Eric J. Bisighini Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home at Towers Lane in New Haven on July 22, 2018, He was born on December 5, 1934 to the late Eric and Mary (Rizzo) Bisighini, grew up in Hamden along with his surviving sister and brother (Blanche Bisighini Bissell of North Haven and Robert Bisighini of Thailand), and married his high school sweetheart, the late Patricia (Ward) Bisighini. He is survived by his four children, Eric Bisighini III and his wife Lynn of Narragansett, RI, Laurie Bisighini June and her husband Vince of Hoover, AL, Thomas Bisighini and his wife Robin of Middle Village, NY, and Scott Bisighini and Lisa Aguzzi of West Haven, CT. Eric was predeceased by his grandson Sean Bisighini, but is survived by his remaining grandchildren Sara Bisighini, Mackenzie June and Jason Herget, great granddaughter Alyssa Herget, Ashley and Frank Ottens, and his healthcare aide Richard Dodoo. Eric graduated from the University of Connecticut and was a lifelong Pharmacist and entrepreneur who owned and operated Farber’s Pharmacy of Hamden for many years, owned several Country Cards/Susan’s Hallmark stores throughout Connecticut and eventually owned and operated Brandi’s Market of Hamden as a family run business. His other most noteworthy accomplishments include being past President of the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association and volunteering at a local shelter serving meals on Thanksgiving. Eric was an avid fan of UConn Men’s/Women’s Basketball and the Boston Red Sox who enjoyed vacationing, celebrating festive/holiday occasions, savoring delicious desserts, charming others with his sense of humor, and reading several newspapers on a quiet Sunday morning. The visiting hours will be held at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, on Friday July 27th from 4-7 PM. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Hamden on Saturday July 28th at 9:30 AM, followed by burial services at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489 www.alz.org/ct.
Our cousins (and your families), Blanche, Robert
The ‘Patriarch of cousins’ has moved on. May he rest in peace with our family members no longer with us, join them to continue to share in the love that has made our family so wonderful.
Anthony and Sheri
So sorry to hear my old child hood play mate from Minor Street in New Haven passed away, We attended Cedar Street and Prince Street grammar school together. We lost contact in Hill house High School. I guess you moved to Hamden and I stayed on Minor Street until after College and Army Engineers.
I always looked at our eighth grade graduation picture from Prince Street grammar school. Eric was a very intelligent student all through our eight grade class. We were the last glass to attend four years of high school. Eight grade became part of Junior High School.
To all his family I never got the opportunity to meet, I am sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for the loss of Mr Bisighini. I felt like I knew him because of all the great stories his beautiful daughter Laurie told . I know how much she loved her Dad and it sure looks like he was a very loved man. Praying for peace and comfort during this tough time.
My heart goes out to all of Eric’s family…he was such a kind hearted man, always greeting with a smile. I’ll never forget the close relationship he had with my parents, they were family but also friends. He stayed close and checked up on them when they were ailing, bringing food … and yes even sweets to share with my father when he was sick. A beautiful soul who will be missed.
So sorry for the loss of your Father. Brother , and grand children.
May the Good Lord watch over him now that he is with loved ones.
Eric was a friend to our entire family for many years. His kindness to my Grandparents, my parents and my brothers and I will always be remembered with respect and fondness. I will always remember his contagious smile and awesome laugh,
Condolences to the entire Bisighini clan. Chapel Hill Rd was a great place to grow up in part thanks to Pat, Eric and the entire Bisighini clan. RIP Eric and Pat.
Our sincere sympathy to the Bisighini family . . . . E.J., Laurie, Tommy and Scott. All of you are in are thoughts (and we are also remembering Mrs. Bisighini who was the nicest neighbor anyone could have. (We even thought today of Corky and Samantha). Best wishes to the family.
I am sorry to hear the news of Eric’s passing. I went to school with him and also Patricia. My sympathy to the family.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Eric. I will always remember his smile and gentle caring way. He was a wonderful boss who gave me my first job at Farbers. So grateful to have worked for him for so long. May his memory comfort your family at this time.