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Obituary: Gary E. Stephen, 68, Of Stratford

He was a graduate of Bunnell High School class of 1972 and was formerly a co-owner of Milford Auto Recycling Company.

Gary E. Stephen
Gary E. Stephen (Image via Adzima Funeral Home)

STRATFORD, CT — (From Adzima Funeral Home): Gary E. Stephen, 68, of Stratford, beloved husband of Bonnie Hughes Stephen, passed away on July 16, 2022, in his home.

Gary was born in Bridgeport on March 9, 1954, to the late William and Helen (Williams) Stephen and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School class of 1972 and was formerly a co-owner of Milford Auto Recycling Company.

Survivors in addition to his beloved wife of 42 years, include his devoted children, Gary D. Stephen and his fiancé Christine Marsh, Ashley Stephen-DuRivage and her husband Joe DuRivage, and Christian Stephen. Siblings, William and Robert (Sue) Stephen, Beverly (Dave) Gustafson, Frank (Tracey) and Rick (Cherone) Cioffi, Gary (Lynn) and David (Carol) Hughes and many nieces and nephews.

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