Roy Muckle

Waterbury, CT Roy Arthur Muckle, 80, died peacefully on June 6, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital.

Roy was born December 14, 1943 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late John G. and Adele (Sniekus) Muckle. In his younger days Roy enjoyed competing in drag racing. He loved golf and vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard at his parent’s summer home. Before retiring, Roy worked as a tool machine foreman.

Roy is survived by his daughter, Dawn Tripp and her husband, Gary; his grandchildren, Darcey Moreno, Joshua Prenda, Brittany Freitas and Hayley Tripp; his great grandchildren; his sister, Carol Grant; his sister in law, Arlene Muckle and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Roy was predeceased by his brothers, John G. Muckle, Jr. and his wife Marilyn Muckle and Ronald Muckle; his son, Roy Anthony Muckle; his grandson, Robert G. Prenda and his granddaughter, Amanda L. Tripp.

Calling hours will be Monday, June 17, 2024 from 10:00am until 11:45am at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck, CT. A funeral service will begin immediately following calling hours at 11:45am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers and to honor Roy’s memory, donations can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.