Richard C. Onofrio

Richard C. Onofrio, 72, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away after a brave battle surrounded by his family at home.  He was born in New Haven, CT to the late Stephen R. and Dorothy T. (Comstock) Onofrio.

Richard was an Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam Era.   He and his beloved wife owned and operated an automotive business in Clinton, CT (Rich and Ray’s Inc.) for 35 years before retiring and moving to South Carolina.   Richard was a proud member of Rotary International, serving the Clinton chapter as the president, vice-president, and treasurer for many years.    He received the Paul Harris Fellows in recognition of his contribution of service to the Rotary.   In his early years he enjoyed building and driving his own race car, a passion he shared with his late father and brother Butch and his brother from another mother, Roger Charbonneau.    When he was no longer racing, he enjoyed attending the NASCAR races with his friends and family.   Richard and his family enjoyed camping with friends (The Charbonneau’s and the Davis’).   He enjoyed frequenting Cape Cod with his wife and did not mind hitting a casino.   He was always good for a joke or two, loved to pull pranks on family and friends and was loved by most who met him.   

Richard is survived by his sole mate and wife of nearly 51 years Earlita, his son Thomas R (Andrea) Onofrio of Clinton, CT, his daughter, Amy C (Raymond) Swan of Clinton, CT and his three grandchildren, Olivia and Raymond Swan, Jr and Stella Onofrio all of Clinton, CT.   In addition to his immediate family, Richard is survived by his sister Linda (Guy) Bimonte of North Haven, his best friends Frank and Vicky Davis of Micco, FL; sisters-in-law, Nikki (Tim) Reiss, Linda Beauvais, and brothers-in-law Joseph (Jeannette) & Stephan (Peggy) Beauvais; and his nieces (Judith Knoob, Donna Gerace, Donna Sabourin, and Kristen Messy) and nephews (Steve and Ron Onofrio, Donald and David Hall, Nicholas and Scott Onofrio and Gaetano Bimonte, Jr.). Nieces (Michelle Beauvais, Heather Geoffrey) Nephews (James and Ryan McCarthy, Timothy Reiss, Matthew Beauvais)  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his older brothers Robert S (Bobby) and Ronald E (Butch) Onofrio, and his sister Dorothy Hall.      

A memorial service for Richie will be held in December 2021 in Connecticut.   In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made in his honor to the Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund, P.O. Box 558, Clinton CT., 06413.

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Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet, (843.651.1440) is assisting the family with arrangements.

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