Richard A. Rocchetti

ROCCHETTI: Richard A. Rocchetti, Sr., 86, of Waterford, entered eternal life on Sept. 24, 2025. He was born May 9, 1939, in New London the son of the late Ermenigildo and Carmen (Vescovi) Rocchetti. His family was one of the earliest Italian immigrants from the Marche region, settling in Fort Trumbell neighborhood. He attended local school in New London, graduating from New London High School playing in the band, playing woodwind instruments along with local bands in New London. He later enlisted in the US Army serving in the 434 th Army Band, performing at military ceremonies for President Eisenhower. He started his career as a journeyman carpenter with the Carpenter Union Local 24. With his God given abilities, he was vigorous, energetic, efficient, organized neat and fussy, everything you’d want in a carpenter. We can be rest assured that wherever he worked in God’s kingdom here on earth, he left it a better place. Despite our unwillingness to part with him, we are comforted knowing that he is in good company now, with another one of God’s great carpenters. He loved his family, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by four children and spouses, Richard and Carmen Rocchetti, Jr, of FL, Robin and Greg Erwin of FL, David and Linda Rocchetti of RI and Karen and William Buck of Ansonia. Three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a dear friend Theresa Oatley.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara (Oatley) Rochetti, and brother Leo Rocchetti. His family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. A funeral home Service will be held on Monday at 10 am followed by interment in St. Mary Cemetery with military honors.

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