Richard J. Dileo Obituary

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. 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. 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.

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, four loving grandchildren Stephanie (Paul) Soprani, Ben (Georgette) Kores, Samantha (Matt) DeBernardis and Stacey Dileo, 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.

Services will be held privately by his family. Memorial donations may be made to: the Michael J. Fox Foundation. (michaeljfox.org).