Irving King
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Irving Tuttle King, 91, of Northford, CT, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 24, 2022. He was the son of the late John and Ethel Irene (Tuttle) King, and loving husband to the late Jean (Backes) King.
Born on March 15, 1931, Irving cherished growing up on Shagbark Dairy Farm. He graduated Lyman Hall High School in 1949 and then enrolled in engineering classes at UCONN. While at UCONN he completed the Basic Course, Senior Division, Air Force ROTC from September 1949 to June 1951. He then worked as a mechanic at Ohr's Service Station in the mid-1950's, and it was here that he met his wife, Jean. By 1959 they were joyfully married. Afterwards, Irving worked at M. Backes & Sons Fireworks, followed by working for Revere Corp. of America. He was also very proud and fond of his work at the Northford Company 2 Volunteer Fire Department, which he dedicated 60 years of service as both a member and honorary member. Over the years, Irving also loved camping and boating with his family, snowmobiling in NH, and traveling to Florida with his wife.
Irving is remembered as a caring family man and an always supportive brother. He is survived by his two daughters, Cheryl Norrie (and husband Greg) and Donna King Valleau (and husband Matthew); sister, Barbara Stone; grandsons, James and William Valleau; niece and nephews, Veronica and Fred Stone, and Kevin (and wife Dorothy) Jordan; and many friends.
The family will receive friends and visitors for a Visitation on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 3-6pm at B.C. Bailey Funeral Home located at 273 S. Elm Street in Wallingford, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Northford Company 2 Volunteer Fire Dept. A Memorial Service will be held for Irving at a later date in the spring. B.C. Bailey Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with Irving's care and final arrangements.