We are saddened to say, Raymond A. Langdeau, known to all for his kindness and easygoing nature, passed away at the age of 78 on Monday, March 9, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Ray was the loving husband of Debra (Tozzi) Langdeau. Born in Waterbury on January 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Romeo and Dorothy (Albert) Langdeau. He graduated from Wolcott High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Ray was a very well-known, dedicated family man with above standard advice, who was known for his fun-loving personality and quick sense of humor while remaining unjudged for how long his stories took to tell. The one-liners, daily knee slappers, and long goodbyes were just a few of his many notable qualities.

His creative ability to turn a set of wheels and some metal into a rolling museum-quality masterpiece was unmatched. He will be genuinely missed by all.

Ray partnered to open Chasse’s Autobody in Wolcott, a business proudly operated for nearly half a century. He had an affinity for classic cars and a knack for identifying a make and model solely based on headlights, taillights or sound of their engine. He gathered regularly with the guys to have a sip of homemade wine and “solve the worlds’ problems” together. Those lucky enough to have witnessed would know that he could play a mean cardboard saxophone. Ray proudly paraded his canary yellow ‘41 through the Wolcott streets while occasionally having entire baseball teams in tow on Memorial Day.

In addition to his beloved wife Debra, Ray is survived by his sons, Jeff (Kari) Langdeau and Bryan (Samantha) Langdeau, and his three grandchildren, Emma, Ryder, and Mason Langdeau. He also leaves his brothers, Tom (Joan) Langdeau and Bill (Michelle) Langdeau, and his sister, Jeannine (Jim) Cullen, along with many nieces, nephews, and long-time friends who will miss him dearly.

Taking his seat at the table aside his parents, Ray joins his brothers Bob, Jimmy, Johnny, Steve, Dave, and Rich Langdeau at their eternal family gathering.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 13, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Woodtick Memorial, 420 Woodtick Road in Wolcott with a Funeral Service beginning at 12 PM. Burial with military honors will follow at Edgewood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Homes for the Brave, https://homesforthebrave.org/, an organization supporting veterans in Connecticut.