Leo O. Lacasse

The LaCasse family observed the peaceful passing of Leo Omar LaCasse on October 9, 2016. Leo was born on August 22, 1923, the third child of Phillip and Anna LaCasse. Leo was a lifelong resident of Willimantic, CT. and a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He served his country in the Army Signal Corp, having been deployed twice to the South Pacific during World War II. Leo was employed following the war for several years by American Screw Co., and later for many years by Brand Rex Wiring and Cable, retiring at the age of 65. Leo also brought TV reception to hundreds of Windham area homes for many years through Leo's Antenna Service. Leo married Ozelia Breault (deceased 1968) in 1946 and together raised four children: Thomas (Peg) LaCasse of Gainesville, Fla., Beverly LaCasse (deceased 2015), Michael (Linda) LaCasse of Broadalbin, NY., and Roland (Theresa) LaCasse of Danielson, CT. Leo remarried to Elizabeth (?Betty?) Boucher, whom had been widowed with the loss of her first husband after raising their own two children: Lillian Chidester and Richard (Percy) Boucher. During retirement, Leo and Betty were honored by the State of Connecticut for their volunteer service at the McSweeney Senior Center in Willimantic. After Betty's passing in 1998, Leo found companionship again and married Noreen, with whom he enjoyed his golden years, until her passing in 2015. Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam has been Leo's home in recent years until his passing Sunday morning. Leo is also survived by his beloved grandchildren: Lisa, Angela, Melissa, John, Taylor, Hannah, Daniel, Ryan, Debbie, Michelle, CJ, Mark, Ricky and Jimmy. Leo is also survived by several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as his sister, Theresa, who resides in Florida. Leo was predeceased by his siblings: Rita, Donald, Gerard, Armand, and Robert. A Memorial Service will be held, Friday, October 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic, CT. The family will receive friends and relatives one-hour prior. A graveside service will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.