Hugh J. Lenahan
Hugh James Lenahan, age 88, beloved husband of Patricia Murasky Lenahan, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, with his family by his side. Hugh was born on May 11, 1935, to the late Barbara and Hugh Lenahan in New Haven, Connecticut. Unfortunately, tragedy struck at an early age, and he lost his mother on his 5th birthday. He was raised by family, and friends of family, which allowed him to live in different parts of the country. Hugh’s father eventually settled down in Stratford, Connecticut, and it was in high school that he met the love of his life, Patricia Murasky. As a young man, he enlisted in the Army, 76th Trans Company, traveled abroad to Germany and was stationed in Paris, France. He had many stories of his journeys and, If you know him, you’ve heard a few. When returning home, they married and he began his career as a Journeyman at the Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Hugh and Patricia settled in Lordship when their daughter, Lisa, was born. They had three more children, Michael, Colleen, and James. Hugh loved his family and loved to sit and talk about all the wonderful memories he had throughout his life. He always said he lived a good life and was happy every day to be alive. Hugh was proud of his Irish heritage and celebrated every St. Patrick’s Day. He enjoyed his cigars, walking on the beach, their home in Vermont, being around family, and giving any dog a bone that came in his path. He was predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Barbara Lenahan, his stepbrothers, Robert and
Daniel, stepmother, Elsie Lenahan, and stepsister, Lynn Dougherty. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patricia Murasky Lenahan, his children Lisa (Terence Blake), Michael (Kathleen), Colleen (Mark Mongillo), James (Karyn), grandchildren, Ryan (Alexandra) and Shawn Blake, Marissa and Jocelyn Mongillo, Daniel, Thomas and Jake Lenahan, brother-in-law and sistersin-law, Edward and Nita Vitka and Linda Murasky, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Veteran’s Hospital for their incredible compassion, kindness, and support. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project https:// support.woundedwarriorproject.com .
Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., directly at Our Lady of Peace Church, 651 Stratford Rd., Stratford, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment with military honors at St. Michael Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Please visit www.pisteyfuneralhome.com to express condolences.