Richard V. Squillacote, 69, of Farmington, CT died Monday, January 9, 2012, after a brief illness. Married 45 years to Therese "Terry" Squillacote, the love of his life, Richard was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend to those fortunate enough to be brightened by his quick, humor, dry wit and infectious zest for life. He was born on May 25, 942 in New Britain, CT to the late Dr. Vincent J. Squillacote and his wife, Margaret.
After graduating from New Britain High School in 1960, Richard attended Boston University. In 1963, he joined the Army where he served as a French linguist. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1965. Richard returned to Connecticut where he met Terry. They married on July 23, 1966 and raised two sons. He approached his professional life like his personal life -- with pride, hard work and humor. He truly relished the friends he made during that time. His career began at Connecticut Mutual where he was a pioneer in early programming - - their first to convert tape-based data to the Cobol language. From 1992 - 1995 he owned and operated Nutmeg Signs in Rocky Hill, CT. He retired from ING in 2006.
A gifted craftsman and hobbyist, Richard spent the last six years since his retirement enjoying his passions that included golf, home remodeling, woodworking, photography and traveling. He was an active member of Stanley Golf Club and the Omeara Farm Community of Farmington.
Richard is survived by his wife of 45 years, Therese (Morneault) Squillacote, his son, Michael R. Squillacote and his daughter-in-law Amy (Henderson) Squillacote of Huntsille, AL. He was pre-deceased by his son, William "Bill" Squillacote in 2002. The middle of three siblings, he was predeceased by his sister, Joan (Squillacote) Chevalier and a brother-in-law, Maurice R. Chevalier of West Hartford, CT. He is survived by his sister, Sandra (Squillacote) Benotti and brother-in-law, Dr. Joseph R. Benotti of Northboro, MA. He also leaves a large extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews and many close friends.
Funeral Services will be on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial with military honors will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Relatives and Friends are invited to pay their last respects on Saturday morning from 8:30 AM till the time of service at the New Britain Memorial Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain (directions, exit 37 off I-84, take a right at the exit, 1 ½ miles on your right. Memorial donations in Richards name may be made to the American Lung Association 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004
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