Photo courtesy of Wallingford Funeral Home - Wallingford
Wallingford, Connecticut
Apr 4, 1933 – Mar 19, 2020 (Age 86)
Richard Joseph Lafontaine, 86, of Wallingford, loving husband of Francine B. Lafontaine for 66 years, died Thursday, March 19, 2020 at home after a short illness.
Born in Meriden, April 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph S. Lafontaine and Margaret C. (Pelatsky)...
Read MoreDear Laurel and Wayne,
We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy at hearing of the loss of your father. We know what a great inspiration he was to you, and the warmth and joy that he brought to your lives. I am sure that you treasured all the moments that you were able to spend together, both big and small.
May your hearts be full of loving memories.
Lois & Paul
Lois Whelan
March 26, 2020 | Landgraaf, NL
My heart is broken at the loss of this great man that I had the privilege of calling my Grandfather. I wish with all my heart that I could have been there today to say goodbye. I will love and miss you always. As soon as it's safe to travel we will come see you and say our goodbyes.
Melissa Perry
March 23, 2020 | Sanford, ME | Grandchild
Dear Mrs. LaFontaine and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of your husbands passing. I will always remember him as a man of few words but yet deeply sincere in his manner. He was undoubtedly a great match for you, Francine- who I remember as having a warm and outgoing way! I have such fond memories of you all! Please accept my deepest sympathy and God bless you all.
Wendy Cormier Philippi
March 23, 2020 | Jefferson, MD | Friend
Rusty and family, I was saddened to see Richard had passed. I enjoyed seeing him at the mailbox complaining about all the catalogs you got in the mail. We both always got a chuckle from it. God bless, stay well, he will be missed❤
Karen Bartel
March 23, 2020 | Wallingford, CT | Friend
Richard
You were an outstanding father, husband, provider, grandfather and great grandfather, you were an outstanding MAN !!!
RIP Richard. You will be missed.
Mark Dattilo
March 23, 2020 | North Branford, CT
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. if you need anything rich give me a call sorry about you dad
bob ahrens
March 22, 2020 | Norwich, CT | Friend
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, Rusty, and to your family. Richard was a very special friend, a kind and gentle man, and he will be missed.
James & Germaine Pelletier
March 21, 2020 | Wolcott, CT | Friend
Francine
I am so sorry for your loss of Richard.
Sending hugs to you and your family
LeeAnn Snedeker
March 21, 2020 | Wallingford, CT
So sorry to read of Rich passing..we were neighbors on Liberty St for several years and spent many Saturday nights at dances with them..Our thoughts and prayers go out to his beautiful wife and family..
Judy Plant Banack
March 21, 2020 | Zephyrhills, FL