Obituary of Howard Richardson

Howard L. Richardson, 91, of Old Saybrook, passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2017. He was born and raised in West Hartford by his parents Herbert H. and Phyllis (Reynolds) Richardson. Howard was predeceased by his brothers Herbert Jr., Alden, Robert and his sister Helen Bonander. He is survived by his wife Nadine (Merwin), two sons Carl and Paul all of Old Saybrook and his daughter Carla Frederickson of Danielson, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Howard was a WWII veteran, serving in the Navy in the North Atlantic. He was employed as a Quality Engineer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 35 years, the last 13 years in Middletown on the JT9D project. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and Patriots fan, He enjoyed skiing, golf, boating, running and always maintained a large vegetable garden. There will be a private family burial. Donations in Howard's memory may be made to Middlesex Hospital Hospice Unit, 28 Crescent St. Middletown, CT 06457. Howard's family wishes to thank the nurses and aides for their caring help. Arrangements by Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, Centerbrook.