Clement "Clemy" A. Lallier

Clement “Clemy” Alpfonse Lallier (1950 - 2024) was a quiet but warm individual who always loved and embraced his family. Born in the bustling city of Boston, MA, Clemy and his family moved while in his early years to the city of Hartford, where he grew up. Predeceased by his father, Clement Lallier and mother, (Doris (Hogan) Lallier, Clemy was the third oldest of nine children, Clemy leaves behind a daughter, Christine Espinosa and her husband Teo Espinosa. Four grandchildren, Miguel, Briana, Nathalia and Ayliana, and 4 great grandchildren. He also leaves siblings Robert (Christine) Lallier, Paul and Lynn Lallier, Sandy and Dewey Eichler, Diane and Larry Hoskins, Edward and Sylvia Lallier, Armand (Jacqueline) Lallier, Denise and Benny Migliorati, and Tammy and Bob Luiz in addition to many, many beloved nieces and nephews.

As a young boy, Clemy never turned down a chance to go on a “great” adventure with his brothers and friends, Although Clemy came across as a soft spoken man, he loved to visit and always had a great tale to tell. Much like some other great story tellers, Clemy could keep you enthralled with each and every tale told. He had a distinct way of embellishing a story so even if you had heard it before, you were still captured by the new version. Besides his love for family, Clemy’s prized possession was his truck. Although most often he didn’t drive his truck very far, it was his pride and joy, delighting him with every ride. Clemy also enjoyed a good meal, especially with family. However, the highlight of any meal for Clemy was the ice cream for dessert.

At the age of eighteen, Clemy enlisted in the Army, and was deployed after boot camp as a member of 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles to Vietnam. The courage and strength of this quiet man served him well, often as the platoon leader “walking point” through the horrific and brutal time he served in the Assau Valley of the Vietnam War. Though he survived, the scars of war on this gentle young man were telling. Clemy received his honorable discharge from active duty in 1973 and was decorated with many medals of honor. Clemy remained close to his family, bringing warmth and joy to everyone he encountered. He was funny, kind and generous. His passing will be mourned, but his memory will remain in the hearts of his family, friends and all those who were honored to have the privilege of knowing him.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, July 24 from 9:30-11 a.m. concluding with a Prayer Service at 11 a.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Burial with military honors will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Donations in Clemy’s memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), VA Regional Office, P.O. Box 310909, Newington, CT 06131-0909 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory of Clemy with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com