Richard E. Montaine of Guilford, CT died on August 16, 2013, following a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Richard was the devoted and beloved husband of Mary Alice McOsker Montaine for 51 years and father of Michael Montaine and his wife Lisa (Farrell) Montaine of Norwalk, David Montaine and his wife Sandra (Maresca) Montaine of Hamden, Tara Montaine Varga and her husband Robert Varga of Stratford, and Mark Montaine and his wife Sara (Lawlor) of Stamford. He was the cherished grandfather of Matthew Varga, Christopher Varga, Alexander Varga, Erin Montaine, David Montaine and Mitchell Montaine. Richard is also survived by his brothers Dennis (Hal) Montaine and his wife Janice of Brevard, NC and Lars Montaine and his wife Sharon of Thousand Oaks, CA. Richard was born in Stamford, CT on June 13, 1933 to the late Gunnar and Mildred Montaine. He was also predeceased by his brother, Gunnar Montaine. Richard was a graduate of Parsons School of Design and a graduate of Columbia University School of Architecture. He specialized in hospital and medical facility architecture. His passion for his profession was evident as he served for many years on the Zoning Board for the City of Stamford, CT and recently served two terms on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the town of Guilford, CT. Richard served in the United States Army Signal Corp during the Korean War as an aerial photographer. He developed a love of flying during the time he served. Richard was a faithful parishioner of St. George Church on the Green where he was a member of the adult choir. Friends may call Wednesday, August 21, 2013 between the hours of 4:00pm-8:00pm at The Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. George Church on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 10:00am. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard's name may be made to the St. George Church Building Fund, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford, CT 06437, OR to Yale New Haven Hospital, Office of Development, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508 (memo: to Smilow). To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit: www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com
Joel Freedman
Richard E. Montaine of Guilford, CT died on August 16, 2013, following a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Richard was the devoted and beloved husband of Mary Alice McOsker Montaine for 51 years and father of Michael Montaine and his wife Lisa (Farrell) Montaine of Norwalk, David Montaine and his wife Sandra (Maresca) Montaine of Hamden, Tara Montaine Varga and her husband Robert Varga of Stratford, and Mark Montaine and his wife Sara (Lawlor) of Stamford. He was the cherished grandfather of Matthew Varga, Christopher Varga, Alexander Varga, Erin Montaine, David Montaine and Mitchell Montaine. Richard is also survived by his brothers Dennis (Hal) Montaine and his wife Janice of Brevard, NC and Lars Montaine and his wife Sharon of Thousand Oaks, CA. Richard was born in Stamford, CT on June 13, 1933 to the late Gunnar and Mildred Montaine. He was also predeceased by his brother, Gunnar Montaine. Richard was a graduate of Parsons School of Design and a graduate of Columbia University School of Architecture. He specialized in hospital and medical facility architecture. His passion for his profession was evident as he served for many years on the Zoning Board for the City of Stamford, CT and recently served two terms on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the town of Guilford, CT. Richard served in the United States Army Signal Corp during the Korean War as an aerial photographer. He developed a love of flying during the time he served. Richard was a faithful parishioner of St. George Church on the Green where he was a member of the adult choir. Friends may call Wednesday, August 21, 2013 between the hours of 4:00pm-8:00pm at The Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. George Church on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 10:00am. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard's name may be made to the St. George Church Building Fund, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford, CT 06437, OR to Yale New Haven Hospital, Office of Development, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508 (memo: to Smilow). To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit: www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com
Published by Stamford Advocate on Aug. 20, 2013.