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Margaret Irene Bratsenis, of Branford and a former resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025 at Branford Hospice. She was born in Stamford on December 4, 1946, to the late Louis G. and Helen E. Daly Bratsenis.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Amber Bratsenis of Wilton, her sister, Jeanne B. Reinhard and her husband Matthew of Stamford. Also surviving are her close cousins Joanne and James King of Wilton and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Margaret was also predeceased by her brother, George Bratsenis and sister, Karen DeBartolo.
Entombment was held privately. A memorial service will be held at St. Barbara Orthodox Church in Orange, CT.
Donations may be made in Margaret's memory to Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport, CT, St. Jude’s's Children's Research Hospital or to an Animal wellness charity of your choice.
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