MONROE, CT — The Monroe community recently said goodbye to five residents whose lives included careers in health care, music and transportation, along with decades of family and community involvement.
The following death notices were compiled from published obituaries.
Franklin Ulrich Heffelfinger, 96
Franklin Ulrich Heffelfinger, 96, of Monroe, died Nov. 3.
Additional biographical information was not immediately available.
Edward Joseph "EJ" Ryan, 73
Edward Joseph "EJ" Ryan, 73, of Monroe, died Oct. 31 in Bridgeport.
Born in Waterbury, Ryan spent many years working in limousine and town car services. He also enjoyed boating with his family.
He is survived by his five children, Amy, Megan, Colin, Sean and Emily Ryan.
David Quong, 74
David Quong, 74, a longtime Monroe resident, died Oct. 26 following complications from a stroke.
Quong grew up in New Haven and graduated from Hamden High School in 1970. A self-taught handyman and amateur radio operator, he also enjoyed hiking, fishing and hunting.
Jason Simmons, 77
Jason Simmons, 77, of Monroe, died Oct. 11.
Born in Bridgeport, Simmons studied art and photography at the University of Connecticut's Stamford campus and earned a degree in fire protection from Porter and Chester Institute.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Susan, four daughters and nine grandchildren.
Mitchell Robert Aiudi, 69
Mitchell Robert Aiudi, 69, a longtime Monroe resident, died Oct. 6 at St. Vincent's Medical Center following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
A licensed practical nurse, Aiudi worked at Southwest Health Center. He was also a drummer and songwriter who performed with numerous bands.
He is survived by his wife, Dana Aiudi, and three stepchildren.
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