Mr. Lonnie Pridgen

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Lonnie Pridgen, age 59, of Waterbury, share the news of his unexpected passing on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Lonnie was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on January 29, 1966, the son of the late Lionel Parker and Leola Covington. He spent his early years in North Carolina before moving to Connecticut at the age of seven. He was a vibrant spirit, always wearing a warm smile that would light up any room he entered. For most of his adult life, he dedicated himself to the food service industry as a cook and embraced the roles of carpenter and landscaper. Despite the hardships he faced, he remained supportive of his family and friends. He held deep faith in the Lord and was a devoted sports fan. His greatest joy came from the time spent with his loving family. Lonnie will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in peace, forever remembered in the hearts of his family and friends.

Left to honor and cherish his memory are his sisters; Teresa L. Smith of Roswell, GA and LaChandra Peeples of Waxhaw, NC, his nieces and nephews; Michael, Joshua, Thomas, Raven, Jaedah and Terrance Jr. He also leaves behind many cousins and other extended family members and many dear friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Pridgen will be held on Thursday July 17, 2025 at 11:00 am at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects and visit with the Pridgen family from 10:00 am until the service commences at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at New Pinegrove Cemetery. To honor Lonnie’s memory and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pivot Ministries in Bridgeport, https://www.pivotministries.org/donate/ . Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence and share a memory or words of comfort with the family and friends of someone who was important to you. Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care 1987 East Main St Waterbury CT has been honored to care for Lonnie and his family during this difficult time. Please visit the funeral home’s tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to do so. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family, please visit our Sympathy Store.