Gerry M. Lacasse

Gerry M. Lacasse, age 50, of Southington, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the morning of Sunday, April 7, 2024, after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer.  He was the loving husband of Angela “Angie” (Thibodeau) Lacasse for 25 years. 

Gerry was born in Hartford on September 15, 1973 to Gerard and Christiane (Morissette) Lacasse and graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1991.

Immediately following graduation, Gerry joined the United States Marine Corps in 1991, proudly serving his country and being Honorably discharged in 1995. Upon his return from service, Gerry embarked on a family business in construction for 12 years.  On August 13, 2007, Gerry was sworn in as a Newington Police Officer where his commitment to serving the community continued until his retirement on April 28, 2023.  Among life’s many simplest pleasures, Gerry enjoyed hockey, camping, fishing, hunting, going to concerts, country line dancing and riding motorcycles. Above all else, spending time with family and friends was most important. His greatest joy was becoming “G-pa” to his grandson, Oliver.

Gerry was a selfless human being, constantly radiating kindness and boundless generosity.  He possessed a great sense of humor that stayed with him until the very end. He touched all of our lives in so many ways during his short time with us and we are all better people for having him with us.

In addition to his wife Angie and his parents, Gerry is survived by his son, Dillon Lacasse, his daughter, Jolene Lacasse and Brad Bell and was the beloved “G-pa” to his cherished grandson, Oliver Lacasse. He is also survived by two brothers, Jimmy Lacasse (Annie Crete) , his sister, Sandra Schneider (John Campochiaro) and Kaven Lacasse. He is also survived by his father-in-law, George “Ernie” Thibodeau and his mother-in-law, Paula Mulherin, his brothers-in-law, Danny Thibodeau (Kim) and Matthew Thibodeau,  sister-in-law, Tracy LeBelle and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family in Maine and Canada. Gerry will be deeply missed by countless friends, his brothers and sisters in blue and his USMC family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerry’s memory may be made to the House of Heroes CT, 3342 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518 (www.hohct.org/).

Memorial calling hours will be held from 3 – 6p.m. with military honors at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.  For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.