Mr. Luis Antonio Ramirez-Arce

“Devoted to his Family”

WATERBURY – Luis Antonio Ramírez-Arce age 75 of Waterbury known to his friends and family as “Bony” passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at St Mary's Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Iris María (Batista) Ramírez.

Luis was born on September 18, 1946 in Peñuelas, PR, the son of the late Ángel Miguel and Georgina (Arce) Ramírez. He was educated both in Waterbury and Puerto Rico. Luis proudly served his country in the 91st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. While in the service, Luis was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and earned the Expert Marksmanship Badge. In Waterbury, he worked as a butcher for both Porzio Veal Inc. and Ideal Meat Market. Luis’ favorite pastimes included fishing, cooking and grilling for his family and friends. He loved gardening and was proud of his tomato harvest every year. Luis was also an avid NY Yankees fan and would seldom miss a game. During baseball season, he could always be found in front of the TV on his recliner wearing a Yankees cap rooting for his favorite team. Notwithstanding, what Luis valued the most was his family. Any activity that included all of his family, including his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews, was when he was the happiest. He was also the happiest when Facetiming with his only grandchild, Javielito, every Sunday evening. Luis was the type of person who shared his gifts as father, uncle, brother and friend with everyone he knew. He was considered a father figure by many and helped guide them through life’s difficult challenges. Luis was known to be a generous and caring person and would do anything for anyone, including feeding relatives, friends, neighbors, and anyone who visited. One would often find him cooking on his grill in the backyard of his home or fishing with friends. He was also an active member of The Danbury Veteran Center, Hispanic Combat Veterans Group.

Left to cherish his memory and honor his legacy, besides his wife of almost 50 years, are his children; daughters; Iris W. Ramírez of Bronx, NY and Iris J. Ramírez of Cliffside Park, NJ, his sons; Javier Ramírez and his wife Jessica of Kathleen, GA and Armando Ramírez of Seymour, CT. He also leaves his siblings; Ángel Miguel Ramírez Jr. of PR, Orlando Ramirez also of PR, Nelson Ramirez of Dover, FL, William “Willie” Ramírez of Waterbury, Iris L. “Cusa” Ramírez of Kissimmee, FL and Tomás Ramírez of Waterbury, as well as countless nieces and nephews. He also leaves one grandson, Javier Luis “Javielito” Ramírez. He was predeceased by his sister, Vinerva “Elba” Ramírez.

Funeral services for Mr. Ramírez -Arce will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care 1987 East Main St., Waterbury. Relatives and friends may visit with the Ramírez family on Tuesday from 4:00 till the service at 6:00 p.m at the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will be held on Wednesday June 29, 2022, at 12 noon at CT State Veterans Cemetery, 315 Bow Lane Middletown, CT. Loving-kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you. Please do that on the funeral home tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com . However, if you are able, attending a service is a thoughtful, caring, and supportive thing to do.