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Emile Racenet Obituary
Emile Ernest Racenet, 77, Ancram, NY died peacefully on May 7, 2016. Emile was born December 17, 1938 on Governor's Island, NY and was raised in Southbury, CT where he graduated from high school. He served in the US Navy from 1956 to 1962. In 1958 he and his wife Patricia moved to Bethel, CT where they lived until 2002. Emile worked many years at Hayes Chevrolet in New Milford as an auto mechanic. He was a member of the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department for close to 40 years, serving as an Assistant Chief for many years and then Chief from 1983-1985. He then pursued his dream and started his own landscaping business in 1986 with his son Emile Jr (Butch). He then retired and moved with his wife to Ancram, NY to a 25+ acre farm he absolutely loved raising chickens, heifers and even bees.
Emile is survived by his wife of 58 years Patricia J. Racenet, his children Kathleen Lindley and Emile Racenet, Jr both of Bethel and Sandra Cortopassi of Newtown, his brother and sister-in-law Jules and Lavonne Racenet of Southbury, his grandchildren Daniel Lindley, Elizabeth Racenet, Rachel, Michele and Jessica Petersen, 4 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his grand daughter Emily Ann Racenet. Emile was loved and respected by all who knew him.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday, May 11 from 4-8pm at the Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home at 235 Main Street, Southbury, CT. A private burial will take place at the New North Cemetery in Woodbury. In honor of Emile and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to the Regional Hospice of Danbury, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Emile Racenet
Frank biondo
May 4, 2025
Emile was Al great shipmate aboard the USS Charles R.Ware
Sandy
May 3, 2025
Year 9. Your youngest granddaughter just had a beautiful baby girl, Juliette on April 3, 2025. You would be so proud of Jessica. She and Alex will be great parents. I only wish she could meet her great grandpa. Hopefully she will get to Florida to me her great grandmother. Mom doing ok, but she misses you immensely and you are always on her mind these days. Me too!
Love you,
~Sandy
Sandy
May 5, 2024
Year 8. I frequently wonder what my life would be like today if you were still on this earth. I hope you have a beautiful garden to tend. We miss and love you so much.
~Sandy
Sandy
May 3, 2023
Dad,
Seems you are on my mind a lot lately. Many changes in the last couple of years. Michele now married and Rachel in August. Watch over my girls as best you can as they build their lives and families. Miss you always and love you forever.
Sandy
Sandy
May 6, 2022
Hard to believe it has been 6 years since you have passed. You are on my mind throughout my days especially when I am gardening with your red pruners in hand. I often wonder what life would be like if you were still with us. I know there are so many things I would want to share with you. You are missed, remembered and loved.
Sandra Cortopassi
May 7, 2021
Dear dad, so much has happening in our lives these days but I think of you always. I wish you were here to share it all. I know you will be watching as Jess makes her vows with Alex. Watch over them and all of us and always use your guiding hand to steer us in the best course. Please bring Mom comfort and security in the months ahead as she transitions to her new life with us in Florida.
Sandy
May 4, 2020
May 2020 ... 4 years and I still miss you every single day beyond words. You were a strength and anchor for me more than I ever realized. I thank God you and I grew as close as we did. Love you forever and always.
Sandy
May 3, 2019
As year 3 comes to a close, I miss you more now as time has progressed and life has marched on. So many things we had yet to experience I know you have been watching out over me and hope I havent kept you too busy. You must be shaking your head with that look and on your always handsome face. Even though I have learned to let go, I hold on tightly and think of you every day in many different ways. Sandy misses you. Sandy loves you always and forever. Rest in peace dear daddy.
Hilarie Thomas
May 11, 2016
Patricia
I was so very sorry to hear of your sad news. My condolences, sympathy and prayers to you and your family. I know my brother Chris and nephew, Alex, thought the world of Emile.
May 10, 2016
Dear Patricia and family members I am very saddened to hear about the passing of you husband and our shipmate Ernest .
I served with Ernest for 15 months and we made the 1958 Charles R Ware Cruise, He was also a member in good standing for many years of the Ware organization NOW HEAR THIS
Ernest will placed in our IN MEMORIAM, on the Ware website and in the next edition of NHT the Ware newsletter.
On Behalf of the entire Ware organization our deepest condolences on the lost .
God Bless Ernest, Patricia and Sandra and all family members
Rest in peace Ernest we salute your service to our country.
Fair winds and following Sea's.
Frank Biondo Shipmate and 57-60 publisher of the Ware newsletter.
Sandy
May 9, 2016
I will forever miss you. Rest in peace until I see you again.
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