Name: Visitation for Richard Rivellini
Start: 2020-10-15T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-10-15T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Rivellini , Richard
Richard Rivellini, 64, of North Branford passed away peacefully on October 12, 2020 at home surrounded by his family after a valiant 7 month battle with cancer. He was born December 13, 1955 in New Haven to Louis and Mary (O'Keefe) Rivellini. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Darlene (Marshall) Rivellini, devoted son, Richard Rivellini Jr. (Theresa) of Northford and three grandchildren he adored, Grace Elizabeth, Jason Michael and Tatum Renee Rivellini. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary Lou Ravis of Wallingford and Kathleen Chialastri (Michael) of South Carolina along with numerous nieces/nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harold Vancott and Robert Rivellini and a sister, Ann Rivellini McNamara.
Richard was born and raised in New Haven where he graduated from Hill House High School. He since moved to North Branford where he lived with his wife since 1994 and together they raised their son whom Richard was deeply attached to. Richard was a lifetime employee of Whalley Glass where he worked as a glazer. His hobbies included cooking and eating, cookouts with his family, weekly pool nights with his in-laws, fixing cars, and woodworking, which he hoped to do more of after retirement. Above all, Richard was devoted to his family and his biggest passion was his grandchildren. He especially loved his role as a Papa and embraced every moment he could with them. Anyone who knew Richard would describe him as a kind, patient man who put everyone above himself.
Family will receive mask wearing friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. His funeral procession will leave the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home on Friday, October 16 at 10:30 A.M. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Ambrose Parish at the Church of St. Augustine, 30 Caputo Rd., North Branford with Committal to follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery in West Haven.
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Published by The New Haven Register on Oct. 13, 2020.

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Scalia Family

October 16, 2020

Sincere condolences to the Rivellini family. He was a fine gentleman who brought into this world a wonderful son to be so very proud of. May he always rest in peace.

Mike Draicchio

October 15, 2020

So sorry to read of Ricky's passing. One of my best childhood and early adulthood friends. The entire Rivellini family was like an extension of my family. Unfortunately not having seen Ricky for some years and having moved out of state, I will always consider Ricky as one of my best friends ever. Condolences to Darlene and Rick Jr. RIP Ricky.

Jim Van Cott

October 15, 2020

There are few men there aren't enough words to describe. His smile, his laugh, & his hugs will be missed by all that were fortunate enough to know him. In his younger years Rick always managed to make it to West Rock Ave on Sunday's to be with family & spend time with his young nieces & nephews, even if it was putting us in goalie gear & shooting hockey pucks at us in the Alley, taking us for scary fast rides through the tunnel in his AMX Javelin or 280Z, or rides on his motorcycle (until Pop crashed it). Through his adult life Rick continued to keep family first spending time with Darlene & her family, & supporting Ricky in his sports pursuits, costing him the teeth he managed to keep through his Hillhouse Hockey adventures... This world would be a better place with more Rick Rivellini's. Thanks for the years of memories, your love, & laughs!! Our thoughts, memories, & prayers are with you until we see you again!!

KELLY Corso

October 14, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Ricky’s passing. Ricky truly was a great guy! I had the pleasure of working with Ricky at Whalley when I was a student as well as knowing him through family and sports at NB. He was the nicest and most patient person, I am so sorry for your loss.

David Corso

October 14, 2020

I new Ricky a long time are kids played little league baseball and basketball , when Ricky would come to Curved Glass we would always have something to talk about , Ricky was really good guy and pleasure to have know .

John and Sandra Calamita

October 14, 2020

Rich had a great love for his wife Darlene and son Ricky. His grandchildren were his pride and joy, and he never missed an opportunity to let everyone know that. There was nothing that he would not do for his family. Rich was an all-around great person and family man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family especially Darlene and Ricky.

Larry cuomo

October 14, 2020

I worked with Ricky for a long time you couldn’t ask for a nicer guy

Mark S Vece

October 13, 2020

I have had the honor to work with Ricky 45 plus years. He was truly a wonderful person. He iwill be missed

Frank Kilijanski

October 13, 2020

Rick was truly one of my best friends when we lived on West Rock Ave. Rick's family took me on many of their family trips, squeezing us into their Corvair.The world lost a great person, Heaven has gained a new angel.God bless Rick.God bless the Rivellini family.

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