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Richard Montague Obituary

Richard Montague Feb. 28, 1942 - Nov. 6, 2014 NEW LONDON - Richard Montague, 72 of New London, passed peacefully Nov. 6, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 28, 1942 in Norwich the son of the late Eldon and Irene (Scalaro) Montague. Richard was a hard working and honorable man. He opened his heart and home to any who were in need. He was a self-taught, self-made man of respect. He built his business "RAM Electrical" from the ground up and took pride in his work. He had a thirst for knowledge only surpassed by the passion with which he perused his hobbies. He is survived by his ex-wife, Theresa Rock. Daughters, Karen Montague and Lisa Ritson. Grandchildren, Sommer Montague, Amber Colon and Lynn Jarvis. Sisters, Adrian Smith, Barbara Isom, Carolyn Dziengiel and their husbands, Ernie Smith, Larry Isom and Charles Dziengel. Great grandchildren, Lanie Jarvis, Richard A Montaugue. Several nieces, nephews and many whom are family by love if not by blood. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his second wife Karen Montague. His family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 5 to 7 P.M. at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave. New London. Family and friends are asked to gather for a graveside services on Wednesday at 11 A.M. in St. Joseph Cemetery, Norwich.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Nov. 10, 2014.

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March 1, 2015

Thinking of you on your birthday. You are always in my thoughts. I have such fond memories of our life together with our sisters. RIP

Sommer Montague

November 27, 2014

Thank you all you all of your kind words, richard raised me, but he's not just "my" papa, seeing how loved he was and all of the lives he touched, shows he was "ours" you've all given me such pride in him and comfort in our loss

November 17, 2014

Barbara Adrian Carol, so sorry for you`re Loss . He was such a nice person. Susan.

November 15, 2014

Rich is my brother and friend we grew up in Greenville a section of Norwich where everyone knew each other . I will always remember how he helped my mom and us kids by working at the bowling alley. He saved his first paycheck to buy my mom a dress that she had said she liked. He was my brother-father. I will miss him forever. RIP

Amy & Karlin Tinker

November 13, 2014

What a wonderful man with a kind soul. We are fortunate to have known him. Rest in peace.

Amy & Karlin Tinker

November 13, 2014

Sincerest sympathy to his family. He was a wonderful man with a kind soul. We are fortunate to have known him.

RICH MOREASH

November 13, 2014

I remember Rich from Judo back in the early 70's when we were all younger he was a great and caring teacher and a good friend from knowing him and what he brought into my life both of my boys grew up to be black belts in Karate and upstanding citizens who are medical professionals that give back to the medical community every day. I can still see his smiling face... Go with GOD my friend. You are missed.

bruno roberto

November 12, 2014

Sorry to hear about Mr Montague passing .

will never forget - tim & jean

Tim Foye

November 12, 2014

Thank you for everything you taught me in life. I use all of it to deal with life every day uncle Rich. I will always love you. Tim

November 11, 2014

Dear family of Dick,
So sorry to read of your dad, grandpa and friend. He will be missed forever.
Sincerely,
Linda and Tina Bettencourt

Benjamin Greiner

November 11, 2014

Godspeed Richie, you will be missed!

Benjamin Greiner
& the rest of your Backus friends

suzanne drake

November 10, 2014

Richard A Montague

Always remembered.

suzanne drake

November 10, 2014

On behalf of the Massett family we wish to express our deepest sympathy and condolences. Dick was part of our family for many years and although it was a long time ago he is and will be remembered with fondest thoughts. Our prayers to the family at this time of loss. God has brought another angel home.

Joan massett
Suzanne Drake
Lynne Massett

November 10, 2014

RIP RICHARD.....SECONDS COUSINS SUZY CULLEN AND LINDA FRANK FROM FLORIDA..WE ARE IRENE CARMELLA SCALARO JARRY DAUGHTERS....WE REMEMBER WHEN THE FAMILY LIVED GREENVILLE..SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Bud A.

November 10, 2014

God Bless Rich. If I recall correctly, he grew up in Norwich on 4th St. Good guy.

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