LTC Joseph Ernest Gregoire, 73, of Goshen, CT passed away on July 18th, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Joe was born on November 14th, 1947 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Leo and Blanche Gregoire. He graduated from Tantasqua High School and received degrees from Norwich University and the University of New Haven.
During his U.S. Army career, Joe served in Vietnam and was a commander of the Danbury Army Reserve Center before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Joe spent many years working in manufacturing, most recently as General Manager of McIntire Company in Bristol, CT. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and working on home improvement projects.
Joe is survived by his wife, Paula; children, Timothy (Romelyn), Melissa, Thomas, and Michelle; grandchildren, Nicole, Nathan and Roy; six brothers, eight sisters, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by two brothers, and two sisters.
A graveside service will be held at noon on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 at the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown (317 Bow Ln, Middletown, CT.) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe’s memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at pancan.org/donate, or through the mail at 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.