Josey, Foster R.

Foster R. Josey, 92, of Vernon, CT, passed away on February 28, 2024 at Kimberly Hall Nursing Home in Windsor, CT. He is survived by his wife, Joan B. Josey. Foster was born and raised in Red Level, Alabama son of the late Lawson and Lois (Curry) Josey. Upon graduating from Red Level High School, he served in the United States Air Force and upon his discharge moved to Niagara Falls, NY where he met Joan. They married a few years later and moved to Enfield, CT where they built their home and raised five children. Foster worked at Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford, CT for 30 years and upon his retirement he and Joan built a home in Red Level, AL where they spent their winters for many years until they moved back to Connecticut full time. He was very active in the church in Andalusia, AL and did a bit of hunting and golfing. During the summers he lived in Stafford Springs, CT, and enjoyed camping, traveling, golfing, and bowling. Foster belonged to the Connecticut Starcraft Camping Club and spent many years camping with this group and traveling all over the United States. The club was family to him, and he held many memories with this club. All the traveling in caravans to various rallies, playing horseshoes, golf, and many nights sitting around the campfire. He also was a Member of the Knights of Columbus, Assembly No. 2190 and held the position of 4th Degree. Foster is survived by his children Nancy Hayford and her husband David of Vernon, CT, Steven Josey of Farmington, CT, James Josey and his wife Pamela of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Michael Josey and his wife Nancy of Coventry, CT, and Daniel Josey of Indianapolis, IN; his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchild, as well as other relatives and friends. His family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 3:00-5:00 PM at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Bernard Church, 25 St. Bernard’s Terrace, Vernon, CT. Burial in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT, will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. To leave a condolence online for the family, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com