Joseph F. Weigand, Jr.

MERIDEN - Joseph F. Weigand, Jr., 80, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 with his family by his side. Joe was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Schiffer) Weigand for 44 years.

Joe was the son of the late Joseph F. Weigand and Josephine (Salenga) Weigand. He was a lifelong resident of Meriden, and graduated from Meriden High School in 1954. He received his bachelor's degree in science from UConn in 1958. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1962. Three years later he graduated from UConn Law School in 1965. Joe was a founding partner in the law firm of Weigand, Mahon and Adelman and was recently acknowledged by the CT Bar Association for continually practicing law for 50 years. Joe had a passionate dedication to help the many organizations he supported. He directed this energy to the Meriden YMCA, Jimmy Fund Foundation, and the St. Laurent Parish Council. Joe began his civic engagement when he became involved in local politics in the late 60's. He was elected in 1974 to the State of CT House of Representatives and also served for two years as the Clerk of the House. He later focused his interest to his alma mater. He was the President of the Alumni Board of Directors from 1988-1990.During this time he was excited to be involved in the building of the new alumni house. Joe was a perfect "Master of Ceremonies" for the many events during this time. Whether he was clamming, sailing, skiing, or enjoying fine dining with family and friends, he made the most out of each and every day. His "road trip " escapades were infamous and often led to new friends and interests. Joe especially enjoyed the comradery of playing golf.

Joe's love for his family encompassed his joy for living. He is survived by his three children, Elizabeth Scalesse and husband, Charles, Joseph C. Weigand, Christopher Weigand and his wife, Emily (Hernandez). Grampy Joe will be missed by his four grandchildren, Jack and Maizy Weigand and Charlie and Lilly Scalesse. He is also survived by his wonderful sister, Janice Shea and husband, William and their six children.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 10:30 a.m. from the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden and at 11 a.m. at St. Laurent Church for a Mass of Christian burial. Burial will be private. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday prior to the service from 9 to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers donation in his memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund Foundation, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or the Franciscan Hospice Care, 267 Finch Ave., Meriden CT 06451. For online condolences please visit www.jferryfh.com.