Obituary: Jerry J. Osochowsky, 91, of Branford

Information via W S Clancy Branford Funeral Home

Jerry J. Osochowsky , 91, of Branford died peacefully at his home on Sunday January 1, 2017. He was the husband of Florence Grabowski Osochowsky of Branford.

He was the son of the late James and Mary Osochowsky. Jerry retired from the United Illuminating Company after a 40 year career. He was a veteran World War II where he served in the Army Air Corps. His membership in the Branford Lions Club for many dedicated years of work took him from tail twister to District Governor.

He was very involved with CRIS – a reading for the blind radio program for many years. He also gave countless hours to Special Olympics events. Jerry is survived by his daughters, Nancy Perrelli of Branford and Cynde (Stuart) Kerr of Waverly, N.Y., and 2 grandsons, Adam Perrelli and Michael Kerr.He was predeceased by his sons, Stanley, Robert, and Jeffrey.

Friends may call at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St. Branford on Thursday from 4-7 P.M.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 at St. Therese Church, 105 Leetes Island Rd. Branford. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT 06002, or go to www.fidelco.org.