Richard Hutchings

January 5, 1953 - May 15, 2020

Richard “Hutch” Hutchings passed peacefully in his home on May 15, 2020 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He was 67 years old. Hutch was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Ralph Hutchings and Ada (Hartfield) Hutchings. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked at United Technologies Research Center as a security guard. He graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a degree in Political Science in 1987. He retired from the State of Connecticut where he was a Correctional Treatment Officer. Hutch was a long-time resident of East Hartford, Connecticut where he enjoyed participating in softball, dart and bowling leagues. He was an avid motorcycle rider and NASCAR fan. He proudly wore his Yankee and Giants jerseys to support his favorite teams. Hutch was a great family man who loved a good party and being surrounded by family and friends. Ricky and his wife have enjoyed their retirement in Pawley’s Island, South Carolina. He made many friends and enjoyed walking the neighborhood and spending time at the beach. Hutch is survived by his wife Joan (Kaspar) Hutchings, daughter Michelle (Hutchings) Bozio, son David Hutchings and wife Stephanie, daughter Cathy Taylor, step daughter Tara (McCarthy) Squier and husband Ray; grandchildren Luke, Matthew, Alanah, Delaney, Colton, Braxton, Brinlee, Billy, Stephen, Jimmy, Taylor Lanah and Deven; brother Peter and wife Barbara, brother Paul and wife Dorothy and sister Cheryl; nieces Shelby (Hutchings) Bertucio and husband Peter and Tracy (Hutchings) Charette with husband Mike; several beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces, great nephews and his first wife Nancy (Lynch) Hutchings. He was predeceased by his father and mother. He was proud of his British heritage and loved his family over the pond. There will be a private family memorial, at a later date. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider donating in Hutch’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.