Obituary: Lester F. Trotto Jr., 73, of Milford - Milford, CT Patch

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MILFORD, CT - (From Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home) Lester F. Trotto Jr., age 73, of Milford, beloved husband of Pamela Ritchie Trotto for 34 years, died on Friday, June 24, 2022 surrounded by family.

Lester was born in Jamaica, NY on October 12, 1948 to the late Lester F. Trotto Sr. and Jennie Napodano Trotto.

Lester was a U.S. Navy Veteran and worked as a manager at Jai Alai and OTB for many years.

He was also a passionate Yankees fan. Survivors include his daughter, Stephanie Trotto of Ansonia, sister, Diane Dickinson and her husband Tom of Hamden, uncle, Nicholas Napodano of Hamden, nephews, Christopher Popolizio and his wife Jen and children, Amelia and John and Michael Popolizio and his wife Jenn and their son Anthony. He also leaves behind his many close friends who were like family.

Lester is predeceased by his son, Nicholas Trotto and by twin daughters. Services for Lester will be private and the Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home of Milford is in care of arrangements.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.

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