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Elizabeth A. Squeri of Branford died March 2. She was the beloved daughter of Jean and Dick Squeri of Branford, both of whom predeceased her. Beth is survived by three sisters, Margaret Adams of Wallingford; Ellen Thompson and husband Steve of Barrington, Rhode Island, and their sons Steve Thompson and Seth Thompson; and Joan Squeri of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and her children Gina Pritchett and Nathan Pritchett. She is also survived by two brothers, Rick Squeri and wife Yvonne of Penngrove, California, and John Squeri of North Haven.

She graduated from Bradford Junior College and then transferred to Brandeis University, earning a degree in English. Beth spent most of her career in Boston, a city she loved, as a successful businesswoman. Most recently she founded Equity Networks International, which brokered relationships between venture capitalists and investors, and worked with many significant clients, including the government of Sweden. At the beginning of her professional life she worked in her father’s insurance business in Branford, and then relocated to Boston, where she was a business writer and editor and organized international conferences for the venture capitalist community.

One of Beth’s greatest joys was spending time with her family and the friends she made from her college years, friends from her business life, and friends made during her summers spent in New Brunswick, Canada. Beth will be remembered best by all who knew her for her spirited conversation and spontaneous laughter long into the night, usually following a dinner everyone helped prepare. She was a lifelong reader, a knitter, a serious follower of cinema, and a lover of animals, especially horses. Before Beth became ill she devoted several years to caring for her father, who passed away in June 2016.

Funeral arrangements are private. Donations in Beth’s name can be made to the Dana-Farber Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or via www.dana-farber.org/gift. For an online memorial, visit www.wsclancy.com.