Richard DeFabio, 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Beloved husband of Frances Laoue DeFabio for 65 years. Born in New Haven on March 1, 1925; son of the late Arthur and Amelia D’Amico DeFabio. Richard served his country faithfully in the U.S. Navy during W.W.II. He was a former Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus of North Haven, he had worked for the New Haven Railroad and later for the Board of Education in the Town of North Haven. Richard was an avid Red Sox fan. Father of Richard(Debi)DeFabio, Donna(David)Canestri and Kenneth(Susan)DeFabio. Grandfather of Alyssa, Michael, Eric, Jeremy, Jonathan, Andrea and Maria. Also survived by three great- grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister Marion Pochesci.
His Funeral Procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 11 am. Internment with full Military Honors will take place in Saint Lawrence Cemetery. Family and friends may call Sunday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice 100 Double Beach Road Branford, CT 06405.
My deepest sympathy to the entire DeFabio family. He was a wonderful uncle to me and I loved him very much!
Dear Aunt Janie, Richie, Donna and Kenny (and family),
Our thoughts are prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Uncle Dick was a remarkable man, and will be terribly missed. One of the things we will miss most is seeing him in that "Red Sox" hat. Which, as Yankee fans, we would tease him constantly. The Red Sox's are playing the Yankees tonight – in his honor. And just this one time, We'll say "Go Sox's"….just for him. Rest now. We love you Uncle Dick!
Anne, Michael and Isabella
Dear Donna and family I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers and hope the memories that you shared with your father/grandfather help ease the pain of losing someone so dear.
With Deepest Sympathy
Deb Stankiewicz
Richard and Deb, we send our sincerest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your father. We hope that all your great memories will be with you and will help to console your loss. Fondest regards, J&E
Love and sympathy, Donna. Please know that you, your mom, and all of your family are in my prayers.
Memories will keep him alive in your heart.
Love you, Susan
"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death.
They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make.
Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.
We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love."
~ Leo Buscaglia ~
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are going out to all of you.