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1978
DIED
2015
Joshua Dwyer Obituary
He was born Aug. 27, 1978, to James and Patricia Dwyer in Hartford, one of eight children. Josh grew up in Winsted, and attended St. Anthony School and Gilbert High School. Josh and his wife, Jodi (Jennings) Dwyer, have lived in Waterford for the past 15 years. They married on May 14, 2011 in Niagara Falls, NY and have two beautiful girls, Madelyn (ten) and Mackenzie (three), that were the apple of his eye.
A cook for many years, Josh found his way into landscaping. This work led him to his real passion, cutting down trees. As his work passion grew, he began to learn to climb trees which earned him the nickname 'The Beast'. Sadly the dream to fully establish a tree service company was cut short when he learned of his cancer diagnosis in March 2013 and his nickname of The Beast held a new meaning.
It would be safe to say that there was never a dull moment when Josh was around. Josh was a bundle of mischief from the start, the trickster of the family, he kept the family laughing and on edge. He had a heart of gold, he was loyal, tender, fearless, super witty and extremely protective of his family and close friends. He had a zest for life that he held onto through his final days.
Josh is survived by his wife, Jodi Dwyer and their daughters, Madelyn and Mackenzie Dwyer; his parents, James and Patricia Dwyer of Old Saybrook; his grandmother, Evelyn Hendricks of Torrington; his siblings, Jennifer Hoey of Florida, Heather Dwyer of Old Saybrook, Jason Dwyer of North Carolina, Jessica Clark of Torrington, Sabrina Dwyer of Boston, Jonathan Dwyer of Old Saybrook and Caitlin Dwyer of Newport, R.I.; many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. July 10, at First Baptist Church, 105 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, with a reception to follow. A plan to place a memorial bench in loving memory of Josh is in motion for the Kingfisher Way parklet.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joshua's name to Cactus Jack Foundation Inc. of Waterford and www.treasuredtime.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Dwyer
Donald DORSEY
June 28, 2019
In the four years since his passing his beautiful wife and mother of his two daughters has raised them in a way to make Josh proud.
I am sure he looks down in amazement when he sees the results
Susan Hendricks
July 11, 2015
It was great to see you when you came to visit and we had a few laughs about me and you . I love you josh and will miss you even thou we didn't see each other much. RIP Love Aunt Sue
Heather D
July 10, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. Missing you Cuz. The world is going to miss Ya!
Cheryl Vernale
July 9, 2015
My deepest sympathies , I am so very sorry for your loss, My thoughts are with you all . much love
Martha Concelmo
July 9, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, My prayers are with you and your family.I love you Madi.
Lisa Austill
July 9, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all xoxo ( Aidan was a classmate of Madelyn's last year and has asked that she know he is "thinking of her and is sorry about her dad"
Ginny Campbell
July 9, 2015
My sincere sympathies to all your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deryn Winthrop
July 9, 2015
This is such sad news. My sympathies are with you all, especially the girls....my heart breaks for them....
-Deryn Winthrop, Oswegatchie
Marilyn Manchester
July 6, 2015
Hi Jodi, I am so sorry for the loss of your Husband Josh. I am friends with Amanda and she has kept me posted. Even my neighbor who does not know Josh mentioned it to me. She was sad for the loss too. I pray for our Lord to Embrace you and your daughters; to remember all the great times and all memories of the life you had with him. Love and Light. We all Celebrate Josh.
July 6, 2015
Jodi, so sorry for your loss God will keep you and the girls safe. Friend of your mom and dad's.
and Aunt Shirley
Kim and Gabriella Alo
July 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Take care of each other and my God bless your family and hold Josh in his arms.
Rhonda and David Weber
July 6, 2015
Jodi, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls. Love to all of you.
Shirley
July 6, 2015
I Knew Josh years ago when working with him at a restaurant ....just a sweet young man ... He had a lot of good foodie ideas he gave me my love of Oatmeal with peanut butter it has never tasted the same since(lol) he always had a special place in my heart. May you always feel his presence ....
LauraLee McDonald
July 5, 2015
For we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. You will all meet again one sweet day and what a day it will be! Love you all.
Deb (Kennedy) Esposito
July 5, 2015
Jodi, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. May your family and friends stay near to you during this time of grief. I have many fond memories of you in the late 1990's as a Cheer Mom at Waterford HS. Nicole and I send our sympathy to you and your beautiful daughters,
Melissa Mayo
July 4, 2015
So sorry to read of your passing. I saw your Facebook posts over the past few months and I prayed you would beat this. I hope you are resting in peace, and I will pray for your wife and girls.
carol hall
July 4, 2015
please except my sincere sympathy.
jamie sutherland
July 4, 2015
I'm sorry I won't be there prayers and thoughts for your family and friends sending hugs and your way ❤
Nancy & Olie Dwire
July 4, 2015
Josh, you shall be missed by everyone who knew you. RIP my dear Josh. We will always be here to help take care of your family.
We love you Jodi, Madi and Kenzie and we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for peace and comfort for all of you.
Fowle
July 4, 2015
Josh will always be in our hearts as well as in our thought we send all our love to you all
Sandy Truby
July 4, 2015
Jodi, McKenzie and Madeline, It is so hard when someone dies before their time. We miss him like crazy. He is without pain now and in a place with God. So sorry for your loss! May God give you all peace and wrap his arms around you keeping you safe! Love you cousin!
Deborah,Brian, Liam and Shea Flaherty
July 4, 2015
Jodi and family,
Take comfort in knowing Josh is free from pain and in a better place. May your memories make you smile, and the knowledge that he is watching over you,(you will see signs of this for sure) comfort you throughout your days.
monica
July 4, 2015
Josh You will be missed Dearly!!My prayers go out to your Family ,Your wife and beautiful Daughters ! Your in Good Hands Now ,Even the good lord took you too soon
Don (Unk) Dorsey
July 4, 2015
I love you and the girls Jodi. Stay strong and proud. You're amazing.
Liz Pothier
July 4, 2015
Jodi, know you are loved. You will be reminded of Josh's legacy every time you glimpse at the faces of your incredibly beautiful girls. Take comfort in that.
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