Richard J. Passick, 68, of West Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Richard was born in New Haven on January 22, 1945; son of the late Joseph and Ethel Horvath Passick; had worked for the SNET Company for 27 years and was the owner of A. American Floor Contractors LLC. A lifelong boater, Richard was a member of the City Point Yacht Club and the Waucoma Yacht Club. He was a member of the CT Corvette Club and enjoyed traveling throughout the Long Island Sound on his boat. Father of Valerie S. Passick of MA. Predeceased by his loving companion Marcia M. Dusa Ostrom. Also survived by Marcia’s children Rhonda (Louis) Gallo and Teresa Ostrom Bobko all of Northford. Poppy of Sarah & Samantha Gallo and Clayton Bobko. Also survived by many cousins.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Francis Church, New Haven at 10:00. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. The visiting hours will be Monday from 5 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Smilow Cancer Hospital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Valerie, during this time of great loss. May there be comfort in knowing that you were there for him.
With our deepest sympathy to Rick’s loved ones in their time of sorrow of his passing. May you always remember that Rick will be with you in spirit and his memories will help you start to heal in this the time of your grieving.
Long time vendor of AAmerican Floors. Will always remember Marcia and Richie as kind and friendly people. They always had something good to say about me and my various companies that I worked for even if we may have not deserved such praise. He will long be remebered in my prayers and thoughts. Rest in Peace knowing you were indeed one of the good guys.
I was shocked to hear of Richard’s passing,Richard was a good person and a wonderful friend, I will also remember his laugh and those measuring tape suspenders.He will be fondly remembered, Wishing the family comfort in knowing he is now in peace.
Richie has supplied product and and services to our projects for 20+ years. I have considered his company to be one of our core vendor/contractors. I am deeply grieved by his passing. He always treated NHS like his most important customer and made me feel like a personal friend. I considered him a friend of NHS and of me. He was a pro-active problem solver and never hesitated to do what he could to help a project or customer. I loved him dearly for his warmth and outgoing personality. There is no replacement for him, not another human being on earth that can take his place. My most sincere sympathy to Valerie, Teresa, and the rest of his family and friends.
Following seas and fair winds, old buddy. I’ll miss the fun we had at work, and cruising out on the Sound. You will always be loved and missed by those who knew you best.