Walter P. Sych

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Spear-Miller Funeral Home

39 South Benson Road

Fairfield, Connecticut

Walter Sych Obituary

SYCH Walter P. Sych, age 87, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Mary Ann Patti Sych, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009 at St. Vincent's Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. Born in Fairfield, the son of the late Konstanty and Pauline Sych, he had been a lifelong town resident. Mr. Sych served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific. He retired following 56 years of service from the Sturm Ruger Company where he specialized in police firearms sales. He loved spending time maintaining his garden and also enjoyed furniture refinishing. Survivors in addition to his loving wife Mary Ann, include a beloved brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gregory P. and Audrey Patti of Fairfield; two nieces, Suzanne Patti of San Diego, Calif. and Patricia Meyers of Shelton; a nephew, Gregory P. Patti, Jr. of New York, N.Y.; a brother, John Sych of Westport; and a niece Elaine Sych of Essex. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 10 a.m. meeting directly at St. Ann's Church, Bridgeport. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Fairfield. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. For information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com

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Published by Connecticut Post from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Sych

13 Entries

Paula O'Malley

December 9, 2009

I worked side by side with Walt for 20 years at Ruger. We shared each other's ups and downs, and family crisises and celebrations.
Travelling with him was always a treat...without fail there would be a memorable incident to talk about after each trip. We laughed a lot. I loved Walt and will keep his memory alive forever. My kindest thoughts to Mary Ann. Fondly, Paula O'Malley

Frank Bonaventura

November 15, 2009

Walter Sych was a lion among persons. He was unselfish, always willing to let others take credit that should have been due him. He was as good a leader as one could hope to experience, and a mentor to many. Reading the remarks from family, friends, and co-workers, we can all take comfort from our life's experience with Walt. I will miss him and cherish his memory.

Buddy Hardesty

November 14, 2009

To the Sych Family: Altho I never met Mr. Sych I want to send my Thanks to him for what he did at Ruger. Also I would like to send my condolences to the Sych Family for a loss at this time.From reading the guest book you could see he was loved and touched a great many people thru out his life.

Trish

November 14, 2009

Memories of Uncle Walt: Laughing at Indian Shutters when he almost tipped the table over (was it too many Manhattans as Aunt Mary suggested or his long legs as Uncle Walt suggested??!?); TRYING to sail the sunfish on Long Island Sounds and laughing everytime we fell in; sitting on the back steps while Uncle Walt grilled hamburgers and hot dogs; turning his VW Beetle around in the driveway; his handsome smile and laugh; making Christmas cookies and wrapping gifts; dyeing Easter Eggs, taping coins to them, and hiding them around the house; tomato plants; teaching me how to cane and refinish a chair; making a craft table for me; spilling stain all over the back steps and trying to hide the mess from Aunt Mary (we succeeded); sitting on the curb with me and my dad when I fainted at Suzanne's wedding; clothes that were "too small"; pistachio nuts and gelato, cream soda and black raspberry ice cream; stuffed cabbage and pierogies and kielbasa and capusta (spelling?); copper pots, antiques, and paintings; his crisp white shirt after a shower and a long day's work outside; Mario's and making whiskey sours; clearing the table and stacking dishes after a big meal; his old green truck; pretending he was a poor Polish boy who walked both ways to school with no shoes; dollar store gifts and beautiful clothes for Aunt Mary for Christmas or brought back from business trips; freebies from trade shows; cases of beer for Jim and Greg at Christmas; taking pictures of deer instead of hunting them....My Uncle Walty--a gentle giant who will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

Matthew Hall

November 14, 2009

May I express my deepest condolences to Walter's immediate and extended family. Walt's family is much larger than those that knew him personally; he was a mentor and inspiration to those that saw him teach, speak or befriend.

He will be greatly missed.

Matthew

Moon & Kate Lee

November 13, 2009

With deepest appreciation and condolence to Maryann and family. He was always gentle and dignified . We are saddened by his passing but also feel blessed to have known him. Maryann, we love you.
"Dr. Moon S. Lee , Kate and all the staff of Dr. Lee

Otto Sonnenfeld

November 12, 2009

Walt was my boss for only a few years. During that time, I never heard him raise his voice and he always carried himself with dignity. As we are saddened by his passing, may we also celebrate his life. My sincerest condolences.

November 12, 2009

My father and I worked with Walt for many years at Rugers, and we were very saddened to hear of his passing. Our condolences to his wife and family. Jim & Dave Poleio (Berwick, Maine)

lucile darcy

November 12, 2009

with deepest appreciation and respect to our kind and generous friend Mary Ann we send our condolences on the passing of her wonderful Walt. Your sharing of the bounty of God's harvest with us through the years is a never to be forgotten gift and we cherish you. Lucile Darcy and family

November 12, 2009

My dad and I worked with Walt for years at Rugers in Southport. He will be missed. Our condolences to his wife and family. Jim & Dave Poleio

The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home

November 12, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Steve Sanetti

November 11, 2009

It was my great privilege to know and work with Walt for 28 years at Ruger. he was a great source of friendship and continuity for us all. His ready smile, his helpful advice, and his self-effacing manner endeared him to everyone, from customers to co-workers to even someone as gruff as Bill Ruger. We will all miss him, and our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Ann. With fond memories, Steve Sanetti.

Audrey & Greg Patti

November 11, 2009

Cape Cod, New Hampshire,Waikiki Beach, Mario's, home-grown tomatoes, appetizers, kolbasi, and yes, Manhattans too! dollar store, gift man, hidden Easter eggs, lottery tickets....... on and on. Such cherished memories of this our best man and brother-in-law. He had the best caregiver in the world - Mary, thanks for sharing him with us and Suzanne, Patricia and Greg III.

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