Wethersfield, Connecticut
Jul 29, 1948 – Jul 12, 2020 (Age 71)
Richard S. Junokas, 71 of Wethersfield, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at his home. He was born in New Britain, son of the late John V. and Mary E. (Kowalewski) Junokas. Rick was a supervisor at ABB Combustion Engineering in Windsor and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He is survived by Barbara J. Junokas, his daughters; Jennifer A. Young and her husband Joseph Young Sr. of Rocky Hill, and Nora McKosky (Marc McKosky) of Portland, his three grandchildren, Joseph Young Jr, Drew and Benjamin McKosky. He also leaves his 2 brothers; John A. Junokas and his wife Gloria of Newington, and Joel L. Junokas and his wife Cecelia of Peoria, AZ, and his nieces and nephews. Rick enjoyed woodworking, listening to jazz, rides with his rescue dog Bella, but mostly fishing with his daughters and grandsons at Great Hill Pond. The family would like to thank best friend Ricky Cardillo for all his love and support. The funeral will be private. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com
My first husband, Ralph F. Porter always considered Rick one of his very good friends. I always enjoyed our visits with Rick and his family whenever we visited Connecticut. Today I was looking at Nancy Porter’s Legacy posting and read Rick’s post. I thought I would check on him and was sorry to hear he had also passed. I still have good memories and my prayers are with the Junokas family.
Georgia Parsons
January 07, 2021 | Kalispell, MT | Acquaintance
We are so sorry to hear that Ricky passed. He was a very funny and special person. He always willingly lent a hand when needed and good for a story. Steve & I speak of him often, always with a smile.
May his memory be a blessing.
Steve & Doe Gorski
December 09, 2020 | Coworker
So sorry to read about Rick’s passing. I spent a lot of time with him at Great Hill Lake in Portland during the early 1960’s. My parents ran the Lakeland restaurant and we lived in the house next door. Lots of good memories fishing together... he was a really good fisherman. We also camped out together in the small park area on the other side of the lake and I remember fishing all night long. Always meant to stop by but.... never put off the things you want to do.
My sympathies to...
Joseph Labbadia
November 22, 2020 | Potland, CT | Friend
Please give to the cancer assoc. when you can
Rich died from lung cancer, even though he quit 21 years ago.
God bless
Barbara Junokas
July 31, 2020 | Friend
Remembered By
Barbara Junokas
July 31, 2020 | Family
Barbara, Jennifer, Nora,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
It's been a long time since Mitchell Court..... Rick and I had some memorable times trout fishing at the Natchaug river, bass fishing at Williams lake and even sneaking onto the Edgewood golf course (now the TPC) after dark. I'll never forget him.............................Walt
Walter Mozdzierz Jr.
July 20, 2020 | Friend
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Walter Mozdzierz Jr.
July 20, 2020 | Friend
Barbara and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Rick passing away.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
With Deep Sympathy
The Celio Family
Charlie Celio
July 16, 2020 | Wethersfield, CT | Neighbor
So sorry to hear about Rick my brother and Rick were quite a pair all our love and best wishes.
Dean Pallotti , joanne
July 15, 2020 | Friend