Joseph "Jerry" Gerald Daigle

Joseph Gerald (Jerry) Daigle 91, widower of Dorothy (Yesacavage) Daigle, of East Hartford passed away April 30 peacefully at home. Joseph was born February 2, 1932 in Madawaska, Maine to the late Emile and Berthe Daigle previously residing in Chicopee, Massachusetts before moving to East Hartford. Mr. Daigle was employed by Big Y. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the US Air Force. He married Dorothy and made their home in the Fairview section of Chicopee, MA. Joe was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing games, and cards. He had a good sense of humor and enjoyed talking about politics. Joseph is survived by and will be missed by his daughter Pamela Daigle, sons: Marc Daigle and his wife Julie Levin, Richard Daigle and his wife Sara, grandchildren: Rachel Valente her partner Robb Manes, Karina Levin Rahardja, Colin Valente, Emily Daigle, and many special nieces and nephews and his favorite dog Sasha. Joe’s family would like to express their deep gratitude to the many caregivers who cared so well for him and to his neighbors for their acts of kindness and support during his illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Christopher's Church, 538 Brewer St., East Hartford, CT 06118. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NewkirkandWhitney.com for the Daigle family.