Gerald E. Martin Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gerald E. Martin of Middlebury, Connecticut, born in Waterbury, Connecticut, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 16, 2024 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald E. Martin to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo Martin and Mary Martin (Michaud); his siblings, Allen Martin and Constance Couture; and his in-laws, Robert and Gretta Wise.

He is survived by: his wife Diana Martin (Sasso); his daughters, Theresa Pizarro (Jose) of Waterbury, Elizabeth DaSilva (Zem) of Waterbury and Gretta Nardelli (Anthony) of Middlebury; his grandchildren, Megan Krauchick (Mark), James Palomba, Joseph DaSilva (Liesel), Michael DaSilva (Gabriela) and Kenneth Blankenship; his great grandchildren, E. Griffin Linehan, Maxwell Krauchick and Benno DaSilva; his sister Colleen Rakich of Farmington; and his pet Jackson.

Visitation was held on Monday, October 21st 2024 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Waterbury (1987 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 21st 2024 at 9:30 AM at the Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care (1987 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705). A Mass was held on Monday, October 21st 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (74 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702).

To honor Buzzy's memory and in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Waterbury Fire Department Mutual Aid Society, WFAA Inc, P.O. Box 661, Waterbury, CT 06720-0661.