Richard F. Weiss, 68, of Northford passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 5, with his family by his side. Richard was born in Brooklyn, NY, the beloved son of the late Catherine and Cornelius Weiss. Upon his graduation from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, he began his career as a customer engineer for IBM and recently retired as the Executive Director of the Connecticut Laborers Health Fund after 31 years of service. Richard’s favorite activities included cooking and flying remote control airplanes, as well as spending time with his family. Fun loving and gregarious, he could always be counted on for a good joke or humorous story. Richard is survived by his devoted wife, Pamela, son Michael Weiss (Gigi) of Ridgefield and daughter Nicole Lake (Edward) of Berlin, brother William Weiss of Cary, NC and brother Timothy Weiss of Raleigh, NC, along with 3 precious grandchildren and several adoring nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors wishing to pay their respects on Friday, April 10 from 4pm-8pm at North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini, 57 Pond Hill Rd., North Haven. Memorial contributions may be made to The Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405 (hospice.com) or The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)
During the Eleven years that we have known Dick & Pam we always shared a good time. Dick and I always telling jokes to one another. All four of us have watched our children Edward and Nicole, grow from two to a family of three. Dick you will be hard to forget.
Dick was a member of the Black Sheep Flying Squadron which flies RC Airplanes.
Dick always had a smile whether flying his planes or participating in club activities.
We will all miss Dick at the flying field.
Robert Horn, Treas/Sect. Black Sheep Flying Squadron, Durham, CT
My heart and prayers are with the Weiss family.
Mr. Weiss was like a second father to me growing up with nicole. We became friends in 2nd grade nearly 28yrs ago. Our friendship was more like a sisterly bond. Sleepovers were always fun and her dad was always a sport when it came time to trying whatever crazy thing we decided to cook up in the kitchen, no matter how horrible or disgusting it was. I remember on her wedding day getting her ready in her dress and the tears he tried to hide as he saw his babygirl for the first time. There is no question he will forever be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him. His memory will live on in the stories and jokes we share. My prayers are with his family…rest in peace Mr Weiss until we see you on the other side.
I am sorry to hear of Dicks passing.Dick was a former IBM employee and a dedicated IBM customer.He and I enjoyed many lunches together as he was a customer of mine for many years.
Brian Delaney
Retired IBM Marketing Rep.
Where do I/we begin,
We cannot begin to express our sincere regret for your loss. How do we express our thanks for those early years in both of our married with children years in Ridgley Condo association. We could never have made it without the two of you. Your unselfish sharing with us cannot be expressed in any terms known beyond us.
We will miss Dick's voice, laughter and stories. We will also miss his mixing some of his favorite
drinks, especially his Spanish coffee, one of his best.
Dick introduced me, Jim, to rc flying, which I enjoyed for years, especially with him. I did continue after we left our close years but it was never the same.
Pam, Mike, Nicole,
We love you all and miss Dick not nearly as much as you do, but wish you the best a family's love can provide.
We have not seen you all for years but are so impressed how you have continued to pull together for each other.
Nicole,
Thank you for reaching out to us, we appreciate being included.
Continued progress in your healing and may you always feel your father's presence in everything you do.
Jim and Deb Scholten
Sorry to here of your lost and he will be missed. A good man and will be remember as such.
Rick had became a good friend any years ago. He was a second brother to me, he his father and I enjoyed many good times together. I cannot think of in any other way than a caring, loving husband, father, brother or just an excellent friend. God bless him – may he rest in peace. May the family know that Rick is now with his Mom & Dad in a better place!