Friday, December 5, 2008

BASILE, Richard D.

Richard D. Basile, 72, of Bristol, formerly of New Britain, passed away, Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Bristol Hospital. Richard was born March 25, 1936, in New Britain to the late Thomas and Margaret (Anderson) Basile. A longtime New Britain resident, Richard served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was then employed by Pratt & Whitney for 37 years before retiring in 1998. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Richard will be remembered always in the hearts of all who knew him. He leaves his son, Scott Basile and his wife, Lisa, of Plainville; two daughters, Robin Washburn and her husband, Steven, of New Britain and Debbie Smith and her husband, Todd, of Plainville; seven grandchildren, Sarah, Nicole and Natalie Basile, Kaylie and Alex Washburn, Jerry Balukas and Timothy Smith. He also leaves his sister, Jean Gilbert of Kensington; a brother, Ed Basile of Newington; a brother-in-law, Pat Patterson; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Peggy Patterson, and his brother, Thomas Basile. Family and friends may gather Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Richard’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492. For directions and online condolences please visit www.bailey-funeralhome.com.

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