Jeffrey P. Ossen
June 13, 1940- September 16, 2007
From Humble Beginnings…
Jeffrey Peter Ossen or “J.P.”/”Jeff” as his friends and family called him, was raised in Torrington, CT. His early interest in business included mowing lawns, shoveling sidewalks, Kool Aid stands, and working in a restaurant. As a teen he became interested in collecting stamps and advertising and selling in national magazines. This was the beginning of his becoming an entrepreneur…
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