Richard P. Simoneau

Richard P. Simoneau of Norwalk CT died in his home from complications due to diabetes on April 20.  He was born in Stamford CT on June 15, 1946. He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughters Michelle Robinson & Marianne Socci, son in law Dean Robinson , his heart and soul his 4 grandchildren, Dean Richard Robinson, Maria Rose Robinson, Madison Grace Socci and Emma Rose Socci and his brother Gene Simoneau. He is predeceased by his mother, Mary Denardo-Simoneau, Father Jean Paul Simoneau, brother Edward Simoneau and son in law Joseph Socci.

Richard served in the US Army from 1965-1967 and was stationed in Stuttgart Germany.  He married his wife of 52 years on April 27, 1968.  He was an electrician until he retired.  He was an avid sports fan, following the NY Giants and Yankees.  One of his other past-times was reading. Every day throughout his life, he read to increase his knowledge of all things going on in daily life. But his pure joy until his passing was watching his grandchildren grow up. One of the last things he did before his passing was taking a family vacation with all his children and grandchildren to his favorite spot, Wildwood NJ.

A memorial service will be held at a date and place to be announced. The Hoyt-Cognetta / Raymond Funeral Home in Historic Norwalk has been entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project ( https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/ )