Richard P. Soliwocki

Naugatuck-Richard P. Soliwocki, age 79, husband of Shirley (Martin) Soliwocki, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Tuesday February 2, 2021.

Born in Waterbury, CT on July 19, 1941 he was the son of the late Chester and Theresa (Kobylenski) Soliwocki.  Richard was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and lived most of his life in Naugatuck. He retired from Iseli Company in Terryville after more than 40 years of service.   Richard proudly served his country in the United States Airforce.  He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 17 in Naugatuck, and he enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family.

Besides his loving wife Shirley, Richard leaves his sons, Paul Soliwocki and his wife Lynn and Mark Soliwocki, all of Watertown; his daughter Lisa Moomjian of Cape Coral, FL; his three grandchildren, Kristi Hayden and her husband Thomas, Kevin Moomjian and his fiancée Madison, and Kiley Grill; his beautiful great granddaughter Willow Hayden;  and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private celebration of Richard’s life will be held at the Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery.   To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may made to a local animal shelter of the donor's choice.

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