Dr. Richard J. Landino

Thanks for being my dads "best friend". With deep love and affection, cousin Linda LaTorre Palanza

I met Rich when he was a resident at Worcester City Hospital in 19-69-1970. We became good friends right away. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He definitely was a person that had his own mind. God speed Rich.

Richie Landino: I have not heard that name in almost 70 Years. You were the guy with the white hat and white apron flipping hamburgers at Savin Rock across from the WHIP! I believe the year was 1953 and I was the 13 year old West Haven girl who had a BIG crush on you and watched silently as you worked....We never met. Today, so many years have passed, so many changes, but fortunately, I was on computer viewing West Haven Now and Then after living elsewhere for many years and came across your...

My heartfelt sympathy to the whole Landino family. Rich was one of my father's oldest and best friends, and I will never forget the fact that he came to the house and sat with my father in the hours just before his death, comforting him and sharing conversation and memories. Such true friendship is a blessing in this life, and I am certain that it continues into the life to come. I will always recall fondly sharing stories with Rich of the teachers we had in common at ND and PC, as well as...

To Tony, Nicki, Rosemary, Bobby, Eileen, and all of Doc's Family & Friends who All Loved him! I was so saddened by the news of his passing, please find comfort in the memories you all made with Him, along his path in Life! I for one will always cherish & hold the memories I are etched on my Heart, especially all the vacations to Rhode Island and Florida that I have joined them on. 1 of my jobs as being Tony & Nicki's babysitter when they were young, was to have his spaghetti cooked on...

Condolences to the entire landing family for your loss

To the Landino-O'Rourke family, An era has passed in Southington. Richie Landino was as recognizable in town as any local landmark. There are no platitudes to cover the breadth of this man's remarkable experiences and character. On a personal level, I have lost a friend, a mentor, and one of the most solid people I have ever known; irreplaceable. May your many memories of this unique individual comfort you at this time. May God welcome Richie into his house and may heaven be the final peak...