Obituary of William J. Espinosa, Sr.

William J. Espinosa, Sr., 94, of Brooklyn, CT, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Day Kimball Hospital. Beloved husband of Leona (Lemoine) Espinosa. He was born in Brooklyn, September 16, 1922, son of Michael and Gulia (Milone) Espinosa. He lived in Brooklyn his entire life. He was a Building Contractor with his brother. William was a veteran of WWII, serving with the US Navy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He leaves his wife Leona, his children, William Espinosa, Jr. and his wife Kathy of Putnam, his daughter Pam St. John and her husband Steve of Eastford, six grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The Funeral will be Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 9:30 AM from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, followed by a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Church, 12 Franklin Street, Danielson. Calling Hours, Monday, January 9, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Donations in his memory may be made to the Day Kimball Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehab Fund, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com