Rick A. Contois

1965 - 2023

Rick Anthony Contois, 58, of South Windsor, beloved husband of the late Luann Marie (Koffman) Contois died peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. Rick was born in Hartford, CT, on February 19, 1965, son of the late Raymond A. and Beverly H. (Adams) Contois. He grew up in South Windsor and graduated from South Windsor High School in 1983. He went on to study at TCI, graduating in 1984, and started a career as a mechanic. Rick would later work for Sam's Club as a manager for many years, until moving on to work for Anixter. Rick's passion was fishing. He, with his best friend Rob, went boating all around Connecticut in search of that one great one. He had a love for good food, gardening, puzzles and great (Beatles) music. Never far behind were his dogs Dakota and Melony and, of course, the latest Stephen King novel. He will be dearly missed. He leaves his sister, Michele Tardif and her husband Marco of East Windsor; his nieces and nephew, Kaitlyn Carey-Duclos and her husband Thomas of Wolcott, Jessica Portis and her husband Martavious of NH, and Cooper Tardif of East Windsor. He also leaves his half-sisters, Nancy Piscottano and her husband Anthony of Old Saybrook, RaeAnn Corso and her husband Charles of NC, and Karen Fortunato of Andover. His family will receive friends on Sunday, March 5, 2023, from 12 – 2 p.m., at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd., South Windsor. A prayer service will follow in the funeral home beginning at 2 p.m. Burial will be private at the request of his family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, or a charity of choice. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com