Richard J. Zuraw, of Clinton, CT, died October 18, 2019, after a long battle with Huntington Chorea. He was born in Derby, CT on June 13, 1951, the second son of Samuel and Catherine (Boyko) Zuraw. He attended schools in Shelton, and graduated from Gettysburg College. Rich receive both his Masters Degree in Social Work and 6th year Degree from the University of Connecticut.
Richard spent his entire professional career working in Regional District 4, for 35 years, both as a Social Worker and Assistant Principal at both the Middle and High School. He was selected as “Teacher of the Year” in 1988 in his district.
Richard is survived by his brother Robert Zuraw and his wife Sandra of Shelton; Niece Alexis Cornut and her husband Shawn, and their children Samantha and Shawn Jr; Nephew Lucas Zuraw and his partner Victoria and her daughter Ava. He is also leaves many cousins and friends from all over the country.
The family would like to think the entire staff of Gladeview Rehabilitation Center for their outstanding care they provided and many thanks to the wonderful hospice staff at Middlesex Hospital.
Calling hours will be on Friday, October 25 from 4to 7 PM at the Swan Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 26 at 11 AM at St. Mary of the Visitation in Clinton. Ashes will be interred at the convenient of the family. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Valley Shore Animal Rescue League, 647 Horse Hill Rd., Westbrook, CT 06498 or Saint Peter and Paul Church 105 Clifton Ave. Ansonia, CT 06401.
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