OLD LYME — A. Rick Colangeli of Old Lyme, passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital …
Rick is survived by his loving wife Carol of 60 years …
Rick was a U.S. Navy veteran … He was a longtime member of the Old Lyme Fire Department for 53 years and he reached the rank of lieutenant. Rick was honored to be awarded Firefighter of the Year twice and receive the Chief’s Award. He loved participating in the Wednesday evening activities at the firehouse, being in the honor guard for parades, helping out and mentoring new members, and being an active firefighter into his 70s! …
The family will receive relatives and friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme. A Catholic Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. Interment will be held at the Duck River Cemetery following the church service. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme for tributes and directions. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Old Lyme Fire Dept., P.O. Box 102, Old Lyme, CT 06371 or to the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern CT, 403 North Frontage Road, Waterford, CT 06385.
Visit this link to view the full obituary published by The Day on Oct. 15, 2023.