Obituary of Louis J. Cyr

Louis J. Cyr November 11, 1928 - December 14, 2004 Louis "Lou" J. Cyr, Sr., of Great Plain Road, Danbury, devoted husband of Lillian (Holmes) Cyr, died at Danbury Hospital on Tuesday, December 14th. He was born in Pound Ridge, NY., son of the late Jude and Helen (Fortin) Cyr. He was a graduate of Stamford High School, Class of 1946. Lou was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving with the United States Air force. He was the manager of Finest Grocery Store in Bethel for 25 years prior to owning and operating his own store, Lil & Lou's, with his wife, in Brewster, NY. He retired in 1990 as Store Manager of Stop-n-Shop in Westport. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Danbury, enjoyed membership in the American Legion and the Elks Lodge, both in Danbury. He was also a member of AARP 1847. He enjoyed coaching baseball, bowling, and fishing, but was happiest when spending time with his family. In addition to his cherished wife of 56 years, Lillian, he is survived by his two sons, Louis, Jr. and his wife, Roxann, Leon and his wife, Lisa, all of Florida; his two daughters, Linda Espitee and her husband, Wayne of New Fairfield, and Lu-Anne Rigling and her husband, Rick of Danbury; his seven grandchildren, Chet and Wendy Hrostek, Coby Cyr, Phillip, Danielle, and Cody Cyr, Guy Cascella, and Sierra Rigling; and one great granddaughter, Emily Hrostek. He is also survived by four brothers, Patrick, Clarence, Lawrence, and Richard Cyr; and his sister, Carolyn Cassavechia. Funeral Information Funeral Services will be held at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Friday, December 17th at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Laura Westby Of the First Congregational Church of Danbury officiating. Burial will follow in Wooster Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday morning between the hours of 10 and 12 Noon. Donations Information Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to the Danbury Hospital Development Fund, Praxair Cancer Center, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, 06810