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Warren Emerson Farrar Jr.

Farrar Jr., Warren Emerson (Snow Owl) 63, born September 12, 1948 in Bridgeport, CT beloved father, grandfather and cousin died unexpectedly on Monday, October 24, 2011 in Norwich CT.

Snow Owl was a member of the Golden Hill Tribe of the Paugussett Indian Nation; he was also a member of the Golden Hill Tribal Council as well as a Native American advocate. 

He was the son of the late Warren E. Farrar, Sr. and Julia Baldwin Farrar and the grandson of the late Ethel Peters (Chieftess Rising Star). He was also predeceased by a brother Sherman Farrar. 

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Snow Owl, a Vietnam Veteran, retired from the U.S. Army as a Sgt. First Class after 24 years of service.

Snow Owl is survived by his children Daliah Farrar (NYC), RobinLynn Farrar (Stratford, CT), Killian Farrar (Groton, CT) and Warren Farrar III (Norwich, CT). He also leaves behind his four granddaughters Maya Holtham, Ataliyah Farrar, Emma Farrar and Zoie Farrar as well as a host of cousins and friends.

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Interment with full Military Honors will be held Thursday November 3, 2011 at 11:30 AM, directly at The State Veterans’ Cemetery 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT 06457.

The arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sefcik Funeral Home Milford. To leave condolences or for directions,  visit www.georgejsmithandson.com.

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