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Richard J. Clarkin

Newington, Connecticut

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Richard J. Clarkin, 79, of Newington, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2020. Born in Hartford, son of the late James D. and Berenice (Bokus) Clarkin, and his second mother, his late aunt Rosalie "Rosie" Bokus. Richard was a longtime Newington resident and a parishioner of the Church...

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My sincere condolences to you and your family. I share your grief since Dick was a life-long friend and classmate. Dick and I were pals from grammar school through college (Fairfield) and we shared many fun times together during those care-free years. We played various pick-up sports games with other classmates - I remember walking to Churchill Park once to play tennis with him, but only after we raked the Fall leaves off the court! Since I lived down the street (Robbins Ave.) from him,...

Melissa & Family,

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Drew shared your memories with me, and it sounds like he was an amazing man, and you a very lucky daughter.

You look very much like him!

I hope you find peace in those memories and knowing he is free from the disease. He's probably got a 9 iron in his hand and working on a hole-in-one.

Kristin

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Dick was one of my very best friends throughout high school and many, many, years later. You could always count on him, day or night! He was just a great guy!. Will love you forever, dear friend, you suffer no more. Rest in Peace.

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.