The Honorable A. Richard Karkutt
In Memory of
The Honorable A. Richard
Karkutt Jr.
2018
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Obituary for The Honorable A. Richard Karkutt Jr.

The Honorable A. Richard  Karkutt Jr.
The Honorable A. Richard Karkutt, Jr., 86, of Westerly passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018.

Born in Norwich, CT, he was the son of the late Marguerite Karkutt and Albert Richard Karkutt, Sr. He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Marilyn (Norton).

He is survived by his children, Kathleen (Len Stavis) of Thompson, CT, A. Richard, III, Mary Karkutt-Kulak of Haddam, CT, Trish of Groton, CT, Kenneth of Westerly, RI, Kristin of Lakewood, OH; and his grandson Eduardo Karkutt-Kulak.

He was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy. He earned his college degree from the University of Connecticut. A veteran, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He went on to attend Boston College Law School, where he earned his law degree.
He began his law practice in Putnam, CT in 1958. He was first elected in 1963 as Putnam’s probate judge. He served 8 consecutive terms. He retired in 1995.

He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for 46 years. He was a longtime season ticket holder to Uconn Men’s Basketball. He was an avid fan of the NY Giants and Boston Red Sox. He always enjoyed the beach and an ice cold beer.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 5-8pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Clare Church, 62 Crandall Ave., Westerly on Tuesday at 10am. Burial will follow at River Bend Cemetery, Westerly. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

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