Hap Storer

George B. "Hap" Storer III, of Branford, CT, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 74.

Born on March 30, 1951, to Joan Stanton Storer and George B. Storer Jr., Hap was a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall and the University of Wyoming.

A native of Miami Shores, FL, Hap lived there until relocating his family to Branford in 1991. His passion for sailing spanned many fleets and venues, from PHRF racing in Biscayne Bay to the Shields fleet in Edgartown, MA, as well as many years of service as a race committee officer and youth sailing leader. Over the years, he was an active member of the Coral Reef Yacht Club, Miami Shores Country Club, the Surf Club of Miami, Edgartown Yacht Club, Chappaquiddick Beach Club, and Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club, where he was also an active golfer.

Hap will be remembered for his genuine smile, his deep love for his family, and his steady contributions of time and effort to the community. He held leadership positions in many of the organizations he joined and, in recent years, focused much of his time as a Past President and many years as Treasurer of the Branford Rotary Club. He had been a Board member at the Pine Orchard Club, and was also the Treasurer recently at The Ponds Condominium. As a profession, he was a Certified Public Accountant

His life happiness came from his three children and his six grandchildren. Hap is survived by his wife of 44 years, Teresa Brown Storer; his children Paul G. Storer of Fairfax, VA; Jacqueline (J.J.) Russo and her husband Robert of Colts Neck, NJ; Gregory B. Storer and his wife Elizabeth (Lizzie) of Edgewater, MD; and his brother David D. Storer of Cooper City, FL. He adored his six grandchildren: Nicholas Storer; Claire and Robert Russo; and John, Mary, and William Storer.

A celebration of life will be planned for the summer. Those who wish to honor Hap may do so through a donation to the Branford Rotary Foundation, if desired.