Joseph Vilandre's Obituary
Joseph E. Vilandre, 93, of Cemetery Rd., Union, CT, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. He was born in Southbridge, MA, son of the late Edmond and Georgiana (LaCoste) Vilandre. Joe was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. He retired from Cranston Print Works as a steam engineer. Joe loved life and being at Classic Training Centre with all of the horses and people. He was the inspiration of so many young people, always smiling and encouraging everyone to achieve whatever goals they may have. Joe is survived by is loving wife of 55 years, Betty B. Vilandre of Union, CT; a daughter, Jody LaSalle and her husband Stephen; a grandson, Joel D. LaSalle, all of Woodstock, CT; a brother, Robert Vilandre of Dudley, MA; his very good friends, Jeanne Dory, Jill Siskind, Michael Parent, Bob Leja, Paul Rizner, and Richard MacPherson; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by four brothers and a sister. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 1 P.M. at the Union Congregational Church, Buckley Highway, Union, CT. Burial will follow in Union Center Cemetery, Union, CT. Memorial donations may be made to the Union Congregational Church, Buckley Highway, Union, CT 06076, or to Bryant University, Box 40, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT, has care of the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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