Richard Rocco Cellucci, 83, of Griswold, formally of Norwich, passed away April 4th, 2018. He was born to the late Constance and Angelina Cellucci on August, 16th, 1934. Richard was a graduate from the Norwich Free Academy, class of 1952. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1956. As a professional, he proudly served the Norwich area as a master plumber for more than fifty years. Richard loved to dance and watching the UCONN Women’s Basketball Games. However much he loved these things, nothing surpassed the joy Richard found sitting in his back yard, listening to the birds and the harmony of nature. He is survived by his beloved wife Kathleen of 36 years, along with his children: Jean M. and Bruce Kendall, Larry and Vickie Crouse, Angela and David Tag Darnell, Richard and Anne Cellucci, Crystal and Bill McFarlane, Jeff and Mary Cellucci, and Tracy and Jeff Ryan. He is also survived by his numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Richard is further survived by his sister Dorothy McCulley, of Norwich, his brother Joseph Cellucci, of Summerville, South Carolina. Richard was predeceased by his sister Annette Gosky, previously of Norwich. A visitation will be held at the Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Avenue, in Norwich between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Sunday, April 8th. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Monday, April 9th at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich, at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory may be made to: The American Cancer Society. To view the extended obituary, please visit: www.labenskifuneralhome.com
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