Born September 16, 1965, in New Britain, CT, Dean was the youngest of five children. A lifelong resident of Southington, he worked for Skyline Restoration, the family roofing business, throughout his adult life.
Dean always had a very friendly disposition, enjoyed meeting people and “never met a stranger”. He was a kind and gentle soul who would always lend a hand when someone in need asked for help.
As a teenager, his love of cycling led him and his friends on an adventurous, epic bike ride – all the way to Vermont – a wonderful experience that stayed with him all his life.
He enjoyed spending time at gatherings with friends and family and loved cooking family meals – a talent he revealed in his teens. Watching movies, playing pool, reading car & truck magazines, viewing websites about meteorology and the Space Shuttle were things he liked to do in his spare time.
Boating was a passion of Dean’s and something he enjoyed often with family on the family cabin cruiser along the Connecticut River and on Long Island Sound.
He had a very good ear for music and loved attending live concerts on the Southington Green, at the Hartford Civic Center, etc. and he enjoyed attending his brother, Steve’s music performances, including joining him on his midwestern bus tour.
Throughout his life Dean had a great love of animals and had many pets he cherished, dearly.
His kind smile and gentle manner and sense of humor will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Dean is predeceased by both parents, Sharon & Joseph Lippia. He is survived by his four siblings; Marijane Angels of Southington, CT, Steven (Lori) Lippia of Las Vegas, NV, Marc (Lynn) Lippia of North Stonington, CT, and Lisa (Brett) Toczko of Burlington, CT. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews whom he adored.
Donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society or ASPCA. Services will be held privately with his family. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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