Gerald M. LaReau, age 85, of Waterbury, entered into rest on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.

He was born in Bridgeport on January 5, 1938 son of the late Wilfred and Mary (Morris) LaReau and was a longtime Newtown resident before moving to Waterbury.

Gerald was a carpenter who worked with various companies throughout his career. He was a member of the Carpenters Local 326. Gerald was also an avid golfer.

He was the beloved father of Deidre Daigle and James LaReau and his wife Barbara and grandfather of Jacqueline and Stephan LaReau, Marie and James Daigle, loving companion of Mary Cardella and her daughter Katrina DeVona and husband Kevin Parkinson and Katrina children Christopher and Kiah DeVona, brother of Richard LaReau, Donald LaReau, William LaReau and the late Monica LaReau. He will be sadly missed by 4 nieces and 1 nephew.

Friends may greet the family on Thursday May 11 from 5 to 7 pm at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton. Friends are invited to his funeral service on Friday May 12 at 11 am in the funeral home. His burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford.

Friends may leave condolences at riverviewfh.com.