Richard J. Shima's obituary , Passed away on July 26, 2024 in West Hartford, Connecticut

Richard J. Shima

August 11, 1939 - July 26, 2024 (84 years old)

West Hartford, Connecticut

Richard J. Shima's obituary , Passed away on July 26, 2024 in West Hartford, Connecticut

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ahern Funeral Home Inc

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Richard J. Shima

August 11, 1939 - July 26, 2024 (84 years old)

West Hartford, Connecticut

Richard J. Shima Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard J. Shima of West Hartford, Connecticut, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 84, on July 26, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanley Shima and Isobel Shima. He is survived by: his wife Denise Buckley; his daughter Kathleen O'Brien (Michael) of Darien, CT; his grandchildren, Caroline, Elisabeth, Josie and Owen; his son Patrick (Nicole) of Ridgefield, CT; his grandchildren, Caitlin, Kendall and Courtney; his daughter Mary Elisabeth McDonnell (Ryan) of Darien, CT; his grandchildren, Teddy, Grace and Patrick; and his sisters, Nora Bruce of Mankato, MN, Kathleen Shima (Kay) of Minnetonka, MN, Jane Nichols of Plant City, FL and Marybeth Conley of Sioux Falls, SD..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ahern Funeral Home Inc



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Ahern Funeral Home
180 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105

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St. Peter Claver Church
47 Pleasant St, West Hartford, CT 06107

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