Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of Arthur C. Luf and Mary I. Luf. He attended Housatonic Community College and Bridgeport School of Nursing; however, he chose to remain a talented auto body technician who spent more than 33 years in the industry. He formerly owned Turnpike Auto Body in Bridgeport, which was originally established by his father.
Clayton was a big kid at heart who loved all things fun: concerts, boating, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, playing guitar – you name it. But mostly he was an avid train enthusiast who loved both riding the rails and recreating them on his layout. He could spend hours on the phone talking about the details of an HO model train with his brother Gerry, who also shared his passion. Additionally, Clayton was a big car buff who enjoyed traveling to various car shows around the area in whichever classic car he owned at the time, be it his Ford Model A or Model T, ’56 Bel Air, ’68 Mustang or ’69 Chevelle. He was also a past member and master of Washington Lodge No. 19 of the CT Freemasons.
Although Clayton enjoyed his various hobbies and interests there was nothing he loved and cherished more than his two daughters. He was a doting father who always took an interest in whatever his girls did and forever encouraged them to be fearless and try new things. As for his friends, he treasured each and every relationship. It didn’t matter if he last saw you yesterday or hadn’t seen you in years – he was a generous man who would drop everything if you needed him. He had an undeniable sense of humor and made everyone laugh with his quick wit and ability to tell a good story. He will be greatly missed by many.
Clayton is survived by his wife Debra, daughters Caitlin and Natalie, mother Mary, brothers Gerald Lepak and John (Susan) Luf, mother-in-law Patricia O’Connor, brother-in-law Christopher O’Connor, sister-in-law Jennifer (Ron) Preble, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Art, his brother Arthur Luf, Jr., and his father-in-law Gary O’Connor. He also leaves behind his dog, Lucy, who is still waiting for him to come home.
Calling hours will be on Saturday, August 29 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Spadaccino & Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT. A short service will immediately follow. Masks and social distancing will be required.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Arthur C. Luf Children’s Burns Camp or the Connecticut Humane Society.
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