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He was the husband of 48 years to Corrine (Anderson) Markut. He was born in Derby on Oct. 15, 1946, the son of Frank and Mary (Beres) Markut.
He was a union carpenter for P. Francini and Co. until retiring. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and received two Purple Heart Medals. After being discharged, he became a drill instructor for two years at Parris Island, S.C. He was a true outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and camp.
He is survived by his children, William James Markut and Dawn Marie Redman; grandchildren Anthony, Amanda, Taylor and Justin; siblings Blanche Grosser and her husband, Frank, and Francis Markut and his wife, Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother, Richard Markut.
Friends may call on Friday May 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. A procession will leave the funeral home Saturday at 9:45 a.m. for a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Shelton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd., Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057.
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