Richard A. "Ricky" Gianini Jr.

Richard A. "Ricky" Gianini Jr., 32, of West Haven was born on March 5, 1993 in New Haven to JoAnn (Chris) Camputaro DeFosche of West Haven and Richard A. (Deb) Gianini, Sr. of Oxford. He grew up in Trumbull with JoAnn; her husband, Chris DeFosche; and Ricky's sister, Nicole DeFosche. He passed away peacefully in his home on June 1, 2025. He is survived by his sister, Ericka Gianini, and his brother, Jay (Alexandra) Gianini. He is predeceased by his sister, Elaina Gianini; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and his special cousins, Ray Gianini and Ed Sutcliffe. Ricky leaves behind Deb Gianini's children, Nicole (Matt McCarthy) and Christopher Meredith, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, a plethora of friends, and his special Mamma who took care of him like her own. He touched many lives and was a beautiful soul with a huge heart. His family, friends, and especially his mother were his world. He was truly one of a kind. Ricky always made you laugh and lit up any room he went into. At the time of his death, Ricky was employed by American Green Fuels as a chemical operator.
Family and friends may call at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven on WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025, from 5pm to 8pm. Interment will be private.