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Richard Condon Obituary

Richard "Rhino" Condon
January 9, 1943 ~ August 1, 2025
Richard G. "Rhino" Condon, 82, of Wallingford, loving husband of Donna (Curcio) Condon, passed away August 1, 2025 at Hartford Hospital with his family by his side.
Richard was born on January 9, 1943, a son of the late George and Katherine (Broullette) Condon.
Rhino attended Holy Trinity School, Lyman Hall and received an associate degree in agriculture from UCONN.
Rhino worked at local dairies, Forte's Slaughterhouse in Branford for many years and retired from Dichello Distributors after 25 years of service.
Rhino was active in the Wallingford Recreation Leagues and coached little league and was a past president of the Lyman Hall Football Association.
Rhino was a member of the Wallingford Elks, the Rod and Gun Club, VFW Men's Auxiliary and the Italian Club. He enjoyed fishing, golf, drinking and gambling, but what he enjoyed most was traveling with his best friend and loving wife, Donna.
In addition to his wife, Donna, he is survived by his sons, Richard and his wife, Jen, and Kevin; his daughter, Jessica and her Partner, Scott; his sister, Barbara; his grandchildren, Ricky Jr., Aly, Emily, Molly, Emma and Olivia; his great grandchildren, Amelia; and one on the way; and his extended family, Marie, Aileen and Scott; along with his golf buddies, Louie, Whitey and Dickie; and his drinking buddy, Bob. He was predeceased by his son, Brian.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Center Street Cemetery in Wallingford.

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Published by The Record-Journal on Aug. 9, 2025.

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Tammie Lumbra Cadett

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Donna~ I'm so sorry to hear about Rhino...My prayers are with you during this difficult time...May he rest peacefully... Love, Tammie

Marsha Vezina

August 11, 2025

I never met Richie but I do know is wife Donna. My condolences go out to you and the family at this time. May he RIP

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Ilona Savejs Slater

August 10, 2025

Dear Donna and family so sorry to hear about Rhino's passing my heart goes out to you all, he was such a fun guy to know, glad i got to meet you guys so many years ago, I hope all your memories sustain you all during this very sad time

Tom Simmons

August 10, 2025

Richard,kevin,and Jessica my condolences your dad was a good man. Bottoms up Rhino.

Joe Kinel

August 9, 2025

Our sincere condolences to Rhino's family. I enjoyed talking with him on my annual connecticut visits in the past.

Franz Kremzar

August 7, 2025

My condolences to Rhino's family at his passing with hope of past memories carrying them through this sad time

Sue Cone and Scott Whiles

August 5, 2025

Donna and Family,
So Very Sorry for Your Loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.

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