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Obituary: John A. Lilliedahl, 48, of Stratford
John, who worked at Reed Exhibitions, enjoyed his job, treasured his co-workers, but above all, he adored his wife, son and family.
From Pistey Funeral Home
John Andrew Lilliedahl, 48, of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away, with family by his side, at Bridgeport Hospital on Friday January 12, 2018, after a long and difficult battle with cancer. He was born in Norwalk on September 7, 1969. He is survived by his wife, Alicia Pacifico Lilliedahl, son Conner Jackson Lilliedahl, father John Anthony Lilliedahl and his stepmother Marianne Lilliedahl. He is also survived by his sisters, Kathryn Lilliedahl Decoste, Kelly Lilliedahl, and Karin Lilliedahl and a brother, Craig Lilliedahl, along with numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Holly Kathleen O’Brien.
He attended St. Thomas the Apostle School in Norwalk and received his high school education at Norwalk High School and further obtained his associate’s degree at Norwalk Community College. Alicia and John met at St. Thomas the Apostle and were together for 32 years, married in 2005, and moved to Stratford soon thereafter. Their son, Conner, attends St. James School in Stratford, CT.
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John was employed at Reed Exhibitions for many years. He enjoyed his job, treasured his co-workers, but above all, he adored his wife, son and family. He liked camping and sports with Conner (not to mention video games), and loved nothing more than spending time with his family in Disney World. This good and loving man left many great memories to be shared and cherished by all who knew him.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:30 am at St. James Church, 2070 Main Street, Stratford. There will be calling hours on Friday, January 19, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford.
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In lieu of flowers, the family suggested that memorial contributions can be made to a Go Fund Me account for Conner Lilliedahl’s future education. It is currently listed as gofundme.com/Conner-education-fund.
For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Pistey Funeral Home here.
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