THE CASEY FAMILY IS HONORED TO BE CARING FOR AND ASSISTING THE FAMILY OF RICHARD BARTOLINI
Richard "Richie" or "Rich" Alan Bartolini, 59, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2020 after being hospitalized at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT. Rich was born on May 5, 1961 to Alfred and Mary (Legge) Bartolini of Wolcott.
Rich graduated Wolcott High School in Wolcott, CT in 1980. He met the love of his life, Janet, there and became high school sweethearts. They were married on June 5, 1982 and lived in Wolcott, CT for most of their lives. They had three children and one grandson.
He was currently employed at Lowe's Home Improvement in Plainville,CT and worked there for many years. He had a long history of working in retail and had worked at Bradlees, Marshalls, and Jo-Ann Fabrics. Rich had a funny personality and loved cracking jokes. He was great at barbecuing, hosting holidays and parties, and baking his homemade cheesecake. Rich loved watching ice hockey, especially the NY Rangers, woodworking, and Grumpy Cat.
Rich had a large, supportive family who loved him. He is survived by his loving wife Janet (Kovaleski) Bartolini of Wolcott, his eldest daughter Rachel (Bartolini) and son-in-law Chris Harrington of La Quinta, CA, and son, Zek Bartolini of Crossville, TN. He also leaves behind his grandson, Dylan LaBoudy, who he loved so much. He is survived by his sister Diane Sandell, and his brothers, Gino, Bobby, Freddy, and Jimmy Bartolini and their families.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred & Mary Bartolini, and in-laws, Joseph & Adele Kovaleski, all of Wolcott, his son, Allan Bartolini, of Wolcott, and his brother, John Bartolini, of Waterbury.
The family would like to thank all the doctors, surgical team, nurses, and staff at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT. They all cared for him relentlessly throughout the last year of his life.
Calling hours will be this Saturday, August 29th from 2:00 to 4:00pm at the family's home of 41 Woodward Drive in Wolcott, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider making a donation in his honor to: The National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.
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