Name: Calling hours for Steve Roussel
Start: 2017-03-26T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-03-26T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center

Steve Roussel, 52, of Unionville, beloved husband of Kathy (Gagnon) Roussel, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, as the result of an accident in Avon. Born in Bristol, son of the late Rino and Jackie Roussel, he was raised there graduating from Central High School in 1983. Steve served in the US Navy from 1983-1993 and then graduated from Lincoln Technical Culinary Institute and spent several years cooking at J Timothy's, 99, and ESPN before beginning to drive for Specialty Transportation, of Avon. Steve loved to be outdoors, from the beach to motorcycle trips with his wife Kathy. He also enjoyed scuba diving and was a member of the PADI Diving Association. Steve loved playing the guitar and was a big fan of Van Halen and Jimmy Hendrix music. A member of the Harley Hog Club, he also was a sports fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Michigan Wolverines, and the Vancouver Canucks. Besides his wife and companion for 17 years, Kathy, he leaves a son Adam Roussel and his wife Nicole of Bristol; a daughter Lauren Roussel of Terryville; a brother Tom Roussel of Bristol; grandchildren Gavin and Liam Roussel; nieces and nephews Austin, Samantha, Jessica, and Andrew. His family will receive friends Sunday, March 26, 2017, from 3-6 pm at the Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Road, Avon. A Funeral Service will be Monday, March 27, 2017, 10 am at Carmon's in Avon. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to either the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675-8517 or the ALS Association, Ct Chapter, 4 Oxford Rd., Unit D 4, Milford, CT 06460. For direction or condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 24, 2017.

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Erika Saxvik

April 21, 2017

To the Rousell Family....
May the words of Comfort and Sympathy stay with you and your love ones....and in time let these words become words of healing....

We all at "Comprehensive Pain Management of Central CT." will greatly miss his big awesome smile.
Dr. Eric Grahling and staff..

Avon Family

March 27, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. We didn't know Steve personally but reading about his life we wanted to take a moment to thank Steve for his service to our country and to our community, as a bus driver. He did selfless work and we wanted to honor him for that. Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Barb

March 26, 2017

I had the honor of working with Steve for 5 years. A seemingly tough guy on the exterior to those who didn't know him, but such a genuine, kind, family-loving man who touched those who had the privilege to walk with him on this earth, I was blessed. My sympathies to his family.

Rachel Kirouac

March 25, 2017

My condolences to Kathy and family & friends.
I am in shock, The laughter you filled the room with brought smiles to everyone. Colorado kool aid you made up to make me feel better.Heaven needed another Angel :( R.I.P. Steve & watch over your family. GOD BLESS this family

March 25, 2017

May the Lord bless and comfort the Roussel and Specialty Transportation family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences on behalf of the men and women Inspectors at the CT DMV. I did not know Steve personally but from what I have heard, he was a good man and a dedicated school bus driver, a job that is sometimes never fully appreciated by those that have never done it. As the Commanding Officer of the student transportation unit, I know the effort it takes to ensure our students are transported safely on a daily basis and just know you loved one's (Steve) hard work did not go unnoticed. We will forever be grateful for his contribution to school transportation safety. My the Lord bless and keep him and may his soul forever rest in peace.

Lieutenant Garfield Green
CT DMV Law Enforcement Unit (CVSD)

Pierre & Madeleine Morin

March 24, 2017

our deepest sympathy to the whole family! May he rest in peace.

Rodrique Nadeau

March 24, 2017

Deepest sincere simpathy to all the Roussel family and friends ,he will be truly missed as he was and always a great friend anybody could have .The Lord our God will one beautiful angel in heaven with him.RIP my dearest friend till we meet again in the next life .

Nicole & Laurent Violette

March 24, 2017

My deepest sympathies to you KATHY and TOM and the rest of the family ,so sad

Robert Pelzar

March 24, 2017

What can I say about someone I've come to love and respect as not only my brother, but true friend. My heart goes to Kathy and Steve's family.
God had a special need for you Steve, otherwise he wouldn't have take you from us so soon. You're very much missed already. This is a pain that won't go away for a long time.
You're in all of our hearts and prayers at Specialty. It was my true honor to have known you and work with you.
God speed my brother............

Micheline Jenkins

March 24, 2017

My dad, Fernand Roussel, and I want to send our sincerest condolences to Steve's family. This is such a tragedy for all. Keep all your good memories in your thoughts and God bless you all.

The Clifford Family

March 24, 2017

Our deepest condolences from our family to Kathy and all of Steve's family. Steve was a wonderful bus driver for our daugther, taking her to and from Thompson Brook School on bus 22 each day. My husband always commented on what a nice man Steve was when he put our daughter on the bus - he enjoyed seeing Steve each morning and engaging a few friendly words before heading off on the rest of the route. He will be missed.

Tricia Kovaleski

March 24, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers

David Roussel

March 24, 2017

My sincere sympathies to all Steves loved ones !

March 24, 2017

Heartfelt sympathies from an Avon family.

Anna Kulinski and Family

March 23, 2017

Dear Steve, your warm smile and a wave hello and good bye will be missed by the parents and students on bus 22. It was not the same without you this morning! I can't believe that you are gone...please know that you will be dearly missed and that you were a part of our family. Condolences to the family. - God Bless!

Roselle Gervais

March 23, 2017

I was raised next door to Jackie and she was my cousin,Sreve's dad Rino used to give me rides to church every sunday morning.They were good peoples.Please accept my sinceres sympathies to the family I have a sister who is married to Rino's brother Hudor. RIP Steve,you are with your parents now.

Robert Kleoos

March 23, 2017

We're sorry to hear about your loss. We pray for you and your family members.

Tom Roussel

March 23, 2017

Miss you bro

Kenneth Roussel

March 23, 2017

One of the best !! Lifetime of memories !! My cousin that I always looked up to . He was up there standing with me for my confirmation . Spent many days with him and Eddie Hydock jamming in basements having a blast . Had plans to go ride our Harleys together this summer. Always having a laugh and fun to be around. Your gonna be greatly missed but never forgotten. Love you cousin. RIP and rock the heavens !

March 23, 2017

Goodbye my brother you will always be loved

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