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Ronald Hetten Obituary
Ronald "Dutch" Hetten Sr. age 80, loving husband of 56 years to Nancy Hetten, passed away into a peaceful rest on Friday January 20th, in the West Haven VA Hospital. Dutch resided in Stratford but originally was from Catasauqua, PA. He served in the United States Navy alongside his brother Bob. After enlistment he spent his profession being the Preferred Painter. Over the years he became a passionate Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Some favorite qualities of Dutch include, being an avid card player and playing Santa Claus during Christmas. In addition to his wife Nancy, he will be missed by his four children, Cheryl Ramanauskas, Carol Kascak, Ronald Hetten Jr., Christina Upton, and their spouses. Along with his four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Dutch has now reunited with his parents, brothers and oldest grandson. The hours of visitation will be held Thursday, January 26th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dennis and D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street, Stratford. Full military honors will take place on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. For online condolences please visit www.dennisanddarcy.com
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Joan Ball
February 9, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Thomas HANNAN
January 26, 2017
Sorry to hear about your dad Ron. My prayers are with you and your family.
Cheryl Ramanauskas
January 25, 2017
Dad, you're a very special person who is loved dearly and will be truly missed by all who knew you. With a heart of gold and a great sense of humor, your absence will now be a huge void. Everyone knows how much you enjoyed being with your grandchildren and great granddaughter, and they loved being with you. We will miss seeing you wear your cowboy shirts and boots. Everybody loved your shirts and boots. I guess that's why they called you "Tex" up at the V.A. We know how much you loved cook-outs in the backyard and playing cards and pool with your buddies down at the Baldwin Center. We loved listening to your stories and jokes. You always had some story or joke up your sleeve each time there was a family gathering. We already miss you dearly.
With all our love
Cher & Jim Ramanauskas, Stratford, Connecticut
Kathy Lohr
January 25, 2017
It is truly an unbearable loss and we pray that you can find some comfort and peace in the coming days. Let memories and thoughts of happier times ease your heavy hearts. We will keep all of you in our thoughts.
With much love,
Kathy & John Lohr and family
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Ronald Hetten
January 24, 2017
To my father who art in heaven,words cannot express the pain that I have in my heart.You were such an amazing person and a big inspiration to so many people.You taught me so much and for that I will be forever gratefull.I know you said that god had a job for you,I hope now you can take comfort in knowing that the job you did here on earth could not have been done by anyone any better.I am so proud of the humble man that I call my father.You will be deeply missed,with all my love Dutch Jr
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