WATERBURY – Kevin P. Carmody, age 67, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 26, 2024. He was the widower of Marlene (Fontana) Carmody.
Kevin was born March 19, 1957, in Waterbury, son of the late Brendan T. and Helen M. (Corcoran) Carmody. He was a graduate of Crosby High School and proudly served his country with the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Hawaii as a tank mechanic.
Kevin spent many years working at Superior Transmission Inc. as a mechanic, specializing in diesel repair, until his retirement. He was known around the shop as Cooter. He enjoyed fishing and had the ability to fix just about anything that was broken, even claiming to fix broken hearts.
What Kevin truly enjoyed most in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to sneak them McDonald’s and cookies whenever possible. Kevin enjoyed attending all his grandchildren’s sporting events, cheering from the sidelines, always making sure the referee was calling the plays fairly.
Left to cherish his memory and honor his legacy are his children, Sharon Pratt and her husband Brian, of Bristol, and Pamela Carmody of Waterbury. He is also survived by his siblings, Timothy Carmody and his wife Cindy, of Prospect, Thomas Carmody of Georgia, Patrick Carmody and his wife Brenda, of Florida, Mary D’Avino and her partner Peter, of Bethlehem, Catherine Roberge of Chaplin, Margaret Jasiulevicius and her husband Al, of Waterbury, Christine Carmody of Florida, John Carmody of Waterbury, and Brenda Carmody and her partner Stas, of Waterbury.
He also leaves his six grandchildren, Ayden, Ella, Brendan, Anna, Samantha, and Brianne and his three great-grandchildren, Vincent, Lorenzo, and Giada; as well many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and many friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Carmody will be on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. from Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 E. Main St., Waterbury, to St. Francis Xavier Church, 625 Baldwin St., Waterbury, to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with Kevin’s family on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until leaving for the services at 10:30 a.m.
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The Carmody family suggests donations be made in Kevin’s honor to Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach in Bristol; or a charity of your choice, in lieu of flowers.
