Obituaries

Felix L. Brochu

March 31, 1937 - November 2, 2019

U.S. Veteran

Burial Date November 6, 2019

BROCHU: Felix L. Brochu, 82 of Waterford, entered eternal life on Nov. 2, 2019. He was born March 31, 1937 in Hardwick, VT, the son of the late Francois and Emilia (Roy) Brochu, moving to Waterford at an early age. He graduated from New London High School and later enlisted in the US Army 82nd Airborne, serving during the Korean War. He was united in marriage, to the former the Lenore Nickerson on Sept. 18, 1965 in St. Joseph Church, Mrs. Brochu survives him. He worked for several years at Electric Boat, first in the fire dept., later in the design dept before retiring. Mr. Brochu was a long time volunteer at the Jordan Fire Department. He became the first paid fireman in Waterford, and went on to become Chief of the Jordan Fire Dept. He was a member of the New London County Fire Chief’s Association and a Life Member of the New London Lodge of Elk’s # 360. Besides his beloved wife Lenore of 54 years, he is survived by two daughters. Monique Montanari of Waterford and Nancy Majewski of Oakdale. Three siblings, Arthur Brochu, Suzanne Clark, and Helen Provost. His five grandchildren, Theresa, Mallory, Lauren, Lacey and Gavin. He was predeceased by four siblings; Pierre, Laurent and Adrien Brochu, and Patricia Broadwell. His family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. The funeral will assemble on Wednesday at 9 am and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Joseph Church, New London. Entombment to follow in, St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum with military honors