Arthur Lee Allen, Jr., 63, of Ansonia, CT, departed this life October 11, 2007.
Born in New Haven, CT, June 22, 1944, he was the son of Arthur Lee Allen, Sr. and Willie Mae McKinney-Allen.
He was a New Haven resident most of his life and prior to retiring, he was employed at the West Haven VA Health Care Center.
Mr. Allen was an Army veteran.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Natisha L. and Verisa Allen, Michelle Campbell and Nigel Gilliams-Lewis; a sister, Maudeen Allen; a brother, Samuel Allen, Sr.; 7 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by a brother, Donald L. Allen and a sister, Alicia A. Winns.
A celebration of Mr. Allen's life and legacy will be held Saturday, October 20, 2007, at 9:00 AM at Walk of Faith Church, 104 Fairmont Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 8:00-9:00 AM. Burial in Hamden Plains Cemetery.
