Richard G. Lair

1958 - 2022

Richard G. Lair, 63, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Leslie (McCue) Lair, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Richard was born on May 13, 1958 in Newark, NJ, son of the late George James Lair and Gertrude Nolan Lair. Rich grew up in Upper Saddle River, NJ moving to CT in 1978, finally making Wethersfield his home. Rich lived his life to the fullest, never missing an opportunity and made a larger than life impact on everyone he met. His wife Leslie was the love of his life, his daughter Darcy was the sparkle in his eye, and his son Ryan's "Daddio". Rich was a longtime member of Wethersfield Country Club, his home away from home, where he loved golfing and spending time with friends and family. The 8th Tee was "home hole" for Rich, waking up in his home every day to the view of the course brought great joy to him. Every year he also looked forward to bringing friends to play at Baltusrol Country Club in Springfield, NJ where his father was a member. He was an avid sports fan, faithfully cheering on the New York Yankees, Giants and Rangers. He was the proud owner and founder of All Pallet Recycling in Bloomfield, which he built from the ground up. He enjoyed annual vacations in Aruba and cherished time spent with his family and friends. Along with his wife Leslie Lair, his children Ryan and Darcy Lair and bonus children Olivia and Chase Artibani he leaves behind many special people that meant the world to him and lots of friends and family. Rich will be missed dearly by so so many, his love, his laughter, and his presence will live on in all of us. A great man indeed! A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 5 at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Parish (Corpus Christi Church), 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church. Family and friends may call on Friday, March 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rich's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory of Rich with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com