Obituary: Dennis Ricciardi, 52, of East Haven

Obituary courtesy of Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home:

Dennis Ricciardi, 52 of East Haven passed away November 9, 2022 at the Arden House in Hamden. He was born May 29, 1970 in New Haven to Valentino and Teresa (Cipullo) Ricciardi. Dennis is survived by his loving and devoted parents, sister, Sandra Donadio (Chris) of East Haven, nephew, Christopher Harvey of North Branford, nieces, Tina Wakefield of North Branford and Samantha Donadio of East Haven and one great niece, Ariana Wakefield. Dennis is also survived by uncles/aunts, Agostino Cipullo (Rosa) and Immacolata Valentino (Joseph) and numerous cousins; Gino Bencivenga, Rosa (Sal) Pellino, John Bencivenga, Marco Bencivenga, Dario Tommasone, Robert Faschi, Dominic Bencivenga, Frankie Cipullo, Richard Cipullo, Patricia Struzinski, Dora Morra and Lena Malangone.

Dennis graduated from East Haven High School in 1989. He worked at Mite Corporation, then moved to work at United States Surgical Corp prior to the time of his illness. Dennis enjoyed DJing and going to the casino. He was a fan of the Washington Redskins and the Boston Red Sox, he was always watching them play on television. He enjoyed cooking, bowling, listening to music and spending time with his family and friends. Dennis was a giant of a man with a true heart of gold. He will be deeply missed.

A giant of a man with a true heart of gold, he enjoyed DJing, the casino, cheering on the Red Sox, music, cooking, bowling, and time with family and friends.

Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. His funeral procession will leave Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home on Monday, November 14 at 9:30 A.M. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at the Church of Our Lady of Pompeii, 355 Foxon Rd, East Haven with Committal to follow at All Saints Cemetery in North Haven.