Obituary of Richard J. Azzarito

Richard J. Azzarito November 01, 1935 - December 02, 2005 Richard "Dick" J. Azzarito, 70, of Boca Raton, Fl., loving husband of Irene Azzarito, died at home on December 2nd. He was born in Danbury on November 1, 1935, son of the late Frank and Sarah Azzarito. Dick attended Danbury Schools and was owner operator of gasoline service stations in Danbury and Bridgeport until embarking on a career of flying airplanes in 1965. Dick served as a Pilot and Check Airman for American Airlines for 28 years until his retirement in 1995. He served with the Civil Air Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Boca Raton, Fl. Dick became Commander of Flotilla 36 in Boca Raton where he performed both boat and air patrols as Pilot Command for the U.S. Coast Guard operations. His training and professionalism made him a valuable asset to Coast Guard operations while flying his own airplane on patrols up and down the coast of Florida. Besides flying, he was known to enjoy teaching ballroom dancing and playing classical guitar. In addition to his wife, Irene, he is survived by four children, Mark Azzarito and his wife, Amy of Newtown, Richard Azzarito, Jr. and his wife, Erica of Huntington, Frances Pizaghelli and her husband Mario of Newtown, and Robin Gaskins of North Carolina; his ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers Nicholas Azzarito and his wife, Rose of Danbury, Arthur Azzarito and his wife, Ann of New Fairfield; his sisters-in-law, Cathy Azzarito of Brookfield and Sally Melnick of Florida; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Greg, Frank and Anthony; and his sisters, Josephine, Teresa, Isabel and Jeanette. Funeral Information Friends may call on Thursday, December 8th at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, between the hours of 4 and 8pm. Donations Information Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to the Florida Brain Tumor Association, PO Box 770182, Coral Springs, Fl 33077-0182 or Hospice by the Sea, 1531 Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486.