Steven L. Jones, 43, of Lake Worth, Fla., formerly of Sandy Hook, died January 9. He was born June 14, 1974.

Mr Jones attended the Newtown schools and was a 1993 graduate of Newtown High School.

He was a talented musician and guitarist. He was employed as a property manager in Florida, and will be remembered by those who knew him for his ability to fix and solve any problem.

His mother, Sylvia A. Jones of Newtown; his father, Ronald H. Jones, Sr, of Sandy Hook; sister Katherine A. Jones of Waterbury; and several nieces and nephews survive Mr Jones. His brothers, Ronald H. Jones, Jr, and David W. Jones predeceased him.

Memorial donations in his name may be made to FAITH Food Pantry, PO Box 53, Newtown CT 06470.

The family will announce a memorial service at a later date.