Richard C. Guerrera

Cheshire- Richard C. Guerrera, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Philippi) Guerrera.

Richard was born January 17, 1955, in Waterbury and was the son of the late Carmen Guerrera and Eleanor Morton.

Richard served in the Navy from 1972-1975 and was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, and later Newport, Rhode Island. He was retired from the Town of Cheshire, Public Works Department, and enjoyed tending to his garden and taking care of the lawn. Rich was obsessed with the leaves, and the yard was cleared from them just about every day in October and November. He enjoyed cooking and baking for his family for many years. He was an avid SetBack player and liked to play any card game with his family as often as he could. He spent his days taking care of his pets and socializing with the neighbors or with friends and family on the phone. He liked to travel and was always ready for an adventure. His dog, Homer kept him busy by scratching the door wanting to go outside all day long.

Along with his wife of 28 years, Richard is survived by his daughters, Alicia Mays (42) and her husband is Matthew Mays and their son and daughter, Axton (15), and Macee (12), Malisa McDonald (40) and her husband Tate McDonald and their daughter Ali (11); son and daughter-in-law, Justin (27) and Sarah Guerrera; daughter, Caitlyn (25) Guerrera and boyfriend, Ethan Barsczewski; sisters, Eleanor Fazzino and Darlene Guerrera; brother and sister-in-law, David and Diana Guerrera; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and William Ciskowski; as well as extended family and friends.

Arrangements – Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Alderson Ford Funeral Home, 615 South Main St., Cheshire. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Cheshire Hillside Cemetery.