Richard E. Carpino

Richard E. Carpino
WATERTOWN - Richard E. Carpino, 99, a longtime resident of Watertown, died peacefully on June 18, 2025. He was the husband of the late Santina (Zofrea) Carpino. Richard was born November 19, 1925, in Pittsfield, MA, son of Egidio and Rose (Ventura) Carpino. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and received his BS Degree from UMass and his Masters' Degree from the University of Michigan. He worked in the Town of Watertown Health Dept. for many years and later retired from the State of Connecticut Department of Health. He was a past member of St. John's choir. He enjoyed gardening and loved to paint, draw and sketch. Richard is survived by his 8 children: Rick (Denise), Lou (Cary), Ed (Lisa), Theresa Pizzano, Dave (Jan), Joe, Rob (Maria) and Santina (Vin) Capece, 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren who will miss him dearly. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his grandson, Mark Carpino, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. The family extends their sincere gratitude for the loving and compassionate care that was provided to Dad by Emily Slattery and her staff at Old Glory Days in Watertown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 30th, at 10:00 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, Watertown. Burial with military honors to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Watertown. Calling hours Sunday, June 29, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Hickox Funeral Home, Main Street, Watertown. Arrangements are being handled by Carpino Funeral Home in Southbury. Memorial contributions may be made to Carolyn's Place, 137 Grandview Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.CarpinoCares.com .