Wallace L. "Wally" Vigneault

Wallace 'Wally" L. Vigneault, 77, of Windsor Locks, formally of Southington, died on Sunday, (October 13, 2002) at the Summit Nursing Home in Plantsville. He is survived by his wife Mavourneen and his daughter and son-in-law Paula and Paul Menconi of Santa Barbara, CA; and his son and daughter-in-law Mark and Brenda Vigneault of Southington; and his grandchildren Sara and Trevor Vigneault. He was pre-deceased by his first wife Rita, the mother of his children. Wally served in World War II as an officer in the Merchant Marines. Before retiring in 1995, he was self-employed for 45 years as a general contractor working throughout the state of CT. He was an avid sports fan and amateur boxer and hockey player. He bad a love for travel and adventure, flew small airplanes, and rode his motorcycles for 60 years. He had a big heart for those in need and there are many that received his kindness, support, and generosity. " A Diamond in the Rough", he will be remembered for the sparkle in his eyes, his unmistakable laugh, and being the life of the party. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct 19, 4 p.m., with calling hours from 2-4 p.m., at Plantsville Memorial Funeral Home, 975 So. Main St., Plantsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wally's memory to Habitat for Humanity-Hartford, P.O. Box 1933 Hartford, CT, 06144