Harold E. Muroff, Sr. (January 25, 1924 - August 19, 2010)
Was Lifelong Beacon Falls Resident
Harold E. Muroff, Sr.,86, of 358 Burton Road, Beacon Falls died peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 19, 2010. He was attended by his loving daughter, Emily (Nana) Muroff Mullins and her husband David.
Harold was a resident of Beacon Falls for his entire life. He was a graduate of Naugatuck High School. He married his wife Nadga (Supranovich) Muroff on June 24, 1945. Together they built their home on Burton Road, where they each resided until death.
As a young man, Harold enjoyed playing the clarinet, water skiing, nature and had a special affection for acting and the theater, He and Nadga loved camping and traveled throughout the US and Canada.
He was the owner of “Harold’s” a clothing and dry goods store in Beacon Falls, which he and his wife ran until it was destroyed by the flood of 1955. They rebuilt and instead opened a mom and pop grocery store “Beacon Food Center”. After it was destroyed by fire, they courageously rebuilt on the same spot and operated Beacon Food Center together until their retirement. The Beacon Falls Senior Center now occupies that building. A lover of animals, Harold leaves behind his cats Polly and Fritz and his faithful dog Lady. He never shied away from expressing his liberal viewpoints. Those who knew him will attest to that. Despite his colorful and sometimes caustic demeanor , he was also known to have a heart of gold.
Mr. Muroff was predeceased by his devoted wife Nadga; a son, Harold Emmet, who died at birth; a daughter Patricia Muroff Surprenant; two brothers, Walter and Bill; his mother Mary Muroff Krizh and father George Krizh. He is survived by his daughter Emily (Nana) Muroff Mullins and her husband David; his son Harold Muroff Jr. and his wife Brenda; and his sister Emma Muroff Musacchio (age 99). He also leaves six grandchildren: Thomas Mullins, Silas Mullins, Jesse Mullins, Daniel Mullins (and his partner-in-life Rachel Taylor, Sarah Mullins (and her partner-in-life Alex Foxx) and Jessica Caminiti. He leaves seven great-grandchildren: Stormi Alessandra Mullins, Zack, Matt, Ben and Sam Muroff; Justice Caminiti and TJ Donovan’ and several nieces and nephews. As was his wish, Harold died at home and will be cremated. His remains will be combined with those of his beloved wife for eternity. Hull Funeral Home in Seymour is handling the arrangements. There are no viewing hours. In lieu of a memorial service, the family requests that friends and acquaintances send cards which include brief recollections and memories that contribute to the celebration of Harold’s life to: Emily Mullins, 358 Burton Road, Beacon Falls, CT 06403 or register online condolences at www.hullfh.comMemorial contributions may be made in his honor to: the Beacon Falls Ambulance Emergency Squad, the Beacon Falls Public Library or to the homeless shelter of the donors choice.

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