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Richard Joaquin Obituary
Richard D. Joaquin, 68, of Ansonia, entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2016, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Diosdada Arroyo Joaquin. Mr. Joaquin was born in Bridgeport on February 10, 1947, son of the late Jose and Katherine Finn Joaquin. He was employed as an aircraft specialist at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford for many years until his recent retirement. A proud veteran, he honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Antonio Diaz and Abelexis Rosado of Ansonia and Javier Diaz of Torrington, daughters, Imelda Rivera and Dawn Joaquin of Ansonia and ten cherished grandchildren. Visiting will be held on Monday February 1, 2016, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. At 10:00 am, a funeral service in celebration of Richard's life will take place with Deacon Richard Renker officiating. Interment with U.S. Air Force military honors will immediately follow in the State Veterans' Cemetery in Middletown. To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
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Patty Busa Frost
January 29, 2016
Dawn and Family, just want to say how sorry Dave and I our and you are all in our Prayers.
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Robert Mark
January 31, 2016
Diosdada & Family --
You have my heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences on the loss of Richard. I worked with him for some time at the Dept of Defense Sikorsky Aircraft office. He was a kind and gentle man and I know he'll be missed.
Let your memories of the happy times comfort you at this time, help you heal and bring you peace.
Merry Meet. Merry Part. Merry Meet Again.
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