1 Connecticut mourns death of its favorite son.

George H.W. Bush’s roots went deep in Connecticut.

The former president, who died late Friday at the age of 94, moved to Greenwich as a baby. He grew up IN town, the second oldest of five siblings in a 1903 Victorian with a wraparound porch at 15 Grove Lane.

Bush attended Greenwich Country Day School — arriving by limousine for classes.

Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei remembered Bush as a “hometown boy.”

“The town of Greenwich, like the nation and the world, mourns the loss of one of its own — a member of the ‘Greatest Generation,’” Tesei said in a statement.

“President George H.W. Bush was a true hometown boy, that regardless of his position in the global sphere of political power, he remained forever tied to his family roots here in Greenwich.

“President Bush was the epitome of selfless service to his country. His modesty, his genuine and dignified character served him well as the consummate patriot, statesman and president. His steadfast demeanor established the high standard of conduct for those who hold our nation’s highest office,” Tesei said.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Bush family with the gratitude that they so willingly shared their ‘Poppy’ with our nation to help make the United States the global power it is. May he now rest in peace with his beloved Barbara who passed away in April.”

Greenwich is the place where Bush met his wife, Barbara, who was from neighboring Rye, N.Y. The two shared a dance at a Christmas Party at the Round Hill Club in town. He was 18 or 19, she was 16. The marriage, which lasted for 73 years until her death at age 92 in April, produced six children. The oldest: former President George W. Bush, who was born in New Haven while his father was a student at Yale.

Gov Dannel P. Malloy directed that all U.S. and state flags in Connecticut be lowered to half-staff for 30 days in remembrance of Bush.

“President George H.W. Bush was not only the leader of our nation during a time of transition in a post-Cold War world, but he was also a son of Connecticut, a war hero, a baseball enthusiast, and a dedicated and selfless public servant,” Malloy said. “His commitment to serve this nation when called upon in numerous ways — as an aviator, a congressman, the head of the CIA, vice president, and as president and commander-in-chief — illustrated his undying love of country. Especially at this time as we mourn his loss, all of us as Americans should take a moment to reflect on the diplomatic ways that President Bush lived his life and the example he set for our nation, particularly in the years following his service in the White House.

“He understood that living in the greatest democracy in the world also means that we may have differences of opinion in policies and ideology, but at the end of the day we are all Americans who love our country, whose peaceful coexistence is the very thing that makes this country great, and who all want our nation to succeed as one.” Malloy said. “Cathy and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Bush family, both to those who reside here in Connecticut as well as throughout the country.”

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., who also lives in Greenwich, recalled Bush’s long service to the nation.

“What a great life! George Bush earned deep respect across the political spectrum because of his honesty, decency, and undoubted dedication to America,” Blumenthal said. “Agree or disagree, people knew that what he said was what he believed. And what he did, as well as said, was what he believed was right for our nation. His personal courage, moral fiber, and love for America’s rich diversity, will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and hearts go out to his family, some still in Connecticut, which is proud of his early years and family roots here.”

Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman also mourned Bush, who is remembered as a favorite son in the Nutmeg State.

“President Bush lived an extraordinary life and his lasting impact on our nation will be forever remembered,” she said. “The entire Bush family has given so much to our country, particularly through their political and military services, and our hearts are with them during this time of mourning.”