Stephen. You'll be missed!

MIKE DREW

September 15, 2006

WELL HOPE YOUR IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE. HOPE YOU ARE CHUGGING ALONG RAILROAD AND ARE THE MAN INCHARGE.MISS YOU VERY MUCH IT WAS A PLEASURE TO KNOW YOU, YOU MADE MY SISTER VERY HAPPY. AND YOUR CHILDREN AND THE LITTLE GUY. BLESS YOU MY FRIEND. LOVE MIKE+JOAN

JOAN OCONNELL

September 15, 2006

WE WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HISTORY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU. LOVE JOAN+MIKE DREW

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