Richard J. Dileo Norwalk, Connecticut Obituary

Richard J. Dileo

<p>Richard J. Dileo, 83, lifelong Norwalk resident and beloved husband of Dorothy (Raliski) Dileo for 64 years, died on March 18, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare. &nbsp;Born in Norwalk, the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Mugavero) Dileo, he was the respected owner of Richard Dileo Jewelers for over 33 years.&nbsp;<br> A hard-working man, he was dedicated to his business and his family. He enjoyed watching baseball games, especially the NY Mets, going to the casino with friends and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. </p><p>In addition to his wife, he is survived by their children Rick Dileo and his wife Candi, Wendy Kores and her husband Adam, and Timothy Dileo,&nbsp;<br> four loving grandchildren Stephanie (Paul) Soprani, Ben (Georgette) Kores, Samantha (Matt) DeBernardis and Stacey Dileo,&nbsp;<br> seven cherished great-grandchildren Brandon, Kennedy and Paige Soprani, Benjamin and Bane Kores, and Nolan and Wesley DeBernardis, as well as his devoted niece Brandi Kristoff, who was loved like a daughter. </p><p>Services will be held privately by his family. Memorial donations may be made to: the Michael J. Fox Foundation. (michaeljfox.org)&nbsp; </p>
August 5, 1939 - March 18, 202308/05/193903/18/2023
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Roger and Myrtis White
March 23, 2023
We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. We have a lot of jewelry that remind us of Richard. Roger and Myrtis
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Anthony and Cheryl Taccone
March 23, 2023
Our sincere condolences to the DiLeo family, especially Wendy, who we saw and helped us at the store all the time. Richard was just a gem. Never found another jeweler that we trusted as much. May you all find peace at this most difficult time. God Bless you all.
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Sue Richards
March 23, 2023
My sincerest condolences to the Dileo family on your loss, and especially to Tim. Although I never met Richard I always enjoyed hearing about him and Dottie. May he rest in peace.
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Celeste Champagne
March 23, 2023
As a long time customer of Dileo Jewelers, I extend condolences to the family of Richard Dileo on his passing. Have always missed his skill and services since his store closed. He is not forgotten.
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March 21, 2023
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The staff at Magner Funeral Home, Inc.
March 18, 2023
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Richard. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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