Richard Alan Wade, Sr., 70, of North Branford passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Donna Cucurello Wade. Richard was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on July 17, 1950 and was the son of the late Richard and Stephanie Kaleta Wade. Rich graduated from East Haven High School in 1968 and enjoyed helping out the family business, Mrs. Wade’s Pies. Later in life, he established, owned, and operated A & A Appliance Service for over 30 years. He was an avid sports enthusiast and a fan of the New York Yankees and the Washington Redskins. Rich enjoyed trips to Lake George and spending time with his family. who he loved unconditionally. Father of Richard Alan Wade, Jr. (Wendy) and Lindsay Evermore (Stephen), grandfather of Gibbs Wade and Marlowe and Thalia Evermore; predeceased by his brother George Wade.

The visiting hours will be on Saturday, January 30th, 2021 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A service will be conducted at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in Northford Cemetery (masks and social distancing strictly required for all services). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.