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Obituary: Mr. Roger “Cowboy” M. Breton, 62, of Waterbury

He worked for the city of Waterbury in the park department for over 20 years and was a kidney transplant recipient.

Roger M. Breton May 28, 1959 - July 21, 2021
Roger M. Breton May 28, 1959 - July 21, 2021 (Maiorano Funeral Home​)

Obituary courtesy of Maiorano Funeral Home

Loving Brother, Uncle and Friend


Mr. Roger “Cowboy” M. Breton, age 62, passed away, surrounded by his family and his best friends on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital.

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Roger, affectionately known as “Cowboy” was born on May 28, 1959, in Waterbury, son of the late Roger and Noma “Pat” (Kennedy) Breton. Roger worked for the city of Waterbury in the park department for over 20 years. A kidney transplant recipient, Roger was a proud member of the Transplant Team of CT and traveled with the team to the Transplant Games where he also played on the volleyball team. He loved trips to the casino and spending days at the beach with his best friends, Kenny Miller and his wife Maria. Happy and fun, Roger had a great sense of humor and was happiest spending time with his family and friends.


Roger is survived by his brother Brian Breton and his wife Lois of Naugatuck and his sisters Linda Grenier and her husband Daniel of Waterbury and Brenda Kulla of Waterbury. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends.

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His funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 9:00am from Maiorano Funeral Home to St. Francis Xavier Church for a Mass at 10:00am. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Monday evening from 5:00-7:00pm. For more information or to leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.maioranofuneralhome.com.

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