Obituary: Barry V. Eustace, Jr., 22, of Thomaston

Barry V. Eustace, Jr., 22, of Thomaston, died on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Hartford Hospital, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Barry was born in Waterbury on November 1, 1989, a son of Barry V. Eustace, Sr. and Mary Ann (Carlson) Eustace. He was a lifelong Thomaston resident and a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School. He was employed at Torrington Collision Center.

Barry was an avid NASCAR fan, especially of Kyle Busch, his favorite driver. He enjoyed country music.

Besides his parents of Thomaston, he leaves two brothers, Kyle and Jason Eustace, both of Thomaston; his parental grandmother, Evelyn Kane of Wolcott; maternal grandparents, George and Margaret Carlson of Southbury; Rose Marie Ladue of Plantation, Fla.; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; his girlfriend, Jessica Sampson of Thomaston, The Love of His Life.

Calling Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck.

Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Friday, October 12, in Middlebury Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Middlebury.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. To send an online condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.