Obituary
Richard Monterosso
June 12th, 1955 - January 21st, 2026
Richard John Monterosso, 70, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home in Moore, Idaho, following an extended illness.
He was born on June 12, 1955, in New Haven, Connecticut, to Raymond Marius and Johanna Catherine Vanderboon Monterosso. He was the oldest of four children, with siblings Ron, Jackie, and Ray. Richard attended Branford High School where he lettered in Track and Field and graduated in 1974. Richard went on to become a highly respected journeyman carpenter working primarily in nuclear energy plants on the east and gulf coasts, including the Grand Gulf Nuclear Plant in Mississippi, and the St. Lucie Nuclear Plant in Florida, and others.
Richard married Irene Curry in 1980, and they were blessed with a daughter, Melissa. They later divorced.
On June 5, 2009, Richard married Dessa Robin Butler Haney whom he met in Florida City, Florida, while working at the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant. Their union also brought stepson Kody into Richard’s life. Richard and Robin continued working at various nuclear facilities until they settled in Idaho Falls.
Richard was an industrious, hard-working man until his health began to decline in his later years. Even then he and Robin enjoyed many adventures traveling, often with family or friends. Richard loved spending his leisure time fishing and golfing. Richard loved people and visiting, and he never met a stranger. He would often go to the local diners to have a meal and visit with people.
Richard is survived by his wife Robin, his daughter Melissa (Damien) Hall, three granddaughters, Madison, Katie, and Norah, his stepson Kody (Kendra) Haney, his sister Jacqueline Elizabeth (Eric) Monterosso-Olsen, his brother Ronald Brian (Shirley) Monterosso, and his nephew Jordan (Daniela) Monterosso. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Johanna, and his younger brother Raymond William Monterosso.
In honor of Richard’s wishes no funeral services will be held. Cremation services are being cared for by the Anderson Family Funeral Home.
