John M. Elliott, age 71 died Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he was the son of John Matthews Elliott and Julia Rose Elliott. As a baby in Stamford, he won a photo contest through Loring Studios. He later moved to Stratford and was a graduate of Stratford high school and attended Housatonic Community College. John was a black belt in karate and worked most of his career in security. He will be remembered as a very intelligent man with lots of friends, who was charming and loved by women wherever he went. Survivors include his devoted sister, Cheryl Griffin, brother, Brian Elliott, nephews, Anthony Paul and Ian Griffin, and great niece Mariah Griffin. A memorial service is being planned for this coming summer. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com