Richard “Rick the Indian” Clarke, 83, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of 42 years to Cindy Koerber Clarke. Rick was born in Manitoba, Canada on September 24, 1937 and was the son of the late Hector and Beatrice LaVallee Clarke. He had worked as an Ironworker for Local #424 for 34 plus years as well as other ironworker jobs across the country. Rick enjoyed flowers, birds, maintaining his yard to perfection and cats, especially his beloved Kenny. Stepfather of Lori Vogt, Richard (Chrysanne) Vogt, Robert, and Sally Vogt. Also survived by many step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday, May 12th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to Bare Plains Cemetery, North Branford on Thursday morning at 11:00 to attend a graveside service.
Sally and Family, Dan and I are so sorry for your loss. We loved Richie,…..Our Buddy…You are in our thoughts and prayers
Dan and Carla
Hey my buddy we will never forget the great times
My deepest condolences to the family. Richie was a great man and a good friend loyal and generous to all. When i was 5 years old he and my dad surprised me with a pony for one day (my mom wouldnt let me keep it) and i never forgot that day and soon il be 62. Rest In Peace Richie. You will be sadly missed…. forever loved. Tip one back with my dad for me until we all meet again….XOXO
He will be missed but has reunited with many of his iron worker friends. I can see them sitting around the bar at Ryan’s reminiscing about the “good old days”. To a very special person that touched my life when Louie was alive and always there for me after Louie was gone.
Have a drink for me
Nancy
A really good Red IRONWORKER he was good to work with and Quaff a few with.
I wish for peace for the family.
RIP my good buddy,
Johnny O’. 424 #547276
My sincere condolences to Rick’s family. I am so sad and sorry to hear about his passing. I worked at Jeannie Ryan’s in Branford and some of my favorite times were when Billy Ryan’s Ironworker friends were there.
They were a great group and I especially enjoyed hearing Rick and Billy “rebuild” the many bridges they worked on. Oh, the stories they could tell would have us all laughing for days! Heaven must be one heck of a place with the group that is now forming there – with more stories to tell, I’m sure!
My prayers are with your family.
Bonnie
What a loss! So glad I got to see him last month. Great guy loved by all who knew him. My dad [ Jimmy Quinn) , Jimmy Douglas and Richie were the three musketeers. Today I am sure their having a cold beer together playing set back! RIP my friend. You will be sadly missed by many.