1933 – 2013
Sarasota, FL –Joseph C. Langelier, 79, a loving husband and father, of Midlothian St., formerly of Floral Ave., N. Grosvenordale, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 in Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Godzik) Langelier. Born in Putnam, on May 26, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Jeannette (Duval) Langelier. Mr. Langelier was a graduate of Tourtellotte Memorial High School and the former Putnam Technical School.
Mr. Langelier was a veteran of the armed forces serving with the United States Army from 1955 until 1958.
Joseph was the owner operator of Langelier’s Garage in N. Grosvenordale for many years and served as the head bus mechanic for the Thompson Public School system where he serviced the fleet of buses with pride.
In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by his two sons Donald A. Morin and his wife Kathy, and John J. Langelier; a daughter Jennifer I. Langelier; a sister Carmen Charbonneau; three grandsons Christopher Morin, Michael Morin, and Kyle Morin.
He was a lifelong communicant of St. Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale, a devoted member and past Deputy Chief and President of the Community Fire Department in N. Grosvenordale. After his family, his passion was his service and dedication to the department volunteering for over 55 years. Joseph was also a member of the Knights of Columbus 2087 St. Bernard Council of N. Grosvenordale, a certified voting machine mechanic for the State of Connecticut for over 30 years, a sponsor for the Thompson Little League for many years, lifelong blood donor, and an avid auto racing fan, enjoying races at Thompson International Speedway driving the wrecker and ambulance.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joseph’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, March 21, 2013 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 10:00 am in the funeral home on Friday, March 22, 2013, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations, may be made to the Community Fire Company, P.O. Box 874, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Pat (Papierski) Brochu
My sincere condolences to the family. Love and Prayers to you all.
“Boy” as we knew him was a long time friend and will be missed riding around town on his bike.
Pat (Papierski) & Art Brochu
Terry Guertin
Dear Barbara and family,
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. May you find confort in your memories and the support of family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Terry Guertin
Terry Guertin
Dear Barbara & family,
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. May the love and support of family and friends give you comfort in your grief. May he rest in peace in God’s heavenly family.
Terry Guertin
Marlene Godzik Pittman
Our sincerest condolences to all the family. We are so glad we were able to visit in September. We all go back a long way and good times. God speed Boy. We love you and will miss you. Marlene and Bennie
Wendy (Therrien) Katz
To Barbara and family,
I am sad to see that Joe has passed away. He was always a gentleman, helped people out, was very kind to everyone he came in contact with. I am very blessed to have known such a nice man along with alot of his family. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family. He is now your guardian angel in heaven watching over everyone now.
Ray & Terry Poirier
Barbara and family….Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sorry for your loss.
George and Jessica Ware
Barbara and family
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Joe. He always had a wave and a smile whenever we passed each other.Whether he was on his bike or in his car. He will be missed.
Don and Flo Fisher JR
Barbara, Joe will be missed greatly. I went to the garage on Main St. many times when I first move to Thompson years ago. Then worked side by side with him when I drove bus and then when I was a coordinator of the buses. He was alway kind, thoughtful and as I have already said a great friend. Love to you and the family.
jeff mayo
Barbara and family ,Our deepest sympathy on the loss of boy . I bought my first car from boy many years ago and remember him fondly from school house pond.He will surely be missed.