Clifford Usher Starkweather

Mr. Starkweather was born on March 22, 1935 in Plainfield, CT the son of Russell and Sarah Usher Starkweather. He was employed as an Accountant at Pfizer until his retirement in 1995.

Mr. Starkweather is survived by his four daughters, Joann Kerr and husband Brad, Lisa Starkweather, Lori Trueman and husband Scott, Jennifer Cortina and husband Santo, his former wife of over 46 years Merrillyn (Ilewicz) Starkweather, his sister Barbara Stankiewicz, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sister Janice.

When in his younger days, Cliff used to play in a jazz band, loved jazz music and played the drums. When his daughters were young Cliff loved to take them camping, boating and salt water fishing. Cliff loved NY City and was a big NY Giants fan. After he retired from Pfizer he became an avid flea marketer, yard saler and loved antiques. Another favorite past time of Cliff's was the game of golf.

Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 4:00 until 6:00pm in Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New Lodnon, CT 06320. Please visit www.fultontherouxnewlondon.com for photos, tributes, and more information.