Obituaries
Obituary: Patrick D. McNamara, 73, of Stratford
A U.S. Navy Veteran who was retired from SNET, he was a talented musician and played the guitar and keyboard in several bands.

Information via William R. McDonald Funeral Home
Patrick Dennis McNamara, 73, of Stratford, beloved husband of Mary (Severance) McNamara passed away in his home on January 12, 2020 in Stratford.
Mr. McNamara was born October 16, 1946 in Bridgeport, son of the late Gerald and Phyllis (Stevens) McNamara and had been a lifetime area resident.
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He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired from SNET. He was a talented musician, and played the guitar and keyboard in several bands, most recently with his son Scott.
Survivors in addition to his wife include his children, Scott and Kelly McNamara; two grandchildren, Kayleigh and Taylor McNamara, daughters of Scott.
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Friends are invited to attend his funeral service celebrated by Deacon John Piatak on Friday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford.
Entombment with Military Honors will follow in Saint Michaels Garden Mausoleum, Stratford.
Friends may visit with his family Thursday evening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Donations in his memory may be made to the American Red Cross, https://www.redcross.org.
For more information and to leave online condolences, visit William R. McDonald Funeral Home here.
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