Dean Richardson 53, of Hamden died suddenly at home October 10, 2025. He was the loving son of Jean Leveille Richardson and the late Frank Richardson. Born in New Haven, July 23, 1972, he worked as a general laborer for Phoenix Landscape Contractors. Dean enjoyed playing hockey growing up, and became and avid Boston Bruins & Red Sox fan. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son "D.J." Dean Richardson Jr. of Northford, whom he loved very much, and a brother Matthew Richardson of Northford. At the request of the family all services were privately held.