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Michael Orff Obituary

Entered into rest, July 10, 2025, Michael W. Orff, 62, of Branford, CT. Born in New Haven Oct. 9, 1962, son of the late Linwood Clayton Orff and Jeannine Cusack Carlson. Michael worked at Stop & Shop in Branford for 42 years and was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 919. He is survived by his sisters, Dale Orff and Kimberly Steeves, nieces Jessica Steeves and Erica Cumbicos, 7 grandnieces and nephews and his stepfather Ralph Plagse. No funeral services are scheduled. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael W. Orff, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Jul. 11, 2025.

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