Walter Sofian, 82, of Shelton, died June 25. He was the widower of Muriel (Blanc) Sofian. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late David and Libby (Hertzberg) Sofian. He was an active member of Temple Emananuel in Orange. He is survived by his children, Eileen Fine and her husband Steve, Lisa Hurlbert and her husband Daniel, and Janet Adams and her husband Jeff); his sister Harriet Gorman and her husband Pablo); his grandchildren, Jessica (Randy), Andrew (Beth), Jenna (Fiance), Laura, Destany,Florian, & Rebekkah; his great-grandchildren, Morgan and Ryder. He was also predeceased by his granddaughter Alyssa.