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Richard Thomas Blakeslee Jr.

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Richard Blakeslee Obituary

Richard Thomas Blakeslee Jr. September 2, 1965 – February 13, 2025 Retired New Haven Fire Department Lieutenant, Richard Thomas Blakeslee, Jr. 59 of Hamden, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Richard was born in New Haven, CT on September 2, 1965, to Richard "Dick" and Susan Pieper Blakeslee. Richard was a 1983 graduate of Wilbur Cross High School. He was a firefighter for the New Haven Fire Department before retiring as a Lieutenant. Richard was the proud owner of West Lake Lawn Care, a landscaping and pest control business that he operated for many years. Richard loved golfing, boating and tuna fishing. He and his late partner Maureen "Chicky" enjoyed playing Pokémon Go and sharing pizza/movie nights with their three granddaughters. Richard was an avid sports fan rooting for his favorite teams the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Richard is survived by his father Richard Sr., his sisters Jean Blakeslee-Walsh (Sean) and Nancy E. Catalano, and his brother Robert P. Blakeslee. Uncle of Susan Sanchez, Scott Bialczak Jr., Madison Blakeslee, James Blakeslee Jr., and Carly Blakeslee. Great uncle to Penelope Grace and Francisco Felix Sanchez. Richard is also survived by his stepchildren Michelle Quinn (Justin) and James Quinn. Richard was "Pop" to his granddaughters Danamarie Quinn, Brianna Flynn, and Gabriella Petersen. Richard was predeceased by his mother Susan, his brother James, and his long-time partner Maureen Quinn. A private mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Francis Church. Richard's family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard Thomas Blakeslee, Jr., please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Feb. 24, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Blakeslee

14 Entries

Joseph F DeCato

March 1, 2025

My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Richard. Rest in peace.

Ed Wynne

February 28, 2025

My condolences to Rich´s familly and friends.
Rest in Peace Rich

Jim Townsend

February 27, 2025

Rest in piece Rich, Give Maureen a hug for me!

Joe Cappucci

February 27, 2025

My Condolences to the Blakeslee family. Rich always managed to make me laugh when we worked together. We will keep the Blakeslee family in our prayers.

Carlcaponera

February 26, 2025

Sorry for your loss. RICHARD was a great guy. He will truly be missed.

Danny Kirby

February 26, 2025

Dick, so sorry for your loss

Louis Ranciato

February 26, 2025

To the Blakeslee family -

So sorry to hear of Rich's passing. and Jimbo's ...didn't know that before now. Rich and the other kids from Glen Haven used to cut through the woods from their neighborhood into North Haven because this was their short-cut to get to Wawa, or four corners. We lived on Debra Lane, so their shortcut would bring them out by our house more often than not. This is how we got to know them. They were always respectful. After we moved; I would see him occasionally. Always a smile and never a bad word to say about anyone. I was happy to see that he made a good career for himself with the Fire Department. You should all be very proud of him. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss.

Lou Ranciato

Tina Pitts

February 26, 2025

I am very saddened to hear of your passing. You will be so missed my friend. Rest in peace Richard.

Kevin Coyle

February 26, 2025

Rest in peace Rich . One of the best firehouse comedians.

Jim McKiernan

February 26, 2025

My sincere condolences to Dick and all the Blakeslee Family. My heart goes out to all of you. Richie was a great guy. Had so many laughs in the firehouse and on the golf course and of course about his Maple Leafs. Richie was a tremendous firemen and a great friend and will be missed greatly. I can imagine that Richie and Jimbo are together again and already laughing about something. God Bless all of you and the Blakeslee family will be in my prayers. God Bless.

Annette and Al Milone

February 26, 2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Blakeslee family.
Knowing the Blakeslee family years, and working with his dad and having the opportunity to watch Richard grow from a young boy to a man.
It is with a heavy heart that we have to express my condolences to this family again. Rest in peace Richard.
Annette & Al Milone

Frank A Quadrino

February 25, 2025

So sorry to read this. Rich & I used to serve the 7am Sunday Mass at St. Francis with Jimbo..... Rest in Peace Rich, we'll take it from here

Pauline Edwards

February 25, 2025

So sorry for your loss may he rest in peace

Paul Sandella

February 24, 2025

Hey Rich, thanks for the good times both on and off the job. Your contagious laugh will be missed. May Rich rest in peace, and live on n friends and family's memories.

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