- Date Of Birth: April 13, 1932
- Date Of Death: February 19, 2015
- State: Connecticut
Gerald V. Ritz, 82, a longtime resident of Milford and beloved husband of the late Mary Lou Ritz, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2015. He was born on April 13, 1932, to the late Clifford and Catherine Ritz. Gerald was a dedicated employee of Milford Fabricating Co. for many years. He loved gardening, playing horse shoes, tinkering around in the pool house and doing puzzles. Gerald also served in the Army during the Korean War. No matter what he would be doing Gerald was always available to lend a helping hand to whom ever needed it.
He leaves behind his sister Barbara McCollum of IL; his children: Gary Ritz, Sr. of NC, Karen Kane of Colchester, and Robert Ritz of Milford; his grandchildren: Gary Ritz, Jr., James Ritz, Brian Ritz, Jason Kane and Marissa LaHaie; also, his 7 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother Francis Ritz and sister Monica Williams.
