Edmond J. Landry

HAINES CITY - Edmond J. Landry, Jr., 78, of Haines City, FL, formerly of Athol, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 7, 2016. He was born on May 11, 1937, in Spencer, MA to Edmond J. Landry, Sr. and Lillian (Charest) Landry. He graduated from Athol High School in 1956. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957-1962, first serving on the USS Rockbridge APA 228 then the USS Fulton. Mr. Landry was the founder/owner of Landry Construction Co, and former owner of Applewood Home for Elders. He was a member of Our Lady Immaculate Church, American Legion, and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing pool, woodworking, playing cards and spending time with friends and family. He was predeceased by his parents; son, Dean Landry; daughter, Carla Murcell; and sister, Jean Landry. He is survived by his son, E.J. Landry, III and his wife Christine of Burlington; daughters, Lisa Cashman of West Swanzey, NH and Gizelle Cowart and her husband Kevin of Melbourne, FL; step daughters, Jen Blow of Cape Coral, FL and Jaclyn Carey of Athol; brothers, Robert Landry and his wife Pam of Athol, Roland Landry and his wife Tannie of Melbourne, and Fr. Francis Landry of Scranton, PA; sisters, Theresa Battaini of The Village, FL and Joyce Rousselle of Athol; son-in-law, Richard Murcell of Orange; 16 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Our Lady Immaculate Church, 192 School St., Athol, with Fr. Francis Landry officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, April 18, 2016, at Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home, 110 New Athol, Rd., Orange.