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Richard Philopena, Sr.

April 28, 1935 - March 14, 2020

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PHILOPENA: Richard J. “Dick” Philopena, Sr., 84 of Groton and formerly of Waterford, entered eternal life on March 14, 2020 at his son Christopher’s home. He was born April 28, 1935 in New London the son of the late Frank and Bessy (Rocholtz) Philopena. He grew up in New London and graduated from New London High School. Dick was a plumber in the Plumbers Union Local 777, retiring after of 45 years. He is survived by six children, Richard Philopena, Jr, and James Philopena both of LA, Christopher Philopena of Groton, Tara Cardelle of Bozrah, Glenda Dove and Kerri Philopena both of New London. Twenty-five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two children, Michael Dove and Theresa Gustafson, six siblings, Frank, Albert, Fred and Ray Philopena, Florence Grabel and Marie Jarvis. His family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 5 to 7 pm at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. A private Mass of Christian Burial for family members only will celebrated in St. Joseph Church, followed by interment in St. Mary Cemetery, New London.



     

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