Obituaries

Richard Tucchio

March 8, 2020

TUCCHIO: Richard J. Tucchio, 78 of Waterford died Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Lawrence and memorial Hospital in New London following a long battle with dimentia. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 57 years, Sydney (Fedus) Tucchio, his wonderful daughter, Christine Tucchio Terrapin, her husband Micah Terrapin and his five cherished and adored grandchildren, Daniel, Matthew, Hannah, Gabrielle, and Micah. As well as his two brothers Edward (Patricia) Tucchio, Michael (Gretchen) Tucchio. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Palma Tucchio. His daughter, Anne Marie with whom he missed for over 45 years. His wife’s parents, Sydney Standish and Rudolph Fedus. A very special niece Ashley and nephew Edward Matthew as well as several Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Richard was retired from BAE Systems, after 40 years of service where he made many close friends. His family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 5 to 8 pm at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on, Friday (March 13) at 11 am in St. Joseph Church, in New London. Interment to follow, in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flower’s please make contributions in Richard’s memory to New London Community Meal Center, PO Box 945, New London, CT 06320. Beacon Hospice, 1803 Founders Plaza, East Hartford, CT 06108 or Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Southington, CT 06389. A very special thank you to Bayview Health and Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, 5^th Floor.