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Valentine Joseph Bach, 93, of Winter Avenue, Deep River, died March 8 at his residence.

Mr. Bach was born on Dec. 18, 1926, the son of Arthur and Grace Bach. He honorably served in the US Navy and later in the Merchant Marines. He worked in construction both for himself and for others for years. He loved his time bowling with friends and family, enjoying his 45 years of tournament bowling.

Mr. Bach is survived by his son Arthur J. Ethel Bach of Essex, daughter Katrinka Mark Tyrseck of Deep River, 6 grandchildren, Arthur J. Bach, Jr., Samantha Bach, Rebecca Tyrseck, Jason Tyrseck, Tristina Tyrseck, and Ryan Wenderlein, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. He is predeceased by his wife Cora.

A Calling Hour with a brief service was held on March 12 in Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Interment followed in St Joseph Cemetery, Chester. Please visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com for tributes.