Roderick John Bresett
Roderick John Bresett
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STOCKTON, CALIF. - Roderick John Bresett, 68, of East Foppiano Lane and formerly of Orange, Vt. passed away Friday, July 17, 2009, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Waterbury on Dec. 24, 1940, he was the son of the late Lionel and Marguerite (Boisvert) Bresett. Loved and cared for by Lester and Flora Bresett.
Roderick (better known as Rod) attended Barre City Schools and Spaulding High School.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marines; he proudly served his country and his community and was a Barre City firefighter for 21 years. In 2004, he moved to California to be closer to his family.
His memberships include, St. Monica Catholic Church of Barre; Knights of Columbus; Barre Canadian Club; American Legion, Post #10 of Barre; Barre Masonic Granite Lodge #35; Mount Sinai #3 and Barre Council #2.
Among his interests were hunting and fishing; he loved wood working, collecting coins and stamps, and he was an avid NASCAR Fan; but most of all he loved his family.
Survivors include two daughters, DebbraAnn Figone and her husband, Michael; TiffanyJean Cosby and her husband, Bruce; four grandchildren, Eric and Brittany Figone; Courtney and Sierra Alley and one great-grandson, Caleb Michael Figone. He is also survived by his siblings, Dale Safford, Naomi Marsh, Beatrix Clark, Roselyn Houghton, Diane Smith, Mary Moore, Gail Huckins and Chuch Bresett, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Also Rod's loving best friends, Louie and Charl Renaud. Rod loved his pet "Brie" (his Britney Spaniel of 12 years.)
He was predeceased by (their love and kindness) three brothers, Dana Bresett and his wife, Darlene; Leonox (Buddy) Bresett and Richard Bresett.
A celebration of Rod's life will be held at the Barre Elk's Lodge #1535 on Jefferson Street on Thursday, July 30, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, at 11 a.m. at Hope Cemetery in Barre.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, Calif. 95204-1953.
Arrangements are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St., Barre.
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Jan Cronin
August 9, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
OLD friends..Jan Black Cronin
August 3, 2009
Our sincere condolences.
Julie & Ed McAuley (across the street)
July 31, 2009
Debbie and Tiffany and family,
Please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We'll always remember Rod and his loving ways. Take care.
Bill & Linda John
Doug Rossi
July 30, 2009
To Debbie and family: I am truly sorry for your loss. Rod was a good guy, always nice to me.Be strong and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
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July 30, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Tom & Kathy Zampieri
Beatrix Clark
July 27, 2009
Although we will unable to be with you at Rod's memorial,be asured that our thoughts are of him and memories of him will continue in our hearts.
His Sister, Beatrix and Brother-inlaw, Don and family in Connecticut.
We'll miss you Rod.
Linda (Bresett) MacMillan
July 27, 2009
Dear Family, May you always have your memories of Roddy and please accept my sincerest of condolences to the family he left behind. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Willda Bresett
July 25, 2009
Family of Rod,
I send my codolences to you I liked your dad and wil miss him.
Sue-Ann Trucott
July 23, 2009
Family of Roddy,
My heart and prayers go out to you during this trying time. I remember a happy man always making people smile.
Always,
Sue-Ann Trucott
July 23, 2009
Debbie and Tiffany,
The loss of a parent is so very difficult. Roddy was fun and lively, I always enjoyed his smile. I'll be remembering him flirting, or joking around with people, my heart goes out to you both and wish you great memories of your Dad.
Melissa Bresett
Oreanna Moody
July 23, 2009
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janice would love to hear from you please call. (860-644-0465)
Sincerely,
Oreanna & Janice
Debbie Pecor Goulet
July 22, 2009
Debbie,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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