Richard J. Orrico

Founder Putnam

Agency, Inc

Richard J. Orrico, 64, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Karen Merritt Orrico, died February 13, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Greenwich, June 25, 1947, he was a son of Peter A. and Jennie DeSalvo Orrico.

In addition to his wife, three siblings, including Ron Orrico, and his wife Christine, of Sandy Hook; two children, Meghan Orrico Stevenson, and her husband Tim, and Jeff Orrico, and his wife Tracey Webb Orrico; five grandchildren; and many other relatives survive Mr Orrico.

Mr Orrico was a US Army Vietnam veteran. He was the founder and president of the Putnam Agency Inc for more than 25 years.

Funeral services took place February 16. Interment was in Nichols Village Cemetery, Trumbull.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Vitas Hospice, 99 Hawley Lane, Suite 1204, Stratford, CT 06614.

To light a virtual candle, visit www.abriola.com.

The Newtown Bee        February 17, 2012