Obituary: Jason Carrafiello, 38; Stratford Firefighter

From Dennis & D’Arcy Funeral Home

Jason “Carf” William Carrafiello, 38, a lifelong resident of Stratford, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 26, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Jessica S. Buchanan Carrafiello.

Born in Bridgeport on October 31, 1978 he was the son of Brian Carrafiello of Stratford and the late Donna Benlock Carrafiello.

Jay was a graduate of Stratford High School and received an Academic All American football player award for the class of 1996 and was a Fireman for the Town of Stratford since 2004. He was passionate in youth sports serving as a basketball coach and Athletic Director for St. James School and St. Joseph High School freshman basketball coach. He was also very involved in coaching Shelton A.Y.F. Football Team.

In addition to his loving wife Jessica and father Brian, he is survived by his devoted children; Caitlyn N. Carrafiello and Brian R. Carafiello both of Stratford. He is also survived by his sister, Nichole L. Carrafiello of Stratford, nephew Nico Gigante and nieces; Oliva Gigante and Ava DeJesus.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 10:30 am meeting directly at St. James Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Lynch officiating. Interment will be held privately.

Friends may greet the family on Friday, December 30, 2016 from 4 to 8 pm at the Dennis & D’Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street, Stratford.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jay’s memory may be made to the family for the future education of Caitlyn and Brian.

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