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William Forth Obituary

William Forth Sr.
William Forth Sr., age 81, of Milford, beloved husband of Johanne Lebrecque Forth, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, in Connecticut Hospice, with his loving family by his side. William was born on June 12, 1944, in Bridgeport, and was the son of the late Joseph and Nanette Cipolla Mlodzianski. He was the proprietor of Stratford Monument and Sandblasting, family owned for 96 years. He was a member of the Sunday over 30 softball league and a member of the Oronoque and Grassy Hill Country Clubs. Bill's artistic legacy lives on in his creations of monuments and memorials all over the state of Connecticut and the lives he touched. In addition to his beloved wife, Johanne, Bill is survived by one son, John Forth and wife, Theresa; three stepdaughters, Sabrina French and husband, Larry, Stephanie McCool and Sheena Falcone and husband, Jason; devoted grandfather to nine grandchildren, Stephanie, Jesse, Lindsey, Kylie, Larry, Lacey, Jason, Julian and Scarlett. In addition to his beloved parents, William was also predeceased by his first wife, Dale Robstock; one son, William Forth Jr.; and two brothers, Glenn Forth and Paul Mlodzianoski. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home, 2220 Main Street, Stratford, officiated by Deacon John Piatak. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home. To celebrate his life, please visit us at www.galellofuneralhome.com .

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Published by Connecticut Post from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2025.

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Elaine G Bissenden

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Dear Forth family, both my husband and I send our condolences at this sad time. Bill was the nephew of my Godmother Grace. I remember him growing up and also when he helped me chose a monument for my mother when she passed away. He always had that beautiful smile. God bless.

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