Joe Comfort
American "street legend"
About Joe Comfort
Lived 1954 – 2024 (aged 70).
Joe Comfort (June 22, 1954 – September 14, 2024) was an American homeless man who lived in New Haven, Connecticut. He has been described as a New Haven "street legend". He was featured in the Local Characters Trading Cards for New Haven, exhibited in 2005. He earned money doing odd jobs including raking leaves, window washing, and repairs. He also worked for Yale fraternities, cleaning up after parties.
Advocacy Joe Comfort spoke out at public hearings against welfare cuts in the state of Connecticut.
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Who was Joe Comfort?
American "street legend"
When was Joe Comfort born?
Joe Comfort was born on 22 June 1954.
When did Joe Comfort die?
Joe Comfort died on 14 September 2024.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Comfort (homeless man)
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