BORN

1953

DIED

2016

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Anthony Casenelli Obituary



Danielson - Tony Casenelli died suddenly Oct. 4, 2016. He was born on Jan. 12, 1953 in Massachusetts. Tony attended the U.S. Naval Academy studying weapons engineering for 3 years before enlisting as a Navy Seal. He served two tours of duty in the Vietnam war and received, among other medals, a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star with Valor. After leaving the Navy, he served in the U.S. Army National Guard for many years. Tony is survived by his wife of 37 years Joan, their children Jill Havunen and John Casenelli. Also surviving him are his son-in-law Dale Havunen and two beloved granddaughters, Serena and Kaitlin. Three siblings: Mark Casenelli, Chris Casenelli, and Avis Vandegrift-Fisher also survive him. He was predeceased by a brother, Leo Casenelli. Tony worked at Pratt & Whitney for 33 years and most recently, at GE Alstom in S. Windsor. He was known for his quirky sense of humor and knowledge of obscure facts. A service to celebrate Tony's life will be held on October 29, 2016 at 3pm at the Westfield Congregational Church, 210 Main St, Danielson, CT. The reception will be held immediately following at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Wounded Warriors Project Inc www.woundedwarriorproject.org or American Diabetes Assoc. www.diabetes.org . To leave an online condolence visit tillinghastfh.com.

Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 11, 2016.
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I have known Tony in various positions since he joined Pratt & Whitney. It was heartbreaking to learn of his passing & no words can adequate express how I feel. He was a treasure, the best of the best & will be sincerely missed my myself & many others who had the pleasure & honor of knowing him. Please accept my most sincere heartfelt condoldences.

David Anderson

October 13, 2016

To Joan and all of Tony's family: Please accept my condolences. Your loss is felt by all who knew him.

Tony was a great colleague and a pleasure to work with. He was very good at his job and he really was a happy warrior. His sense of humor was always welcome, especially when stress levels were high.

Rest in peace Tony.

Ed Stewart

October 11, 2016

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