Jeffrey John Houle

1945 - 2025

Jeffrey John Houle
March 27, 1945 - September 25, 2025
Jeffrey John Houle, (U.S. Army N.G. Staff Sergeant – Retired), 80, of Wallingford, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Complete Care in Meriden. He was the loving husband of Linda N. (Petrillo) Houle, with his fondest memory being their wedding day over 27 years ago.
Jeff was born in Hartford, CT, March 27, 1945, a son of the late Roger O. and Mary (Fries) Houle. He graduated from Bristol Eastern H.S. and UConn. He also held a Paralegal Litigation Certificate and an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering. Jeffrey faithfully served in the Army National Guard for over 25 years, retiring in 1993. He was employed by S.N.E.T., retiring with more than 25 years of service. He then continued his career working at Lucent Technologies and lastly at Pond Technical Sales. Jeff was an active parishioner of Church of the Resurrection and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Pinta Council #5 and Christopher Columbus Council #1858. He was a member of: The CT Yanks Ancient Fife and Drum Corps, the American Legion, the Sleeping Giant Association, the Hamden Elk's Lodge, and the Talcott Mountain Agility Club.
In addition to his wife Linda, he is survived by his children, Kimberly Nemic of Wallingford, Christa Rossicone (Lenny) of Northford, David Houle of Southington, and Tracy Rodrigues of Wallingford; his brothers, Thomas Houle (Peggy) of Minnesota, and John Houle (Cindy) of Hamden; and his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. As well as his adored Shetland Sheep Dogs, Missy and Prince, and his cat Onyx.
His family will receive relatives and friends at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., on Wednesday, Oct. 1st, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, 10:30 a.m., directly at Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Rd., Wallingford. Interment with military honors will follow in the CT State Veterans' Cemetery, Bow Lane, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Jeff's memory may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org), 501 St. Jude’s Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Please visit complete memorial page at: www.wallingfordfh.com