Joseph R. Werner, 84, of Centerville, MA (formerly of Wallingford, CT), passed away on Thursday, March 21st 2019. He was born on August 7th, 1934 to the late Joseph J. Werner and Anna (Gombita) Werner of Wallingford, CT. Joseph graduated from Lyman Hall High School in 1952, received his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Connecticut and obtained his Graduate Degree from Rutgers University School of Banking. Joseph also served his country in the United States Army.
Joseph was the beloved husband of Christine (Dengler) Werner for 58 years and the loving father of Lynn (Werner) Butkus and her husband Robert of Killingworth, CT and Beth (Werner) Allard of Ladson, SC. Joseph is also survived by four grandchildren who adored their “papa”, Jacob Butkus, Lauren Butkus, Caylee and Cameron Allard.
For 32 years, Joseph was Vice President and area manager for commercial lending at the Connecticut Bank and Trust Company (now Bank of America). During his time with the bank he participated in many organizations. He was President of the Meriden Chamber of Commerce; President of the Meriden Public Health and VNA; Vice President for Literacy Volunteers; Treasurer, The American Cancer Fund; Board of Directors for Meriden/Wallingford Red Cross; Junior Achievement (teacher and fundraiser); Corporate Chairman, and the Meriden/Wallingford Hospital Fund Drive. Joseph was a member of The First Congregational Church in Wallingford, and volunteered his time to serve as a Deacon, Auditor, Chairman of the Christian Enlistment Committee, Chairman of the Nominating Committee and a Sunday school teacher. He is a member of the UCONN Alumni Association and UCONN club.
In his retirement Joseph made a commitment to never stop learning. He became a substitute teacher with the Barnstable Public School system(MA) and immersed himself in Cape Cod’s Academy of Lifelong Learning at Cape Cod Community College. He relished in the opportunity to pursue educational interests and to expand social relationships within the community. Joseph volunteered as a class coordinator, participated on committees and became involved in many of the activities provided by the ALL.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
A memorial service to celebrate Joseph’s life will be held on Saturday, April 6th at 11:00 a.m. Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main Street, Hyannis, MA. On Saturday, April 13th, at 11:00 a.m. a service will be held in The Fountain Hill Chapel located at Fountain Hill Cemetery, 57 High Street, Deep River, CT. Burial will follow.
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