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for Richard Damiani
July 5, 2013
richard when i heard the fireworks fourth of july i thought of you last year at patrinas, and what a good time you had.the good thing that came out of this terrible loss is that an angel was brought into my life. thats your wife ann. RIP rish you were loved by all.
rose perrotti
December 12, 2012
During this Holiday season, I want the family of Richard to know that he's thought about everyday-and always included in our prayers. A great Judge, a great husband and a great father. May you all find comfort and peace, in the coming year. Always remembered, never forgotten.....The Honorable Richard Damiani.
Barry Lichtenthal
August 2, 2012
To The Damiani Family.. I was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a great Jurist, and one of the most honorable men I've had the privilege to meet. Judge Damiani was my sentencing judge. He was stern, but both fair and reasonable. The State of CT has lost an incredible man. His boots will be hard to fill. My deepest condolences
Sharyn Grant
July 27, 2012
To the family...I was saddened to hear of the death of Judge Damini. I worked with him closely with young people from a drug program and he was the most loving and compassionate person. I pray that God wraps his loving arms of comfort around the entire family and just thank you for sharing his life with so many others.
July 19, 2012
Mrs. Damini and family. I was shocked to hear of the passing of Judge Damiani. He was a great person and Judge. I want to extend my deepest symparthy to you and his family.
Grace Proto wife of the late Matteo Proto
Michelle Mills
July 18, 2012
When I was a law school intern I was told to go to Judge Damiani's court to watch and learn. I knew enough, even then, to know I was watching, not just a good judge, but a great one. What a wonderful human being; a great loss to the legal profession and even greater loss for our community. I extend my deepest sympathy to his family.
Diane Lepper
July 16, 2012
Mrs. Damiani and family, I was shocked to hear of the passing of Judge Damiani. I have had clients before him in Bridgeport and New Haven since 1990. He was always fair,and compassionate. I learned a lot from him. He was truly a very special man. Connecticut has lost one of its Finest.
Detriss Dawkins
July 16, 2012
My deepest condolences! Mr. Damiani, you will be greatly missed.
gerald klein
July 13, 2012
i was last before Judge Damiani on Thursday, and am deeply saddened by his passing. he was quite simply "the best" at his judicial role with many judges copying his style. when i first was before him in Hartford 20-22 years ago, i thought that i had met the ultimate tough guy....and, figured this will be a bad year for my criminal clients!! of course, it was quite the contrary, as he treated both counsel and the accused with respect and compassion. where did he get that memory from? he remembered my kids' names and schools after i mentioned them once in passing. one of my fellow practitioners suggested that the judge should have been a CEO of some major corporation with his "persuasive ways"!! what a guy! again, my condolences
Andrea Anderson
July 12, 2012
He was a role model for me and inspired me to continue. . I planned to learn so much more from him. I looked forward to days I appeared before him. I am so very sad and feel such loss...G-d bless us who had the opportunity to know him.
Antonietta Fassett
July 12, 2012
Dear Anna Stephanie and Jason we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
July 12, 2012
i wish i had gotton to know judge damiani better than i did.my family was close to him and his wife and daughter.
my prayers go out to ann, and stephanie.i can't even imagine going threw something like that.
keep your faith and ask GOD to give you the strength to get threw this.my blessings and prayers go out to all of you.
rose perrotti
Raymond Kotulski
July 12, 2012
Judge Damiani was larger than life. In a business where most become jaded within years, he brought passion and humor to the end. I echo the sentiments of many when I say no one has taught us more about practicing law. He made us all better at our trade and better people. To the Damiani family, I offer my deepest condolences. We have all suffered a great loss, but none matches that of a husband or a father.
Manny & Carol Bartolotta
July 12, 2012
Dearest Anna, Stephanie, & Jason. There are no words...Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you."If God Brings You To It, He Will See You Through It." We are there for you always.
The Carignans
July 12, 2012
Dear Anna, Stephanie & Jason, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mr. & Mrs. Van Horn
July 11, 2012
Judge Damiani will truly be missed.
Anthony Niglio
July 11, 2012
To Mrs. Damiani, Stephanie and all other members of the Damiani family. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Judge Damiani was truly a great man in every area of his life. He was kind, compassionate, caring, funny, loyal and brillant. He was a man of great calibur and character. It was a true honor and blessing to have been able to work with him, but and even greater honor to have known him personally throughout the years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
July 11, 2012
Anna, we were with you and Richard just a few weeks ago. We will always remember the good times we shared. He always expressed how much he loved his family and he will be missed by many...Love and sympathy to you all.. Nan and Jim
Katie M.
July 11, 2012
Mrs. Damiani, Stephanie, and Jason,
We are all better people for having known your loving husband, father, and father-in-law.
With thoughts and prayers for your family,
Billyray wright
July 11, 2012
i want to send my condolences richard was a great man he show me alot in an out of court
Shirley Hunter
July 11, 2012
Fred, my deepest sympanthies to you and your family for the loss of your brother, I worked with you at the post office. God Bless
Erick Lugo
July 11, 2012
My deepest condolences to Richard damiani family,sorry for your lost i only met him as a judge but because his reputation it all speaks for its self ill keep ya in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael Elder
July 11, 2012
To the Damiani family,
Please accept my condolences. I join in with the others who speak of what a great man Richard was. Although he has been taken much too soon, his legacy will survive each time his name is mentioned. My he rest in peace.
Michele Lockwood & Family
July 11, 2012
Anna and Family,
Although I did not know Richard well, I saw in him the same qualities of my own father, involved, loving, protective. He was defintely one of a kind. He will be remembered with the utmost respect.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Larry Freeman
July 11, 2012
Stephanie, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I did not know your father personally, but his sterling reputation speaks for itself. While I only knew you for a brief time at QUSL during my first year, you were always very kind and I just wanted to pass my condolences along.
Liz Grandel
July 11, 2012
Anna, Stephanie, and everyone else in Richard's family:
I worked for Richard during his Greenberg, Costa & Damiani years -- I am so blessed to have known him. Rest in peace Richard. My deepest sympanies to all of you.
Jenny Brown
July 11, 2012
Mrs. Damiani, Stephanie and Jason
My deepest condolences at this difficult time. He was a very speical person and made everyone who knew him feel that way. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless you and be with you.
July 11, 2012
To Anna, Stephanie (Jason, Richard was my Parents' attorney since 1979, and remained a close friend of our family. We are truly devasted over the loss of our dear friend. There will never be anyone like him again. He always "did the right thing" and touched so many lives ona daily basis. We will keep Rich in our memories, and our hearts forever. My prayers and sympathy to all of you.
July 11, 2012
To Judge Diamiani's family....I share my condolences with my entire family, to yours. Words are just not enough to express our devestation. My parents' Faye and Bob Muti (deceased), had known Your husband and father, for thirty five years. They retained him as their attorney, in 1979 and my mom always used to comment "if I had a son, I would want him to be just like Richard." She and my dad would be in shock as you are. I will pray for all of you, and keep the memory of Judge Richard Damiani alive in my heart forever. He truly was "one of a kind and needless to say, sadly missed by all who knew him, and those lives he touched everyday.
Gail Worthington
Morris Cove, CT
Mr. & Mrs. Benedetto A. Minichino
July 11, 2012
My deepest sympathies and condolences. Rich was one of a kind and he'll be so missed by all. With much sadness...
Michael A. DiGioia Sr.
July 11, 2012
To the family of Richard Damiani, my condolences. I haven known Richard and his brothers for many years from the old neighborhood in New Haven and had contact with him throughout the years, he always made me laugh,he was a great person,I am honored to have known him.
Joe Redente, Ret. NHPD
July 11, 2012
There are not enough words to describe the loss; too soon sadly fits. To his family, prayers for strength and peace; sympathy for his sudden passing.
He was and is an inspiration to many, and he did "Do the right thing" all the time. He will be missed.
Trina Craggett
July 11, 2012
I want to send out my deepest deepest condololences to a man who 8 years ago sentanced the man who murdered my son. He was always good to me and my family and there will never be another Richard Damiani. He will truely be missed.
July 11, 2012
Dear Anna, Stephanie and Jason, WE are sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our paryers. He will be missed.
Micehlle, Jordyn and Lucas Guliuzza Cheshire, Connecticut
Patty Longobardi
July 10, 2012
Dear Anna and Stephanie: I am so sorry. Please accept our condolences. We will always remember the good old Sacred Heart Days. Love Patty and Jerry Longobardi
Brian Holecz
July 10, 2012
A great person to have known and to work with. He will be sadly missed. My prayers go out to Stephanie and the family.
Anthony DiElsi
July 10, 2012
Aunt Anna and Stephanie,
So sorry to hear. The brief time I spent in your family was filled with memories of Uncle Richard captivating his audience at the dinner table with his ability to tell a great story and share his wealth of knowledge. I always enjoyed those times and recall them often. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Much love and prayers to you.
Kenneth Cruz
July 10, 2012
In my 34 years in law enformenent Judge Damiani was the most competent, compassionate jurist I have ever been associated with. The citizens of Connecticut have lost a great human being and I have lost a good friend.
Until we meet again rest in peace.
Carmela Della Mura
July 10, 2012
Mrs. Damiani and Stephanie. I am so sorry. Please accept my condolences. It was an honor to work with him in New Haven as his secretary. You are in my thoughts.. Carmela Della Mura.
Tom Virgulto
July 10, 2012
God Bless your family in this tough time. I knew and respected the Judge, and offer my prayers at your loss.
Richard Dotson
July 10, 2012
Steph, I will keep you and your family in my prayers....May he rest in paradise...God Bless
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