Guilford, Connecticut
1923 - 2009
Joseph D. Cantey
Joseph D. Cantey, 86, of Guilford died peacefully at home Tuesday, March 24, 2009. He was the loving husband of Jane Page Cantey. Born in Everett, MA, February 22, 1923, the son of the late Joseph and Amelia Cantalupi. He was predeceased by sisters Mary and Eileen. Joe served in World War II as a Navy Pilot in the Pacific earning the Air Medal with clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross with clusters and the Presidential Unit Citation. He received a degree in Engineering from Yale University in 1949. Upon graduating he moved to New York City and later moved to Connecticut to start his own business The Pension Service, Inc. He was an active member of the Guilford Agricultural Association for many years as well as becoming a Master Gardner. He is survived by his four children John Cantey (Michelle) of Ivoryton, Jim Cantey (Lisa) of Madison, Nancy Banasiak (Dr. Kenneth) of Madison and Sally Connolly (Daniel) of City Island, NY. Joseph is also survived by his beloved seven grandchildren, Eric and Sarah Cantey, Elizabeth, Andrew and Emily Banasiak and Nicholas and Robert Connolly.
Friends are invited to call Friday, March 27th from 5-8pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford 06437. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford, Saturday, March 28th at 9:30am. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405 or Charlie’s Closet, Sachem Hollow, 310 State St., Guilford, CT 06437. www.GuilfordFuneralhome.com
Jane.... Just learned of Joe's death at Mass today. My condolences to you and the children. Joe was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
Jim Plunkett
March 29, 2009
John,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. A Father is one of the hardest to loose, cherish his memories.
From Your Friends at Ace Precision, Inc.
Agawam, MA
March 27, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...
Charlotte Rich
March 27, 2009 | Agawam, MA
Very sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. He will be missed.
Jane, Jim, Michael & Kristi
Jane Jagiello
March 26, 2009 | Everett, MA
Jan And I are thinking of you, Lisa and the kids during this difficult time. I know Joe was a great guy and will be missed by all of his family and friends.
Jim DeMars
March 26, 2009 | Leawood, KS
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steven & Dori, Alex and Sarah Manner
March 26, 2009 | Rocky Hill, CT
I will miss your warm smile that you always seem to have whenever I saw you.
You will be greatly missed.
Chris Banasiak
March 26, 2009
