Emile J. Limoge, Jr., 87, known as Junior to his family, peacefully passed away at Birchwood Terrace in Burlington, Thursday, September 27, 2018 with his wife of 67 years by his side. He formerly lived in Winooski, Hinesburg and St. Albans, VT. Emile was born at home in Winooski on January 1, 1931. The first baby of the New Year in Vermont. Emile left school after 8th grade to work to help support his family. He had several jobs but one he spoke often of was being a bellhop at the Hotel Vermont. He would work between the Hotel Vermont and the Van Ness Hotel when the Van Ness were short staffed. At the Hotel Vermont, Emile met the love of his life, Muriel J. Rouille. They were both employed by the hotel and were married January 20, 1951. Emile honorable served his country in the US Air Force and was part of the 74th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Emile spent a year stationed overseas in Thule, Greenland as an aircraft mechanic on the P51 Mustang during the Korean War Era. Through his year in Greenland, he gained status through the US Air Force as a Brother Blue Nose by the Order of the Knights of The Blue Nose for his tenure residing above the Arctic Circle. After the military, Emile was employed by Vermont Transit Bus Company as a diesel mechanic where he worked for 36 years prior to retiring to enjoy life with his wife. Emile loved to spend time with his family and friends. He enjoyed seeing new places, boating, hunting, camping and always was one for a joke or a silly antic to make you laugh. He loved to meet and talk with people. He was a social butterfly! He is survived by his wife, Muriel J Limoge and his 3 children, June M Potvin, of Monkton, VT, Emile (Buster) W Limoge (and his wife Brenda) of Tellico Plains, TN and Brenda C Kelley ( and her husband Ricky) of Fletcher, VT. Emile has 8 grandchildren who love him dearly: Stephanie, Melissa, Brandi Lindsay, Adam, Necole, Heather and Crystal as well as 15 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Emile is also survived by his oldest sister, Dorothy Hudson, of Methuen, MA and youngest sister, Claire Macey, of Morrisonville, NY. He was predeceased by his parents Emile, Sr and Yvonne Limoges, a younger brother and sister, Raymond Limoges and Lorraine Blow. The family would like to thank Dr. Zail Berry and Dr. Lynn Wilkinson as well as the entire staff of Birchwood Terrace for the care, support and comfort they provided to our father while he resided with them for the last 14 months. A burial service will take place on Monday, October 22, 2018, 11am, at St. Albans Bay Cemetery located on lower Lake Street, St. Albans Bay, Vermont. Following the burial there will be a celebration of Emiles life at the American Legion Post 1 where he was a member, 100 Parah Dr., St. Albans City, VT. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Emiles memory to the Alzheimer Association (www.alz.org).