WOLCOTT ~ Richard Moffo, 69, of Wolcott passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband of Rosalie (Aquavia) Moffo, and father of Karrie A. Moffo of New York City. Richard was an outstanding husband, father, brother and friend. He had a strong dedication to all of his family and friends. Richard was a quiet caretaker to all people in need. Richard was born July 21, 1943 in Waterbury, son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Pesce) Moffo. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from the State of Connecticuts Department of Corrections after 20 years of service. Richard was a dedicated member of the Moffo Family Reunions yearly event. He made sure that family history was known to all generations. He was an avid history fan, a great cook, and closely followed political news. Richard loved his Airstream Travel Trailer and his many summers spent at Long Cove in Narragansett, RI, where he spent hours kayaking, clamming, and enjoying the company of his fellow campers. Besides his wife, Rosalie of 45 years and his daughter Karrie, he leaves his sisters, Marilyn Moffo of Wolcott and Marcia Moffo Banwell and her husband, Dr. Lance Banwell of Woodbury, his niece, Krista Moffo Grey and her husband, Kenneth and their son, Benjamin of Cheshire. He was especially fond of his grandnephew, Benjamin, who was the light of his life. He was predeceased by his sister, Joyce Moffo. He also leaves his brother-in-laws, Charles Aquavia and his wife, Sandra of Naugatuck, Louis Aquavia and his wife, Terri of Woodbury, and Robert Aquavia and his wife, Jo-Ann of Naugatuck and his sister-in-law, Doris Aquavia. He will also be missed by his special aunt and fellow Red Sox fan, Jean Becker of Naugatuck as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to extend their thanks to the Cardiac Thoracic Intensive Care Unit at Yale New Haven Hospital for all the loving care that was given to Richard. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 am at St. Pius X Church, 525 Woodtick Rd., Wolcott followed by a military service on the church front lawn. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. There will be a reception following the service in the church hall. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held on Sunday at Woodtick Memorial, 420 Woodtick Rd., Wolcott from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Pius X Church, 525 Woodtick Rd., Wolcott, CT 06716 To leave words of comfort to Richards family, please visit www.woodtickmemorial.com

Service Information Service Monday October 1, 2012 10:00 AM St. Pius X Church 525 Woodtick Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716 -->