Richard A. Brindisi, 79, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Regency House, Wallingford with his family by his side.  He was the husband of 56 years to Patricia Carroll Brindisi.  Richard was born in New Haven on July 24, 1935; son of the late Albert and Anna Camptelli Brindisi and served his country faithfully in the US Marine Corp.  He was a patrolman for the West Haven Police Dept. for eight years and later was a Division Manager for DeFrank & Sons for 25 years until his retirement.    Richard was an avid fisherman and NY Giants & NY Yankees fan.  Father of Laurie Brindisi and Carolyn Brindisi.  Grandfather of Ashley Brindisi, Taylor, Tyler and Alycia Brennan.  Great-Grandfather of Luke Asbury.

His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian burial will follow in St. Frances Cabrini Church at 11:00 am.  Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Hwy, Ste. 100, Rocky Hill, CT  06067.