Maurice A. Bodeau Jr.

Maurice “Maury” Bodeau, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life defined by hard work, quiet generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family. Born at home on Main Street in Cromwell on September 10, 1943, Maury was the son of Maurice Alfred Bodeau and Catherine L. Bodeau (Zacchio). He was raised on a small family farm, where the values of hard work and perseverance were instilled early and carried with him throughout his life. He was predeceased by his father in 1991 and his mother in 2007. Maury is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis Bodeau of Rocky Hill; his son Ronald Bodeau of Westbrook; and his son Jeffrey Bodeau, his wife Anastasia, and their children, Georgia and Grant. He is also survived by his sister, Loretta Duncan, and her husband William of Old Saybrook.

Maury met Phyllis while working at the Two Guys Department Store in Newington. What began as a chance meeting became a lifelong partnership and the foundation for everything they built together. They would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on June 29, 2026.

Not one for traditional academics, Maury left high school early and went straight to work. He learned by doing—figuring things out through persistence and necessity, as he often told his children, because there was no other option. He began as an auto mechanic and became a highly skilled journeyman mold maker.

At 40, Maury and Phyllis took a leap of faith and started Northeast Mold & Plastics. What followed were years of long days and shared sacrifice. Together, they built a successful business, ultimately selling it in 2013 after creating a foundation that would support their children and grandchildren.

Despite the demands of work, Maury remained deeply present-coaching his sons’ teams and prioritizing family. He had a deep love for golf and was a longtime member of TPC River Highlands, where he and Phyllis built a home and created lasting memories with family and friends. They also spent nearly 25 years wintering in Naples and summers in Narragansett.

Maury carried himself with humility, never one to boast, and was always grateful for the life he and Phyllis built together. His life was defined not by titles, but by what he could do, his willingness to take on any challenge, and his consistency in showing up for those who mattered most.

His legacy—built alongside Phyllis—is one of strength, sacrifice, partnership, and enduring love, and will live on through his family for generations to come.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Church of St. Josephine Bakhita Parish, 767 Elm Street, Rocky Hill. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church. Burial with military honors will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Connecticut Children's in memory of Maurice's name. Gifts can be made online at www.connecticutchildrensfoundation.org To make a gift by mail, please send checks payable to: Connecticut Children's Foundation, Inc., Attn: Memorial Gifts, PO Box 412901, Boston, MA 02241-2901. Please include the name of the honoree in the memo line. To share a memory of Maurice, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com