Obituary: Rene Paul Caisse, 83

The following obituary is from Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home:

Rene Paul Caisse, age 83, of Ansonia, the loving husband of the late Murielle R. Caisse, passed
away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Born in Fall River, MA to the late Leo and Lillian
Caisse, Rene was the second youngest of twelve children in his family. He worked in drywall
construction prior to his retirement.

Rene and Murielle were part of the founding members of the Cathedral Singers. He was a very
good singer/guitarist and they remained active in the St. Augustine Cathedral Singers for many
years. Rene also enjoyed the Elks Club in Fairfield, many times serving as their DJ for events.
He was also involved with the bowling leagues at Nutmeg and Circle Bowling and played
softball in the Fairfield Adult League.

Post retirement, he enjoyed dancing and socializing at several senior centers and truly loved that
phase of life with Murielle, after forty-nine years of marriage. Following the death of his beloved
Murielle, he became very active in the Shelton Senior Center, meeting new friends, dancing,
DJing events and especially calling out bingo games. It was there that he met his partner,
Margaret Keane, with whom he shared ten years of many wonderful times.

Rene is survived by his two devoted sons and their wives, Daniel and Ellenmarie Caisse of
Portland, CT and Roger and Karen Caisse of Trumbull; his grandchildren, Nicolas (Cora) Caisse,
Benjamin Caisse, Meghan Caisse, Brian (Heather) Caisse and David Caisse and his fiancée,
Isabel; and, his great granddaughter, Adeline Mae, with his second great grandchild due in June.
He will also be missed by his two brothers, Donald and Ronald Caisse and his sister, Terry
Cournoyer. Rene was predeceased by his five brothers, Armand, Arthur, George, Raymond &
Robert Caisse and his two sisters, Gertrude and Lillian.

Friends may greet his family on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the
Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield followed by a funeral service
immediately thereafter at 6:00 p.m. Inurnment will take place on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at
11:00 a.m. directly at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Trumbull.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler
Street, Shelton, CT 06484. To send an online condolence, please visit
www.shaughnesseybanks.com.