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Fred J. Penque, 83, of North Branford passed away on April 27 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of the late Florence Ricardo Penque. Fred was born in New Haven on Jan. 7, 1936, to the late Frederick “Sonny” and Elaine Disturco Penque.

He worked for the Bilco Door Company of West Haven as an assembler for 38 years until his retirement in 1998. Fred was a private man who loved to enjoy a good cigar.

He is survived by his brother Robert Penque of East Haven; his nephew Robert J. Penque of New Orleans, Louisiana; and his niece Crystal Penque of Northford. Besides his parents he was predeceased by two sisters, Lorraine and Dolores Penque.

A funeral service took place May 7 at the East Haven Memorial Longobardi–Brennan Funeral Home, 425 Main St., East Haven, 203-467-1708. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends called prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Rd., North Haven, CT 06473. Please visit Teddy’s memorial page at easthavenmemorial.com and sign his guest book.