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Peter P. DaRos of Branford died peacefully in his home on March 10. He was the husband of Kathleen Kent Daros of Branford. He was the father of Peter J. Daros (wife Shannon) of Branford and Christopher J. DaRos (wife Nicole) of Clinton. He was the brother of Anthony “Unk” DaRos (wife Kathleen) of Branford. He is also survived by his grandchildren Hunter DaRos, Tyler Borzillo, and Kaylyn DaRos, as well as many nieces and nephews. Peter was born in New Haven on July 15, 1946, a son of Peter A. and Mary Mancini DaRos.

He was a repair technician for Dougherty Oil in Branford for 50 years. He also worked as a machinist for Wilson Arms and a plumber for Fitzgerald and Wood. For more than 50 years he was a member of Rescue Fire Company 5 in Stony Creek, and for more than 20 years was assistant chief for the Branford Fire Department. He was also warden for the Parks and Open Space in Branford for 40 years, and a member of the Stony Creek Association for several years. He was an Eagle Scout and a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America, where he was awarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also a member of the Guilford Sportsman’s Club.

Friends may call March 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 N. Main St., Branford. A Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on March 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Therese Church in Branford. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rescue Fire Company 5 in Stony Creek or to Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Please see the online memorial at www.wsclancy.com.