Richard K Dolce

Richard K. Dolce  (February 10, 1955 – December 23, 2024)

 Richard K, Dolce (Rick) of East Hampton, Connecticut and Myrtle Beach S.C. passed away suddenly at Conway Hospital on December 23, 2024, with the love of his life by his side.  Rick was the son of Barbara (James) Dolce and the late Jack Dolce.  Besides his wife Yolanda, Rick leaves behind 3 brothers Steven (Mary) of East Hampton, Tim Dolce of Avon and Gregory (Nicole) of East Hampton.   He leaves his sister-in laws, Helen (Jim) Stewart Springfield, VA and Diane Baughn of Watertown. Several nieces and nephews. Rick leaves behind his Uncle Bob and cousins Carrie and Matt, his Aunt Carol & Uncle Arnold and cousins Vicki and Joleen. He will be missed by his best friends Bill & Nancy, Fred & Stella, David and Cindi, Al & Diane, Ron & Annette, Joe Ercolani, Kevin & Jere, Ed & Cathy and many more.   Rick was preceded by his his father Jack Dolce and sister Lisa Newman.

Rick was born in Portsmouth, Virginia February 10, 1955.  He attended East Hampton, CT schools and continued his education at Porter and Chester for his engineering degree. Prior to his retirement in 2018, he was employed at Standard Knapp for 21 years as an Engineer.

 Rick loved to go on vacation.  We recently traveled to Jamacia to meet up with friends we had met their previously.  We also have been to St. Augustine Fl., Savannah, Ga. and Kissimmee, FL., Moeb, UT., Atlanta, Ga. and several other trips. Rick was very active in his community with the HOA and always willing to volunteer and help anywhere he was needed.  Rick will always be remembered for infectious smile and always joking with everyone.  He loved  playing and watching all sports, golf, basketball, softball, skiing with friends and recently tried Pickleball.

 In lieu of flowers, Donations can be sent to Grand Strand Humane Society, 3241 Mr. Joe White Avenue, Myrtle Beach, S.C 29577 or St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105 

A Celabration of Life will be held January 18th, 2025.  Family and friends can stop by Campagna’s in Portland, CT from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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