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Richard A. Rocchetti Sr.
5/9/1939 - 9/24/2025
BORN
5/9/1939
DIED
9/24/2025
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Richard Rocchetti Obituary
His family was one of the earliest Italian immigrants from the Marche region, settling in the Fort Trumbell neighborhood. He attended local school in New London, graduating from New London High School playing in the band, playing woodwind instruments along with local bands in New London.
He later enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in the 434th Army Band, performing at military ceremonies for President Eisenhower.
He started his career as a journeyman carpenter with the Carpenter Union Local 24. With his God-given abilities, he was vigorous, energetic, efficient, organized, neat and fussy, everything you'd want in a carpenter. We can rest assured that wherever he worked in God's kingdom here on earth, he left it a better place. Despite our unwillingness to part with him, we are comforted knowing that he is in good company now, with another one of God's great carpenters.
He loved his family, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by four children and spouses: Richard and Carmen Rocchetti Jr., of Florida, Robin and Greg Erwin of Florida, David and Linda Rocchetti of Rhode Island, and Karen and William Buck of Ansonia; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a dear friend Theresa Oatley. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara (Oatley) Rocchetti; and brother Leo Rocchetti.
His family will receive relatives and friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Avenue, New London. A Funeral Home Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, followed by Interment in St. Mary Cemetery with military honors.
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Susan Perkins ( George )
Yesterday
Robin, I am so sorry to here about your dad may you find comfort in the memories you have of him
Susan (Rocchetti) Swansen
Yesterday
Sending my sincere condolences to cousins Rick, Robin, David, and dearest Karen. Your Dad was a cherished brother to my Dad. He was such a gentle soul.
I will miss him very much.
Niece Susan, Bill and family
Antoinette howard
Yesterday
When he would visit his wife at Bayview, he was always such a kind man as his wife was also he was very loyal always thier with a kind hello God bless his family
Linda Ann Bunnell
Yesterday
I´m in total shock, I´ve known Rich when he would come to Bayview to visit his wife Barbara I was a c. n. a. there Rich was a loyal husband a good friend and all in all a great person You are now with Barbara R.I.P Rich ..........Linda Bunnell
William Sullivan
Yesterday
Mr.Rochetti worked many years for my grandfather's and father's construction company in New London. Dickie would always say hi to us kids and make us feel like we mattered. A good man from a good family. Rest in peace sir.
Bill Sullivan
Bob Sullivan's son.
Carol Rocchetti Carson
Yesterday
To the family of Richard Rocchetti,
There are no words that can express what you are going through. Remember the good times. Cherish them, they will carry you through.
Rest in peace cousin Dicky.
Carol Rocchetti Carson
Crystal (Ayers) Kyllo
September 27, 2025
Dear Robin, Rick, and David, your dad was a great man. I remember him taking me and Robin for rides to Fort Shantok during the summer where we would sit in the back of his truck where the wheels outlined the truck bed. Boy did we think we were cool. Robin, do you remember? I still remember those summer nights to this day. May God bless him. RIP, Mr. Rocchetti.
gilbert shasha
September 27, 2025
Dick was a respected and much admired classmate. My sympathy to his family.
Robin Erwin
September 27, 2025
I respected you, I admired your strength and truthfullness and I will always love you. You will be missed.
Anne Darling
September 27, 2025
I got to know Richard when I was caring for Barbara at Bayview Healthcare.
He was a kind and friendly man. It was always a pleasure to take a moment or two out of my work to stop and chat with him. I would see him around town and again loved stopping and chatting. He was always so attentive to Barbara.
A very kind human being. We need more Richard's in our world today.
Thoughts and prayers to you all
Annie Darling RN
Waterford, Ct
Paty & Craig
September 27, 2025
Mr. Mayor
Pine Street will never be the same without you on it. You and Barbara were a true blessing to my family for 40 years. Lots of laughs lots of fun and many conversations. May you rest now with your bride in the eternal paradise.
David Lamoureux
September 27, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jerry cardillo
September 27, 2025
Sorry for your loss I worked with rich at grasso tech
Dave Fairman
September 27, 2025
Rest in Peace Richard
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