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Richard Hoyt Obituary
Richard Hoyt, 79, beloved husband of Janet Hoyt, passed away on Feb. 18, 2022. He was predeceased by his mother, Frances (Sunny) Hoyt and father, Richard H. Hoyt.
A longtime resident of Easton, Dick graduated from Westminster School and Yale University. He had a fierce love and loyalty for his family, friends ( both the two-legged and four-legged variety) and to his employees at The Chapin & Bangs Co.
where he worked for over 50 years. He relished his time both on the water and in the woods of Connecticut and New Hampshire. Dick was selfless and absolutely ethical in everything he did. He made everyone feel valued because they were. Dick navigated life with remarkable humor, intelligence and perspective. He has the undying admiration of his family and friends. Unbeknownst to many, he had an enduring fondness for Rachmaninoff's Vespers.
Dick was active in several community activities over many years. Most recently, he served as a director of People's United Bank in Bridgeport. He had been on the board of the Yale New Haven Health Systems, as well as, a director of Bridgeport Hospital for many years. He served on the board of the YMCA including Camp Hi-Rock mortgage club. He also served on the board of the Lakeview Cemetery Association.
In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by his children; Kendall Hoyt (Manning) and Taylor Hoyt (Rebecca; four grandchildren, Eli, Rhys, Payton, and Owen; a brother Stephen Hoyt (Lynne) of Santa Fe, New Mexico; Larry Hoyt; Anne Hepner; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Upper Valley Land Trust, Hanover, NH; The Aspetuck Land Trust or The Melanoma & Brain Metastasis Research Fund, Yale Cancer Center, P.O. Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519.
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Richard Keane
April 3, 2025
RIP
Anthony Spinelli
February 26, 2025
Richard may you rest in eternal glory! It was a pleasure working for you
Paul Bonvini
November 23, 2022
Mr. Hoyt was a longtime customer where I worked, though we might have seen him a handful of times or less a year. Regardless, he was quite unforgettable, always arriving with a genuine smile. Over many years, through conversations, usually brief but always enlightening, I came to realize the depth of his integrity and sense of ethical responsibility, as a businessman and a citizen of his city, state, country and world. Our last chat was the longest, in 2021; I was unaware of his illness as he shared his thoughts about his moral obligations to his employees during the uniquely challenging COVID era. Compassion he did not lack.
When I heard of his passing, one simple thought came to mind: We lost one of the "good ones". Let us all remember the examples set by the rare ones such as him. My deepest condolences to those closest to his heart.
Daryl Guberman
March 7, 2022
To a very special person & Human Being
From time to time there appear on the face of the earth men of rare and consummate excellence, who dazzle us by their virtue, and whose outstanding qualities shed a stupendous light. Like those extraordinary stars of whose origins we are ignorant, and of whose fate, once they have vanished, we know even less, such men have neither forebears nor descendants: they are the whole of their race.
Jean de La Bruyère
The Bridgeport YMCA Staff
March 5, 2022
So sorry to hear of his passing. Always a super nice gentleman and long time supporter of the YMCA. He will be missed.
Anthony Spinelli
March 5, 2022
So sorry for the loss of a kind and generous employer.May he rest in eternal glory!
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
March 4, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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