Richard Nigro

Richard Nigro
Richard J. Nigro, 66, resident of Berlin CT passed away unexpectedly in Rock Hill SC on April 9th, 2021. He was married to Beth Lorch Nigro where they resided in Berlin CT and was planning to retire in their new home in SC. Born in Meriden and beloved son of Ann Nigro and the late Domenick Nigro. He graduated from Maloney High School in 1972 and Western Connecticut State University in1976 and in1982 with his Masters in music education. Rich, aka "Mr. Nigro," was known for his love of music and retired from the North Haven Middle School after 40 years of teaching. He was an avid golfer, loved to ski, and was a huge Red Sox fan and was an outstanding clarinet player. He may leave us with sorrow, but made a huge impact on so many peoples lives throughout his life, so much so that his voice and influences will never be forgotten. He leaves behind his 4 daughters; Kristina Nigro, Amy Ruimerman (Michael), Rebecca Chabot (Justin), and Megan Berry (Lewis) as well as his sister Linda Labrecque (Ronald), a nephew Michael Mudgett, and 3 grandchildren plus his dog Lola along with extended family and step family.
Relatives, friends, previous colleagues and students are invited to calling hours on Friday May 21ST from 4-7pm at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home at 36 Washington Ave in North Haven. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul Church located at 461 Alling Street in Kensington at 9:30am and at Sacred Heart Cemetery located at 250 Gypsy Lane in Meriden at 11am on Saturday May 22nd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the North Haven Education Foundation Inc. in his memory. (http://nhedfoundation.org/ or P.O. Box 413, North Haven, CT 06473)