Charles Perreault

He was born in Meriden on Sept. 10, 1952, the son of the late John and Jeanie (Moore) Perreault. Charlie had been employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Middletown for 45 years. He was a hot air balloon pilot and a member of the CT Lighter than Air Society for many years. He was a scuba diving master, black belt in karate and enjoyed kayaking and photography. Charlie was always there to help someone in need, whether snow blowing his neighbor's driveway, helping with a home improvement project, or stopping to help someone broke down on the highway.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children; Daniel Perreault and wife Kathleen of Middletown and Jennifer Desjardins and husband Ken of Meriden, stepchildren; Jessica and Kristina Clark; grandchildren; Jesse, Alexandra, Jared, Haley, Logan and Lylah. He also leaves his brother Thomas Perreault and wife Kimberley of Southington and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother John Perreault Jr.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St, Southington from 2-5 pm with a brief service held at 5 pm.

Donations may be made in Charlie's memory to: CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd. Newington, CT 06111 or American Diabetes Association, 2275 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067