Obituary of Richard N. Lamy

Richard N. Lamy, age 88, of Trumbull passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Cambridge Manor, Fairfield. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn Kenney Lamy. Born in Springfield, MA on July 21, 1930 he was the son of the late Joseph Medric Lamy and Corrine Monette Lamy. A proud veteran of the Korean War he had served honorably in the U.S. Navy, where he had received the United Nations Ribbon and the Korean Service Ribbon. Mr. Lamy had attended Western New England College and was later employed by G.E. Capital, where he became the Senior Manager of Credit Operations before his retirement with over 35 years of dedicated service. His faith was extremely important to him and he was actively involved with Christ the King Church in Trumbull, for over 45 years, he was an usher, religious education teacher and was the coordinator of the Bishop's Appeal for many years in the parish. He was proud to have been awarded the St. Augustine Medal in 2011. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, UConn Women's Huskies and the New England Patriots. He was a man of great strength and courage, especially during his final days. He found his greatest enjoyment while spending time with his family. He enjoyed attending and supporting his grandchildren in all their activities and sporting events. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his beloved wife of 58 years, Marilyn, other survivors include his loving children, Kathleen Mulford and her husband Samuel of Stratford, Elizabeth Babbino and her husband Thomas of Trumbull and Richard J. Lamy and his wife Catherine also of Trumbull, his seven cherished grandchildren, Sarah and Anne Mulford, Jennifer Carty and her husband Eamon, Matthew Babbino, and Luke, Ryan and Dylan Lamy, as well as his adored great granddaughter, Rori Elizabeth Carty and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his siblings, Bernard Lamy, Constance Acton and Madeleine Haley.

His family would like to thank Constellation Hospice and the wonderful compassionate care he received from the staff at Cambridge Manor which was a great comfort to his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 4700 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Interment with military honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may greet the family on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Christ the King Church, 4700 Madison Ave., Trumbull, CT 06611.