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Obituary: Donald R. Ingraham, 88, of East Haven

An electrician foreman for over 30 years for a New Haven electrical contractor, he later worked with his son Robert at Ingraham Builders.

Donald R. Ingraham, 88, of East Haven, passed away peacefully Friday, January 29, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of the late Rose Gambardella Ingraham for 49 years. Donald was born in Manchester, CT, March 11, 1932, the son of the late Ralph and Antoinette Jarvis Ingraham.

He was employed as an Electrician for the real estate development being done in Manchester in the 1950’s by Alexander Jarvis Construction. He was an Electrician Foreman for over 30 years for a large New Haven Electrical Contractor, and later worked with his son Robert at Ingraham Builders.

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He is survived by his daughter Donna Ingraham of Las Vegas, NV and sons, Robert Ingraham of East Haven and Anthony Ingraham of Wallingford; his 4 granddaughters, Brionna Ingraham, Ashley Ingraham, Tara Ingraham and Rebecca Ingraham of East Haven; grandson David Baumgartner and great granddaughter Celeste Baumgartner of Las Vegas. Brother of Beverly Ingraham Conlon of New York.

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