Raymond Joseph Sirico

Raymond J. Sirico, 84, of Meriden passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6th, 2025, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Cynthia DiNicola Sirico. Ray was born in New Haven on July 7th, 1940, and was the son of the late Joseph J. and Theresa E. Fasulo Sirico. He served his country faithfully in the US Army and worked in the meat industry for many years, last working as the Director of Sales for Statewide Meats of New Haven and was known by many as "Ray The Meat Man". Ray was an avid poker and cribbage player for many years and enjoyed making award winning wine with his father-in-law, Tony DiNicola. Devoted father of Danielle Price (Bill), Trisha Sirico, Raymond Sirico and Mark Sirico (Cari). A loving grandfather to Makayla Price, Andrew Sirico and the late Charlie Sirico. Also survived by his 1st cousin (who was like a sister) Rosalyn Byers. Predeceased by his 1st cousin (who was like a brother) Andy DeAngelo. The visiting hours will be Thursday morning, June 12th from 9:30 to 11:30 at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at 12:00 PM. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to papfoundation.org (Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis) in honor of his nephew Nicholas Affinito who has this rare lung disease. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Raymond, please visit our Tree Store.