Renaldo Z. Azotea

BERLIN – Renaldo Z. Azotea, “Renny”, 70, a long-time resident of Crossing Manor Drive passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with his wife and Pastor at his bedside.

Born on April 14, 1951, in Barre, he was the son of Ricardo and Elaine (Valley) Azotea. When he was a child, his family moved to New Hampshire where he graduated from West High School in Manchester, NH. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until he was honorably discharged in 1976. In January of 1991, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with them until he was honorably discharged in December of 1992.

On October 4, 1975, he married Phyllis Bragdon in Montpelier. Following their marriage, they made their home in Weare, NH until 1990, when they relocated to Johnson City, TN, before returning to Vermont in 2006.

Renny was a Community Pastor with the Hedding United Methodist Church in Barre.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Azotea of Berlin; his son Eric J. Azotea of Mountain City, TN; his daughter Misty Healey of Barre; his grandson Gabriel T. Azotea of Berlin and his granddaughter Sierra Azotea of Tennessee; one great-grandson Ashton; his twin brother Ricardo Azotea and his wife, Nancy of Dorchester, NH; his brother Victor Azotea and his wife, Valerie of Claremont, NH; his sister Marylou Martel of Greenfield, NH; his brother Paul Azotea and his wife, Donna of Little Egg Harbor, NJ; his sister Candace Azotea of Portsmouth, NH; his brother James Azotea and his wife, Terry of Pittsfield, NH; and his sister Victoria Azotea of Manchester, NH

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his granddaughter, Heather Marie Azotea.

The service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at the Hedding United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kitchen Fund, c/o Hedding United Methodist Church, 40 Washington Street, Barre, VT  05641.