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Frederick Howard Hovey III

Frederick Hovey Obituary

HOVEY, FREDERICK HOWARD III Frederick Howard Hovey III, age 82, of Orange, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband for 51 years of Elizabeth Allen Hovey. Frederick was born on January 4, 1928 in Newton, MA to the late Frederick Howard Hovey Jr. and Helen Wright Hovey. He proudly served his country in the US Navy in Korea. A graduate of Hobart William Smith Colleges, he retired as the Vice-President of Sales for Lewis-Boyle Inc. Mr. Hovey was twice Commodore of Milford Yacht Club and was the Founder of the MYC Sailing Foundation. He was also a member of the Housatonic Model Boat Club. In addition to his loving wife he is survived by his devoted children Jennifer (John) Densmore of Wardsboro, VT, Stephanie "Stevie" Hovey of West Dover, VT, and Theodore "Bear" Hovey and his fiancee' Sara Engleheart of Branford, a brother David Hovey of Chatham, MA, step sisters Nancy Temple of St. James, FL and Henriette Binswanger of Rockport, ME, three grandchildren Charlie, Sally & Emma Densmore and a grandchild on the way. He is also survived by several nieces & nephews. A Memorial service will be held Monday, December 13, 2010 at 11:00 am directly in the Milford Yacht Club. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the MYC Sailing Foundation, 131 Trumbull Avenue, Milford, CT 06460. Arrangements are under the care of Smith & Sefcik Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.georgejsmithandson.com

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Published by New Haven Register from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2010.

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December 4, 2011

We knew Dick through the Housatonic Model Yatch Club. He was a very nice person and will be missed. Our sympathy to his family.
Fred and Mary Goebel

Priscilla Smith Scherger

December 16, 2010

Received notification all the way in Virginia of the loss of Dicker. Knowing him and all the Hoveys has been a pleasure for over 30 years.
Priscilla Smith Scherger

Bud Converse

December 14, 2010

The Converse family sends warm regards, Dicker was a friend and great sailor, We will miss his wisdom and wit. Bud and Maria Converse

December 14, 2010

The Converse family sends warm regards, Dicker was a friend and great sailor, We will miss his wisdom and wit. Bud and Maria Converse

Mary O'Connor

December 13, 2010

Seeing "Dicker" talking with him and sharing laughs at the CLub was always a joy. He will be missed.

Joel and Deborah Kent

December 13, 2010

May Fredericks guidance and spirit be with you always as a tribute to his memory and love.

Christoper Zovinka

December 11, 2010

The Zovinka Family will miss Mr Hovey's booming voice and great personality that always brightened up our close Orange community! God Bless Mr Hovey, we will miss you!
The Zovinka Family- Good Neighbors

December 10, 2010

Dick hovey alias "Dicker" was a real good guy. He came into the life of the Snyder family in the form of the MYC junior sailing program and left an indelible mark on us. He will always be remembered for the famous "necktie"{ enough said}, as comander of the well stocked commitee boat and most of all for the great instructional and inspirational words of wisdom given to a young sailor, non matter what level of skill. "Dicker" will be the subject of conversation on the water , at the bar and in front of a roaring fire, the testament to the master mariner. Windward - Leeward captain The Snyder Family

John Lombard

December 10, 2010

Dick, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family. We'll never forget your warm smile and caring personality, your enthusiasm for all the good things in life and above all your friendship during all of these years. May your yacht always sail in the groove and may your skis turn effortlessly in the deep powders of heaven. PS -- we're sure God will laugh at your jokes as hard as we always have! Keep smilin' pal. We love you forever, the Lombards -- John, Loraine and Sydney

December 9, 2010

We want to offer our sympathy to his family.
We knew Dick through the Housatonic Model Yacht Club.
Fred and Mary Goebel

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