1926
Leonard
2022
Leonard J. Caya
May 13, 1926 — February 27, 2022
Leonard Caya Obituary
Leonard J. Caya, 95, of Willimantic, CT, husband of Isabelle (Bushey) Caya for 31 years, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. He was born on May 13, 1926 in Willimantic, the son of the late Ovid (David) and Lea (Lussier) Caya.
Leonard was a proud World War II Navy Vet on the USS General W.A. Mann AP-112. He traveled all over the world. He enjoyed boy scouting with his sons and was an Asst. Scout Master of Troop 33. He loved gardening, genealogy, bowling, golfing and camping with his family. Leonard enjoyed traveling in retirement going to places like Alaska, Hawaii and many trips with the Willimantic senior center.
In addition to his wife, Leonard is survived behind six children, Joseph Caya (Norah), Nancy Breault (Arthur), David Caya (Cindy), Bonnie Sikoski (Mike), Salli Maglio (Michael), Terri Richard (Daniel); step- children Louise Locke and John Hayes (Tina); a sister, Theresa Buell, of Eastford; half-brother Raymond Therrier; he also leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife of 40 years Evelyn Moseley, two brothers, Rodger Caya and Maurice Caya, his son Kenneth Caya and stepdaughter Michelle Aceto.
Leonard’s family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. from 10:00am to 11:00am. His Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 at the funeral home. His burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. WWW.nationalww2museum.org/give . For an online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfunerfalhome.com .
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Leonard J. Caya, 95, of Willimantic, CT, husband of Isabelle (Bushey) Caya for 31 years, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. He was born on May 13, 1926 in Willimantic, the son of the late Ovid (David) and Lea (Lussier) Caya.
Leonard was a proud World War II Navy Vet on the USS General W.A. Mann AP-112. He traveled all over the world. He enjoyed boy scouting with his sons and was an Asst. Scout Master of Troop 33. He loved gardening, genealogy, bowling, golfing and camping with his family. Leonard enjoyed traveling in retirement going to places like Alaska, Hawaii and many trips with the Willimantic senior center.
In addition to his wife, Leonard is survived behind six children, Joseph Caya (Norah), Nancy Breault (Arthur), David Caya (Cindy), Bonnie Sikoski (Mike), Salli Maglio (Michael), Terri Richard (Daniel); step- children Louise Locke and John Hayes (Tina); a sister, Theresa Buell, of Eastford; half-brother Raymond Therrier; he also leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife of 40 years Evelyn Moseley, two brothers, Rodger Caya and Maurice Caya, his son Kenneth Caya and stepdaughter Michelle Aceto.
Leonard’s family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. from 10:00am to 11:00am. His Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 at the funeral home. His burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. WWW.nationalww2museum.org/give . For an online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfunerfalhome.com .
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in memory of Leonard J. Caya, please visit our floral store.
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