John F. Ahrens, PhD, 82, of Simsbury and formerly of Bloomfield, beloved husband of Phyllis (Carle) Ahrens, passed away shortly after a stroke on November 10, 2012, surrounded by his family. Born in Bellmore, NY, son of the late William & Martha (Schneider) Ahrens, he was raised on Long Island and graduated from Mepham High School. He was a graduate of the Long Island Agricultural and Technical Institute (Farmingdale) where he enlisted in the US Marine Corps inactive reserve. After graduation,...
John F. Ahrens, PhD, 82, of Simsbury and formerly of Bloomfield, beloved husband of Phyllis (Carle) Ahrens, passed away shortly after a stroke on November 10, 2012, surrounded by his family. Born in Bellmore, NY, son of the late William & Martha (Schneider) Ahrens, he was raised on Long Island and graduated from Mepham High School. He was a graduate of the Long Island Agricultural and Technical Institute (Farmingdale) where he enlisted in the US Marine Corps inactive reserve. After graduation,...