Obituary: Craig Daniel Connors, 40; Formerly Of Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — (From Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home): Craig Daniel Connors, 40, of Shelton, the beloved son of Daniel and Mary Connors of Stratford, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2023, at the West Haven VA Medical Center.

Born in Bridgeport, Craig was a graduate of Bunnell High School, class of 2001 and a Gulf War veteran who served three tours in the Air Force in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. He worked for 14 years at Sikorsky Aircraft as a Quality Control Supervisor and later completed his associate’s degree at Housatonic Community College.

Craig was cherished by his family and many friends for his big heart and fun-loving personality. He loved nothing better than fishing with his father, playing terrible golf and listening to his favorite band, Rush. The highlight of his year every 4th of July was the fireworks display he and his brother, Brian would batter family, friends and neighbors with.

In addition to his parents, Craig is survived by his two brothers, Brian (Mary) Connors of Wallingford and Christopher Connors (his twin) of Florida; his nephew, Ethan; nieces, Avery and Rowan; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by both his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Craig’s family is so grateful to the doctors, nurses and other ICU staff at the VA Medical Center for their outstanding care of him, as well as his family, during his illness.

Friends are invited to greet his family on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield. Interment will take place meeting directly at St. Thomas Cemetery, Mill Plain Road in Fairfield on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11 a.m., with full Military Honors.

Donations may be made in Craig’s memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306, www.t2t.org/donate.

To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.