Richard W. Verner, Jr.

Richard W. Verner, Jr., of Cheshire, passed away on October 7, 2024. Richard was born on May 26, 1963 in Meriden, CT, the son of Annmarie LaRose Verner and the late Richard W. Verner, Sr.

Rich attended Cheshire High School, class of 1981. He was an exceptionally hard worker, and worked at NAPA Auto Parts in the stockroom for many years. Rich was a jack of all trades, and rarely met a job, hobby or activity that he couldn’t conquer. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his buddies. Rich doted on and cared for the family dogs, Holly, Blizzard and Prancer, and they will truly be lost without him.

In addition to his mother, Annmarie, Rich leaves behind his siblings, Mary Verner and David (Mariella Fracasso) Verner; nephew, Lukas Fracasso-Verner; and several uncles, aunts, cousins and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Mary (DiMaria) Paternoster and his paternal grandparents, William and Myra (Williams) Verner.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home, 615 South Main St., Cheshire, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 p.m. at St. Bridget of Sweden Parish/St. Bridget Church, 175 Main St., Cheshire, CT. Burial at Cheshire Hillside Cemetery, 166 Wallingford Rd., Cheshire, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT 06032 or online.