Joseph H. Dudding Jr.

1938 - 2025

Joseph H. Dudding Jr.
Joseph H. Dudding Jr, died peacefully on April 22, 2025. Joe was born on September 9, 1938, in New Haven, CT to Joseph H. Dudding Sr and Helen McAlinden Dudding.
Joe leaves behind his children Randall Dudding and his wife Stephanie of Milford, Ronald Dudding of New York and Danielle Dudding of North Haven, grandchildren Brianna and Hailey Dudding. He also leaves a sister Judi McFarren and husband Vern, sister-in-law Elene Hanahan, nephews Rick McFarren and his wife Lori, Mike McFarren and niece Debbie Flamini and her husband Ralph. As well as two great-nephews and a great-niece.
He was predeceased by his wife Jo-Ann Mignone Dudding.
Joe graduated from Milford High School in 1957. He joined the Navy and spent four years in the Seabees, at one point he was stationed in Antarctica as part of Operation Deep Freeze helping to build the camp. He worked for H.O. Penn Machinery for 30 years. He belonged to the Milford Club, American Legion Post 196 and the Milford Elks. He spent many years working with Milford Operation Mainstream (MOM).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Milford Operation Mainstream (MOM), 26 Manor House Lane, Milford, CT 06461.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford. A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., guests may arrive at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, 280 Derby Ave., West Haven, CT 06516.
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