Richard D. Joaquin, 68, of Ansonia, entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2016, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Diosdada Arroyo Joaquin.
Mr. Joaquin was born in Bridgeport on February 10, 1947, son of the late Jose and Katherine Finn Joaquin. He was employed as an aircraft specialist at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford for many years until his recent retirement. A proud veteran, he honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Antonio Diaz and Abelexis Rosado of Ansonia and Javier Diaz of Torrington, daughters, Imelda Rivera and Dawn Joaquin of Ansonia and ten cherished grandchildren.
Visiting will be held on Monday February 1, 2016, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. At 10:00 am, a funeral service in celebration of Richard’s life will take place with Deacon Richard Renker officiating. Interment with U.S. Air Force military honors will immediately follow in the State Veterans’ Cemetery in Middletown. To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.