Richard A. Simonetti

Remembering Richard: Richard Simonetti, born on June 19, 1939, in Rochester, NY, was a man whose life was characterized by dedication, hard work, and his passions. He grew up under the care of his mother, Nancy Simonetti, after his father, Alex, passed away when Richard was just a baby. Nancy, known for her wonderful cooking and fondness for card games, provided a nurturing home for Richard and his siblings: Grace Marie and Augustine (Bob) Simonetti. Richard attended Jefferson High School but left before graduating to support his family, taking on the responsibility of helping his mother and siblings. Richard's early entry into the workforce included learning the plumbing and electrical trades from Louis and Caesar (Chazzy) Terricone. This experience laid the foundation for what would become a distinguished career in electrical contracting. Richard's professional life was marked by his role as a master electrician. He started his own business, Simonetti Electric. He also worked for Pennant Products and Vananburg Foods. Even after retiring, Richard remained active, contributing part-time to Monroe County. Richard's life took a lovely turn when he met Elaine Krieger at a...[more]

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s station. At the time, Richard was temporarily working there due to an injury from falling off a work truck. However, Richard liked to joke that he fell off the truck when people asked about how he and Elaine met. Richard and Elaine were married at Holy Family Church and spent many years together. They built their home, with Richard handling the construction and Elaine feeding the crew. Richard and Elaine had three children: Sheryl (Michael Pavone), Rick, and Michael. The The family enjoyed numerous activities together, including trips to Florida, NASCAR races, Caribbean islands, and cruises, as well as frequent family dinners. Richard had a deep love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His grandchildren, Michael, Nicole, Danielle, Joey, and David. He also cherished his great-grandchildren, Maura, Colton, Michael, and Daisy. His care for his family extended to Stephanie Simonetti, Jordan Henderson and Rachel Pavone. Richard's passion for classic Corvettes was a defining feature of his life. He owned two Corvettes and restored many other cars with his friend Mike Karnes. His interests also included fishing, snowmobiling, boating, and watching NASCAR. Richard was a member of the Corvette Club and was actively involved in various community and social activities. His dedication extended beyond his work and hobbies to his relationships with friends and family. He was known for his old-school values, hardworking nature, caring disposition, and love for his craft. Throughout his life, Richard's most cherished values were his family, friends, and the home he built. He was deeply committed to his family and friends and took pride in his work and personal achievements. His favorite saying "XXXX XXX" (use your imagination), music, and TV shows reflected his personality and interests, with country music and NASCAR. Richard Simonetti's legacy is one of reliability and presence in the lives of his friends and family; he was always ready to lend a hand or offer support. Richard is fondly remembered by those who knew him, and his absence is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of being a part of his life. A service in celebration of his life will begin at 11:00 AM on Sunday, September 1st, 2024 at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane.