With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Francis W. Turmel Sr. of Waterbury, Connecticut, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Francis left this world on April 22, 2024 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Francis W. Turmel Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Wilfred Turmel and Margaret Turmel (Griffin); and his siblings, Mary Fortier, Joan Strumpf, Ann Fantano, Richard Turmel, Ruth Buccini, Joseph Turmel and Geraldine Hawks.

He is survived by : his children, Francis "Franie" W. Turmel Jr. of Waterbury, Tracey Kuzmich (William "BJ") of Wolcott, Paula Shaw (Tom) of Prospect and Robyn Vinci (Tommy) of Oxford; his siblings, Ronald Turmel Sr. (Patsy) of Watertown, Carol Anderson (Walt) of Morris, Judith Tartaro of Morris and Brother David Turmel; his grandchildren, Eric Turmel, Lauren Sovinsky (Bryan), Kara Turmel (Jordan Badstuebner), Taylor Shaw, Riley Shaw, Connor Shaw, Kerrigan Shaw, Mackenzie Vinci and Madison Vinci; and his great grandchildren, Zachary and Landon Sovinsky. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home (430 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (74 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702). A burial was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 2:45 PM at the Calvary Cemetery (2324 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705).

Memorial contributions may be made in Sonny's memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chase Parkway Memorial