Richard J. Kaika, Sr.
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Richard J. Kaika, Sr., died Friday, November 19, 2021, peacefully surrounded by family, after a long illness. He was 87 and lived in Durham, CT. He was predeceased by his mother Josephine Kaika, sister Eleanor and brother Edward. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 68 years, Connie, and their children, daughter Susan Badrick & husband Joe, son Richard Kaika, Jr. & wife Rae, son Thomas Kaika & wife Karen, daughter Sharon Kaika, along with eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and sister Dorothy. Richard loved spending time with his family and always greeted people with a warm embracing smile. He enjoyed boating, clamming, waterskiing and golfing. He was an exceptionally hard worker, retired from New Departure Mfg. Co. in Bristol, CT in 1990. During his years with New Departure, he along with his lifelong friend, Kenny Klemba, founded K&K TV Antenna. Then, in the early 1980s he and a close friend founded the Durham Fence Company. A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, November 27th at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Durham, followed by burial at Pine Grove Cemetery, Middletown. There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to his favorite charity St. Jude's Children's Hospital. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.