Richard G. Cecarelli

1944 - 2022

Richard G. Cecarelli
Richard G. Cecarelli, 77, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14th, 2022 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann Bellucci Cecarelli for 55 years. Richard was born in Middletown on March 19, 1944, and he was the son of the late Loretta Richards Cecarelli. He worked as a long shoreman for New Haven Terminal for almost 40 years until his retirement. Richard was an avid hunter and gardener, and he enjoyed fishing, clamming, crabbing, beekeeping, and a general love for spending time outdoors. His true enjoyment was being with his grandchildren who he loved unconditionally. Father of Rich Cecarelli (Jenn) and Melissa Ruocco (Mike). Grandfather of Charlotte and Andrew Cecarelli, Corinne, Cameron and Maddie Ruocco. Brother of Skip Cecarelli, Kathy Secondino and Edward Cecarelli. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at the Smilow Cancer Hospital (especially Dr. Hari Deshpande, the nursing staff on the 8th floor, and nurse Sarah in the ICU), and also the CT Hospice, Branford for the excellent comfort and care they provided. The visiting hours will be Friday, March 18th from 10 am to 12 pm at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A graveside service will follow in the North Haven Center Cemetery at 12:15 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Closer To Free Fund, Smilow c/o Yale-New Haven Hospital Development, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508. www.northhavenfuneral.com