Eric "Ricky" Stevens
1961 - 2013
Eric Q. Stevens Jr, 52 of Portland, husband of Colleen (Nolan) Stevens passed away Thursday November 28, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital. Born on September 2, 1961 in Middletown, he grew up in Cromwell and lived in Portland for the last 30 years.
Besides his wife Colleen, Rick is survived by his children, Erin Brault, her husband, Adam and daughter, Colette. Daughter, Meghan and son, Michael. He also leaves behind his mother, Shirley Stevens, sister, Sherry Wright and her husband, Mark. His brother, Roy Stevens and wife, Deborah, and brother, Daniel Stevens. Also, his mother in law, Patricia Nolan, his father in law, Thomas Nolan, brother in law, Timothy Nolan and his wife, Lynn Nolan, brother in law, Christopher Nolan and his wife, Ellen Nolan, sister in law, Kathleen Reimondo and her husband, Matthew Reimondo. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Randall Stevens.
A graduate of Cromwell High School, Rick started his law enforcement career at East Hampton Police Department in 1980. He then moved onto the Connecticut State Police Department retiring as a Sargent in 2009. Rick enjoyed a long career as a member of the K-9 Unit, as well as a SWAT Team leader. He earned many awards and accolades throughout his distinguished career.
In addition to his beloved children he loved and respected his mother, as well as his mother in law and father in law. Rick was a devoted husband and father who most recently adored spending time with his first grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 3, 2013 at 10AM at Portland Memorial Funeral Home 231 Main St Portland. Burial will be in Center Cemetery, Portland. Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 4 to 7PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Portland Volunteer Fire Dept. P.O. Box 71 Portland, CT. 06480. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net
The Hartford Courant - December 1, 2013