The Milford community is mourning the passing of John Filone, one of three brothers who purchased the Mount Haven Country Resort and turned it into a roaring success and a beloved local institution with help from their sister, Theresa. 

John died on Friday, Aug. 24, at 75. He leaves behind his wife, Lorraine Filone; sons Jeffrey Filone and his wife, Ro, and Anthony Filone and his wife, Stacey; grandchildren Darcy, Anthony, and Tanner Filone; and brother Andrew Filone. His other brother, Anthony, and sister Theresa predeceased him.