Emile Ernest Racenet, 77, Ancram, NY died peacefully on May 7, 2016.

Emile was born December 17, 1938 on Governor's Island, NY and was raised in Southbury, CT where he graduated from high school. He served in the US Navy from 1956 to 1962. In 1958 he and his wife Patricia moved to Bethel, CT where they lived until 2002. Emile worked many years at Hayes Chevrolet in New Milford as an auto mechanic. He was a member of the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department for close to 40 years, serving as an Assistant Chief for many years and then Chief from 1983-1985. He then pursued his dream and started his own landscaping business in 1986 with his son Emile Jr (Butch). He then retired and moved with his wife to Ancram, NY to a 25+ acre farm he absolutely loved raising chickens, heifers and even bees.

Emile is survived by his wife of 58 years Patricia J. Racenet, his children Kathleen Lindley and Emile Racenet, Jr both of Bethel and Sandra Cortopassi of Newtown, his brother and sister-in-law Jules and Lavonne Racenet of Southbury, his grandchildren Daniel Lindley, Elizabeth Racenet, Rachel, Michele and Jessica Petersen, 4 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his grand daughter Emily Ann Racenet. Emile was loved and respected by all who knew him.

Memorials: In honor of Emile and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to the Regional Hospice of Danbury, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT.

Cemetery: New North Cemetery

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Funeral: Church Not Applicable

Services: A private burial will take place at the New North Cemetery in Woodbury.

Visitation: Family and friends may call on Wednesday, May 11 from 4-8pm at the Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home at 235 Main Street, Southbury, CT.