Attorney Andrew Joseph Broughel (Andy), passed away on April 28, 2025.

Attorney Andrew Joseph Broughel (Andy) of Milford, passed away on April 28, 2025 in his 87th year. His loving family was by his side. He was born on September 8, 1938 in Bridgeport to Florence Lavery Broughel and Edward Robbins Broughel.

Andy graduated from Fairfield Preparatory School in 1956 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Fairfield University in 1960. He graduated from Georgetown Law School with a JD Degree in 1963. Andy returned to Fairfield where he grew up. In 1968, he married Josephine Maugeri of Milford.

In 1970, he opened his own general law practice at 243 Broad Street in Milford. Andy loved the law and was always ready to help people who needed it. He had over a 50-year career. He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar Association in 1964, U.S. Supreme Court in 1967, U.S. Court Appeals (2nd cir.) in 1969 and U.S. District Court Connecticut 1972.

Andy loved living in Milford and treated his clients as family. Many were second and third generations. He was honest, kind, and compassionate. Much of his time was given to the City of Milford. From 1972-1976, he was the legal counsel for the Milford Housing Authority. He was the trial counsel for the city from 1977-1982. He served on the Milford Charter Revision Commission, and he served as chairman of the Milford Pension and Retirement Board. From 1984-1987, he served on the Milford Chamber of Commerce board of directors. From 1984-1988, he was president of the Milford Bar Association. He was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Milford Bar Association at a dinner in 2015. Andy was a member of the Republican Devon Committee and served on many campaigns in various capacities.

Andy served the State of Connecticut as an adjudicator for the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles in Wethersfield 1973-1975. He was a trial referee for Judicial District Ansonia/Milord from 1990-1996. As a Fourth-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Tinto Council #47, he served on the board of directors from 1978-1983. He received their Special Service Award in 1994. He was a member of Saint Mary’s Church for over 50 years and served as an usher for the 11:30 mass.

When he had the time, he was an avid reader and had knowledge of many topics. He had so many books, friends said he could open his own library. With family and friends, he enjoyed watching sports, especially football, basketball and baseball. Above all, he was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and uncle. Each year, he looked forward to hosting Christmas at his home.

In addition to his loving wife of 57 years, Josephine, survivors include his son, Attorney Kevin P. Broughel and his wife, Attorney Alicia M. Broughel of Summit, New Jersey and his three grandchildren, Sophia, Adeline and Theodore, whom he adored. Other members of the family include his brother-in-law John A. Maugeri (Margaret), sister-in-law Regina C. Maugeri, both of Milford, and his sister-in-law Nancy Broughel of New Milford. His nephew, Tyler J. Hoxley (Maura) of Farmington and Scott W. Meehan of Snellville, Georgia. His nieces include Kerry L. Pineau (Greg) of Old Saybrook, Emily Weckman (Bill) of West Hartford and Megan Fyffe (Matt) of Avon, CT. Also, he is survived by grandnieces, Olivia and Julia and grandnephews, Spencer, Thomas and Sean. He was predeceased by his brothers, James, Edward, and Hugh Broughel.

The family will receive guests from 10:30am to 11:30am with a prayer service officiated by Father Donahue to begin at 11:30am, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Cody-White Funeral Home, Milford, CT 06460. Burial will be private.

We would like to thank the very kind and compassionate doctors and nurses, who gave their best to treat him at Yale/Bridgeport-Milford Hospital. Also, a thank you to Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center for their help and care with kindness.

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