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Lawrence Ciolino Obituary

Lawrence J. Ciolino, Jr., 70, of Milford passed away June 28, 2025 in Bridgeport Hospital. Son of the late Lawrence J. and Mary DeNicholas Ciolino. Brother of Maria DeVito and Philip Ciolino both of Milford. Uncle of Danielle (William) Brocar, Cynthia (Ryan) Duell, Kaylee and Michelle Ciolino. Great uncle of Gracelyn Brocar, Derek and Daisy Stempert. Lawrence was born in New Haven on April 12, 1955 and prior to his retirement worked for the Milford Board of Education for 38 years. Family and friends may call Saturday morning, July 5, 2025 at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven from 8:30-10:30. Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Animal Control, 664 East Broadway, Milford, CT 06460. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Lawrence, please visit our Tree Store.

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Published by WFSB on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Carmel Cimmino

July 3, 2025

Maria, Phillip and family and my family and I are so sorry for the loss of your brother and our cousin Larry he was a unique guy who will be missed by all that knew him our deepest sympathy

Alec Voccola

July 2, 2025

Rest in Peace my Metal Brother

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