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1987
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2019
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Donald Bacha Obituary
Besides his parents, he leaves behind the love of his life his daughter, Isabella Rose of Butler, Georgia; brother, Patrick James, along with his children, Aiden and Gianna; his paternal grandmother, Katherine Hurlbut of Wallingford; many, many aunts, 2 uncles, and cousins. Donald also leaves behind his second families in Oklahoma: The Martins, the Pecks, the Embreys. He's predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Norma Paresi; paternal grandfather, Donald A. Bacha, Sr.; uncle, Paul E. Bacha; and cousin, Zachary Paresi. Donald was a country boy at heart. You could always hear him coming with his boots on. He loved going line dancing and singing karaoke. Donald had a hat for every outfit.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral service to be held on Friday, May 3rd at 7 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450. Friends may call at the funeral home prior to the service from 4 to 7 p.m. Burial with military honors will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Help the Vets, Inc. at 1661 Cassingham Circle, Ocoee, Florida 34761. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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June 27, 2019
DON, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SON....JESSIE...
Carla Cerino
June 3, 2019
I have thought of Donald every day since I heard of his passing. Please know that a plaque in his memory will reside in the Veterans' Memorial Garden and Middlesex Community College. He will not be forgotten.
Anonymous
May 4, 2019
Another young life taken too soon. Thank you for your dedicated service to our country. Rest In Peace & Sincerest Condolences to you family and friends
Donald's true love , Bella Rose
Lori Rouleau
May 4, 2019
Donald, now that your pain is gone , no more tears. You can go anywhere you like now without permission or schedules. Visit that one special love ( Bella Rose) in her dreams and let her remember her Daddy. You are now her guardian angel and she will always have you near her. Forever in my thoughts, love Aunti Lori
Serena Akers
May 4, 2019
So many memories of traveling to my grandmother house to playing DND together. You were loved by so many people and will be missed by so many. We loved you so much.
Mr and Mrs David Renison jr.
May 3, 2019
I met Don during Holiday on main street, my husband, and I volunteered with him for the Veteran's center for MXCC in Middletown. He was a delight to volunteer with! My husband, and I are very saddened by the news. Our thoughts, and prayers are with his family!
2018 Middlesex Community College Graduation
Peter Galgano
May 3, 2019
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May 3, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you and bring you peace. M. Moore
Jessica Clark
May 3, 2019
Incredibly saddened to hear this. Rest In Peace, Don.
Kathy Gallo
May 3, 2019
I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My condolences.
Linda Hollingsworth
May 2, 2019
RIP Bacha - sending prayers to his family.
A night to remember
Sugelly Machado
May 2, 2019
Karen Perreault
May 2, 2019
very very sorry for your loss, many many prayers and thoughts
Karen
Annie Palmer
May 2, 2019
You will always hold a dear place in our hearts.
Annie Palmer
May 2, 2019
Annie Palmer
May 2, 2019
Annie Palmer
May 2, 2019
Miss you brother.
Matthew King
May 2, 2019
Godspeed Don. Clear skies and tailwinds.Till we meet again at the gates of Valhalla!
Korin G
May 2, 2019
Cowboy hat, boots, belt buckle and TIGHT jeans/shirts...You know what they say, "Everyone's crazy about a sharp-dressed man" Don was THAT guy, so iconic.
Don, You will forever be in my heart and missed by SO many! Everyone in the "Zen family" adored you. Such a sweet, goofy,kind and gentile soul.
I will never forget how I would text him if I needed singers (I hosted karaoke for a while at Zen)Don was always there, ready to sing for me. I will never be able to listen to "Amarillo Sky" or "I've got friends in low places" the same ever again.
I was going though our old messages and you requested a song though there instead of signing the paper(because you wanted to "jump the line", which I always did lol) You requested me to play "My Guardian Angel" by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus...I now cannot stop listening to that song.
Rest well now my friend, may you be at peace. Heroes are remembered,but legends never die. <3<3<3
Adam Wood
May 2, 2019
Rest easy Bacha. I will remember the good times and laughs we had on our deployment. You will be missed.
One of our outfit reviews with his favorite hat
Erin Brussell
May 2, 2019
I met Don just shy of a year ago at a country councert where we instantly became friends and he has turned into one of my best friends. We talked nearly everyday; we were each other's go to outfit experts when we were going out to meet friends or on dates with significant others. He used to call me on video chats when he went to karaoke so I could hear him sing since I lived far away where it was hard to see each other often. Don was there for me through the toughest part of my fiancé's deployment, he cheered me on and prayed with me when I took my Board exam, and he was one of the first people I called when I got engaged; every good and bad moment we were there for each other. One of his most prized hats was a white Stetson that I gave him and had shaped based on another hat he was wearing; I used to tease him that he must sleep with that hat on. Don was a great man, a gentleman, and a best friend with the best smile, a smart mouth and a big heart. I miss him terribly already, I am regretting not having taken a single photo together in the year we have been friends, and I am even more sad that I will be unable to properly say good-bye on Friday and that I'll see him again. I love you Don, I hope you are singing Amarillo Sky and I'll see you again one day my friend....you owed me a dance =]
Linda Liversidge-Daley
May 2, 2019
I didn't know this young veteran, but the very first line of his obituary brought tears to my eyes. As a 9-year member of the Connecticut Patriot Guard Riders, I give my deepest condolences to his family. Thank you for his service, and please know that you are in my prayers. God bless.
Sue and Mark Hanson
May 2, 2019
Pam, Don and Patrick,
Words can not express the sorrow in our hearts for your loss. May memories of Donny and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Our love, thoughts and prayers,
your friends always,
Tiffany Gibson
May 2, 2019
Tiffany Gibson
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Thomas Shaffer
May 2, 2019
Don, you were a hell of a guy and I will always remember the times we had while stationed together. May you rest in peace.
May 2, 2019
Rest easy
Micah
May 2, 2019
I didn't know Don well but I enjoyed seeing him at the Ranch. He will be missed by all of us. I wish to express sincere condolences to his family and friends. Rest In Peace.
Eric McCollough
May 1, 2019
Rest easy brother. See you in the next life. Sad to hear this about you.
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