Joseph E. McCuen, Jr., 91, of Stafford Springs and formerly of Enfield, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was the beloved husband of 54 years to the late Therese G. (Gagnon) McCuen. Born on December 27, 1928 in Hartford, CT to the late Joseph E. Sr. and Minnie (Ammerman) McCuen He had resided in Enfield for 57 years and the past 3 years in Stafford Springs. Joseph served his country proudly with the U.S. Army from 19 46 to 1949 during WW II. Prior to retiring in 1991 he was employed with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 40+ years of service. In his leisure time Joe enjoyed fishing, he was avid NY Giants, Red Sox, & UCONN Women’s basketball fan, and a member of St. Martha Church, Enfield.
Joseph is survived by his three children; Joseph McCuen & wife Nancy, Thomas & wife Kristen, Louise Chase & husband Kurt, eight grandchildren; Crystal, Justin and Zachary Chase, Joshua, Shane, and Ryan McCuen , Joshua Viens and Andrea Fediani, eight great-grandchildren; Andrew James, Adrianna, Elijan, Jessie, Ashley, Xavier, Kaden and Noah, as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a son Andrew McCuen, and two sisters, Virginia Horne and Marguerite Schoenewolff.
Relatives and friends may gather with his family during calling hours on Monday, August 3, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Browne Memorial Chapels, Enfield. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday August, 4, 2020 at 10:30 am in St. Patrick’s King Street Cemetery, Enfield (meeting at the cemetery). Due to the health crisis mask and social distancing are required.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, ALZinfo.org, by phone 1-800-ALZ-INFO or by mail The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation FDR Station, PO Box 220
New York, NY 10150.