Richard A. Cofrancesco
Richard A. Cofrancesco, beloved husband of Doreen Reynolds Cofrancesco of Woodbridge, passed away July 8, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in New Haven, a son of the late Albert and Josephine Martone Cofrancesco and was the owner and operator of Cofrancesco Painting Service for over 40 years with an extremely devoted clientele. He was an avid sports fan, especially the NY Yankees, UCONN Huskies Women’s Basketball and Notre Dame Football teams. He also enjoyed coaching Pop Warner football and women’s softball. In addition to his wife he is survived by his loving daughters, Sharon (Steve) Martone of North Branford and Kim (Phil) Winterson of Manhattan Beach, CA, also survived by 2 brothers, Albert (Phyllis) Cofrancesco of New Haven and Joseph (Deborah) Cofrancesco of Hamden. Loving grandfather of Isabella and Santino Martone and Natalia Winterson. Richard is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Henry Cofrancesco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 81 Center Rd., Woodbridge on Sat., July 10 at 11:30 a.m. The communicant will be Doreen’s cousin, Monsignor Kevin Royal. Friends may visit with his family at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden Saturday morning from 8:30 – 11 a.m. Interment in St. John’s Cemetery, Stratford. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Richie’s honor to the Father McGivney Cancer Center, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511 or to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.
Dear Sharon and Kim and Doreen and Family, I will always remember uncle Richies laugh and smile, He was a good man and will be missed, His memory will go on forever in your hearts, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Debbie
Doreen, We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. There is a lifetime of memories that our family will always cherish. May God be with you and walk beside you, Dor, we love you! Love, The Mastroni Family (Jean, Tony, Laurie & Bart, Babe & Iris, Denise & Tommy and our children)
Im very sorry for your loss you will be missed by us all rest in peace I had very good memeries of you from being a half back on hamden high football that inspired me too become one &good cousin. BOB COE.
To all my cousins, My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Let memories warm your hearts everytime you are feeling a loss. With deepest sympathy, Michelle (Martini) Lee
Dear Doreen, I am so deeply sorry to learn of Rich’s passing. I have many fond memories of both of you. While your loss is immeasurable, may you find comfort in the many memories that you and Rich have forged together. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Doreen, Please accept my most sincere condolences and heartfelt sorrow at this extremely difficult time for you. I do not have your contact information or I would send you a more personal card. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, James Lush
Dear Doreen, We are so very sorry to hear about Richie’s passing. You both fought a terribly difficult battle. May your memories sustain you and may you find comfort knowing Rich has eternal happiness. You’re both in our prayers. Love, Shelly & Bryan Mills
Doreen, I’m so very sorry for your loss. You’ve been in our thoughts and prayers at Vantage. Some of the stories you’ve told us about Richie make me smile. He will be missed. Thinking of you, Robin
Sharon, We are saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are very sorry to hear of Richards passing. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
We are very sorry to hear of Richards passing. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
so sorry to here about Rich , I met Rich many years ago on different job sights, GREAT and Funny man my condolences to family
Al, Phyllis & the Cofrancesco family: Please accept our sincere and deepest sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and see you through this difficult time. Dawn and Anthony DiElsi, Jr.
Dear Doreen & Family! We well remember your wedding day, and our hearts and prayers go out to you on the loss of your beloved husband, Rich! May it comfort you to know that he is with his maker, and hope that the love and support from loved one, family and friends can help you through this difficult time. All our love, Diane & Paul Lytwyn
Dear Doreen, I am sorry for your loss. Richy was a great guy and a great cousin. I have fond memories of him when we were growing up in Hamden. Kind Regards, Tony Cofrancesco & Family
Dear Doreen, So sorry to learn of Rich’s passing. He will be missed by many. We had some good times at 500! You are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Sincerely, Heidi Vernick
Sharon,Kim,and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing.My heart goes out and my thoughts are with you in this difficult time.He was a great man.God bless you all.
Doreen, My thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of Rich. Hope you are doing well. Jenn
Doreen, I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Ange
Dear Doreen, We are so very sorry to hear about Richie’s passing. You both fought a terribly difficult battle. May your memories sustain you and may you find comfort knowing Rich has eternal happiness. You’re both in our prayers. Love, Shelly & Bryan Mills
Doreen, I’m so very sorry for your loss. You’ve been in our thoughts and prayers at Vantage. Some of the stories you’ve told us about Richie make me smile. He will be missed. Thinking of you, Robin