Rich DARNA

DARNA, Rich

Rich Darna, 57 of Portland died suddenly on October 19, 2012 after a short illness. He was born in Middletown on June 24, 1955 to the late Bernice and Maurice Darna. Rich was employed by Wesleyan University as an electrician for the last 30 years and served as volunteer firefighter for the Portland Fire Department for over 20 years. An avid outdoorsman, he loved his vacations to the Outer Banks and Myrtle Beach and his cruises through the country back roads. A big fan of Nascar, one of Sunday morning's joys was calling to get every one's pick for the race pool. He loved surrounding himself with good people, sharing good stories and delivering the occasional "thumper". He is survived by his daughter, Katelyn and her fiance', Paul Holloway of Windsor, VT; his son, Ryan and his girlfriend, Nicole Wright of Portland; his sweetheart, Janet Johnson of Portland; two brothers, Robert (Bob) Darna and his wife, Sandy of Punta Gorda, FL, and Ron Darna and his wife, Debbie of Boynton Beach, FL; his sister, Gail McDowell and her husband, Dr. Bud McDowell of Higganum and several nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Rich's wishes and in celebration of his life, the family would like to receive relatives and friends at Ryan Darna's house, 271 Cox Rd., Portland on Saturday, Oct. 27 between the hours of 4-6 p.m. Also a remembrance service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rich's name to the Portland Fire Department, P.O. Box 71 Portland, CT 06480. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net.