Dudley E. Day, 68, of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Wallingford passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, West Haven after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor R. Driscoll Day. Dudley was born in Oceanside, CA on October 13, 1947; son of Oma Day and the late Marketa Blanton Johnson; served his country faithfully in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam era; was the President of the former Sanitary Maintenance Service, Inc. until his retirement in 2008; was an avid golfer and a political enthusiast. Father of Attorney Michael D. Day and his wife Dr. Joyce C. Day. Grandfather of Nora R. and Liam M. Day. Brother of Claudia Suski and her husband Andy.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Friday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in the Church of the Resurrection at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. John Cemetery, Wallingford. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Companions Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 956, Manchester, CT 06045.
Our deepest condolences to the Day family for the loss of such a beloved member. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this period of mourning and grief. May God bless and comfort your family and friends.
A distinguished life. Too early to lose him. Condolences to you and your family.
Dudley and I went to high school together. I remember him as being very bright and with a terrific with. He left us too soon. May he rest in peace.
So sorry for the loss of this wonderful man and former high school classmates. Prayers and blessings for all.
A man could not have asked for a better friendship than the one I shared with Dudley. I'm an only child so I never experienced a relationship with a brother but I cannot image a bond stronger than the one I had with D Day. My deepest regrets for the loss to his family and other friends. Love ya Buddy
Dudley was a high school friend and neighbor. He's gone too soon. My heart to his sister Claudia and his son Michael and children.
My deepest condolences to the Day family. May you find comfort in the beautiful words found at Revelation 21:3 & 4, where God promises us that He will soon eliminate all pain, suffering and death. While we wait for this promise to be fulfilled, may the fond memories of Dudley comfort you and ease your pain.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Dudley's passing today.I had a bit of a different relationship with this man for the past thirty plus years.I loved and admired him,along with a lot of laughs.Rest in peace my friend.God bless your family.
Dudley and Eleanor were great friends for 35 years and we will always cherish that friendship. Its impossible to say that you will miss someone that will always be in your heart especially knowing that in Gods will we will be together again someday. God bless you Michael, Joyce, Nora, and Liam as you go forward knowing that he loved all of you very much. He was a remarkable man and will always be thought of fondly.
Dear Michael,
I was shocked to hear of your father’s passing. He was a terrific guy, a great contrarian and we argued and laughed but it was always for the best and I’ll never forget him. What a presence! A true original, and no man was ever as proud of his son. The same went for your dear mom. On behalf of everyone in our family–Barb, Ben (upstairs waiting to greet him), my sister Rebecca & brother Mark, I extend our deepest sympathies. Bon courage . . . xo Beau
Dearest Michael and family
I am sad to hear about the passing of "D" Day. Such a great guys and was a wonderful friend to Ben, all the great times they had at Oakdale and the tavern with the outdoor patio He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you.
My senior year was spent at Gar-Field High School and Dudley was the first person I met. Three days later he ask me to dinner. It was a memorable evening. Great food, movie and lots of laughs. He always made me laugh. RIP Dudley.