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William J. Lezotte Jr.

Farmington, Connecticut

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The musical world has lost a wonderful and gifted musician, father, and husband. William "Bill" J. Lezotte, Jr., 87, of Farmington, passed away on May 10, 2015. Born in Waterbury, CT, he was also formerly of Port Chester, NY, Port St. Lucie, FL. and Milford, CT. He Joined the Navy in 1946 and was...

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Judd,
Now we know why you are still so driven to play music...god bless your dads memories.

Dad. Think of you often. Time races by. Till we meet again. Love, your son.

Dad, not my style to say "good bye" simply because you're still alive in my heart. There's not a week that passes that I don't listen to a CD or MP3 of you playing. Thanks for being a great dad. Thank you for being a musical inspiration to me. Love always, Sean

Better late than never Bill....just heard this sad news. Thanks for the great music and wonderful memories. You're with your buddy Charlie now strumming with the angels.

Bill was a very special man and incredibly talented musician. What a gift he had for bringing his wonderful music and zest for life to others. I know he shared great experiences with my Aunt Jeanine as her husband, and with her children, my cousins. We will miss him. Apologies to the family,I was not aware of the services.

May the lord bless you in your time of sorrow may your family be blessed with answered prays may the angles that carry your dad land him softly in the lords hands for your loss is the lords gain a great man has passed but another angle got his wings go in peace sore high an watch over them with all my prays (MICHAEL)

Bill and I were co-workers at Bristol Babcock for years and he was always a delight to be with. He shared a wonderful sense of humor with all of us. His wonderful musical talents enriched all our lives and he will always be remembered. BON VOYAGE BILL

DEAR BILL, JUDD, SEAN, AND ROBERTMY MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. I ALWAYS ENJOYED YOUR DAD AND REMEMBER A LOT OF GOOD TIMES WHEN HE PLAYED BANJO IN MERIDEN AND SPRINGFIELD WITH MY DAD ERNIE RASCHKE SR. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, ERNIE RASCHKE

Bill was not only my brother,he was also my friend.Being 7 years older,most brothers wouldn't want the Kidtagging along.He showed me how to build stick model airplanes.When I turned 16 he taught me how to drive on his 41 Ford rod,3 on the tree.When I graduated from high school i went to work at the Bristol Co where Bill was working.When he left the Standards Lab and applied to be a Field Service Engineer I applied for his job at the Lab.When there was an opening for a Field Service Engineer...