Waterbury ~ Mr. Michael William LeVasseur Sr., 70, of Gaylord Dr., passed on Friday, November 30, 2012, after a long battle with cancer, while surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Rose (Sirica) LeVasseur who passed a few weeks ago on November 4th. Michael was born July 10, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Peter and Marion (Ayotte) LeVasseur. He was a lifelong resident in Waterbury, and member of St. Michaels Church of Waterbury. He retired from Dalton Paving and worked for years as a laborer. Michael enjoyed playing pool and cards. He loved to dance and spend time with his friends and family. He was also a fan of classic John Wayne movies. His family would like to acknowledge and thank the many nurses and Dr.s at the Smilow Cancer Center in New Haven as well as the VNA of Waterbury for their care and compassion showed to Michael and his family during his illness. He leaves his children, Elizabeth Henry and her husband Wayne of Westbrook, Victoria LeVasseur of Waterbury, Michael Jr. and his wife Tina LeVasseur of MA, Rose Krantz of Oakville, William Jr. and his wife Anne LeVasseur of Fairfield, his son at heart, Richard LeVasseur, grandchildren, Jessica, Rachel, Amanda, Michael III, Trisha, Nicholas, Maxwell, Virginia, Annelise, great grandchild Griffin, his siblings, Mary Izzi of Waterbury, Helen LeVasseur of Waterbury, Dorothy DiMaria of Wolcott, Patricia Tato of Oakville, a brother, Gordon LeVasseur of Bethany and several nieces and nephews. He was pre deceased by his brothers, Richard, Leonard, Louis, Delsie, Anthony, Harry and Harold. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8pm at Woodtick Memorial, 420 Woodtick Rd., Wolcott, CT 06716. Family and friends are asked to gather on Thursday at St. Michaels Church for a Mass at 10am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to VNA Hospice 50 Brookside Rd. Waterbury, CT 06708.

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