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Terry Munk Obituary
Terry J. Munk, age 66, beloved husband of Jacqueline Wozniak Munk, loving father, and longtime resident of Milford, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2nd, 2013 in his home. Born in Chicago, IL on August 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Donald and Kathryn Le Conte Munk. Terry served with pride and honor in the United States Army and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. He was also a graduate of Southern Illinois University. Throughout his extensive working career Terry was President and Owner of Appaloosa Trading Company and Appaloosa Custom Products and Managing General Partner of the Connecticut Skyhawks. He served his community as a member of the Board of Alderman (Chairman 1994-98), Drug Free Milford (President 1991), Greater New Haven YMCA Board of Directors, United Way of Milford (President 1990-92), Milford-Orange YMCA (Chairman 1989-91), Milford Oyster Festival Committee (President 1979), and the Korea-Vietnam Memorial Committee. He was an active member of many professional organizations including the Milford Chamber of Commerce (President 1986-87), Advisory Board Bank of Boston, and the NFIB Action Council. Terry was also a member of the Milford Rotary Club (President 1990 & 1995), the Milford Club, the Republican Town Committee, and Ansantawae Lodge No. 89, A.F. & A.M.
In addition to his wife Jackie of 39 years, "Pops" is survived by his two children Christopher Munk and wife Emily, and Michael Munk and wife Meredith, of Milford; three grandchildren Bodhi, Xavier and Adelysia; sister Marcia and husband Charles; brother Richard and wife Connie; brother-in-law Jacques Wozniak, and several nieces and nephews.
A service will be held on Saturday, September 7, at 11:00 am at the Cody-White Funeral Home, followed by full Military Honors. Friends and family may call on Friday, September 6th from 4 to 8 pm at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Terry's name to "Rotary International" and mailed to Tracy O'Brien - Rotary Foundation Chair, Milford Rotary, PO Box 381, Milford CT 06460.
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Robert (Bob) Gannon III
September 18, 2013
So sorry to hear about Terry's recent passing. Thoughts with the family. I have very fond memories of Terry and the Munk family.
September 11, 2013
Jackie, I am so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. It has been a very tough year for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Linda Battalene
September 10, 2013
Jackie, We were out of town last week and just heard about Terry. We are so very sorry. I had just seen him at the BOE. You are all in our prayers.
Carol and Jack Hyatt
Bill and Johnette DeEll
September 6, 2013
Dear Jackie and childern: Bill and I were very sorry to read of Terry's passing our love and paryers are with you. Your friends Bill and Johnette DeEll
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TJ Casey, Sr.
September 5, 2013
Jackie & sons we are saddened to hear/read of Terry's passing. He was a good guy. He and you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Patrick Lenehan
September 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Munk Family at this time. Terry was a great guy, who taught me many things. I will never forget his generosity and kindness and his quirky ways. You will be missed Mr. Munk.
September 5, 2013
Terry and all his loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deep sympathy,
- The Moyher Family
Vicki Conant
September 5, 2013
My condolences, Terry was a wonderful and generous person who will be missed by all whose life he touched.
September 5, 2013
Our hearts go out to your during this time of sorrow. Lisa Donnan & Spenser Long.
Margaret Daniels
September 5, 2013
My prayers are with you and your entire family.
Dennis Richetelli
September 4, 2013
My sincere condolences go out to the Munk family. "Mr. Munk" was a good man with a quick wit. I will always remember and appreciate the kindness and friendship he showed to me. He will truly be missed.
joe and michele Carlino
September 4, 2013
The Carlino family is sorry for your loss.
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