Howard E. Fitts

Howard, always known as Hap, died January 20, 2022, after a long illness. Son of the late Howard P. and Katharine Fitts, he was born in Newton MA and spent his life in Wellesley MA until he graduated from Trinity College. Hap was employed by the Travelers Corporation for over 50 years and retired as Second V.P. Hap moved to South Windsor with his wife Suzanne and lived there for more than 60 years. He is predeceased by his brother Peter C. Fitts and sister Paula Fitts Scott. He leaves behind his wife of more than 60 years, Suzanne, his daughters Janet Brown (Donovan) of Newark, Delaware, Alison Bond (John) of South Windsor, grandchildren: Katharine Brown of Charlottesville VA., Elizabeth Brown of Boston MA, Sarah Bond of Vernon and Austin Bond of South Windsor. While Hap enjoyed family life, his other passion was community service. He spent many evenings and weekends serving the community. He enjoyed the political process and was elected to the Town Council, serving as Mayor from 1967-1971. He joined the Emergency Medical Services Commission and the Personnel Board of Appeals. He went on to serve on the Public Building Commission from 1975 until 2019, serving as chairman for most of those years. During his tenure, the library, 2 firehouses, the community center, the Middle School and High School renovations as well as the police station were all built. He was also instrumental in the start of the community gardens in town. In recognition of his years in service, he received the Eugene Policelli Service Award in 2013. Thank you to the staff of the Village at Buckland Court for their incredible care. All services are private. Memorial donations may be made to The South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department at 1175 Ellington Road South Windsor, Connecticut. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com