Joseph M. Loya Sr.

1927 - 2014

Joseph M. Loya Sr. obituary, 1927-2014, Bethel, CT

BORN

1927

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Green Funeral Home - Danbury

57 Main St

Danbury, Connecticut

Joseph Loya Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 17, 2014.

Joe Loya, 86, Carpenter and Builder, passed away at his home in Bethel, CT on Saturday, March 15th 2014.

Joe was born in Danbury CT in 1927. He married his teenage sweetheart Bernadine (Deanie) LaCava in 1947 and soon after, they moved to Bethel where he built houses and they built a family.

After Deanie passed away in 2001, Joe's work as Dad, Grandfather and family caretaker continued until his death.

Joe will be missed by his sons Joe Jr. and his wife Lynn, Mike and his wife Eileen, and his daughter Jane Ryan. He had seven grandchildren who loved him dearly and learned so much from him; Ryan, Katie, Rebecca, Amy, Meghan, Amanda and Ben.

A Mass of Remembrance will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at St. Mary Church, Bethel, CT 06801

The family requests memorial contributions be made in his honor to: St. Mary School, 24 Dodgingtown Rd, Bethel, CT 06801

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June 22, 2014

Linda & friends at Adult Home Care

Our thoughts go out to the Loya family. We are glad we had a chance to meet your dad, may he rest in piece.

March 24, 2014

Louise Loya Mayne

Joe, Mike, Janie - My love and condolences go out to you and your families, especially the grand kids - which Uncle Joe was so proud of!

March 24, 2014

Louise Loya Mayne

" To Everything There Is A Season, And A Time For Every Purpose Under Heaven ".
Uncle Joe lived through many inspiring seasons -WWII, The Drum Corp, Family Milestones - I have fond memories of Dad and Uncle Joe building Twin Maple Drive in Bethel and having block parties - his humor - especially when he told the Bishop to 'smack me again' as sponsor at my confirmation at St.Mary's, and his love for baking. I will cherish these and many memories always! Miss you, love you. Weezee OX

March 23, 2014

Lisa Sanker

To Joe, Mike and Jane-So sad to hear of your Dad's passing. Your entire family, especially your Mom and Dad, were such a wonderful part of my family memories-what a blessing to have been a part of it all.
Lisa Sanker (Salvestrini)

March 21, 2014

Kate Kennedy Mackenzie

To the Loya family, Our sincerest condolences for the loss of Joe. He built our family house, a place I still wish I lived. I hope that you can find joy in your memories.

March 20, 2014

Anne Van Ingen

Joe, Jane and Mike: I was so fond of your father, and I will always remember him with a smile. Maybe that's his immortality… Love, Anne

March 20, 2014

Tom Sheehan

Joe, We are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

March 20, 2014

The Loya family,


I'm sorry.

Your Dad,Granddad left many happy memories with our family. We were fortunate to have your folks as neighbors.

Gretchen Carpenter

March 19, 2014

The Loya family,

I'm sorry.

Your Dad,Granddad left many happy memories with our family. We were fortunate to have your folks as neighbors.

March 19, 2014

Leanne Bonadio

To all of the Loya Family, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. I am truly sorry for your loss. I know it is difficult now, but you have all of the great memories you have shared.

March 18, 2014

Tom and Jeanne Kennedy

Joe Jr, Mike and Jane, your dad was a good friend and an excellent craftsman who built our home. We will remember him fondly.

March 18, 2014

RICHARD CERRONE

To the LOYA FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS RICHARD CERRONE SPRING HILL FL

March 18, 2014

Felice Godfrey

Please accept my most sincere sympathy for your loss. I worked with your Dad in Occupational Therapy at Pope John Paul in Danbury. He had a great deal of knowledge to share and enjoyed life, including the little things like fresh fruit as I recall! He spoke of his family often with great love.

March 18, 2014

Tina Heidrich

Joe - I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

March 18, 2014

Paul Hannan

My deepest condolences to the Loya family.

March 18, 2014

Sue Ashworth

Mike, Eileen, and the Loya Family,
All of you were truly blessed to have had Joe Sr. in your lives. He had so many wonderful traits; the most important was his authenticity. What you saw was what you got. Joe was a wonderful father and grandfather, whose love of family kept him close right to the end. There is a new angel in heaven, and he's ready to remodel the pearly gates.

March 18, 2014

Tulio Belardinelli

To the entire Loya family, Joe was a good friend who will be missed by many. My staff and I will miss him as a dear customer for many, many years. I enjoyed our conversations as I would be taking him back home after dropping his truck off for service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all !

March 17, 2014

Jane Loya Ryan

"Dad, you were there for my first breaths and I am so honored I was able to be there with you for yours.

I love you, Dad. I will miss you forever. And even though my heart is breaking because you are no longer here for me to call for advice or just to talk to and because I feel like my world has been turned upside down at the moment… I promise…. I will wipe my tears and smile as I cherish every moment good and bad with you the rest of my life. I will forever be your little girl, Janie. I miss you so much."

March 17, 2014

Joe Loya Jr

Dad, we'll miss you so much but we trust in God that you are at peace now and together with Mom at last. We love you and honor you.

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