Richard Melvin Hunt, 53, of Dickerman St. Hamden died Feb. 26th at Yale's St. Raphael campus, after a long illness. Born in Hamden, he lived there most of his life. He was the husband of Marjolaine Nepton Beyerle Hunt. Richard worked as a machinist for Hamden Metal the last 7 years, up until his illness. Besides his wife he is survived by a step-son Michael(Denise)Maresca of North Haven, and a sister Nancy Dionne of Florida. Calling hours will be held Thurs. from 5 to 7 P.M. at the Peter H. Torello & Son F.H. 1022 Dixwell ave Hamden. Interment will be private.