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Alfred Hess Obituary
Alfred Hess 86, loving and devoted husband to Rita Hess, passed away on Saturday July 26th, 2014.
Born in Formmern, Germany April18th 1928, son of Marie and Andreas Hess was the youngest of 4. He is survived by his wife, his son George Hess and grandchildren Daniel, Vanessa and Dakota.
Hess came to the US in 1954 and worked for Froelich Cabinet Works as a Architectural Wood Worker for 33 years. A Greenwich resident since 1966, he was a member of the German American Singing Society and White Plains Ski Club for 54 years. He was a long-time avid skier at Mad River Glenn in Waitsfield, VT. He was loved by all who met him and will be missed.
Arrangements are being made by Castiglione Funeral Home 134 Hamilton Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone:(203) 869-0894 where the family will receive friends on Thursday, July 31, 2014 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
There will be a short service Friday morning 10am followed by the burial at St. Mary's Cemetery 35 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830.
Phone:(203) 869-7026
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Arthritis Foundation https://www.arthritis.org/
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Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Hess
August 1, 2014
Dear Rita & family, I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort & peace.
With my deepest sympathy, Kate Barry
August 1, 2014
dear rita
sorry for your loss
marie volpe
August 1, 2014
hi rita
sorry for your loss
marie volpe
August 1, 2014
Dear Rita,So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
George M. Poillon, Jr. and family
Pam & Bob Muzoleski
July 31, 2014
Rita and George,
We are very sorry for your loss. Alfred was a wonderful person.
Diane Pagliari
July 31, 2014
Rita & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure Alfred will be greatly missed. Rita,I am sorry I won't be able to come Thurs. but my thoughts will be with you.
sincerely,
Diane Pagliari
Sally and Rick Coviello
July 30, 2014
My dear Rita, Rick and I are so sorry to hear about Alfred. Will keep you in our prayers.
July 30, 2014
Dear Rita & George, We're are very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person. Many fond memories. Our deepest sympathy. Sally and Kipp
Ann Marie Coviello
July 29, 2014
Rita and family
I was so sorry to hear about Alfreds passing. May you find comfort in his memory. We will keep him in our prayers
Ann Marie and Kay Coviello
Caron, Jim, Alyssa & Alex Kamm
July 29, 2014
Dear Aunt Rita & George, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your sorrow be short and your memories be everlasting.
Terry LaCava
July 29, 2014
My dear Rita, George, Daniel, Vanessa and Dakota,
I have no words to express the sorrow and sadness in my heart. Al was a kind, gentle and loving man and will always be remembered that way.
My love to you all.
Kathy from Dr Glassers Office
July 29, 2014
Dear Rita and Family - I am so sorry to hear of Alfred's passing - he was a pleasure to know and I will miss him terribly, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
JO ALTOMARO
July 29, 2014
DEAR RITA AND GEORGE...SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ALFRED'S PASSING...MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU...
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