Richard J. Shokite

Richard (Dick) J. Shokite, age 97, of Lordship Stratford, passed away on November 4, 2024 in his residence with his loving family by his side. Dick, born in Nanticoke Pennsylvania , son of the late Frank and Nellie Shukait of Bridgeport.  He attended St. Michael’s Church and retired from Warners, of Bridgeport, after many years as the Manager of the Experimental Department.  He holds several innovative US patents in the corset industry.  He loved spending time with family, music, casinos, was a sought-after square dance caller, near pro golfer, great bowler, member and performer in the Lordship Fathers Club Shows, sang with the “Sweet & Syrupy Singers” and danced at most of the Senior Centers (Sullivan, Prospect, Litchfield, etc.).  Dick was married to Hedy Napierkowski Shokite, of 72 years, who predeceased him on April 24, 2020.  Dick is survived by his three sons, Richard Shokite Jr., Tom Shokite and wife, Helene and Jim Shokite and wife, Jen, grandchildren, Renee and husband, Clyde, Chiara and husband, Luis, Sarah and husband, John and Rebecca and fiancé, Todd Daigle, great-grandchildren, Nate, Logan, Taylor, Cosmo and Quinn. In addition to his beloved wife, Hedy, Dick was also predeceased by one brother, Eugene and one sister, Rita. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:30 AM in the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home, 2220 Main Street, Stratford, officiated by Deacon Joseph Koletar. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery Milford. Friends may call on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home, 2220 Main Street, Stratford from 9:00 to 10:30 AM.

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