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Dana Girard Pelletier

1947 - 2019

Dana Girard Pelletier obituary, 1947-2019, Meriden, CT

BORN

1947

DIED

2019

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John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

88 East Main Street

Meriden, Connecticut

Dana Pelletier Obituary

Dana Girard Pelletier, 72, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at home. Born in Houlton, Maine, on June 25, 1947, he was the son of Virginia Raymond. He was employed by Marino Crane until he retired. He was a member of C.M.R.A. for 40 years.

Dana is survived by his two daughters, Nicole Pelletier and Jessica Pelletier and her fiance Adam Avitabile; his three grandchildren, Korey and Kayla Bassingthwaite and Mersades Faison; and his sister, Elaine Pelletier. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Michelle and his brothers, Richard, Michael and Roger Pelletier.

Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held on Friday, August 2nd at 8 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden. Burial will be private. Family and friends may call at the funeral home prior to the service from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation, 15 North Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. For online condolences please visit jferryfh.com.

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Published by The Record-Journal from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2019.

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Gordon & Melanie Gottlieb

July 27, 2022

The two of us could never forget our Dear Friend Dana. To Nicole, Jessica, & Sis, we think of him often , remember our long time friendship , & keep everyone in our prayers.

Thomas Roy

March 21, 2020

Many memories..although we had lost touch with one another youve always been in my thoughts. R.I.P young man.

Lori Paresi-Rouleau

August 4, 2019

I am so sorry we lost touch with one another . We were such great friends back in the day. You were the trucker in Take it Easy by the Eagles and I was the woman who was the friend. Many many good times we had my friend. Countless memories. Rest In Peace , day hi to Tiny and also my bf Carrie. Luv you

Gordon & Melanie Gottlieb

August 3, 2019

Gordon and I are so shocked and saddened to hear of Dana's passing. Great man gone to soon. We were very close friends for many many years. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family. We shall always have fond memories of Dana and the tons of rides we took with him BKWNC
Ride on brother we will see you in the other side!

Patricia Siegler-Paul

August 2, 2019

RIP Dana, your suffering is over. Enjoy your loved ones who left before you, I know they were awaiting your arrival with open arms love yah ..

DA

R.I.P.

BRUCE HALL

August 1, 2019

I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DANA MY HEART GO'S OUT TO ALL THE PELLETIER FAMILY JUST FOUND OUT LOST ANOTHER GREAT FRIEND GREAT WITH HIS HANDS I BET HE COULD BUILD A MOTORCYCLES IN HIS SLEEP HE WAS ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF B.K.W.N.C = BIG KIDS WITH NO CURFEW A FUN GROUP PEOPLE BIG PARTY'S I STILL HAVE MY ORIGINAL TEE-SHIRT DANA YOU WILL BE MISSED REST IN PEACE BROTHER

John Bud

July 31, 2019

My best friend for 15 years. Many many good memories. Dana and pachy are riding together again. Rest In Peace deeper.

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