Ernest Joly Jr.

1930 - 2017

ERNEST JOLY, Jr. 1930 - 2017
DAYVILLE, CT and Lake Placid, FL - Ernest Joly, Jr. passed away on April 3, 2017 in Sebring, FL. Ernest was born May 28, 1930 in Danielson, CT a son of the late Ernest and Irene (Bernier) Joly. He was the husband of Mary E. (Chase) Joly who survives him. They were married Dec. 26, 1951 at St. James Rectory in Danielson and recently celebrated 65 years of marriage.
In 1946 he joined his father to form E Joly & Sons construction company in Danielson later adding the sand and gravel operation to the business. He was a well known and respected contractor for many years in the surrounding area before his retirement. The business continues operation as a sand and gravel operation now being run by a third generation of Jolys.
He was a veteran of the Korean War and was drafted in Aug. 1951 serving in Korea in 1952 to 1953 with the Second Infantry Division, 82nd AAA AW Bn. And honorably discharged in May, 1953.
His love of flying single engine planes began as a young boy making model airplanes and at the age of 18 earned his student pilots license. Later he earned his private and instrument rated licenses. Family and friends spent many times enjoying flying trips with him in New England, down the East Coast and the Bahamas.
He was a member and past president of the Danielson Rotary Club as well as a member of the Elks, The American Legion, VFW, The Moose and long time member of Quinnatisset Golf Club where he enjoyed many rounds of golf especially with the 7am golf group.
He is survived by his wife, his daughter Carol (William) Savoie, son Stephen (Nancy) Joly and son Rand (Pam) Joly, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren as well as 3 sisters, Gloria Sarault, Lucianne Mathieu, Elaine Mathieu and a brother Robert Joly. He was predeceased by his sister Beatrice Rose.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp, 555 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 or a charity of choice. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Danielson, CT. Arrangements were under the care of Michael A. Brochetti Funeral Home, Lake Placid, FL.