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Richard Christiano Obituary
Richard F. Christiano, age 54, of Fairfield, the loving son of Joseph and Adrienne Christiano of Fairfield, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Born in Yonkers, NY, he was a graduate of Greenwich High School and was a car salesperson with various Chevrolet dealerships. Rich loved boxing; playing the guitar and loved to spend time in the sun, wherever he could find it. He was a diehard Elvis fan and was nicknamed "the King".
In addition to his parents, Rich is survived by his two brothers, Joseph L. Christiano of SC and Gregory Arroyo and his wife, Sue Duffy Arroyo of Bristol, PA, two sisters, Linda Machorro and her husband Rafael of La Grange, NY and Miranda Delfino of Trumbull; and five nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Dolores Bruno Timson at a young age.
Friends are invited to attend his visitation on Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 3-7 p.m. at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield Center. Funeral services will take place on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Norm Guilbert officiating. Interment to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Greenwich.
Donations may be made in his memory to Operation Hope, 636 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Christiano
Catherine
October 11, 2021
Wow. You used to fly me to school and home when I had no parents who would. You were kind to me. You would take me to a Cuban restaurant in NYC and you were always just nice. I happened to have googled your name just because we wonder where our old friends are, and I saw this. I wonder what happened to you. Thank you for being my friend so many years ago. When you met me I was in college. You looked at me and said, "it´s nice to see what colleges are producing these days - beautiful girls like you". I´m happily married with beautiful grown children now. I found My biological family. I´m Italian, like you. Rest big guy. See you one day soon.
Gene Mauro
February 9, 2015
I am in shock and disbelief to learn of Richie's passing. I have known Richie for over 35 years from our weight lifting days at the Fitness Forum. We saw Sinatra in New Haven in 1979. Richie was so upset that Frank didn't sing My Way. He kept yelling "My Way!" trying to get Sinatra to do an encore but Frank left the building. I bought a Chevy from him at Russell Chevrolet in the 90's. And our love of the Beatles! Always fun to be around! I can't believe you're gone! My thoughts & prayers to the Christiano family. God Bless you Rich, rest in peace my friend.
Christiani Family
February 8, 2015
Our family has known Richie for over 30 years. He was a great guy who was liked by everyone. My brothers and I will always remember the years we spent together weightlifting, boxing, working out and spending days at the beach. My parents referred to Richie as their "other son." God speed Richie.
Charles Ross
February 6, 2015
My condolences to the Christiano family it's been many years since the Russell Chevrolet days, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy Keller
February 6, 2015
So sad to hear this...RIP xo
Eddie Rodriguez
February 6, 2015
Very saddened to learn of my friend's passing. He was an upbeat friendly person and ALWAYS would help anyone who needed it. May God rest his soul.
Meilin Hernandez
February 6, 2015
To a dear friend that always made me smile... You will be truly missed my you rest in peace.
RON JASENSKY
February 5, 2015
I SOLD CARS WITH RICH MANY TIMES AND WE HAD MANY COMMON INTERESTS BOXING HECTOR CAMACHO HIS BUDDY ELVIS PUSHUP CONTESTS GREAT GUYMADE YOU LAUGH AND MR STEIN AT WESTERN WAS A TRIP MISSED YOUR LAST CALL LOVE U BRTOTHER
Peter Terek
February 5, 2015
One of my hero's growing up. Richie and I shared many of dinners and watched every Marvelous Marvin Hagler fight there was. I was just the neighborhood kid that always enjoyed his sense of humor and kindness. I'll miss u King
Mark Ballaro
February 5, 2015
Gonna miss you! Long live Elvis and the Beatles and your memory, rest in Peace!
Ron Jasensky
February 5, 2015
very sad to hear about my friend richie we shared many memories back to our junior high school western junior in greenwich also elvis and many boxing memories he was a good friend and i will miss him every day your friend Ron from Rons Speed and Sport
"Mikey" and the Viale Crew
February 5, 2015
Richie, so sad to see you go. We'll miss you on our annual Elvis Marathons and how we crack up every time when Elvis jumps in the water and comes up with that perfectly combed hair... Or the times we'd bet on how many songs you can guess on the 50's station in a row, I cut you off on the free dinners because you would always get em right. I guess I'll never get to show you up on that speed bag I haven't been practicing on.
Rest easy my friend, well miss you at Viale.
ron jasensky
February 5, 2015
Rich very sorry to hear we had so many good memories talking about western junior high school greenwich boxing elvis and pushups hope you are at peace your friend Ron jasensky
MIKE CAPOBIANCO
February 5, 2015
REST IN PEACE KING! I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF AND WITH YOU! PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..
cheryl richardson
February 5, 2015
Elvis has left the building. Love ya. We had some great times hanging out. You were such a great person to me and my family. Wish I was able to see you one more time. You will truly be missed.
February 5, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family.
Elvis was a great man and friend.I will miss you forever my friend! R.I.P xoxo
suzie c.
Elizabeth Petrino
February 4, 2015
So very sad. He was a nice guy. We all called him Elvis. He'll be remembered and missed. Your old neighbor, Elizabeth
Lisa Johr
February 4, 2015
Rest in peace my friend
Jeff Pearce
February 4, 2015
Rest in peace
Shari Kendall
February 4, 2015
So sad.. Gone too soon... My
Thought and prayers to Rich's family ... May he rest in peace...
Gabriel demelo
February 4, 2015
Rip my friend. Say hi to Elvis for me. "Thank you very much"
Pete Dillon
February 4, 2015
I lost a good friend...you will be truly missed... May you rest in Peace Richie
Germana Pereira
February 4, 2015
Rich Rich Rich...My Elvis!! I can't and won't believe you are gone! When I heard the sad news my heart dropped! You were my favorite customer at my bar - you kept me company so many Sundays - you and I tanning wherever the sun was and of course you w/no shirt always showing off your body. We would dance to Elvis and you would sing to me - you reminded me of my once in a lifetime love SteveC he loved the music you sang and just always put a big smile on both of our faces. You will live on forever in my heart and never be forgotten. Give SC a kiss for me please!! Love you lots, your Gerri
Dave Segal
February 4, 2015
Rest in peace my friend.
Carrie Coletta
February 4, 2015
I am deeply saddened by the news of Richie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Richie was always a true friend and gentlemen. He will be missed.
LEN " ROCCO" RICCIO
February 4, 2015
RICH I LOST A DEAR FRIEND AND FELLOW ELVIS ADMIRER YOU LEFT US WAY WAY TOO EARLY WILL NEVER FORGET ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND LAUGHS WE SHARED THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIEND GOOD BYE KING
Susan Nicolini
February 4, 2015
A light to guide your way...prayers for your journey home....may you be at peace Richie...
Tom Rogers
February 4, 2015
Rest in peace King. Keep punching.
Marc Hallas
February 3, 2015
Miss you Richie.....You left us way too young and your death saddens me....
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