It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard M. Edwards of Shelton, Connecticut, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard M. Edwards to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Joseph A. Arlio and Mae Murphy Mitchell. He is survived by : his wife Roseann LaConte Edwards; his sons, Vincent R. Edwards and Richard J. Edwards Sr. (Tammy); his grandchildren, Vincent N. Edwards, Melissa Brown (Edward), Ashley Edwards-Cortinhas (Fernando), Richard J. Edwards Jr. and Jessica Palmieri (Nicholas); his great grandchildren, Bennett Brown and Gianna Cortinhas; his sisters, Diana Dennis and Sandra Paine (Arnold); and his cousin Lucinda Timpanelli. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and his Arlio cousins.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, March 2nd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Theresa Church (5301 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611).

In lieu of flowers, to honor Lefty's love and devotion to his family pets, donations may be made in his memory to Dog Star Rescue online at dogstarrescue.org or by mail: Dog Star Rescue, 12 Tobey Rd. Bloomfield, CT 06002.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Abriola Parkview Funeral Home