Obituary of Bruce T. LeRoux

Bruce T. LeRoux May 24, 1949 - August 13, 2010 Bruce T. LeRoux, formerly of Danbury, beloved husband of Theresa (Wildman) LeRoux, passed away on August 13th at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, after a long battle with diabetes and heart disease. He was born on May 24, 1949, son of the late Emile and Rose (Lemire) LeRoux. He was a graduate of Immaculate High School, class of 1969, and attended Norwalk Community College and Norwalk Tech. In 1971, he married his cherished wife, Theresa. Bruce was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, proudly serving with the United States Navy aboard the USS Newport News. He was honorably discharged in 1974 and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of the American Legion, AM Vets, Catholic War Veterans, and the Beckerle Hose and Engine Company 9; and was a life member of the DAV and VFW. Bruce loved football and was coach for many years with the Danbury Vikings and later Brookfield Pop Warner, and Brookfield Soccer U-10 Travel Team. He was a race car fan, and loved traveling with his wife to 50's concerts. In addition to his wife of 38 years, Theresa, he will be sadly missed by his beloved daughter, Deanna LeRoux; and his four cherished grandchildren, Anthony, Eric, Yonaly, and Bridget Almonte. He is also survived by his brother, Andre LeRoux of Bethel; his three sisters, Jean LeRoux of Bethel, Nancy Macko of Danbury, Pat Moschello of Brookfield and Elaine Ferris of Arkansas; his mother-in-law, Mary Wildman; as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Guy LeRoux; his nephews, Peter LeRoux and James Ferris; and his niece, Michele Ferris. Funeral Information A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 19th at 10:00am at St. Mary Church, Bethel. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Wednesday evening between the hours of 4:00 and 8:00pm.