Frank J. Bailey

TORRINGTON — Frank J. Bailey, 71, formerly of Cornwall, passed away Nov. 5, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Frank was born July 17, 1953 in Torrington. He was the son of Frank H. Bailey and Geraldine E. (Fahey) Bailey.

He was a 1971 graduate of HVRHS. He worked at the Cornwall landfill, did lawn care with John O’Donnell, and drove for Lipicott Moving Company. He was very talented and handy in many things - carpentry, electrical and all kinds of different jobs. Frank would help anyone with whatever job they needed done and would always try to make people smile. He loved working on cars as well, rebuilding and painting them. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

In 1973, he suffered a traumatic head injury from a serious motorcycle accident that changed his life completely.

Frank is survived by his son, Justin Bailey and wife Denise, daughter Torina Stanton, son John Stanton; his grandchildren Anora and Analeise Bailey, Brett Sherman, Marissa Caron; 5 great-grandchildren and one on the way. He also leaves behind his sisters; Christine and her husband Richard Morin, June Gustafson, Geraldine and her husband James Nivolo, Jean and her husband James Seitz, Rita and her husband William Beatty and several nieces and nephews.

Frank had a great time raising his children, he was a caring and loving father and grandfather. He was always cracking jokes, he had a great sense of humor. He will be missed by everyone.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 180, West Cornwall, CT 06796.
The Kenny Funeral Home has care of arrangements.

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