Richard M. Seethaler Sr.

1942 - 2025

Richard M. Seethaler Sr.
Richard Morgan Seethaler, Sr. passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Middletown, CT, at the age of 83. Richard was born on May 13, 1942, in the Bronx, New York, to William and Catherine (Flaherty) Seethaler. He was predeceased by his brother, Bill Seethaler.
Richard is survived by his children: Lisa C. Seethaler (husband Rick Baker), Richard M. Seethaler, Jr. (fiancée, Beth Berinstein), James W. Seethaler (partner, Patricia Knight), and Kate L. Seethaler (husband, Joe Sills); and his beloved grandchildren, Emily, Madison, Alanna, Olivia, Vita, and Leo. Richard is also survived by his former wife, Christine Seethaler.
Richard graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Villanova University. He later received his Master's degree in Education, as well as a Post-Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Southern Connecticut State University.
Richard's career in education and nonprofit resource development spanned nearly sixty years. He was an elementary school teacher at St. Francis Xavier School in Waterbury, and later a middle school teacher and sports coach at St. Bridget's School in Cheshire. He proudly served as principal of St. Lucy's Elementary School in Waterbury. Later in his career, he served as Director of Development for St. Thomas Aquinas High School in New Britain and the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden. As a consultant, he helped many organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hartford, The Curtis Home, and St. Mary Magdalen School. He was adjunct faculty at Quinnipiac University and Goodwin College. In 2012, Richard received the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden Alumni Association Hall of Fame Award for pioneering resource development efforts that impacted thousands of children.
Richard was an athlete and sports lover. He was a devoted fan of the New York Yankees and the Villanova Wildcats. He loved to run and participated in many road races and half marathons, running well into his seventies. Richard was a man of many talents, as well as a lover of movies, books, and music. He will always be loved and remembered by his children, grandchildren, and devoted friends.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Richard's life on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. at Della Vecchia Funeral Home in Southington, Connecticut. From 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM, there will be the opportunity to share memories and eulogies in his honor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden or The Cove Center for Grieving Children.