Richard David Owens, age 63, entered eternal rest on November 11, 2023, at Griffin Hospital in Derby. He was the beloved husband of the late Marguerite Rand Owens.
Richard was born in Derby on April 2, 1960, son of the late Joseph R. and Madeline Polizzi Owens. A lifelong resident of Derby, Richard was employed as a school bus driver for All Star Transportation, specializing in driving for special needs children. He was a graduate of Derby High School, class of 1978. Richard was a former girls basketball coach for the Derby Recreation League and the Boy’s and Girl’s Club in Shelton. He had a true love for 60’s rock and punk rock and was known as the “music man.” In his younger years, he played bass guitar in his own band called Damned Inflation with the stage name Sid Vicious. His favorite bands included, The Rolling Stones, and John Lennon and the Beatles. Richard enjoyed flea markets where he was a vendor as well as a shopper. He was a fan of all sports but was especially passionate for New York sports teams, the Yankees, Knicks, Jets and Giants.
Richard leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Patricia Owens-Manion of Ansonia, brothers, Joseph R. Owens Jr. of Oxford, and Louis M. Owens (Kimberly) of Derby, grandchildren, Skarlette Jean Manion and Kaelyn Grace Manion both of Ansonia, bonus granddaughter, Anabella Manion of NC and lifelong best friend, Tom Adams Jr. of Derby, along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Vivian T. Owens.
Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral service in celebration of Richard’s life on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 11:00 am at Mount Saint Peter Cemetery chapel, 219 New Haven Avenue in Derby with Reverend Jeffrey Gubbiotti, officiating. Entombment of cremains will take place in the family niche. The SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia has been privileged with the arrangements. To sign Richard’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit, www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
