Herbert David Fitch

Fitch, Herbert David STILLWATER Herbert David Fitch Sr., 77, of No. Hudson Ave., died Sunday morning, July 6, 2008 at his residence after a brief illness. Born in Waterford, April 29, 1931, son of the late Charles and Elizabeth O'Dwyer Fitch, Herb was a graduate of Lasalle Institute and later attended Siena College. He later served four years with the U.S. Navy. Herb was a postal carrier for the Mechanicville Post Office for many years and also ran Fitch Bros. as a TV repairman working with his brother. He was retired from the National Rural Letter Carriers Association. He also enjoyed horses and working with them as he trained standard bred horses at the Saratoga Raceway. A sports enthusiast, Herb enjoyed playing tennis, bowling, swimming, and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. His true passion in life however, was the time he spent with his family and his relationship with God. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Jean Lombardo Fitch whom he married on June 6, 1954; his daughters, Deborah (Richard) Mix of Perry, N.Y., Kathleen John) Morocco of Mechanicville, Bianca (Everett) Folmsbee of Malta; and sons, Herbert (Sabrina Nims) Fitch, Jr. of Fort Edward and Anthony (Praphai) Fitch of Mechanicville. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grand-children as well as brothers, Albert and Thomas Fitch, both of Troy. Herb was predeceased by an infant son, David Herbert Fitch; a brother, Robert Fitch and a sister, Marie Fitch Gallagher. The Fitch family would like to extend many thanks to Dr. Ferraro and his staff at Latham NYOH and also to Community Hospice of Saratoga for their thoughtfulness and the loving care that was shown by all. A funeral service will be held Wednesday 8 p.m. at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118. Calling hours on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment with full military honors in the Saratoga National Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Herbert's great-grandsons medical expenses at Zachary's Medical Fund, First Niagara Bank, 843 Clifton Park, NY 12065 in loving memory of Herbert D. Fitch Sr.